Daniel Elementary School Official Dedication

Johnie Daniel Elementary School Official Dedication November 16, 2023

Northwest Independent School District

Northwest ISD empowers learners and leaders to positively impact the world.

Northwest Independent School District, home to more than 30,000 students across 34 campuses, provides premier educational services and opportunities to families in the northwest corridor of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

With a vision of empowering learners and leaders to positively impact the world, NISD is committed to providing all students with an education that prepares them for the future – whether in college, the workforce or military. That commitment extends beyond schools, as the district's mission is to collaborate with students, families, communities and global partners to engage in a culture of learning that prepares all students to confidently navigate their future.

The Northwest ISD story began in the late 1800s, when local schools were created to serve children as the population grew amid new railroads, general stores and livery stables. In 1948, the one-school districts of Haslet, Justin, Rhome and Roanoke joined hands to form Northwest ISD. Fairview, now known as New Fairview, joined the district the following year, and in 1950, construction began on a consolidated high school.

Encompassing 234 square miles, Northwest ISD serves all or part of 14 cities, towns and communities. These include Aurora, Haslet, Justin, New Fairview, Newark, Northlake, Rhome and Trophy Club, along with

portions of Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Keller, Roanoke, Southlake and Westlake. As one of the largest school districts in the region, Northwest ISD’s geographical area extends into three counties: Denton, Tarrant and Wise.

With the addition of new students during summer months and continued growth, total enrollment grows by approximately 1,500 students per year. The district’s growth is a result of several factors, including the NISD reputation; the amount of active housing developments; the district size; and the attractive housing, retail and business industries in the immediate area.

Northwest ISD’s community has a history of passing bond referendums to keep pace with student population growth. To monitor construction progress across the district and view a timeline of previous bonds, schools and facilities, visit www.nisdtxconstruction.org.

Johnie Daniel Elementary School

Dedication Ceremony Video Presentation....................................................... "Daniel Elementary School: Home of the Dogs" Welcome......................................................................................................................................Mark Foust, Ed.D.

NISD Superintendent of Schools

Presentation of Colors.................................................................................................. Boy Scout Troop #366 Led by Mark Pacheco

Pledges............................................................................................................Daniel Leadership Club Officers "The Star-Spangled Banner".................................................................................. Daniel Elementary Choir

Directed by Kaylee Turner

Introduction of School Board and Special Guests .......................................................Mark Foust, Ed.D. Message from School Board President........................................................................ R. Stephen Sprowls President, NISD Board of Trustees

Remembering Johnie Daniel................................................................................Hillwood Representative Message from the Family...........................................................................................................Richard Daniel Cousin of Johnie Daniel

Introduction of Staff and Message from Principal......................................... Jessica McDonald, Ed.D.

Principal, Daniel Elementary School

Dedication of School and Gift Presentation ................................................................. Mark Foust, Ed.D. "Daniel School Song" (Written by Kaylee Turner)................................................ Daniel Elementary Choir

Building tours provided by Leadership Club students.

Johnie Daniel Elementary School Johnie Daniel Elementary School opened its doors for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year on August 16, welcoming about 400 students while honoring the legacy of a local land manager who played a part in Northwest ISD’s growth.

Located in the Pecan Square community, Johnie Daniel Elementary School serves families in the northeast portion of Northwest ISD, one of the fastest-growing areas of the school district.

Though the school opened with roughly 400 students, that number is expected to rapidly increase because of

the tremendous growth of Pecan Square. Serving families primarily in Northlake as well as a portion of Justin, Daniel Elementary features Northwest ISD’s newest elementary school design, including state-of-the-art learning features.

Collaborative learning areas promote teamwork, while open spaces such as the library provide a sense of community where students of all grade levels can see their schoolmates taking part in classes and activities. The design features an easy-tonavigate layout, with core classes located in specific classroom wings by grade level, common areas in the center of the building and specials classes on the opposite side.

The school is named after Johnie Daniel, a local land manager and rancher who worked in a leadership role for Hillwood over the course of 28 years. In this role, Mr. Daniel managed the land of several key real estate properties that have spurred Northwest ISD’s growth in the Alliance corridor of Fort Worth.

Mr. Daniel managed Hillwood’s Circle T Ranch, a sprawling ranch in the Alliance corridor, as one of his passions. Notably, he was a longtime Northwest ISD resident. He lived in Roanoke with his wife, Janet, who worked for the school district; both the couple’s children, Lindsey and Tye, attended Northwest ISD schools.

What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight—it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

- President Dwight Eisenhower

Students in Daniel are known by the school mascot of Dogs, with life skills instilled at a young age. Daniel Dogs operate under the school’s mantra of being loyal, positive and hardworking, traits that align with the actions and beliefs of Johnie Daniel. Daniel Elementary School’s mascot bears a strong resemblance to Mr. Daniel’s own ranch dog, a key tribute to the school’s namesake.

Johnie R. Daniel 1955 - 2016

Daniel Elementary School Staff Jessica McDonald, Ed.D., Principal Jessica Alvis Kelly Azbell Melissa Baird Kelli Baugh Rebecca Baxter Emily Blasko Emily Burns Hannah Burrell Carrie Campolina de Sa Reagan Carroll Heather Cox Carol Crick Maria Cunningham

Erin Cunningham Teresa Castro De La Roche Aurora Dascanio Ashley Dewbre Michelle Douglas Kassidy Edwards Alexis Ferdinandsen Bridget Ford Jina Fowler Kayle Graham Jessica Graham Melissa Grumble Emily Haynie

Kendra Holder Lyndsay Hollis Ashly Johnson Lauren King Jena King Tanya Lane Alycia Larson Toni Marquardt Amanda McHenry Melanie Miller Kelli Mitchell Megan Nash Kristen Nowak

Our Mission In collaboration with students, staff, families, and community partners, Johnie Daniel Elementary provides a nurturing environment that educates the whole child and instills a “growth mindset” to achieve personal excellence.

Amber Olson Meranda Poer Mackenzie Rameno Victoria Rieder Brittany Rohl Jeffrey Shuler Grant Simpson Kaylee Turner Leah Walker Kathryne Waltz Meagan White Che Williams Meredith Wilson

Architect Huckabee

General Contractor Ratcliff Constructors

MEP Engineer EMA, Inc.

Civil Engineer

Teague, Nail, and Perkins, Inc.

NISD Construction Team

Tim McClure, AIA – Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Sarah Stewart, MBA – Executive Director of Planning Tommy Osborne, AIA – Executive Director of Construction Chuck Graham – Construction Manager Troy Wolfe – Construction Specialist

NISD Board of Trustees

R. Stephen Sprowls – President Mark Schluter – Vice President DeAnne Hatfield – Secretary Anne Davis-Simpson, Ph.D. – Trustee Lillian Rauch, Ph.D. – Trustee Judy Copp – Trustee Jennifer Murphy – Trustee

NISD Executive Cabinet

Mark Foust, Ed.D. – Superintendent Kim Barker – Assistant Superintendent for HR Cara Carter – Chief Technology Officer Michael Griffin, Ed.D. – Assistant Superintendent for C&I Christie Hobbs – General Counsel Tim McClure, AIA – Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Jonathan Pastusek – Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Roberts – Exec. Assistant to the Superintendent Angela Scott – Public Affairs Coordinator Anthony Tosie – Executive Director of Communications

Johnie Daniel Elementary School • 1901 Tye Street • Northlake, Texas 76247 • 817-215-0920