Introducing Haüs Radio
Listen to The Northwest School's new radio station, Haüs Radio! Haüs Radio went live November 1, 2024, a production of The Northwest School's music department, and DJ'd by students.
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The 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!
Read MoreThank you for Attending our Spooktacular Grandparents & Special Friends Day
October 31, 2024 Thank you for all of the grandparents and special friends who joined us on October 31, 2024! A great time was had by all.
Read MoreHoliday on the Hill with Elliott Bay Book Company
Dec. 1, 2024 Save the date for Holiday on the Hill! Plan to swing by Stoup Brewing (Formerly Optimism Brewing) for a family-friendly dinner (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm) and then head over to Elliott Bay Book Company (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm).
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Dec. 21, 2024 4 pm - 7 pm. Join Northwest School alumni at the annual basketball game!
Read MoreNew Dance Faculty — Rose Amlin
Introducing Rose Amlin, a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Performing Arts department. Rose is a Seattle-based dance artist and educator. She grew up dancing in Seattle and went on to study at the University of Washington, graduating with degrees in Dance and Psychology.
Read MoreNew Math Faculty — Erin Burkhart
Introducing Erin Burkhart, a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Math department. After 17 years of teaching high school math in public schools, Erin is excited to join a smaller school where she can dedicate more time to supporting her students. She is passionate about instilling the belief that everyone is a mathematician and emphasizes the real-world applications of math in her teaching.
Read MoreNew Physics/Math Faculty — Clarissa Lovegren
Introducing Clarissa Lovegren, a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Math and Science departments as both a Physics and Math teacher. Clarissa has taught mathematics for two years and physics for eight, working in various educational settings, including alternative, military, public, and public charter schools—experiences that have kept her adaptable and innovative. She has served as a course lead at two previous schools and as the advisor for the Women in STEM club.
Read MoreNew Humanities Faculty — Lauren Uhl
Introducing Lauren Uhl, a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Humanities department. Lauren has extensive experience teaching English Language Arts, History, and TEFL in public, private, and charter schools across Washington and draws upon her academic credentials, international experiences, and love of storytelling to create a classroom where students are not only encouraged to envision a more equitable world but are also empowered to actively participate in its creation.
Read MoreNew Humanities Faculty — Samuel J. Timinsky, PhD
Introducing Dr. Samuel J. Timinsky a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Humanities department. Samuel has been teaching history, rhetoric, politics, and debate at the university, high school, and middle school levels for 14 years and is excited to join the team at The Northwest School this year! Samuel received his Ph.D. in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2020, specializing in the history of masculinity and capitalism in Japan. He also holds an M.A. in International Studies from the University of Washington, earned in 2012.
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