Seven Hills Elementary School Official Dedication

Northwest Independent School District

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. 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.

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

Seven Hills Elementary School

Dedication Ceremony

Video Presentation ............................................"Seven Hills Elementary: Home of the Wolves"

Welcome ........................................................................................................................ Mark Foust, Ed.D. NISD Superintendent of Schools

Pledges .................................................................................................................... Seven Hills Students

"The Star-Spangled Banner" ...........................................................................

Fifth-Grade Students

Under the Direction of Tiffany Howe

Introduction of School Board and Special Guests ......................................... Mark Foust, Ed.D.

Message from School Board President ..........................................................

R. Stephen Sprowls

President, NISD Board of Trustees

Overview of School Layout and Design....................................................................... Tim McClure

Assistant Superintendent for Facilities

History of Seven Hills ............................................................................................................. Jerhea Nail

Community Member, Former School Board Member

Introduction of Staff and Message from Principal ............................................... Kim Blackburn

Principal, Seven Hills Elementary School

Dedication of School and Gift Presentation .................................................... Mark Foust, Ed.D.

"Go Be Awesome" .............................................................................................. Fifth-Grade Students

Campus tours provided by Student Lighthouse Team.

Seven Hills Elementary School

Northwest Independent School District’s Seven Hills Elementary School provides students with not only fundamental academic experiences but also leadership skills to last a lifetime.

First established in 1988 in its previous building, Seven Hills Elementary School serves families in the northwest portion of Northwest ISD in Newark and part of Rhome. The school is named for the seven hills located near the school. Positioned in an area primarily surrounded by plains, the hills are a unique geographical feature for its environment.

Since its opening, Seven Hills has received tremendous community support for its students and

staff. When the school’s original building opened, community members volunteered to move in furniture and teachers’ supplies so the school year would have a great start. This support was also evident at the last event at the school’s original building, where hundreds of former students and their families toured the previous school to say goodbye.

The new Seven Hills features Northwest ISD’s modernized 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.

As a Leader in Me school, students learn leadership and life skills that promote academic progress while cultivating character. The school

became a Leader in Me campus in 2016, and in April 2019, the Leader in Me program designated Seven Hills as a Lighthouse campus for its strong work promoting leadership and character development.

Through the Leader in Me program, Seven Hills has empowered students to lead their own activities and learning lessons while cultivating a healthy school culture. Lessons focus on developing the whole student to reach new levels of achievement and confidence. The school’s teaching staff use the tools from the Leader in Me program to enrich the lessons students already learn in their classrooms.

Seven Hills Elementary School’s vision is to prepare students for college and their personal futures. To reach this goal, the school strives to ensure all students leave at or above their grade levels, no matter their statuses when they start.

For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.

Seven Hills Elementary School Staff

Kim Blackburn, Principal

Kevyn Austin, Assistant Principal

Arielle Abramovich

Courtney Adams

Kelly Allen

Whitney Beck

Heather Bieker

M'Kinley Birkhoff

Amy Bishop

Gretchen Blanche

Brandy Brewer

Tracey Brooks

Kelly Bryan

Kaylie Bunnell

Riley Cadman

Jessica Cary

Annie Cavazos

Marc Charbonnett

Lauren Chase

Melody Cruces

Mackenzie Davidson

Heather Downing

Stephanie Eaton

Mission

Joy Ellis

Amy Feind

Angela Fischer

Jenna Ford

Jessica Forestier

Angie Giles

Jennifer Gill

Marisa Goodwin

Pauline Goosey

Maria Greenwood

Amanda Grounds

Carrie Hatley

Tara Heady

Tiffany Howe

Kara Jones

Jennifer Kennimer

Sandra Khalaf

Mary Kosman

Ashley Latham

Marina Leal

Cassandra Lemerise

Julianna Lockard

Lucia Lopez

Tina Marshall

Kim Marzahn

Diana Mayberry

Charlon Mayhall

Michelle Mazac

Victoria Mendoza

Kelly Mitchell

Jennifer Morales

Amy Morgan

Ashley Morris

Lauren Morris

Tiffany Morrow

Natalie Mueller

Samantha Nelson

Shannon Olson

Aimee Robinson

Alejandro Rodriguez

Randi Rogers

Abbie Ruth

At Seven Hills Elementary, we empower learners to be leaders by developing the whole person. As a community, we will aim high and persevere when the work is hard, knowing that together we WILL accomplish GREATNESS .

Laura Sammons

Kelly Santellan

Anya Severns

Jeanne Shay

Melissa Simpson

Karissa Smith

Courtney Sparks

Tiffany Speakman

Kristina Speer

Jamesia Steele

Chrissie Thompson

Kyleigh Thompson

Meghan Tucker

Natalie Vasquez

Cristal Velador

Jill Wagenknecht

Elizabeth Wallace

Meghan Ward

Megan Wells

Colors

Navy, Red & Blue Mascot

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 – 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

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