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Spotlight
Student Ceramic Artwork Selected for National Exhibition
Two Northwest School ceramics students have been chosen for the 2020 National K-12 Ceramics Exhibition.
Basketball Players Capture League Awards
Three Northwest School student-athletes received Emerald City League awards for their standout performances on the basketball court this winter.
"The Crucible" Captivates Audiences
Upper School students moved audiences with a compelling modern adaptation of Arthur Miller’s classic play The Crucible, on Feb. 6-9.
Students Honor the Work of Martin Luther King, Jr.
To commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, on Friday, Jan. 17, the Northwest School students and faculty engaged in a day of deep and reflective thought, grounded in looking inwards at our own community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.