Northwest Elementary School

As the close of the 2019-2020 school year approaches, the Northwest Local School District wishes to extend an invitation for citizens of the Northwest Community to offer input and/or feedback regarding local, state and federal programs for the 2020-2021. Calls or texts to 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764 ) are answered by analysts in the Ohio Homeland Sec... uritys Threat Assessment and Prevention (TAP) Unit. Whether you are choosing on-line or in-person schooling for your child, students entering Preschool, Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grades have required immunizations. Pre-School: If you have not provided the school with your childs shot record, please do so. If you are uncertain whether your child is up-to-date on immunizations, please contact your childs healthcare provider. Kindergarten: Typically, children entering Kindergarten need to have vaccinations prior to starting school. Please make certain that your childs shot record is up-to-date and a copy is provided to your childs school. If you have questions about immunizations, please contact your childs healthcare provider. 7th grade: Incoming 7th graders are required by law to have Tdap and meningitis vaccines. Please make certain that your child has received these vaccines and an updated copy of your childs shot record is provided to your childs school. Vaccines may be obtained from your childs healthcare provider, the Scioto County Health Department, the Portsmouth City Health Department, or Kroger, Walmart and CVS Pharmacies. 12th Grade: Incoming 12th graders are required by law to have a meningitis vaccine after age 16. Please make certain that your child has received this and an updated copy of your childs shot record is provided to your childs school. Vaccines may be obtained from your childs healthcare provider, the Scioto County Health Department, the Portsmouth City Health Department, or Kroger, Walmart and CVS Pharmacies. Please turn in or submit your childs completed shot record to school no later than Friday, August 28th. If you have any questions or ...Read More