Northwest Esports

09/14/2026

Esports Parent / Player Meeting & Signups at Northwest Middle School Cafeteria on Tuesday, September 29 at 6pm.

We will be going over this year's offerings, expectations, and changes. Please try to be there with a parent. We will attempt to have a makeup date if you absolutely cannot make it.

Esports practices begin in October!

08/20/2026

Scholastic esports is about more than the result on the scoreboard.

Students practice communication, teamwork, leadership, preparation, problem-solving, technology skills, and how to handle both success and adversity.

For many students, joining a school esports team creates a new connection with their school and a structured place to contribute, compete, and grow.

Thank you to the educators, coaches, schools, volunteers, and families who make these opportunities possible for Ohio students.

08/18/2026

07/28/2026

🏫 Starting an esports team is exciting. Building a program that lasts takes more.

A roster can be created quickly. A sustainable school program is built through:
✅ An adult champion inside the school
✅ Clear attendance and conduct expectations
✅ Student leadership and meaningful team roles
✅ Communication with families and administrators
✅ Recruitment, growth, and continuity planning

Those foundations matter because a school esports program should not disappear when one class graduates or one coach changes roles. The goal is to create something students can join, improve, lead, and eventually pass on to the students who come after them.

Which part of program-building has made the biggest difference at your school?

New programs: send us a message with your questions. We would be happy to help.

https://www.esportsohio.org

04/27/2026

The Shawnee State ESports Summer Camp is a 3-day, on-campus experience designed for students in grades 8-12. Participants will train and compete in Valorant (Team-based) and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Individual).

June 23 - 25, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kricker Innovation Hub at Shawnee State University

Program Cost $195 - includes lunch daily, a custom SSU Esports camp t-shirt and awards for top competitors.

Ready to compete?
Register today! https://bit.ly/48apjZf

03/25/2026

I would like to thank everyone that made it out to our banquet last night! We had a great time celebrating our players for the 2025-26 Season.

03/19/2026

Happening now! NMS Esports in the state championships!

03/14/2026

Our State Tournament Event scheduled for today has been canceled! The venue has no power due to high winds. I will keep you up to date on a reschedule.

Sorry this is last minute

03/13/2026

Our Northwest Middle School Smash Bros Team travels to East Canton High School tomorrow (Saturday, March 14) for the ESO Middle School State Championship Tournament!

Our players have worked so hard to get to this point! Please drop some words of encouragement in the comments!

Our approximate match times are as follows:

Placement Match Times:
9am: Placement Round 1
10am: Placement Round 2
11am: Placement Round 3

Single-Elem Tourney Times:
1pm: Round 1
2pm: Round 2
3pm: Round 3 (Finals)

You may be able to catch our team being streamed at (they will stream one match each round which may or may not be our team):
https://www.twitch.tv/eastcanton3
We will also try and stream some of our gameplay at: https://www.twitch.tv/NorthwestHS_Esports

03/09/2026

I want to send a big congratulations out to our Northwest Middle School Smash Bros Team! After an undefeated season and dropping only one match in our regional tournaments, we are headed to State!

We will be competing in the ESO Middle School State Championship on Saturday, March 14 at East Canton High School. We ended up second in the “South” region and will go up against the top Middle School Smash Bros players in the state!

Stay tuned for ways to stream our matches and pictures from the event!