Extended Day Program
Are you interested in having your student attend our Extended Day Program? We have limited availability! Our "EDP" runs from 3:30-6:00 pm on regular school days, and students are provided with snacks, homework supervision, recreation, computer time, and special activities. We offer both full time (3+ days per week) and part time (1-2 days per week) options.
Ready to sign up? Please contact Extended Day Co-Director, Michelle Howard at mihoward@greenville.k12.sc.us
PSAT/NMSQT Opportunity
Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2026, for the purpose of qualifying as a South Carolina Junior Scholar. Students may be required to pay a fee (established by College Board) to participate.
More details about testing will be shared the first week of school in August. Students will sign up to participate from August 11-24, 2026.
Regarding accommodations: If students would like to participate, please contact your student’s Case Manager, 504 Coordinator, and/or the STC to discuss accommodations.
Tdap Requirement for Rising 7th Graders
South Carolina law requires that all students entering the 7th grade receive one dose of Tdap vaccine. Any student entering the 7th grade who has not received the Tdap vaccine by the first day of school (Tues, August 11, 2026) will not be allowed to attend school until they have received the vaccine AND provided an updated "SC Certificate of Immunization."
If you have questions about your student's immunization status, please call the Northwood Front Office @ 864-355-7000 and ask to speak with our Nurse.
Note: The Greenville Public Health Department is hosting vaccination clinics for rising 7th graders on July 23 & 30 and August 6 & 10 (prior to the first day of school), at the Greenville County Health Department. The clinic is by appointment only - please call 1.855.472.3432
Tdap Informational Flyer - English
Folleto informativo sobre la vacuna Tdap - en español
GCS is Hiring!
We're hiring great people for positions such as bus drivers, bus aides, custodians, food services, and Special Education classroom aides! Greenville County Schools will host an in-person Job Fair on Tues, July 14, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Reedy Laurel Elementary (61 Isbell Ln, Greenville, SC) AND on Tues, July 28, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the CTE Innovation Center (402 Roper Mountain Rd, Greenville, SC). It’s a great time to join Greenville County Schools!
Current Pay Rates:
Bus Driver $23.41 - $25.90
Bus Aide $17.15 - $18.86
Custodian $16.31 - $18.77
Food Services $16.31 - $18.77
Special Education Classroom Aide $20.00 - $23.50
GCS JOB FAIR INFORMATION
Transportation Forms Due July 15
Please note that families who requested bus transportation for the 2026-27 school year will be contacted by the GCS Transportation Department between July 27 - August 10. The Transportation Department will call families personally during this two week window prior to school beginning to notify them of bus route and timing details for their student.
Enrollment for 2026-27
Enrollment staff are available to assist from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm on the following dates:
| June 16-18 |
| June 23-25 |
| July 7-9 |
| July 14-16 |
| July 21-23 |
Start enrollment and upload documents anytime on GCSD Parent Backpack
Send documents, record requests, and questions to Northwood Middle Registrar, Deborah Guion, at dguion@greenville.k12.sc.us
School Supplies 2026-27
Northwood Middle School Supply List 2026-27
It's never too early to shop for next year!
Northwood School Supply List 2026-27
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.
Volleyball Summer Workout & August Tryout Information
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
7th & 8th Grade Meet the Teacher
Our 7th & 8th Grade Meet the Teacher Events will be held on Wed, August 5!
Students with a last name beginning with A-L can pick up their schedule from 5:00-5:45 pm
Students with a last name beginning with M-Z can pick up their schedule from 5:45-6:30 pm
Community Food Resource Guide
Looking for food resources in Greenville County? You’re in the right place!
The Greenville County Community Food Resource Guide, developed by LiveWell Greenville, is a valuable tool for all families. Visit the link below or dial 2-1-1 for more information on food resources in Greenville County -- including a map of local food access points and GCS summer feeding sites.
Greenville Food Resources
In addition, Greenville County Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services will participate in the Seamless Summer Food Service Program. Nutritionally balanced meals will be provided to all children during summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. All children 18 years old and younger are eligible for meals at no charge. All meals must be consumed on-site, except at designated curbside pickup locations.
GCS Seamless Summer Food Service Program
6th Grade Boot Camp & Meet the Teacher
Attention rising 6th grade parents and students!
We invite all rising 6th grade students to attend our 6th Grade Boot Camp on Thurs, August 6 from 2:00-5:00pm. Students will spend time with their homeroom class learning all about Northwood – how to open lockers, asking questions, and getting familiar with the school.
More information can be found on this 6th Grade Boot Camp Informational Flyer
Please register your student(s) using the 6th Grade Boot Camp Registration Form
Summer Reading Challenge
Conquer the summer ... one book at a time! Our school-wide summer reading challenge will kick off on May 23, 2026 and run through August 28, 2026. Knights who complete the summer reading quest will be rewarded with an ice cream sundae party in the fall!
Summer Reading Challenge Informational Flyer & Reading Log
Final Report Cards
Northwood will not mail paper copies of report cards to students at the end of the 2025–26 school year. Parents and students can view all final grades by logging into their Backpack account. If parents would like a hard copy of their student’s report card, please complete the Google Form below. Requested report cards will be mailed home on Wed, May 27, 2026.
Report Card Request Form for 2025-26
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.