Book Character Pumpkin Contest
The annual Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest is underway! All entries must be decorated (not carved), represent a character from a children’s or middle grade book, and be an original work created by a Northwood student. Entries will be accepted October 20-24, and winners will be announced on Halloween! Stop by the Media Center for more information!
Fall Concert Schedule
Plan to attend our fall concerts!
Tues, October 21 - Strings concert @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria
Tues, October 28 - Band concert @ 6:00 pm in the Gymnasium
Backpack Blessings | October 20-24
NJHS will host our annual food drive for Backpack Blessings October 20-24! This is a homeroom competition and the winning grade level will receive a FREE dress-down day!
If you aren't familiar with Backpack Blessings, it is a local charity that feeds over 500 Greenville County school-age students each weekend by providing backpacks filled with food to sustain students who may otherwise go without.
Backpack Blessings has specific needs they've asked us to meet. (This is not a canned food drive.)
They have asked for the following:
6th grade: Six pack of crackers (regular or orange crackers) and Ramen Noodle packs
7th grade: Fruit cups (any kind) and individual packs of applesauce
8th grade: Mac & Cheese individual cups/pouches and canned pasta like Spaghetti Os
Staff: Microwave popcorn (any variety or brand)
Boo-Grams On Sale
Spread some spooky fun by purchasing Boo-Grams for your friends, teachers, or classmates! You can purchase your Boo-Grams online from October 15-23 on MySchoolBucks, or in the cafeteria from October 20-23! Each Boo-Gram is just $2 and comes with a sweet treat to be delivered on Halloween!
2025-26 Yearbook Announcements
It’s never too early to think about the 2025-26 yearbook! Now through October 17, you can reserve your copy for just $38. Prices will go up starting October 18!
Reserve Your Copy of the Northwood 2025-26 Yearbook
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES:
Create a space in the yearbook just for your 8th grade student -- this is a rare opportunity to celebrate their passions, inspiring achievements, and unique perspective in a BIG way. They’ll flip through the yearbook for years to come just to revisit your heartfelt ad!
Create a Yearbook Ad for your 8th Grader
Sports Shorts
Important Northwood Athletics news below!
Northwood Middle School offers the following sports to 7th & 8th grade students: Girls' Volleyball (fall), Girls' & Boys' Basketball (winter), Girls' & Boys' Soccer (spring), Softball (spring), and Baseball (spring). If your student is interested in any sport NOT offered by Northwood, please contact the high school you are zoned for to inquire as to eligibility.
Information on Basketball Open Gym & Tryouts
GCS Policies in Effect at All Contests: Student ID Policy | Clear Bag Policy | Clear Bag FAQ's
For information on Northwood Athletics, Big Teams, and required forms, please visit the sites below:
Northwood Athletics Website
Athlete Participation Packet/Forms (For 2025-26 athletic participation, forms must be dated 4/1/2025 or later)
Questions? Contact Athletic Director, Ryan Negoski, at rnegoski@greenville.k12.sc.us or 864-355-7012
Benchmark Testing
Students will undergo benchmark testing on the dates below ... as a reminder, students should arrive at school on time with a fully charged Chromebook, avoid mid-day appointments, get a good night's rest, and eat a healthy breakfast!
Thurs, October 16 - ELA
Fri, October 17 - Math
Mon, October 20 - Science (6th grade only)
Eastside Prospective Student Night
Eastside High School will host a prospective student night on Mon, November 10, from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Learn what EHS has to offer, take a tour, and meet faculty & staff!
Fine Arts Center Applications
The application for Greenville County Schools’ center for the creative, performing, and visual arts – the Fine Arts Center – is now open!
The FAC is seeking students with strong interest, dedication, and the drive to reach their full potential. Students in grades 8-11 may apply and audition for admission to the Fine Arts Center, with newly accepted students starting in August of 2026. The application will remain open through January 15; auditions are held in February and results will be posted on March 11, 2026.
Learn More & Apply to the Fine Arts Center
It's SOCK-TOBER!
Northwood Junior Beta Club will be collecting NEW socks through the month of October to support Miracle Hill Missions.
Donations should be turned into your homeroom teacher between October 6-31 for homeroom competition points.
Changes for 2025-26?
If you can answer “YES” to any of these statements:
- My home address has changed.
- My home address will change over the summer.
- I plan to unenroll my student from Northwood Middle for next school year.
- My 8th grade student will not attend a Greenville County Schools high school next year.
Please contact our Registrar, Deborah Guion, at dguion@greenville.k12.sc.us or 864-355-7013.
Keeping your student’s information up to date helps us ensure a smooth transition and accurate planning for the upcoming school year!
Update Contact Info in Backpack
Attention Educational Decision Makers:
Please log into your Parent Backpack account and double-check the contacts you have listed for your student. Educational Decision Makers can add, remove, or edit contacts in Backpack. As a reminder, Parent Backpack allows parents/guardians to monitor their children’s grades, assignments, and attendance, and gives parents/guardians access to update the list of individuals who can pick up their student from school.
For Parent Backpack access questions, please contact our Registrar, Deborah Guion, at dguion@greenville.k12.sc.us or call 864-355-7013.