What's New at Northwest: 10-11

8th grade day

Eighth Grade Day

It was a rainy day, but the eighth grade had their awards day and later enjoyed "Eighth Grade Day" with their classmates. See more...

Yearbook day

Sixth and Seventh Grade Yearbook Day

All students received their full color yearbooks on Thursday, May 26. The 6th and 7th grade had a time of fellowship and signing of yearbooks. The eighth grade will have their day on Friday. Read about the yearbooks here.

See the Yearbook Day Album here.

news team

Northwest News Team

Northwest's news team has been putting together interviews since spring break. Check it out here...

Induction

Jr. Beta Club Inducts New Members

On Thursday, May 19, new members were inducted into the Jr. Beta Club. See more...

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Northwest Players Present

Come and share the excitement as our Northwest Drama Club presents its production of The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf by Joseph Robinette. See more...

Washington DC Trip

Check out the pictures from the seventh grades recent trip to Washington, DC. See more...

Fifth Graders Visit Northwest

Fifth Graders from local elementaries visited Northwest today to get a glimpse of what life will be like next year.

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Olive Garden

Pasta for Pennies Fundrasier gets Olive Garden Luncheon

Ms. Savage's Flex Time was the winner of the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser. They received a catered luncheon by the Olive Garden on Thursday, April 7. See more...

Food Ministry

North Greenville Food Crisis Ministry Project

Jr. Beta Club is launching a fundraiser to help NGFCM raise money to help with the move to their new facility. See more...

Principled

Principled Learners

During the month of March, teachers nominated students who exhibit the IB Learner Profile quality of being a Principled learner at Northwest Middle School. Principled learners act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of others. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them. See more...

Heritage Walkers

Heritage Walkers Memo

Parents of Heritage walkers/riders are asked to read this important memo that was sent home with their child. Click here to read.

SCPTA State Reflection Winners

Northwest had three honorable mention winners at the state level of the Reflections Contest this year. They are: Michael C Matthews, Victoria Brewer, and Emily Leopard. See more...

Dream

I Have More Than a Dream

Meshia King, an eighth grader at Northwest, won 3rd Place in the 2011 I Have More Than a Dream Oratorical Competition held at Furman University on Februay 19. See more...

Drama

Drama Club

The Northwest Middle School Drama Club members are currently auditioning for the play The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf by Joseph Robinette. Auditions close Friday March 4 and the cast will be posted within a couple of days. The performance will be on May 17, 2011 at NWMS. See more...

Caring

Caring

During the month of February, teachers nominated students who exhibit the IB Learner Profile quality of being a Caring student at Northwest Middle School. See more...

Chess Club

Chess Club Formed

The chess club met for the first time Tuesday, February 1, in Mrs. Lawton's room. The club is co-sponsored by Mrs. Lawton and Mr. James. The club will be meeting Tuesday mornings from 7:45 to 8:15. See more...

Career Day

Career Day

We would like to thank our many special guests from the community of work who graciously gave of their time to our eighth graders in order to help them better understand the importance of their education as they prepare for the world of work. Our Career Day was a great success. See more...

Communicators

Communicators

During the month of January, teachers nominated students who exhibit the IB Learner Profile quality of being a Communicator at Northwest Middle School. Communicators understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively. See more...

2010 Pageant

Miss Panther Pageant

See the results of the 2010 Miss Panther Pageant. See more...

Reportcards

School Report Card

In our 2010 report card, Northwest Middle School achieved an Absolute Rating of Average and a Growth Rating of Average on our School Report Card. See more...

Spiller

Coaches 4 Character

Former Clemson Great and Current Buffalow Bill, CJ Spiller, will be the guest speaker February 22, 7PM, at Redemption World Outreach Center. See more...

Chess club

Chess Club Formed

The chess club met for the first time Tuesday, February 1. See more...

Reflective

Reflective Students Recognized

During the month of November, teachers nominated students who exhibit the IB Learner Profile quality of being Reflective at Northwest Middle School. Reflective learners give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. See more...

Geo Bee

Geography Bee Winners

Ms. Davis organized the school's Geography Bee. Each Social Studies class conducted a Geography Bee and the winner from each academic team qualified for the school-level final round held Monday, January 24, 2011. See more...

Curriculum Information Evening

Curriculum Information Evening will be Monday, January 24 at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. This meeting is primarily for rising sixth grade parents but all seventh and eighth grade parents are welcome, also. See more...

NW Council Reflections Winners

Northwest had winners in each category of the Reflections Contest this year. They are: Visual Arts, Joel Williams 2nd Place; Photography, Emily Leopard 1st Place; Literature, Alyssa Hayes 1st Place; Musical Composition, Victoria Brewer 1st Place. Congratulations to all our winners. See more...

Jr. Beta Club Blanket Drive

We are collecting new or cleaned blankets for area families in need. Bring your blankets in to your flex teacher and receive 1 hour service credit for each blanket. The drive ends December 17. See more....

Cows of Reality TV

Unity Team Calendar Sales

The Unity Team is selling calendars to raise money for Special Olypmics and our students. See more...

Coaches 4 Character

Coaches 4 Character

Former Player and Coach at Duke University, Jay Bilas, current ESPN and CBS basketball analyst will be the guest speaker December 14, 7PM at Redemption World Outreach Center. See more...

Veterans Day

17th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

We are looking forward to honoring our veterans again this year. Plans are being made and apeals are being sent out for our troups. See more...

Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest

Make a poster on the theme: "I Am Drug Free!" and you could win the prize. See more...

Welcome, Vivian VandeVelde!

Ms. VandeVelde met with each grade level on Monday, October 18, as our visiting author. See more...

Are You Smarter than a Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader?

Principals representing Greenville County Schools’ 83 elementary, middle and high schools convened at the Central Office today to receive proceeds from the highly successful Are You Smarter than a Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader fundraiser held in August.  See more...

When to Stop for a Stopped School Bus

Parents and others driving on South Carolina roads should be aware of state law that mandates a motorist must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing lights under these conditions: See more...

Risk-Takers

During the month of September, teachers nominated students who exhibit the IB Learner Profile quality of being a Risk-Taker at Northwest Middle School.  See more...

Hi and Good-bye

Northwest welcomes Ms. Anne Kelsey to seventh grade social studies. Ms. Kelsey will be replacing Mr. Daniel Bruce who is moving on up to Assistant Principal at Berea High.  See more...

PTA Reflections Contest

Reflect on the theme, create an original work, get recognized, ...

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Bulletin Board of the Month

September's honor goes to the Unity Team for the best board of the month. Check it out in the hall at the bus entrance. See more...

Northwest Captures Gold "Best of the Web" Award

Your website has demonstrated a commitment to quality communication to your community, parents, students, and beyond.

Northwest Teacher Website Named Best of the Web

Mrs. Pratt, a sixth grade  science teacher here at Northwest, had her website chosen to be named Best of the Web by a committee created for that purpose.  See more...

PTSA e-Newsletter Takes on New Format

In order to save money and trees, our newsletter has gone electronic.  Hopefully, our goal is to put the newsletter out at least once a month.  It should be shorter and "friendlier."  See the new e-Newsletter...

First Day of School

We are finally back to school.  See more...

Back to School Meet the Teachers

Students and families dropped by to find out team assignments and get their pictures taken.  See more...

Supplies for new school year

Get an early start with these lists. See more...

Summer Reading

Check out the reading lists for the summer. See more...

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