Wolves to the Left of Me, Bears to the Right

For fourteen years I have been taking students to the Wildlife Science Center in Stacy, MN for a unique teaching and learning experience that few students and teachers can claim to experience.  Over that time Northwest Passage and the Wildlife Science Center have gone through many changes, including a lot more gray hairs on some […]

College Open Houses

Hennepin Technical College: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 6:30pm (Brooklyn Park Campus)     Anoka Technical College: Wednesday, October 25th 5-7pm   Minneapolis Community and Technical College: Tuesday, Oct. 24 5-7pm Century College Discover Century College: Oct. 3rd 5-6pm, Oct. 19 1-2pm Technical Career Night: Oct. 17 5-7pm Saint Cloud State University October 19, 20, 21st https://www.stcloudstate.edu/scsu4u/visit/special.aspx Minnesota State University, Mankato Thursday, Oct. 19      Friday, Oct. […]

Exploring Our World

Attention Parents and Students, this years expedition catalog is now complete. Please note important dates and deadlines. We have a great assortment of expeditions this year for all interest and ability levels. Students should apply for expeditions via the Project Foundry Expedition Application form, and be sure to include trips leaders as group members. [gview […]

NW Passage and Alexandra House

Alexandra House – Walk for Hope – 9/30/2017 – Bunker Hills Regional Park 8 -11 AM We are looking for students and their family members interested in joining the NWPHS team doing the Alexandra House Walk for Hope! There’s a 2 mile walk and 5k Fun Run. The registration fee is $40 for adults or […]

Explore Your World 2017

Please join us for our annual Explore Your World silent auction and fundraiser! Proceeds benefit our annual expedition fund. For more details: Explore Your World 2017

Annual Meeting 10/18

Northwest Passage High School’s Annual Meeting will take place at 6:30PM on Tuesday, October 18th. All are welcome to this public meeting, where we will present our annual reports and elect a new school board member for a two-year term. The Annual Meeting will be preceded by an open board meeting at 5:30PM. If you […]

Upcoming Events

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ABC Newspapers | Northwest Passage teacher recognized

  Theresa Boisjolie, a special education teacher at Northwest Passage High School, was recognized as one of three outstanding teachers at this year’s Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs annual conference. She has been with the school since its inception as Coon Rapids Learning Center 15 years ago. She began as a paraprofessional, tallying hours, handing […]

Interview with Suzie Boss

In March the NWPHS Global Student Leaders were interviewed by Suzie Boss. Suzie Boss is a journalist and blogger from innovative publications including Edutopia and the author of Bringing Innovation to School. Ms. Boss is also an advocate for Project Based Learning. NWPHS students sent 40 minutes sharing their experiences from the conference, with regard […]