Durant Independent School District

Northwest Heights Elementary School

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Pre-Kindergarten students learn early computer skills

Students are rewarded for demonstrating good character through our Magic Triad Program and the local Fraternal Order of Police. Fine NWH citizens recognized above are Shaylee I., Morgan P., Kobe C., Francisco A., and Paige M. pictured with Officers Jason Hathcoat and Ronald Williamson.

Pre-Kindergarten/Early Childhood

Janet Corley: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher e-mail
Rachel Davis: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher e-mail
Connie Lambert: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher e-mail
Molly James: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher e-mail
Cookie Crawford Holly Shattuck Melissa Stout Christy Mullens: Early Childhood Assistants

A Kindergarten student builds a gingerbread house with her Mom. Northwest Heights kindergarteners showed their support by waving their American flags in memory of the tragedy on September 11, 2001.

Kindergarten

Celinda Garner: Kindergarten Teacher e-mail
Kim Kapchinsky: Kindergarten Teacher e-mail
Janie Pennington: Kindergarten Teacher e-mail
Hadley Tolle website: Kindergarten Teacher e-mail
** Lisa Whitley website: Kindergarten Teacher e-mail


Tiffany Hatch: Kindergarten Assistant

1st grade students take time out of their busy learning day for some fun

Kiwanis Terrific Kids in 1st grade for January are Kassidy R., Madison R., Rylee R., Noah G., Isaac A., Jason B., Chloe G., Selena H., Tagen J., Kaleb F., Gavin K., Mia G., and Maddison T. (not pictured) pictured with Kiwanians Jeremy Rowland and Sara Milam.
Super Job!

First Grade

Sherri Anderson website: 1st grade Teacher e-mail
Beth Bean website: 1st grade Teacher e-mail
Pam Buntz website: 1st grade Teacher e-mail
April Hime website: 1st grade Teacher e-mail
Nancy Johnson website: 1st grade Teacher e-mail
Joyce Northcutt website: 1st grade Teacher e-mail

Oralia Garcia Tonia Hickman Lenora Presley: 1st grade Assistants

2nd grade students learn geology by classifying rocks

Kiwanis Terrific Kids in 2nd grade for January are Isabelle C., Braxton B., Alex J., Blake B., Trinity C., Jeffrey S., Morgen P., Shelby B., Joanna L., Peyton H., Trevor C., Rylee H., Brian M., Megan G., and Lynia H. (not pictured).
Fantastic!

Second Grade


Valerie Crabtree website: 2nd grade Teacher e-mail
Lori Harrison website: 2nd grade Teacher e-mail
Connie Manning website: 2nd grade Teacher e-mail
JoAnn Miles website: 2nd grade Teacher e-mail
Leanna Olson website: 2nd grade Teacher e-mail

3rd grade students sing in a Veterans Day performance

Kiwanis Terrific Kids in 3rd grade for January are Cody E., Jenny S., Kash E., Kiercy S., Matthew G., Bobby W., Barrett B., Hayden D., Kelsie K., Isaiah H., and Bryson J.
Way to go!

Third Grade

Mary Pat Davis: 3rd grade Teacher e-mail
Sandra Garner website: 3rd grade Teacher e-mail
Elaine Sawyers website: 3rd grade Teacher e-mail
Tara Sheid: 3rd grade Teacher e-mail

Nikita Williams: 3rd grade Teacher e-mail

A specialized education student celebrates with fellow students at an outdoor ceremony

The NWH Crew performed Pirates of the Seven Seas in the Music and Arts Festival at SOSU and won the grand prize!
We are proud of our NWH Crew!

Specialized Education

Patty Bowen: Specialized Education Teacher e-mail
Laura Claborn: Specialized Education Teacher e-mail
Mary Jo Dobbins: Specialized Education Teacher e-mail
Robyne White: Specialized Education Teacher e-mail
Brandi Phillips: Physical Therapy
Suzanne Cryer Mary Ellis Chelsie Turner Margie Webb: Specialized Education Assistants

Ms. Ballard's class enjoys a snack after some fun exercise in physical education class

2009-2010 Hoop Shoot Winners
for NWH are Haley M., Brantly H., Keyondra W., and Bentley S.
Coaches Cindy Ballard and Dianna Dale are very proud of their NWH athletes.

Broadened Curriculum

Nikki Aguero website: Spanish Teacher e-mail
Tammy Cooper: Computer Teacher e-mail
Tanya Lindley: Library Media Specialist e-mail
Cynde Chase: Library Assistant
Joan Wright: Music Teacher e-mail
Cindy Ballard webpage: Physical Education Teacher e-mail
Dianna Dale: Physical Education Assistant

Meet our personnel

Principal Ms. Cindy Newell email
** Lisa Jestis email: Counselor

Susie McIntire email: Secretary
Amanda Sprouse email: Receptionist
Brittany Northcutt email: Nurse
Margie Brown: ISS Manager
Sue Hutcherson: Day Custodian
Gary Beshirs II Randall Spillar: Night Custodian