8th Grade: Washington, DC Trip Information and Registration
Northwood 8th grade students are invited to join us for an exciting four-day trip to Washington, DC, April 6–9, 2027! Students will have the opportunity to explore our nation's capital, visit historic landmarks and museums, and experience learning beyond the classroom. Visit the link below for more details and registration information.
DC Trip Information and Registration Information
School Choice
Greenville County Schools is a “choice” district, offering quality schools at all levels across the school system. The 2027-2028 GCS School Choice Lottery Window will run November 4-20, 2026. Use the Find Your School link below to find the home-based school for your address. Visit the School Choice Information link below for details on Change in Assignment, the School Choice Lottery Window, and Magnet Academy applications.
8th Grade Families: Fine Arts Center Visual Art Audition Workshop - November 21, 2026
The Fine Arts Center Visual Arts Audition Workshop will take place on November 21, 2026, and is designed for students who want to learn more about our program and prepare for the audition process. During the workshop, students will learn about the Visual Arts audition process and timeline, what our faculty looks for in prospective students, and how to develop and present a strong portfolio. This is a great opportunity for students to ask questions and better understand what it takes to audition for the Fine Arts Center.
Take Two Request Forms
This form is intended to allow parents and students to request a Take Two on any MAJOR assignments.
Please fill in all questions on the form. Once received, your teacher will contact the student regarding the required re-learning opportunity and a Take Two date.
Students may request a retake, redo, or revision of an eligible major assessment.
To qualify, the student must:
-Submit the school’s Retake/Redo Request Form within five school days of the grade being posted.
-Have submitted all minor assignments associated with the instructional unit.
-Complete re-teach.
-Coordinate the reassessment with the teacher during an agreed-upon intervention time.
6th Grade Take Two
7th Grade Take Two
8th Grade Take Two
Reserve Your 2026-2027 Yearbook TODAY!
Reserve your Northwood 2026–2027 Yearbook today!
Don’t miss your chance to capture your year as a Northwood Knight!
Changes for 2026-27?
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.