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Congratulations to seventh-grader Gavin Haessig on being named middle school student of the month!

Congratulations to junior Abigail Schnell on being named student of the month!

NORTHWESTERN LOCAL SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS JH PHYSICS 3 rd – Mak Brist, Gavin Haessig 2 nd – Cohan Miller 1 ST – Jack Lewis “K...

Thank you to American Bank & Trust of Mellette for their Spirit Card donation of $2,602 to Northwestern School! Your support is greatly appreciated!

Congratulations to sophomore Talon Miller on being named student of the month!

Congratulations to eighth-grader Elexis Kramp on being named middle school student of the month!

Congratulations to senior Ashley Haven on being named a State STAR in Agriculture Placement Finalist. The STAR Award is the highest honor that can be given to any FFA Member and ...

Congratulations to fifth-grader Melody Drake on having her artwork selected for the 2026 Workzone Awareness Calendar (month of July) sponsored by the SD Department of Transportati...

Congratulations to the one-act play crew on placing fourth at the Region 5B One-Act Play Contest! Director: Miss Alli Jackson Outstanding Actor Awards: Shelbey Fortin, Abigail S...

Congratulations to the senior FFA members who attended the state degree screening and interview day. Everyone’s applications and interviews were approved, and they will be receivi...

Congratulations to sophomore Lillian Palmer on being named student of the month!

Congratulations to seventh-grader Tucker Nickeson on being named middle school student of the month!

Congratulations to the music students on their honors! Congratulations to Jack Lewis for being selected to the 2026 Middle School All-State Jazz Band! Congratulations to Co...

Congratulations to boys basketball coach Anthony Redman on his 100th career victory in the game against Herreid/Selby! In his 10 th season as coach of the Wildcats, Redman's care...

Congratulations to senior Ella Boekelheide on being named South Dakota High School Girls Athlete of the Year! Ella won the state B cross country meet in October, leading her team...

Congratulations to fifth-graders Harper DeYoung and Keagyn Fortin on being selected to participate in the 2026 Elementary Festival Honor Choir in Brookings on Thursday, Feb. 12. T...

Congratulations to Mikaela Schmitt on being selected as the South Dakota FBLA December Member of the Month! She will be recognized for her outstanding leadership and dedicati...

Congratulations to our Big Idea Business Plan Contest winners! This year’s competition featured over 325 entries from 66 schools across the state. Ty Boekelheide earned first ...

Congratulations to sophomore Dottie Gaboya for being named student of the month!

Congratulations to seventh-grader Macy Sparling on being named middle school student of the month!