Dear Howard Families, Preparation for the school year has been like no other. The Howard staff has been working extra hard to ensure a smooth and safe start to school. We have had to make several adjustments to our classes and daily routines. I know many of you are anxiously waiting to learn who your child’s teacher is. Class lists will be available early next... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Bailey Nelson (not pictured), Kaileb Hilty, and Alexi Simons for receiving the Darrell Hodson Award for the most improved student in reading. We are so proud of you. READ MORE >
An award has been established honoring Mr. DeWitte and the two most outstanding sixth grade students. This award is given on the basis of scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and service.Mr. DeWitte, a former Howard Elementary Principal, has given many years of his life and service to Howard Elementary and students. It is certainly befitting that this award be... READ MORE >
It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. If parents seem overly worried, children’s anxiety may rise. Parents should reassure children that health and school officials are working hard to ensure people throughout the country stay healthy. However, children also need factual, age appropriate... READ MORE >
When you place your order for Howard Elementary School Spiritwear between March 13 and March 30, you will receive free shipping. Just log in to www.howardschollspiritwear.com to place your order. READ MORE >
SafeSchools Alert is our district's new tip reporting service. If you have information about a threat to our safety, do your part and report it! You can report on Bullying, Intimidation, Harassment, and other areas. There are multiple ways to use SafeSchools Alert including through a website, email, phone call, text message or through the... READ MORE >
Dear Howard Families, I am excited to share with you that Northwestern School Corporation will be using NWEA as an assessment to guide our instruction. During the next three weeks, your child will take a MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® on their iPads. MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use... READ MORE >
Howard Elementary has a Title I “Schoolwide Program.” This means that the Title I funds and staff can be utilized to benefit ALL students at Howard. Title I is a federally funded program, and we serve ANY student who could benefit from either occasional or frequent small group or one-on-one instruction. Mrs. Schaaf and Mrs. Eller are the Title I teachers, and we... READ MORE >
Northwestern Schools invites all parents and guardians who want to be more involved with their child's education to become a Family Access Member. With the Family Access web portal, you can review your child's progress with the ease of a few mouse clicks. Parents and guardians now have access to a plethora of student information, such as attendance, grades,... READ MORE >
Dear Parents/Guardians, Northwestern School Corporation is pleased to offer you e~Funds for Schools. This program offers various options for parents/guardians wanting to make payments online, and it is extremely user-friendly. Not only will you have the ability to have student textbook rentals electronically charged to your credit card or checking account. You... READ MORE >