Worthington Middle School Official Dedication

C.W. Worthington Middle School Official Dedication October 23, 2023

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. 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.

Atrium Music Provided by: Worthington Winds Chamber Ensembles

Under the direction of Kevin Fallon and Chad Waterman Saxophone Quartet: Parker Ginsel, Camdyn Reich, Larin Deck, Serenity Till; Flute Quartet: Sarah Roberds, Kritika Khadka, Micah Lorton, Nevaeh Ogletree; Brass Quartet: Avaneesh Muthulakshmanan, Aarush Kandel, Grady Blackwell, Jaxson Porter; Mixed Wind Quartet: Mihikaa Swain, Harleen Kaur, Joshua Ortega and Eli Rivera

Worthington Chamber Orchestra Under the direction of Michelle Bell

Syncere Allen, Garrison Beck, Brian Johnson, Kylie Juarez, Sayuri Kandel, Arnav Koirala, Lyndon Kopesky, Landen Lamb, Cae-leigh Legree, Fordi Mavuninu, Viktor Montelongo, Jasper Morris, Tiffany O'Boyle, Sanjay Obuli, Bryan Ollervides, Sofia Oviedo, Tyler Raher, Naomi Reid, Griffin Robey, Ishaan Sharma, Ellie Stasio, Lexie Swiderski, Yakob Tesfaye and Ansel Tran

Campus Tours Provided by: Worthington Student Council and National Junior Honor Society

Under the sponsorship of Elizabeth Greiner and Tricia Reich Jonathan Artis, Garbriella Chea, Anaya De La Garza, Madison Hill, Yashvi Mallineni, Marissa Morgan, Autumn Pierce, Sarah Roberds, Divyaansh Sanipini, Jackson Shelby and Yakob Tesfaye

C.W. Worthington Middle School

Dedication Ceremony Video Presentation.................................................."Worthington Middle School: Home of the Tigers" Welcome...............................................................................................................................................Tim McClure

NISD Assistant Superintendent for Facilities

Pledges...................................................................................................... Arantxa Chacin and River Lambert "The Star-Spangled Banner"................................................... Worthington Choir Soloist Wyatt Fowler

Directed by Brad Kerley and Thea Brown

Introduction of School Board and Special Guests ................................................................Tim McClure Message from School Board President........................................................................ R. Stephen Sprowls President, NISD Board of Trustees

Introduction of Staff and Message from Principal....................................................... Natalie Childress Principal, Worthington Middle School

Remembering C.W. Worthington.................................................................................Donny Worthington

Son of C.W. Worthington

Dedication of School and Gift Presentation .......................................................................... Tim McClure

C.W. Worthington Middle School C.W. Worthington Middle School opened its doors for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year on August 16, welcoming more than 1,000 students and honoring the legacy of a longtime Northwest ISD supporter.

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.

The new school marks the first secondary school Northwest ISD has opened since 2018. The school features a design focused on collaboration, with specific areas throughout the building allowing students to work together on projects. Openness also serves as another key facet of the school’s design, with a large entry that reveals the open library next to the cafeteria and stage for big events and activities.

Located in the LeTara master-planned development, Worthington serves students in Haslet and surrounding areas. Its opening provided muchneeded relief for nearby Adams and Wilson middle schools, as the location consistently ranks as one of the fastest-growing areas in Northwest ISD.

Worthington Middle School features an easily navigable layout as designed

by Glenn Partners and built by CORE Construction, with academic wings

Around the time construction of the campus began in late 2021, the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees formally named the new school after a longtime supporter of the district. The board unanimously voted on October 18, 2021, to name the school in recognition of C.W. Worthington, a former school board member who served from 1965 to 1975.

Mr. Worthington gained admiration for his support of students and long-term vision for the school district. He was instrumental in the purchase of land for what is now the district’s central complex, where four district facilities and two schools reside.

Community members frequently encountered Mr. Worthington at Northwest High School baseball games throughout nearly his entire adult life until his death in 2013, earning him recognition for his support of students long after his own had graduated.

Worthington Middle School Staff Natalie Childress, Principal Keshia Acker Laticia Allen David Alvarado Matthew Barton Brandi Belasco Michelle Bell Carter Billingsley Brian Bloss Kristina Brown Thea Brown Crystal Burns William Cleveland Tamesha Connaughton Jennifer Dearman Heather Dodson Monica Donaldson Nate Dunn Kristy Edney Jamie Eikenberry Jason Falcon Kevin Fallon Jaci Faught

With

Teamwork and the right

Attitude, we all show

Growth!

Ashley Flores Andrea Folse Matt Ford Joshua Franklin Karla Galligan Jeremy Gallups Judy Galvan Jason Gamdysey Eva Goins Raquel Gonzalez Cameron Graves Esmeralda Gregg Cheryl Greiner Liz Greiner Karen Groves Eva Gutierrez Patty Hale Robin Halvorson Rebecca Hanson Tracy Harvath Erika Hill Keeae Huggett

Melanie Hunter Michelle Jennings Ann-Marie Jeskevic Mallory Jones Bradley Kerley Rick King Mandy Kuhn Dolores Laughlin Zachary Lewis Melissa Mapes Melissa Marcussen Renee Marvin Abraham Medina Allison Morgan Evan O'Brien Aspen Osmer Nicholas Pauly Lynn Petty Laura Pierce Pam Raher Penny Ramos Traci Ray

Helen Read Tricia Reich Penny Rios Kevin Sauceda Jenn Schomer Vanessa Seale Mike Stitt Jill Swanzy Joshua Talley Melissa Tamagni DeeDee Tapp Tara Teague Donna Thompson Lori Totty Chad Waterman Atiana Waters Suzie Weldon Rebecca White Matthew Whitmire

We know our WORTH! Our T.A.G. line reminds us that our actions are a reflection of ourselves and that our community is WORTH us being our best selves every day!

Architect

NISD Board of Trustees

Glenn Partners

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

General Contractor CORE

MEP Engineer EMP, 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 Randy Allen – Construction Manager Nathan Cage – Construction Specialist

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

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