NWS 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.
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Alumni 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.
Read MoreNWS Students Excel at National Chinese Expo
Our Upper School students participated in the 2025–2026 National Chinese Expo of Student Works. Some of their Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy pieces were selected as National Finalists, which places them among 143 outstanding entries across the U.S.!
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Mika C.
Mika C. (Class of '27) is currently completing an artist residency through foundry10. She is also displaying her original artwork on intergenerational trauma and healing through plants at the 55th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival this spring.
Read MoreNWS shines at St. Patrick's Day 5K Dash
The Northwest team showed up in full force for the annual St. Patrick's Day 5K Walk/Run - and we even picked up some accolades along the way!
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Rachel Tillman
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 MoreUpper School Students attend Annual HOSA Conference and Win Honors
18 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 MoreAlumni Spotlight: Harrison Chotzen
Harrison 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 MoreNWS Co-Founder Spotlight: Mark Terry
As 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.
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