April 19 - 23, 2021
Updated COVID Health and Safety Guidelines
Monday, April 12th, the NISD board approved updated COVID Health and Safety Guidelines. Students and staff are not required to wear masks while outside (masks continue to be required while inside), and events have returned to 100% capacity.
Early Voting Begins 4/19/2021
Early Voting for the May 1 general and special elections begins Monday, April 19. Please take advantage of the opportunity to vote early.
Early Voting locations and times for each of our three counties can be found at www.nisdtxbond.org/voting-info.
Voters have four bond propositions on the ballot as part of our bond proposal to provide nearly 5,000 additional seats for new students to help accommodate the fast growth in Northwest ISD.
For Wilson MS Families, the bond proposal includes
updates of cell phone technology to allow broader coverage in all parts of the building, including the gymnasiums
resurfacing of the tennis courts (open for community use)
updates to specific classrooms to allow for lab space for Career and Technical Education (Project Lead the Way)
technology refresh for students and teacher devices that are beyond years of recommended use
potential impact of Middle School #7 on Wilson student enrollment (currently at 958 and expected to be approximately 1370 students by 2023/2024 school year)
enrolling for NEXT school year
Online enrollment for all students – both returning and new to Northwest ISD – for the 2021-22 school year will open April 19 at www.nisdtx.org/enrollment, though families of returning students can wait for emails to re-enroll their children. Transfer requests are also open through May 17th at https://www.nisdtx.org/parents/student_transfers.
Verify Courses for NEXT School Year
Community use of Track and field facilities
Northwest ISD middle school athletic fields are open for public use.
District leaders put together the plan to open track and field facilities following community feedback and presented it to the Board of Trustees on April 12. This is in addition to the middle school tennis courts that are currently open to the public.
Signs will be posted at each facility outlining the community use guidelines, but here are a few reminders:
The track and field facilities will be available for use outside of school hours during daylight only. The Wilson field is not lit.
Please keep in mind that Northwest ISD usage takes priority over community use. Example: after school track practice.
To protect the space for long term use: no animals, golf practice, motorized vehicles, bicycles or skateboards are allowed.
Organized team play and practice is allowed with prior NISD authorization via a rental or lease agreement.
Upcoming Events
Community Education Opportunities
Helping Our Teens Deal with Stress in Today’s World — 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20
Zoom Link: https://nisdtx.zoom.us/j/88614500564
Dealing with Stress in the Family — 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21
Zoom Link: https://nisdtx.zoom.us/j/88614500564
NISD and On Campus Activities and Information
Wrestling Tryouts (see flyers below)
Vaccination Clinic (current 6th graders/incoming 7th graders, see flyer)
Soccer vs Vista Ridge: Thursday 4/22
Theatre Honor Society Inductions: Thursday 4/22
Coming Up
National Junior Honor Society Inductions: Tuesday 4/27
Orchestra Spring Concert: Thursday 4/29
Middle School Dance Team Tryouts (see flyer below)
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3 - 7
STAAR Assessments: Multiple 8th grade assessments the week of May 3
2021 Spring Shot Clinics NISD (3).pdfSave the Date
MS Wrestling schedule and sign up.docxWrestling Brochure.pdfReference: STAAR Assessment Information
Click below for all spring State Assessments (STAAR) dates and information, including Special Instructions for Remote Learners.
2021TestingDates.pdfHow can I support Wilson?
Resources
Updated Wilson Middle School and NISD Guidelines.pdfNISD COVID Reporting and Dashboard, Updated Daily
Attendance Phone calls
NISD campuses send automated attendance calls. These calls occur on Fridays and will summarize student absences for the week, including the number of days the student has at least one absence for that week. Please log in to the Home Access Center to view details regarding your child’s attendance.
All COVID related absences are reported through the district website at this link.
Other absence notes can be dropped off at our attendance office or emailed to rebekah.chambers@nisdtx.org.
Have you been absent for a COVID related absence, but you're ready to return to school? Complete the "Ready to Return" link here.
