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School Troubles

With just a few weeks under Northwest High School’s belt, students have already discovered several problems that have arisen, ranging from traffic to the sound of the dismissal bell. As suspected, things at Northwest High School wouldn’t run smoothly in the first weeks. Many students have pointed out the various…

by Ariana Aponte  •  Dec 1, 2021
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Meet The Librarian

The contagious smile behind the Waukee Northwest library doors belongs to librarian Ms. Rechkemmer. She is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and had previously taught middle school Language Arts for seven years. This year is Ms. Rechkemmer’s first year as a school librarian. Ms. Rechkemmer loves riding horses and credits that to…

by Amela Medinoski  •  Dec 1, 2021
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Study Room Review

At Northwest, students use the group study rooms, located upstairs above the lunchroom, to work on projects, study for tests, and more. At Northwest, students use the group study rooms, located upstairs above the lunchroom, to work on projects, study for tests, and more. The students think the rooms are…

by Felicity Menning  •  Dec 1, 2021
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Front Desk Feature

The people at the front desk are a big part of how the school continues to run. They help keep track of every student in the building, help communicate to the whole school, relay information, and support teachers, staff, and students. They’re very busy people with bubbly personalities to welcome…

by Cassie Heit  •  Nov 29, 2021
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Highschoolers & Homework

Homework can be a high school student’s most bitter enemy. Are the first generation of students at Northwest High School finding their relationships with homework to be the same? Carly Rau, NWHS sophomore, said yes. Rau explained that extracurricular activities make homework especially difficult. “I have extracurriculars, I help with…

by Tyler Pittman  •  Nov 19, 2021