2101 N. Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550

Phone: 574-773-4127
Fax: 574-773-4099

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Welcome to NorthWood High School

It is an honor to welcome you to NorthWood High School. We are proud to serve our students, parents, and community. The faculty and administration offers our students the opportunity to develop their knowledge in a challenging and supportive environment.

NorthWood High School is a comprehensive four-year school, known for its high academic achievement as well as its extra-curricular accomplishments. The school is located between the communities of Wakarusa and Nappanee and embodies the motto “A Tradition of Excellence.” The current school enrollment is approximately 900 students in grades 9 through 12. There are 53 faculty instructors of which thirty percent have 5 or fewer years, fifty percent have 6-20 years, and twenty percent have more than 20 years of service.

NorthWood students consistently exceed the expectations of local, state, and federal mandates in the area of student performance measured through ECA, SAT, ACT, and AP/ACP scores and courses. Over sixty-five percent of the student body participates in some form of extra-curricular activities. Athletically, NorthWood is a member of the Northern Lakes Conference and is very competitive in IHSAA and conference contests. Our instrumental and vocal music students are equally active in ISSMA contests and have experienced a great deal of success. Additionally, our FFA and Yearbook programs have been recognized annually through successful competitions at the state and national level.

Parents, friends, and local citizens are encouraged to be a vital part of our school. Please contact us if you would like to partner with us in our endeavors to provide outstanding educational experiences and opportunities for our students.

Welcome to NorthWood High School,

Weston Lambert, Principal

Important School Information:

Normal School Hours: 8:00am - 2:45pm

Wednesday School Hours: 8:00am - 2:15pm

School Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday-Friday)

Absences: A parent or guardian must call the school between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., (574-773-4127). They are to report the student’s name, their relation to student, and the reason for the absence. This must be done whether the student is absent one period or the entire day. Parents must call for each day the student is absent. If the office has not been contacted within 24 hours of the student’s absence, the absence is unexcused. Seniors may not call in for themselves to report an absence.

Closings or Delays: There will be a dark red banner at the top of all Wa-Nee Websites announcing a delay or closing.

Vision Statement

NorthWood High School aspires to be an exemplary school in all areas. We aim to develop leaders who commit to improve the school, facilitate participation in the decision-making process, and foster positive relationships between community, parents, staff, and students. Further, our school strives to develop students who maximize their full potential through a commitment to academic achievement, character development, and critical thinking. NorthWood High School ensures and maintains a diverse, evolving selection of required and courses that foster intellectual options while utilizing ever-evolving curriculum maps and common assessments to produce lifelong learners and productive citizens. As an exemplary school, we recognize that parents, guardians, and the community play an active role in the education of our children through support of both academic and co-curricular organizations. We strive to recruit, grow, and retain a staff that works collaboratively and respectfully with all stakeholders to promote high expectations for themselves and their students, to recognize the values of the community, and to foster community service. NorthWood High School aspires to cultivate a safe, positive, collaborative environment in which all students, faculty and community members feel valued and respected.

Mission Statement

NorthWood High School prepares students for the greater community in a safe environment which promotes high expectations through innovative learning.

Core Values

Integrity, Innovative Learning, Flexibility, Community Oriented, Compassionate, & Encouraging

School Improvement Goals

Goal #1: All students at NorthWood High School will improve reading comprehension.

Goal #2: 92% of all students will graduate.

Goal #3: Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practices.

Goal #4: Faculty and staff are trained to evaluate, interpret, and use data to analyze student performance and monitor student progress towards graduation incorporating technology systems to manage student information.