Northwest ISD announces new elementary school’s colors and mascot

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 11/24 8:36P Micah Pearce

Northwest ISD s 24th elementary school, located in north Fort Worth, will be the Dr. Leigh Anne Romer Elementary Ravens, the district announced on Friday. The campus, which will have a capacity of 850...

Northwest ISD wants community input on the district’s 2026-27 calendar

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 11/14 4:00A Micah Pearce

Northwest ISD announced on Wednesday the district opened a survey for community members to give feedback on two versions of the 2026-27 academic calendar. The two versions are structured the same, both start on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 and have...

Northwest ISD disputes attorney general’s electioneering claim

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 11/8 12:01A Micah Pearce

The Texas Attorney General’s Office announced Friday that it has notified the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees that the district engaged in electioneering over wording used in a Facebook post about Proposition A, the November ballot measure to...

Argyle ISD buys 128 acres of land in Northlake for new campus

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 11/5 6:24A Micah Pearce

Argyle ISD announced on Monday it purchased 128 acres of land in Northlake as part of the district s plans to accommodate future growth. The property is located on the south side of Robson Ranch Road in the northwest section of the district, just...

Northwest ISD seeking name recommendations for new high school, agriculture center

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 10/30 3:38A Micah Pearce

Northwest ISD announced on Monday it has opened an electronic nomination form to accept name recommendations for a new high school and agricultural center. According to NISD Board Policy, trustees will name school buildings for a recommendation...

Northwest ISD names principal for new Hicks Early Childhood Center

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 10/21 3:00A Micah Pearce

Chrisa Oakley was named the first principal for the new Dr. David Hicks Early Childhood Center, announced Northwest ISD Monday evening. The early childhood center, to be built in North Fort Worth at the corner of Bonds Ranch Road and FM 156, is...

Denton ISD’s C.H. Collins Stadium to host local school bands for Region 2 Marching Contest

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 10/15 5:39A Micah Pearce

The UIL Region 2 Marching Contest will take place on Saturday at Denton ISD s C.H. Collins Stadium and admission for families, fans and community members will be free. 29 bands, ranging from 2A-6A, will perform throughout the day and each will be...

Northwest ISD votes down period of prayer, says current policy is enough

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 10/8 4:10A Micah Pearce

The Northwest ISD school board unanimously voted against establishing a period of prayer during the school day at its Aug. 12 meeting under guidance from district lawyers. Northwest ISD s general counsel Christie Hobbs said the district already...