Northwest Early Elementary

10/25/2026

10/22/2026

🧦Silly Sock Day is Tomorrow 🧦

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Have a great week! 🔴⚫

District News

10/19/2026

National Principals Month Spotlight - Mrs. Paula Louagie, NWEE! 🎉🎉
For National Principals Month, we want to recognize and thank the amazing principals at Northwest Community Schools! Next up is our Northwest Early Elementary Assistant Principal, Mrs. Paula Louagie! Mrs. Louagie is a lifelong Mountie, graduating from NWCS in 1992 and then returning to the district as a teacher in 2001. She has been an administrator at Northwest for 11 years. Mrs. Louagie is intentional about creating a positive and supportive school environment while embodying our core values.
Mrs. Louagie loves helping students, and enjoys the opportunity to work with her former students’ children as they begin their educational journeys at NWEE. She believes that connecting with students and building relationships creates an atmosphere where kids are excited to come to school. Mrs. Louagie and her family are avid sports fans, and she enjoys spending time on the lake at her family’s cottage.
Thank you, Mrs. Louagie, for being a catalyst of Greatness in our Mountie Nation! Happy National Principals Month! 🔴⚫🎉

10/16/2026

National Principals Month Spotlight - Mr. James Laughlin, NWEE! 🎉🎉
For National Principals Month, we want to recognize and thank the amazing principals at Northwest Community Schools! Next up is our Northwest Early Elementary Assistant Principal, Mr. James Laughlin! Mr. Laughlin has 20 years of experience in education and has been with Northwest since 2021. His favorite part about being a principal is meeting and building connections with students, families and staff.
Mr. Laughlin selflessly serves others, solves problems and empowers students to achieve Greatness. He believes relationships are a foundational piece of education, both to build trust and to best support everyone in the Mountie Nation. When he isn’t working, Mr. Laughlin spends his time reading, painting, hanging out with his dogs and seeing his family.
Thank you, Mr. Laughlin, for supporting our young Mounties and being a positive influence to everyone at NWEE! Happy National Principals Month! 🔴⚫🎉

10/15/2026

There is no school Friday, October 16, or Monday, October 19.

Enjoy the long weekend! We’ll see students back on Tuesday, October 20. 🔴⚫

10/14/2026

National Principals Month Spotlight - Dr. Cherlyn Hardwick, NWEE! 🎉🎉
For National Principals Month, we want to recognize and thank the amazing principals at Northwest Community Schools! Next up is our Northwest Early Elementary Principal, Dr. Cherlyn Hardwick! Dr. Hardwick has been with the administration team at NWEE since 2023 and has since received her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Michigan State University! She believes in teaching young Mounties the importance of our core values during the early years of their educational journeys.
Dr. Hardwick credits the amazing team of educators at NWEE for their commitment to leading students in the Direction of Greatness! She values the opportunity to impact students during their formative years and help make school a fun place for the kids to be. Outside of school, Dr. Hardwick and her family enjoy the fall season and love to watch Michigan State and Detroit Lions football! 🏈🏈
Thank you, Dr. Hardwick, for your leadership and all you do for our young Mounties! Happy National Principals Month! 🔴⚫🎉