8th Grade Fly-up Celebration
We celebrated our amazing 8th grade students at the Fly-up Ceremony earlier today, as they prepare to transition from Middle School to High School!
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Next Steps: Class of 2026
As the Class of 2026 prepares for graduation, we are excited to celebrate their journey, accomplishments, and next steps!
Read MorePDE Extravaganza Highlights
The Performing Dance Ensemble's year-end showcase brought students, families, and community members together for an evening of powerful movement, artistic expression, and celebration at Broadway Performance Hall.
Read MorePizazz 2026 was a Success!
Pizazz: A Night for the House was on May 16, 2026. And we want to thank everyone who made this event a big success!
Read MoreVisual Arts Exhibition Highlights
Our annual Visual Arts Exhibition showcased the very best from Intermediate Art and Advanced Art students' artwork. Take a look at some of this year's highlights from our 11th and 12th grade students.
Read MoreUpper School Wins 2026 Food Waste Challenge
Our student-led Climate Action Team ran a Food Waste Challenge during Earth Month to drive awareness around food wastage and its negative environmental impact. And the results were pretty inspiring!
Read MoreConnections Week 2026 Recap
Connections Week 2026 (April 21-24) was an interdisciplinary and immersive opportunity for students to get out in the field and put their learning to work! And our students had a range of excellent experiences, both on and off campus.
Read MoreNWS Co-Founder Spotlight: Ellen Taussig
As Northwest celebrates its 45-year anniversary, co-founder Ellen Taussig reflects on the school's legacy, the impact of its values-driven curriculum, and the path ahead.
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Riley Lee
Riley Lee (Class of '23) is currently a junior at the University of San Francisco, where he is pursuing a BSN in Nursing (BSN) with a minor in Religious Studies. Ultimately, he hopes to confront and challenge inequities in healthcare systems.
Read MoreA Truly Spectacular STEMtacular!
The entire Northwest community came together to celebrate the sciences, math, engineering, technology at STEMtacular. This annual event celebrates the joy, discovery, and challenge of all things STEM.
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