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Home of the Rangers!

Welcome to the online home of Northwest Area School District. NASD is a small, rural district located in Shickshinny, Luzerne County, approximately 16 miles southwest of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
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About Us
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Who We Are

We are Northwest, and our Rangers are the pulse of this community. As educators and community members, we work together to create an environment that promotes a desire to learn and succeed. Northwest Area School District serves Shickshinny as well as the borough of New Columbus and the townships of Hunlock, Union, Huntington Mills, and Fairmont.
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Mission

In collaboration with family and community partners, the Northwest Area School District shall provide a safe, supportive, and rigorous academic environment within which all students can access a continuum of services which fosters life-long learning and produces responsible contributing citizens.
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Driven to Succeed

We are driven to succeed. Working together—administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community members—we provide an exceptional education for all Northwest Area Pre-K through 12th-grade students.
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News & Announcements

December 2025 Board Meetings

The Reorganization Meeting of the Northwest Area School Board will be held on Thursday, December 4 at 6:00 PM, followed by the Regular December Board Meeting. The meetings will be held in the Auditorium of the High School.

Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed closure of Northwest Area Intermediate School on Thursday, November 13th at 5:45 PM. Due to the High School Concert, the meeting will take place in the High School Cafeteria.


This session is intended to provide important information and offer our community an opportunity to share their comments and questions.
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