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The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

Mrs. Bartsch working at her desk in the office.

Moving Up!

Alyssa Hale, Editor-in-chief September 20, 2023

After starting out as an English teacher in 2012 and also becoming the Avid coordinator in 2021, this Q & A explores what feelings Mrs. Bartsch had after becoming an assistant principal this year.     What...

Seniors Josee Hoshaw and Jana Orief lead freshmen on a tour of the school.

Northwest Welcomes Freshmen to the 2023-2024 School Year

Kye Hill, Reporter September 20, 2023

Bright and early Monday morning, August 14, 2023, Northwest High school welcomed our freshmen. There were 367 freshmen students who were navigating the halls, learning about the school’s culture and...

Jae Cockrum (10) models a forbidden look

Hoods and hats policy causes controversy

Samya Slater (11) and Jae Cockrum(10) September 14, 2023

  Could you please state your name? I’m Mr. Holderman. I’m the principal.   What is your personal opinion on the hoods and hats rule that we’re not allowed to wear them? It...

Standard Referenced Grading on break

Standard Referenced Grading on break

Taccarri Brown, Reporter September 14, 2023

 The SRG grading system is a grading scale that has been increasingly used in classes. It is a system used by our teachers to help kids on their behalf with their understanding of the subject or even...

Staff, students adjust to E-hall pass issues

Savannah Randall, Reporter September 12, 2023

After the pilot of E-hall passes last spring, it’s now Northwest’s permanent passing system, with a few updates. Last year, Northwest had introduced the E-hall pass, students returning back from spring...

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