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Spotlight
Students Design Memorials for Holocaust
For multiple weeks in December, 11th grade Humanities students grapple with the horrors of the Holocaust through research and reading. The culmination of the unit asked students to contemplate a message of remembrance and envision a monument to be located somewhere in Seattle.
Robots Wow Sixth Graders
All Northwest School sixth grade students ventured to the University of Washington’s (UW) Robotics Lab to interact with and observe the capabilities of modern robots.
Celebrating Science with Winterfest
Every Northwest student and faculty member joined together to celebrate the last school day of 2019 with Winterfest, an annual celebration of all things science, on Dec. 20.
Performing Arts Concerts Dazzle Audiences
Northwest performing arts students from all grades entertained audiences in November and December with a variety of concerts showcasing their instrumental and vocal talents.
Faculty Engage with Community at People of Color Conference
Twenty-eight Northwest School faculty members of color attended the National Association of Independent School’s 2019 People of Color Conference, held at the Washington State Convention Center, on Dec. 4-7, 2019.
Model U.N. Students Navigate Global Policy Issues
Ten students from The Northwest School’s Model U.N. Interest Group attended the student-run Pacific Model United Nations Conference (PACMUN), on Nov. 22-24, at the Sheraton Hotel.
Fall 2019 Magazine Now Online
The fall 2019 issue of The Northwest School Magazine is now available on our website. This issue centers on the value of a liberal arts education. We interviewed University of Washington’s Dean of Arts and Sciences Robert Stacey on how liberal arts best prepares students for today’s world.
Exploring the Science of Water Quality
Poor water quality and contamination poses a health threat to many people around the world. Examining that issue, Northwest 11th graders engaged in a comprehensive unit studying the science behind metal ions in water and the ramifications of the health issues that can result from tainted water.
All Grades Take Stage at Dance Department Showcase
Over 110 students took to the stage for a sold-out performance at The Northwest School’s 2019 Fall Dance Department Showcase, Nov. 20, at the Broadway Performance Hall.
Northwest Honored as Part of U.S. Department of Education 2019 Green Strides Tour
The Northwest School hosted officials from the U.S. Department of Education, the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Senator Patty Murray’s office for an environmental sustainability-focused tour of The Northwest School.