A Spooktacular Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Grandparents & Special Friends Day 2025 was a spooktacular event! Families joined their students to experience this Northwest School tradition.
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Northwest awarded $31,000 through 2025 Seattle Building Decarbonization Grants
The Northwest School has been awarded $31,162 towards engineering design for decarbonizing two school buildings.
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Tao Large
Tao Gelernter Large (’10) earned a Ph.D. in physical inorganic chemistry at Stanford University in August, 2025. His post-doctoral plans include developing structural methods to map genetics and their energetics to static physical structures.
Read MoreNew School Nurse - Nahara Sapha
We're excited to welcome Nahara Sapha as our new School Nurse.
Read MoreNew Assistant to the Division Directors - Tyler Fontenot
Introducing our new Assistant to the Division Directors, Tyler Fontenot.
Read MoreCongratulations to Britt Atack, 2025 Gareth Giles Award Winner
Britt was awarded the 2025 Gareth Giles award for his service to high school athletics through the decades. Britt will be honored at the WIAA Hall of Fame Ceremony.
Read MoreReturn of the International Night Market
Experience a look back at The Northwest School's annual tradition — the International Night Market. Friends, family, students, faculty and other community members share food from their cultural heritage for an unforgettable evening of fun, cultural exchange and mouthwatering cuisine. Coming up February 6!
Read MoreSustainable Style: Climate Action Team Leads the Way with Biannual Clothing Exchange
At The Northwest School, sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a way of life. The Climate Action Team (CAT) exemplifies this commitment through their biannual Clothing Exchange, held each fall and spring. Think of it as thrifting—but free!
Read MoreTune into Haüs Radio
Listen to The Northwest School's new radio station, Haüs Radio - produced by The Northwest School's music program, with student and faculty DJs.
Read MoreThe House Fund
The House Fund is our annual campaign that supports school wide academic programs, student well being, facilities and faculty excellence. The campaign launches with Dough & Joe — for two days in October we start your morning with a doughnut and some coffee! It's our House Fund launch and gratitude event that takes place during drop-off. Parent volunteers accept house fund donations, distribute pledge forms, and pass out treats!
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