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Northwestern Area School District, located in Mellette, S.D., provides a friendly, small-school atmosphere to 310 students in grades K-12 in the community. Students receive a top-notch education with highly regarded academic programs and extracurricular activities. Academically, Northwestern offers elective courses in art, business, Spanish, music, industrial technology and wellness in addition to the core curriculum. To prepare students for college, Northwestern offers Advanced Placement courses in English Literature, English Language, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and U.S. History. Students enjoy one-on-one attention with staff members, while they also have the opportunity to take classes online, through the DDN system and at the Hub Area Technical School. Nearly every classroom has a mounted, wireless LCD projector and laptops. With three stationary computer labs and three wireless labs, Northwestern boasts a student-to-computer ratio of 1:1.1. The school also has two Senteo clicker systems to use in the classroom. Organizations such as Future Business Leaders of America, Drama Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council and Journalism provide students with additional learning opportunities outside the classroom. FBLA advances several students to the national convention each year. The screen-printing business run by the students encompasses both the art and business programs to make high-quality Northwestern School apparel for students and community members. Drama Club advances thespians to the state competition in oral interpretation and contest play in addition to performing a spring play. The Journalism class produces the award-winning yearbook and newspaper. The Student Council organizes all homecoming festivities. Athletically, Northwestern has played in 19 state championships, bringing home 10 state titles. Northwestern possesses a strong tradition in football, volleyball, basketball and track and field. Students can also participate in cheerleading and wrestling. Northwestern athletes work out in a facility that features two gymnasiums, a weight room, a cardio room and a football field that features a concession stand with skybox seating. The school lunch program features a hot breakfast and salad bar once a week.