Grand Island Northwest Public Schools

April News and Updates from Mr. Retzlaff

Dear Parents and Guardians:

The One R Introduction to Kindergarten night will be Tuesday, April 15th at 6:30pm. We are looking for 2025-26 Kindergarteners. If you have a child who is 5 years old on or before July 31, 2020, … Read More

Note from the Principal- March 2025

Parents and Guardians,

The third quarter is about to wrap up! March will fly by and school will be out before we know it. Thank you for your continued support each and every day at 1R!

Reminders: No School this … Read More

Note from the Principal – Feb. 2025

Dear Parents & Guardians,

It was great to see so many 8th graders at the Northwest Orientation. We had a great turnout and a fun night! It is hard to believe we are at that stage and winding down the … Read More

Note from the Principal- Jan 2025

Parents & Guardians,

Happy New Year! Welcome back to another great year in 2025. I hope you had a wonderful holiday break spending time with family and friends.  As we get the new year started, I want to share the … Read More

Note from the Principal- Dec. 2024

Parents/Guardians,

Happy Holidays! Here are a few reminders and events coming up at 1R. 

Tuesday, December 10th the 5th through 8th grade District-wide band concert will be held in the Northwest auditorium. The K-8 winter music concert will be held … Read More

Note from the Principal- Nov. 2024

Parents & Guardians,

Reminder no school for students this Friday, Nov. 8th. Professional development for teachers. 

Report Cards went home this past week with your child. You should have also received an email with an attachment with the report card.  … Read More

Note from the Principal- October 2024

Parents & Guardians,

The end of the first quarter is in less than two weeks. There will be no school for students on Oct. 17 and 18. Report cards will be sent home on October 25. Parents, please sign and … Read More

Note from the Principal- Sept. 2024

Parents & Guardians,

It has been a great first few weeks at 1R for students and staff. It is hard to believe we are already at Labor Day weekend. I hope everyone can enjoy one last long summer weekend.  No … Read More

Note from the Principal- May 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,

 We are two weeks away from closing out another school year. Crazy! As the year comes to a close I would like to update you on events heading into the end of the year. 

Middle School … Read More

Note from the Principal- April 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians:

The One R Introduction to Kindergarten night will be Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30pm. We are looking for 2024-25 Kindergarteners. If you have a child who is 5 years old on or before July 31, 2019, … Read More