Announcements
8th Grade Dance

Northwest Middle School
Cordially invites 8th Graders to our
Metallic Masquarade
Place: Northwest Middle School
1606 Geer Hwy.
Date: Saturday, May 9th 2026
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Drop-off and pick-up will be in the bus loop
Tickets will be for sale beginning April 27th-May 6th.
Tickets sold during advisory and during lunch and on MySchoolBucks.
Purchase Tickets Here!
$15 per ticket
No ticket sales at the door!
To qualify, all students must have:
- No OSS beginning April 13th-May 8th
- Completed all State Testing
- NO Fines, Fees, or Overdue books
DRESS CODE
Please choose outfits that provide full coverage of the chest, stomach, and are the appropriate length in the back.
If you have questions about an outfit, please ask!
**NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN**
High School Boy's Volleyball Interest

Attention all 7th and 8th grade students!
Are you interested in playing Boys Volleyball at Travelers Rest High School?
If so, please fill this form out!
TRHS Boys Volleyball Interest Form

End of Year Activities

The end of the 2025-2026 school year is quickly approaching! Please make sure to have all of these things taken care of to be able to participate in the fun activities planned.
1. You must have all state testing completed.
2. You have to have all fines and fees due to Northwest Middle paid in full!
3. You cannot have OSS starting on 4/13.
Summer Volleyball Camp

July 20-23
For rising 3rd-6th graders
Full Day Camp (8:00am-3:00pm): $155 (Lunch Included)
Half Day Camp (8:00am-11:00am): $100
Why participate in Volleyball Camp?
- Learn the game of volleyball
- Aquire the skills (passing, hitting, and setting)
- Meet new people from different schools
- Have a lot of fun!
Sign Up Here!
Counselor Corner

The mission of the Northwest Middle School Counseling Department is to work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other educational stakeholders to meet the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students 100% of the time, in order to achieve excellence together.
For more information about the counseling department, you can visit their website below.
School Counseling Website
Find the monthly newsletter here!
Monthly Newsletter
2026 SC Ready Testing Dates
The SC Ready is given each year to middle school students. The dates of testing are:
Tuesday, April 28th: Writing
Thursday, April 30th: Reading
Tuesday, May 5th: Math
Tuesday, May 5th: Writing (Virtual Students Only)
Wednesday, May 6th: Reading (Virtual Students Only)
Thursday, May 7th: Science (6th Grade Students Only)
Tuesday, May 12th: Science (6th Grade Virtual Students Only)
Thursday, May 14th: Math (Virtual Students Only)
2026-2027 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to the amazing Mrs. Catherine Self for being voted Northwest Middle Teacher of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year.

Summer School 2026

Summer school for Northwest Middle School students will be hosted at Berea Middle School.
Below are the dates and times.
If interested, please contact Mr. Darnell at djdarnell@greenville.k12.sc.us
The program will operate for 4 weeks, 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs)
- Week of June 1-4 *Pre-Assessments for targeted grade levels and content areas
- Week of June 8-11
- Week of June 15-18
- Week of June 22-25 *Post-Assessments for targeted grade levels and content area
Hours of Operation
- Elementary 7:45 AM-2:15 PM (students drop off as early as 7:15)
- Middle 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
- High 9:00 AM-1:30 PM
6th Grade Fundraiser
Hey everyone! Our new 6th grade T-shirt design is here! 🎉 Show your school spirit and support our 6th graders—proceeds go to general 6th-grade funds for activities and resources. Huge thanks to everyone who’s already ordered! Don’t miss out on this NEW design, and stay tuned for more coming this year. Order yours today using the link!

Purchase your shirts here!
Northwest PTA

Our PTA is made up of parents, family, faculty/staff, and community members. We host fun programs and events for our students and families and we raise money to support the any specific needs of our school. Sometimes we work to enhance what is already in place.

PTA website
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Yearbook

Order your 2025-2026 yearbook today!
Order by Friday, September 5th to get free icons!
Order 8th Grade ads by Friday, February 6th.
Order Yearbook Here
Order 8th Grade Ad Here
Attendance

Your child's regular attendance at school is crucial for their academic success.
Please remember the following:
- School doors open at 7:30 a.m.
- School starts promptly at 8:20.
- Students will be marked tardy after 8:30.
- No early dismissals after 2:45. (12:15 on half days.)
- School is dismissed at 3:15.
- Students must be picked up from school no later than 4:00.
- A parent must send a note (parent or doctor) for ALL absences.
- All notes must be turned into the attendance clerk within 2 days of the absence.
- A student must attend at least 3 hours or 180 minutes to be counted present for the day.
- Parent notes should include the student’s legal first and last name, dates of non-attendance and
reason for absence.
A PARENT NOTE OR DOCTOR'S NOTE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ABSENCES. PARENTS ARE ALSO
REQUIRED TO PROVIDE NOTES FOR ALL EARLY DISMISSALS AND LATE ARRIVALS. FAILURE TO DO
SO WILL RESULT IN AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FOR THOSE CLASSES.
**Early Dismissals should be strictly reserved for emergencies and doctor's appointments only.**
Doctor's notes or parent notes can also be faxed to 864-355-6920 or emailed to tohill@greenville.k12.sc.us.
For more information, please call Tiffany Hill, our attendance clerk, at 864-355-6901.
Submit Absence Excuses Here
Celebration Rock

Rent the Rock for your student's next special day!
Celebration Rock Sign Up
Cost is $30 for 24 hours.
You can pay through MySchoolBucks., Cash, or Check.

2025-2026 School Year

A Note from Mr. Greene