Rachel Tillman (Class of ’83) is Founder and Executive Director of the Viking Mars Missions Education & Preservation Project, a nonprofit that is dedicated to preserving the history of NASA’s Viking missions to Mars. Their work bringing together science, storytelling, and education reflects the interdisciplinary foundation that has long defined Northwest.
Read More18 Upper School students recently attended the annual HOSA Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference in Spokane and participated in hands-on workshops and sessions. Four of them also claimed victory in competitive events.
Read MoreHarrison Chotzen (Class of '15) recently visited campus to reminisce about his time at Northwest, reconnect with NWS Athletics faculty, and share where his journey has taken him.
Read MoreAs Northwest celebrates a 45-year legacy, Co-Founder Mary Terry reminisces about the people and programs that shaped this vibrant and meaningful place of learning.
Read MoreSeven Northwest students recently participated in the prestigious American Mathematics Competition - two scored in the Top 25% and one of them placed in the Top 1% nationwide!
Read MoreHazel O. has a passion for music and band. At Northwest, they are exploring ways to build creativity and community through music.
Read MoreOur student-led Climate Action Team celebrated a core Northwest value - including some recent major wins for this important program.
Read MoreWhat happens when orchestra meets MakerSpace? It’s part engineering, part artistry, and a whole lot of innovation.
Read MoreNWS faculty Yi Wang received the Outstanding Contribution Award and Upper School students received Honorable Mention at the 2025 Why Learn Language Competition.
Read MoreJavier Rodriguez is truly a renaissance man: not only does he currently teach Spanish and Journalism, he is also the Upper School Cross Country Head Coach, and will soon also head the NWS Upper School Track & Field program.
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