- Northwestern Lehigh School District
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Northwestern Lehigh School District Location 6493 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA 18066 Information Type Public Established 1950 Enrollment 2,390 Colors Black and Gold Superintendent Dr. Mary Anne Wright Radio Station 87.5 FM "The Tiger" Website www.nwlehighsd.org 
Northwestern Lehigh School District is a public school district in the northwestern corner of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It serves Heidelberg, Lowhill, Lynn, and Weisenberg Townships.
The district is composed of approximately 2,400 students, with two elementary school, Weisenberg Elementary and Northwestern Lehigh Elementary, one middle school, and one high school. All schools offer gifted programs and special education programs. In 2004-2005, the Northwestern Lehigh School District completed a Facility Master Plan (FMP) to analyze and document the status of all District facilities. The purpose of the FMP was to determine the extent, priority, and estimated costs of much needed facility repairs. Based on this study, the District engaged the help of many employees and community members to prioritize the needed repairs, renovations, and construction, and align this work with District resources.
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High school
See also: Colonial LeagueNorthwestern Lehigh High School was built in 1950. Over the years, the school has received numerous additions, the most recent being in 2007-2008. A new gym, and 5th grade wing was added on to the elementary school, and the 5th grade moved down to the elementary school due to the lack of space in the middle school. Prior to the construction of the High School building, students completed their education at either Parkland High School, Slatington High School or Kutztown Area School District. Starting in the 2009-2010 school year and completing in the 2010-2011 school year the high school received major renovations to its interior structure. Several new classrooms were added and most of the buildings classrooms and facilities were updated. A new guidance suite, school store, media center/library are just some of the new additions to the high school.
The school offers an Advancement Placement program. Upon completion of Advanced Placement courses, students may take a test administered by the College Board and may be eligible to receive college credits for the course work.
Administration
- Principal: Aileen Yadush
- Assistant Principal: Donald Allen
Middle school
The middle school began construction in 1991 to relieve overcrowding. It was completed in the summer of 1992. Prior to its completion, middle school students attended the high school building. In 2005, a new addition containing science labs was constructed.
Administration
- Principal: Laurie Hoppes
- Assistant Principal: Amy Wahl
Elementary schools
Northwestern Lehigh School District is home to two elementary schools: Northwestern Lehigh Elementary, which is located on the main campus along with the high school and middle school, and Weisenberg Elementary, which is approximately 8 miles south.
Administration
- Northwestern Elementary Principal: Marc Dobbs
- Weisenberg Elementary Principal: Jill Berlet
Morning Show
The school is home to The Morning Show, a school news program broadcast via closed circuit television through the district. The show was brought to life by the very handsome and talented anchors Donovan Baatz and Jake Kasprenski A live web stream of the show is available at: The Morning Show Live Stream.[1] "The Morning Show" is produced in the studio, where the radio show is also developed.
Tiger TV
Tiger TV is the middle school's news program, like the high school's "Morning Show". It is produced by a few 8th graders of each graduating class with the help of teachers. It is shot live, every school morning in a studio room located in the 'new wing'. Tiger TV started in the 2006-2007 school year with the class of 2011.
Notable alumni
- Carson Kressley, fashion expert on Queer Eye.
References
External links
- Northwestern Lehigh School District Official Web Site.
- Northwestern Lehigh Alumni Association.
- Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation.
- NorthwesternCARES - Community Group.
- Northwestern Lehigh School District's facilities plan.
- Northwestern Lehigh School District Review at greatschools.net.
- The Morning Show's Website.
- OurNorthwestern.com - Interactive Community Website for Northwestern Lehigh Area.
Categories:- School districts established in 1950
- School districts in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
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