Northwest ISD empowers learners and leaders to positively impact the world.
Northwest Independent School District, home to more than 32,000 students across 35 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.
Alan & Andra Perrin Elementary School
Dedication Ceremony
Video Presentation............................................................... "Perrin Elementary: Home of the Panthers"
Welcome ..................................................................................................................................... Mark Foust, Ed.D. NISD Superintendent of Schools
Pledges .............................................................................................................
PTA Board Members' Students
Ariyana Ashby, Behr Bingham, Amelia Driesenga, Jaznelle & Janiah Flenoid, Lela Johnson, Riley & Brody Laux, Rowan Stone, Alex & Riley Trott, Alice Qualls
"The Star-Spangled Banner" .........................................................................
4th and 5th Grade Students Directed by Selena Stewart
Introduction of School Board and Special Guests ......................................................
Mark Foust, Ed.D.
Message from School Board President ....................................................................... R. Stephen Sprowls President, NISD Board of Trustees
Message from the Family .......................................................................................................... Michael Perrin Son of Alan and Andra
Introduction of Staff and Message from Principal................................................... Carrie Pierce, M.Ed. Principal, Perrin Elementary School
Dedication of School and Gift Presentation ................................................................
Mark Foust, Ed.D.
"Waving Flag" ......................................................................................................
4th and 5th Grade Students
Building tours provided by 4th and 5th grade students.
Alan & Andra Perrin Elementary School
Alan & Andra Perrin Elementary School opened its doors for the first day of the 2024-2025 school year welcoming more than 500 students while honoring the legacy of two longtime Northwest ISD educators with special connections throughout the community where the school resides.
Located in the Wildflower Ranch community, Perrin Elementary School serves families along the S.H. 114 corridor, one of the fastest-growing areas of the school district. Perrin Elementary School features Northwest ISD’s most recent elementary school design with unique collaboration features and an easy-to-navigate layout.
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’s easy-to-navigate layout assists students and families alike 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.
Students in Perrin are known by the school mascot of Panther, with a focus on personalized learning to ensure that every student is improving daily. Perrin Panthers aim for personal growth and treating others with respect and kindness at all times.
The school is named after Alan and Andra Perrin in honor to their contributions to area children. Alan Perrin served as a teacher and coach at Northwest High School, helping mold hundreds of students both in the classroom and on the field. Andra Perrin first served students as a teacher before becoming a principal – first at Roanoke Elementary School, then Justin Elementary School – and later led the district’s instructional technology programs.
“Our parents raised us in Northwest ISD schools from elementary through graduation and lived in the community for 40 years,” Michael and Brian Perrin wrote, noting their parents’ combined 50 years of service to Northwest ISD families. “We still run into people they taught, coached or worked with who were influenced or share stories about them. There aren’t many professions where you can have that type of lasting impact.”
Notably, the location of Perrin Elementary School pays tribute to the couple. The school has always resided in the Northwest High School attendance zone, and the area was previously zoned for Justin Elementary School before the Perrins retired.
Perrin Elementary School Staff
Carrie Pierce, M.Ed., Principal
Louann Aegerter
Kristy Alexander
Samantha Alvarez
Jennifer Anderson
Victoria Art
Kevyn Austin
Amy Babcock
Deanna Baker
Muthu Balamurugan
Julie Bellamy
Michael Berthold
Jennie Bigbie
Lara Bledsoe
Jasmine Boyd
Alexandra Bray
Beathamae Brousseau
Kristin Burnett
Shelly Butler
Shelby Carlat
Brittany Carlson
Sarah Carney
Barbara Coleman
Gina Corder
Morgan Davis
Kristen Evans
Olivia Faidley
Madison Flores
Nimmy George
Marla Hand
Jenn Hantelmann
Jenni Hatfield
Billy Heng
Sydnie Hines
Quyen Hudspeth
Tammy Krieger
Holly Londt
Shannon Love
Angelica Magana
Taylor McFatridge
Natalie Merriott
Amy Meyers
Ana Paramo
Courtney Putt
Braylee Reed
Jazmin Ribeiro
Ashley Rodriguez
Lindsey Sarabia
Melanie Smith
Selena Stewart
Elise Stockton-Grimes
Briana Stone
Whitney Tooke
Rhi Traylor
Laura Underwood
Jazmin Vargas
Stephanie Vogler
Tori Volan-Turner
Leah Walker
Crystal Welch
Serena Wilson
Hailey Wray
Anastasia Zarubina
PANTHER
Architect
Huckabee
General Contractor
Pogue Construction
MEP Engineer
EMA, Inc.
Civil Engineer
Teague, Nail, and Perkins, Inc.
NISD Construction Team
Tim McClure, AIA – Assistant Superintendent for Facilities
Sarah Stewart, MBA – Interim Chief of Facilities
Tommy Osborne, AIA – Executive Director of Construction
Chuck Graham – Construction Manager
Troy Wolfe – Construction Specialist
NISD Board of Trustees
R. Stephen Sprowls – President
Jennifer Murphy – Vice President
DeAnne Hatfield – Secretary
Judy Copp – Trustee
Anne Davis-Simpson, Ph.D. – Trustee
Lillian Rauch, Ph.D. – Trustee
Mark Schluter – 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
Jonathan Pastusek – Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Roberts – Exec. Assistant to the Superintendent
Angela Scott – Public Affairs Coordinator
Sarah Stewart – Interim Chief of Facilities
Anthony Tosie – Executive Director of Communications
Alan & Andra Perrin