Tiger Pride News Spring News from Northwestern Lehigh school District

A message from the Superintendent of Schools

Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, Employees, & Northwestern Lehigh Community ~

It is finally starting to feel a little like spring outside. We are entering my very favorite time of year where students are showcasing their academic, artistic, and athletic talents at programs and awards ceremonies across the district. We are preparing for graduation which is the culmination of a student's career at Northwestern Lehigh and are excited to celebrate with our students and families. I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with a few updates as we end the 2023-2024 school year!

Go Tigers!

Jennifer L. Holman, Superintendent of Schools

Below you will find the following news updates from the Spring:

  • District Calendar Information
  • Soup with the Superintendent
  • School Board
  • 2024-2025 Budget Information
  • LCTI Student Spotlight
  • Community Education Classes
  • NWLEF
  • Employment Opportunities
District Calendar Info

Important Upcoming Dates

  • May 24th: Early Dismissal for Teacher In-Service
  • May 27th: No School-Memorial Day Holiday
  • May 28th - June 3rd: Full Student Days
  • June 4th & 5th: Early Dismissal for all students
  • June 5th: Last Student Day
  • June 6th: Last Teacher Day

Soup with the Superintendent

Join Superintendent Holman for soup on May 7, 2024 to discuss topics related to the Northwestern Lehigh School District. Registration is required to attend.

School Board

January was School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to our NWLSD School Directors who are a vital part of our learning community.

2024-2025 Budget

Budget discussions were held in public meetings during Workshop and Regular Board Meetings in January, March, and April. The Proposed Final Budget is a result of months of planning and preparation. The Proposed Final Budget will be presented in detail at the May 1st Workshop Meeting and will be approved by Board action at the May 8th Regular Board Meeting. Changes to the final budget will be presented to the Board at the Workshop Meeting on June 5th in preparation for adopting a Final Budget at the June 19th regular Board Meeting.

The 2024-2025 budget preserves all educational programs with strong enrollment. The Proposed Final Budget is $53,229,435 with a millage increase of 1.0117. More budget information can found on our website using the link below:

Timeline
  • May 1, 2024 - Proposed Final Budget Presentation
  • May 8, 2024 - Adopt Proposed Final Budget
  • June 5, 2024 - Final Budget Presentation
  • June 19, 2024 - Adopt Final Budget

LCTI Student Spotlight

Two students from Northwestern Lehigh High School won medals at the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Leadership & Skills Conference in Hershey, PA!

Nicholas Krum, Northwestern Lehigh High School Senior, struck gold in the Heavy Equipment contest and qualified to compete at SkillsUSA nationals.

Abigail Christman, Northwestern Lehigh High School Senior, won bronze in the Advertising Design/Commercial Art contest.

The medalists were among 22 LCTI students who traveled to the state conference the beginning of April, including 3 more Northwestern Lehigh High School Students; Jacob Fagan, Joseph Krauchick, and Cody Utt.

Congratulations to all of our competitors and best of luck to Nicholas Krum at the SkillsUSA Nationals!

Twenty-two students from LCTI traveled to Hershey, PA for the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Leadership & Skills Conference.
One student from Northwestern Lehigh High School placed 3rd at the 2024 PENN HOSA State Leadership Conference in Lancaster, PA!

Jenny Rivera-Rosa, Northwestern Lehigh High School Sophmore, in the Health & Medical Sciences program, placed 3rd in the Job Seeking Skills event.

Four students from Northwestern Lehigh High School placed at the Pennsylvania DECA State Career Development Conference in Hershey, PA!

Abbey Christman, Northwestern Lehigh High School senior in the Advertising Design/Commercial Art program:

  • PA DECA T-shirt Design Winner
  • Chapter Banner: 4th Place

Jax Rivera, Northwestern Lehigh High School senior in the Advertising Design/Commercial Art:

  • Chapter Banner: 4th Place

Sofhie Villalobos, Northwestern Lehigh High School freshman in the Marketing & Entrepreneurship program:

  • Female Modeling: 3rd Place
  • Gold Promotional Campaign

Aubrey Webster, Northwestern Lehigh High School junior in the Marketing & Entrepreneurship program:

  • School Store: 2nd Place
  • Gold Promotional Campaign
  • Gold School-Based Enterprise-Food Operations

Congratulations to all of our competitors and best of luck to Sofhie Villalobos & Aubrey Webster who scored well enough in their events to secure spots at DECA's International Conference!

Community Education Classes

SPRING 2024- Session 2 - (5 WEEK CLASS)

Dates: Mondays, April 29- June 3, 2024 (NO CLASS ON MAY 27)

Cost: $30 per person

Location: NW ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA

Time: 6pm-7pm

Instructor: Sharon Schnyder

The Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit independent organization that supports the educational goals of the Northwestern Lehigh School District. NWLEF relies on funding through donations from businesses, parents, district residents, alumni and friends. These funds are used to support educational programs that might not otherwise be funded. For more info visit nwlef.org.
Tiger Run & Fun Walk - 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile

Sunday, May 19, 2024 - NEW WEEKEND DATE!

Ontelaunee Park

Closed Road Course | Multiple Age Bracket & Distance Options | Top Three Medals | Post Race Refreshments

Tiger Takeover @ Spectators

Thursday, June 6, 2024: 4-9 PM

Tiger Takeover @ Bear Rock Junction

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Golf Tournament

Friday, August 9, 2024

Olde Homestead Golf Club

Award-Winning Course | 4-Person scramble | Many Prizes| Breakfast & Lunch

Join our Tiger Team!

We are hiring for a number of positions including instructional assistants, bus & van drivers, and substitute teachers.

Complete an application online today!

Board of Directors

Todd Hernandez, President
Todd Leiser, Vice President
Joseph Fatzinger, Treasurer
John Casciano, Secretary
Willard Dellicker
Becky Hite
Lauren Hunsicker
Rachael Scheffler
Jennifer Senavaitis
John E. Freund III, Esq., Solicitor
Go Tigers! #tigerpride

Northwestern Lehigh School District

6493 Route 309

New Tripoli, PA 18066

610.298.8661

Northwestern Lehigh School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, or information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons, contact the Director of Human Resources (Title VI Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, and Section 504 Coordinator) at 6493 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA 18066 or 610-298-8661.