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Northwestern Lehigh School District
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| Northwestern Lehigh School District | |
| School type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1950 |
| Students | 2,350 |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Superintendent | Susanne Meixsell |
| Radio Station | 87.5 FM "The Tiger" |
| Location | 6493 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA 18066 |
| Website | www.nwlehighsd.org |
Northwestern Lehigh School District is a public school district in the northwestern corner of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
The district is composed of approximately 2,350 students, with two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. All schools offer gifted programs and special education programs. The district's buildings are operating at nearly full capacity. In February 2006, plans were made for an expansion of one of the district's two elementary expansion, or a new elementary school building.
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Northwestern Lehigh High School was built in 1950. Over the years, the school has received numerous additions, the most recent being in 2002.
The school offers an Advancement Placement program. Upon completion of Advanced Placement courses, students may take a test administered by the College Board and may be eligible to receive college credits for the course work.
- Principal: Dennis Nemes
- Vice-Principal: Kenneth Fisher
- Assistant Principal: Leann Stitzel
| High Schools in the Lehigh Valley |
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| Allen High School • Allentown Central Catholic High School • Bangor Area High School • Bethlehem Catholic High School • Catasauqua High School • Dieruff High School • Easton High School • Emmaus High School • Freedom High School • Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts • Lehigh Valley Christian High School • Liberty High School • Moravian Academy • Nazareth High School • Northampton Area High School • Northern Lehigh High School • Northwestern Lehigh High School • Notre Dame High School • Parkland High School • Pen Argyl Area High School • Phillipsburg High School • Pius X High School • Roberto Clemente Charter School • Salisbury High School • Saucon Valley High School • Southern Lehigh High School • Whitehall High School • Wilson Area High School |
The middle school was constructed in 1991 to relieve overcrowding. Prior to its construction, middle school students attended the high school building. In 2005, a new addition containing science labs was constructed.
- Principal: Kathleen Kelley
- Vice-Principal: Laurie Hoppes
Northwestern Lehigh School District is home to two elementary schools: Northwestern Lehigh Elementary, which is located on the main campus along with the high school and middle school, and Weisenburg Elementary, which is approximately 15 miles south.
- Northwestern Elementary Principal: Brad Hart
- Weisenburg Elementary Principal: Renee Cartier
The school is home to The Morning Show, a school news program broadcast via closed circuit television through the district. A live web stream of the show will soon be available.
- Carson Kressley, fashion expert on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.