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.
Gene Pike Middle School Dedication Ceremony
Video Presentation............................................................. "Pike Middle School: Home of the Panthers"
Welcome ..................................................................................................................................... Mark Foust, Ed.D Superintendent of Schools
Pledges .................................................................................................................. Ryla Evans and Shay McVea Gene Pike Middle School Students
"The Star-Spangled Banner" ........................................................................................... Varsity Treble Choir Directed by Tyler Adcock
Introduction of School Board and Special Guests ......................................................
Mark Foust, Ed.D.
Message from School Board President ....................................................................... R. Stephen Sprowls President, NISD Board of Trustees
Introduction of Staff and Message from Principal...................................................... Tricia Lutkenhaus Principal, Pike Middle School
Remembering Mr. Gene Pike ................................................................................................... Wendy Hutyra Daughter of Gene Pike
Dedication of School and Gift Presentation ................................................................ Mark Foust, Ed.D.
"My Wish for You" by Jordan Ricks ................................................................................ Varsity Treble Choir
Campus tours provided by Pike Middle School students Trajan Duncan, Isabella Tran, Bryleigh Hamby and Campbell Simpson
Gene Pike Middle School
Gene Pike Middle School began the 2024-2025 school year in a new building, welcoming more than 1,100 students to a campus named for an instrumental figure in Northwest ISD’s history.
Located in the Northwest ISD complex near Northwest High School, Pike Middle School serves families in the central portion of the district. Students in Pike are part of a close-knit community that strives to ensure the best learning environment possible exists. With an increased capacity, the new Pike building provided much-needed capacity for Pike Panther students and staff.
Pike Middle School features an easily navigable layout as designed by Glenn Partners and built by Northstar Builders, with academic wings clearly separated from extracurricular areas, all tied together by centralized common areas. Funding for the project was approved by Northwest ISD voters in the 2021 bond referendum.
Located on the outskirts of Fort Worth, Pike serves families of students who attend Daniel, Justin and Love elementary schools, as well as portions of Hatfield and Lance Thompson elementary schools. The school’s new layout provides much-needed improvements to core
spaces to provide equity with middle schools across Northwest ISD, as well as collaboration spaces that are now standard in district schools.
The school is named after Gene Pike, a former district principal across all levels – elementary school, junior high school and high school. He later became director of secondary services and was as well known for his sense of humor as he was his commitment to students.
Mr. Pike spent 25 years serving students in Northwest ISD, including as principal of Haslet Elementary School from 1966 to 1970. He then transitioned to principal of Northwest Junior High School in 1970, followed by becoming principal of Northwest High School in 1972, a position he held until 1987. His children both attended Northwest ISD schools, as did all four of his grandchildren. Outside of his role in schools, Mr. Pike served the community as a councilman on Haslet City Council for 16 years and as a deacon and Sunday school teacher in First Baptist Church Haslet.
At Pike, students are encouraged to not only learn, but also have a passion for learning through the school’s various after-school opportunities. Pike is known for its strong community support, with the school’s PTSA earning awards for a strong commitment to a positive atmosphere from parents, students and staff alike.
Gene Pike Middle School Staff
Tricia Lutkenhaus, Principal
Mason Acock
Barbara Acosta
Tyler Adcock
Adam Aldridge
Arriaga Areli
Ashley Arndt
Morgan Ashcraft
Gracie Barnhill
Jennifer Barthen
Taylor Belcoff
Lisa Black
Cherie Boudreau
Shanna Briggs
Janene Burns
Brett Butler
Michael Campos
Ingrid Carriker
Melissa Carter
Coon Chance
Jaclyn Clare
Douglas Eason
Lamont Endres
Deb Ericson
Terry Evans
Kristy Fair
Mallory Fleming
Jack Forbis
Connie Garza
Tiffany Gayoso
Sherri Golliver
Hannah Graben
Chancey Graves
Jennifer Haden
Taylor Hagler
James Hansen
Bobby Holloway
Sarah Hunter
Jimmy Isbell
Trenton Jackson
Susan Johnson
Lauren Kennedy
Jamie Kercheval
Taylor Klement
Brigid Kosek
Melissa Krieg
Anna Lang
Maria Lee
Robert Little
Ashton Lovern
Chellsea Malson
Whitney Martin
Jake McElroy
Danielle McPeek
Lacey Mcvea
Hannah Miller
Leeann Moore
Amber Morris
Pam Muhr
Margaret Muse
Pam Nevens
Caitlin Newman
Christina Noland
Meaghan Ocanas
Officer Thomas
Dan Olmstead
Laura Osborn
Alexandra Patterson
Jessica Perez
Betsy Quetz
Sarah Rowlett
Kristie Ryan
Avery Sims
Warren Smith
Rachel Soye
Sarah Spruill
Texas Stevens
Christina Swann
James Tanner
Christina Thomas
Danielle Thomas
Tracey Tricomi
Renee Tschoerner
Ted Twa
Blake Veit
Misty Waldron
Atiana Waters
Kallice Webb
Jennifer White
Stephenie Whittington
Angela Witte
Brandie Wolf
Cherese Wright
April Zavala
Architect
Glenn Partners
General Contractor
Northstar
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
Randy Allen – Director of Construction
Nathan Cage – Construction Manager
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
