Business Partners
Are you interested in becoming an NWLSD Business Partner?
In 1995, the Northwest Schools and business partnerships began as an initiative of the superintendent and the Board of Education. The purpose of these partnerships is to link schools and businesses in order to provide support in accomplishing the district's mission, vision and focus of improving student achievement, and educating tomorrow’s leaders today.
Levels of Giving
Level I Cum Laude
$2,500-$4,999 in cash, professional services, volunteer time or needed materials
Level II Magna Cum Laude
$5,000-$9,999 in cash, professional services, volunteer time or needed materials
Level III Summa Cum Laude
$10,000 or more in cash, professional services, volunteer time or needed materials
Friend of the School
$100- $2,499 in cash, professional services or needed materials
Opportunities
Benefits to Businesses
Support of students and educational initiatives
Collaboration with schools on programs and events
Assist in cultivating quality employees now and for the future
Opportunity for businesses to provide community service
Publicity for the businesses
Positive public relations - mentioned in district publications and on the web site
Access to school facilities for meetings
Time
Tutoring, Mentoring
Talent
Real world skills
Treasure
Funding additional opportunities
Our plans are to continue to develop more partnerships collaborating with local businesses. The time, talent and treasure that our local business community provides help Northwest Schools in preparing our students for post secondary education or the world of work.
The generosity and support of our Partners in Education have provided the following:
School assemblies and field trips
Student banking programs
Science land lab
Student recognition on sign boards
Cars for Homecoming parades
School facility improvements
Landscaping
Mentoring and tutoring
Lunches, gift certificates and coupons
Refreshments
Pen pals for students
Space for district meetings and child care
Art exhibits and receptions
Speakers for career days
Lumber and building supplies for classes
Community and school service projects
Judges for contests
Mock interviews for high school students
Overhead projectors with carts
Videocassette recorder
Financial assistance for students in need
Co-op jobs for students
Summer jobs for teachers
Volunteers at spring carnivals
Book bags for students
Instructional software
Honor roll bumper stickers
Maps, posters, calculators, sheet music
Laminator
Staff in-service presenters
Discounts on purchases
Tutors
Are you interested in becoming an NWLSD Business Partner?
Friend of NWLSD--Business Efforts: $500-$2,499
Thrivent Financial
Northwest Women’s Club of Colerain
Heather Family
TQL
Plato’s Closet
P&S Family Diner
Staples
Bridge of Hope Church
Duke Energy
Northwest Community Church
Northgate Mall
Level I--Cum Laude Partner -Business Efforts: $2,500-$4,999
Nate’s Toy Box
The Purposed Family
Level II--Magna Cum Laude Partner -Business Efforts: $5,000-$9,999
Ameritas
COPFCU
Kroger
Healthcare Connection
Colerain Police and Fire
Level III--Summa Cum Laude Partner -Business Efforts: $10,000
Rumpke
Side By Side
Dale Beck and Gail Nolte
CHS Boosters
NWHS Boosters
Clippard YMCA
UC Health
If interested in becoming an official Business Partner with a school in the Northwest Local School District, contact Lyndsey Creecy at 513-923-1000 ext. 3954 or email at LCreecy@nwlsd.org to discuss the Northwest Local School District Partners in Education Program.