Newark Texas City Government and News

07/05/2025

The. Vining Garden will be open this spring.
Stay tuned!

17/04/2025

08/01/2025

All Northwest ISD schools and facilities will be closed Thursday, January 9, and classes are canceled as a result of incoming inclement weather and poor road conditions. District leaders continue to monitor weather conditions and will alert families of any further scheduling changes.

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As districts across Texas face ongoing budget constraints following a lack of legislative action to address outdated public education funding models, many schools have cut programs, increased class sizes and more.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.