Work Hard Play Harder

By: Donaven Jones

 “You can have it all. You just have to really work hard, because great things don’t come easily.” – Katy Perry

Ms. Portley the Family and Community Specialist here at Northwest truly embodies this quote. Dr. Lane the Superintendent of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools recently recognized her for her hard work and dedication.

I sat down with her to capture her thoughts on this great honor.

Test Tips 4 The Future

By: Damaris Mireles

  

Tests are coming back and you feel like you don’t have a plan. Though no one wants to spend any time on studying, there are some easy ways to break the information down into understandable chunks.  Below is a list of studying tips that will not only help you in getting a good score on tests but it might also help you understand what is being taught in class.