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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.
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.
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.
News & Announcements
Superintendent's Comments
May 21, 2026
Board Meeting Time and Location Change......
The May 21 Board Meeting has been changed to 6:00 PM, and will be held in the cafeteria of the high school. The agenda will be posted within 24 hours of the meeting.