Northwood School District

Is chili a stew or a soup?

NorthStar students spent the past few weeks learning all things chili! They spent time researching recipes and the history of the food that has become a staple in the Midwest, along with purchasing fresh produce at a local farmers market. The class then learned how to stew their own tomatoes for the base of the chili, as well as soaking/cooking beans (if they chose to incorporate them). At the culmination, families were invited in for the first Coffee Connections of the year and NorthStar's first Chili Cookoff!

One of the things NorthStar debated on was whether chili should be classified as a stew or a soup. What do you think? Click the link and vote! https://forms.gle/KaSVdTGrd4mcHmS67

School lunch for today, Thursday, Sept. 25th has been changed to quesadillas, broccoli, carrots, and fruit. The alternative lunch option is BBQ chicken / bun.

The Northwood Elementary School was selected to participate in the
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).
The goals of this grant program are to:

-Create healthier school environments by offering healthy choices.
- Expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience.
- Increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption.
-Make a difference in children’s diets to impact their current and future health.

A fresh fruit or vegetable snack will be offered to your student Monday-Thursday, 4 days per week. FFVP snacks will generally be served in the afternoon. See the graphic for more information or contact the District Office at (715) 466-2297.

Notice: The Spring 2025 Wisconsin Forward test results are being sent home with the youngest child in the family starting today, Monday, Sept. 15th. The Wisconsin Forward test involved students in grades 3rd-8th & 10th last year. If your child was not a Northwood student last year and not in one of the previously mentioned grades, your family will not be receiving an envelope. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or the school.

Tonight's NSS Football game vs. Washburn will be live-streamed. Broadcasting will start at 6:50 PM. The link to watch is: http://youtube.com/watch/Ov3g33tHkXA.