Newark Texas City Government and News

05/12/2024

112524K3 intact male mixed breed available 12/03/24. For more information please contact the wise county animal shelter 940-627-7577.

05/12/2024

The superstar teacher of the month for December is none other than Miss Savanna! She has recently leaped into the 3's and School Age classrooms, bringing warmth and joy to both classes. Her dedication has sparked remarkable growth in her students, and we couldn't be prouder!

Miss Savanna showers her kiddos with love, her heart as big as the holiday spirit itself. She lights up the room like the brightest star atop the tree, connecting with her little learners in the most magical way.

As we celebrate this holiday season, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for all that you do, Miss Savanna! Keep shining bright, and may your days be merry and bright!

25/10/2024

10/10/2024

Proposition A Information

In the coming weeks, Northwest ISD voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots in the VATRE, listed as Proposition A in the sole Northwest ISD ballot measure, which would generate $16 million in revenue to maintain student programs and class sizes. Without additional operational funding, Northwest ISD may have to consider increasing class sizes and eliminating some student programs, as some districts across the area have already implemented.

As districts across Texas face ongoing budget constraints following a lack of legislative action to address outdated public education funding models, many schools have cut programs, increased class sizes and more. In one area district, some kindergarten classrooms have 28 students. In another district, some high school classrooms exceed 40 students. By comparison, Northwest ISD operates kindergarten through fourth grade at a 22-student classroom model, while high school classes typically feature fewer than 30 students. Northwest ISD’s VATRE is designed to maintain these class sizes.

Tax Impact

The VATRE asks voters to consider increasing the maintenance and operations tax rate by 3 cents. This would result in an impact of an additional $120 in taxes for a home valued at $500,000. You can calculate the tax impact on your home valuation on the district VATRE webpage. Northwest ISD’s M&O tax rate of $0.6669 is the lowest legally allowable K-12 M&O tax rate in the state, and the proposed rate of $0.6969 would remain one of the lowest M&O tax rates in the area.

Voting

Early Voting: October 21 to November 1
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5
Voting Locations: Denton County, Tarrant County, Wise County
Please be aware that voters in any county can cast ballots at any polling location within their county during early voting. During Election Day, voters in Denton and Wise counties voters must cast ballots in their respective precinct locations, while Tarrant County voters can cast ballots at any vote center in Tarrant County. Please be aware polling locations may differ from early voting to Election Day.

29/08/2024

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12/08/2024

Wesley Early Learning Center provides a unique, holistic approach to developing children in a spiritual environment.

02/08/2024

08/08 at 1:30pm ***UPDATE*** IT"S OPEN!!!!

Very excited to announce that TxDOT expects to open the FM3433 bridge over US287 by Thursday, August 8th! They are striping the pavement now and will soon remove all construction materials. We know that this construction was tough on everyone and appreciate the patience you've all demonstrated (well, most of you :-))while we waited for the necessary repairs.

02/08/2024

Beginning this school year, Northwest ISD will implement new cellphone standards for students that prohibit the personal use of devices during class time. These new standards balance the importance of distraction-free classroom learning with the need of cellphones during emergencies.

Read more: bit.ly/4dbb5rp

28/07/2024

A Para-professional (or Special Education Aide) is a great opportunity to make a difference with students supporting a classroom teacher. If you know someone who is interested in education, but doesn't necessarily have a degree, or certification as a teacher, this is a great way for them to work with students.
https://nisdtx.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4739

27/07/2024

Register to vote. Check your registration status. Get your absentee ballot. Fast, free, easy, secure, nonpartisan.

19/07/2024

If you or someone you know needs full time day care, preschool, or before/after school care, contact the school for more information.

13/07/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️ We are now enrolling ⭐️⭐️⭐️
📍 Boyd, Texas

Wesley Early Learning Center is here to provide the families in and around Wise County with safe, nurturing, fun childcare. We are a Christian faith-based facility with a heart for educating young minds.

Here you'll find classes Infants through Pre-K, enriching Abeka curriculum, after-school hours, plus meals and snacks included.

Mention you saw this on Facebook to waive the enrollment fee for the months of June and July.

Call for more information! 940-577-2744

We can't wait for you to be a part of the WELC family.

27/06/2024

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Northwest ISD Financial Services Department for earning seven top state and national recognitions! The department earned the honors for its commitment to best practices and transparency. Notably, the district has earned three of the honors for at least 20 consecutive years, and it is among just 77 of the state's more than 1,200 districts to earn another honor. Read more: bit.ly/3VyXHpu

23/06/2024

UPDATE TO ORIGINAL STORY: A bomb squad has checked the building and cleared it to reopen. The store should reopen soon, per Bridgeport Police Department. Story to come.

BRIDGEPORT BOMB THREAT — The Brookshire’s grocery store in Bridgeport has been evacuated due to a bomb threat. The store is the latest of several Brookshire’s stores to receive bomb threats in recent days. Avoid the area.