The Northwest School
Long live real learning
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A culture of courtesy and common sense
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It’s not just what you learn but how.
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We’re all students, we’re all teachers.
Read MoreA vibrant, intellectual home. A warm inclusive community. A dynamic liberal arts education for grades 6-12 that prepares students to think critically, act compassionately, and discover their place in the world.
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Spotlight
Northwest Teacher Member of Panel on El Salvador History
Humanities teacher Suzanne Bottelli will be speaking at a community event called "The Cost of War: Salvadoran Immigration and U.S. Intervention," on Sept. 20, 7:00-8:30 pm, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center.
Meet Our Students
Hear from some of our students about what inspires them to come to The Northwest School every morning.
We Are Now Accepting Applications for the 2018-19 School Year
Find out more about our application process here!
Northwest School Awarded Green School Certification
In late June, The Northwest School received official Gold-Certified by Washington Green Schools, demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability and awareness in our community.
Supporting Local Farms
The Northwest School is partnering with the Puget Sound Food Hub to provide students and faculty more fresh and local produce during school lunches next year.
Exploring Medicine in Space
Rising senior Adele M. has always been interested in engineering but she recently came closer to imagining her potential career when she entered the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program.
Reclaiming Sacred Space through Art
This past May, a group of Northwest School sophomores painted a mural to cover up the hateful vandalism that scarred the temple wall of Temple de Hirsch Sinai on Capitol Hill.
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