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Spotlight
Reclaiming Sacred Space through Art
For the past three weeks, 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 in March 2017.
Class of 2017 Celebrate Graduation
On June 13, 89 students who comprise the Northwest School Class of 2017 gathered under the glow of the stained glass windows at Town Hall to celebrate and receive their high school diplomas.
Sixth Graders Take Action on Global Issues
Culminating months of research about global issues, 6th graders presented their Global Issues Action Projects to the Northwest School community on June 12.
Music Students Perform All Around Seattle
The 2017 school year with a fantastic run of spring performances at venues all over the city, highlighted by a performance by the Upper School Jazz Band at Tula's jazz club in Seattle, on Tuesday, June 6.
Girls’ Ultimate Team Powers to National Championship Game
The Northwest School girls' ultimate team fought to a hard-earned second place finish at the 2017 High School National Invite, in Rockford, Illinois, on June 3-4.
Promoting Food Justice
The entire junior class pitched in for three days at the Helsing Junction Farms, in Rochester, Washington, on May 17-19.
Students Learn from Renowned Artist
Famed ceramicist Richard Notkin treated Northwest School ceramics students to a personal presentation of his work, providing insight on the evolution of his art and what it means to be a full-time artist, on Wednesday, May 31.
Runners Take Home Championships
The Northwest School track and field team closed out a stellar season, highlighted by two runners racing to the championship at the State Meet, on May 25 and May 27, in Cheney, Washington.
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