What's New at Northwest: 09-10

6th and 7th Grade Awards Day

It was a packed house.  "We learned one thing today.  We need to do separate nights, or find a bigger place." But, it was great. See more...

Beta Club Induction

The 2010 Beta Club Induction was held Thursday, May 20.  Sixty-seven new members were inducted into Northwest's premier service organization.  See more...

2010 Talent Show

The Northwest Talent Show was Thursday, May 6.  See more...

Family and Consumer Highlights

In April the Family and Consumer instruction focused on Food Safety and Nutrition.   See more...

Honor Band wins Gold Award

Congratulations to our Honor Band and Maestro Bobby Powell for their remarkable performance at the Heritage Festival in Dallas, Texas. For the second time in three years, the band has earned the Gold Award.  See more...

March Profile is BALANCED

They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

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2009-2010 Northwest Ambassadors

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2010 Tuition Summer School

If you are in danger of failing one or two academic classes, you should consider enrolling in summer school. Summer School is only available as credit recovery (students who have failed a class). May 26 is the last day to register. There will be NO LATE REGISTRATION.  See more...

School/District Report Cards

In our 2009 report card, Northwest Middle School achieved an Absolute Rating of average and a Growth Rating of below average on our School Report Card.  The district achieved an Absolute Rating of average and a Growth Rating of below average. See more...

Miss Panther Pageant Results

The results of the 2009-10 Miss Panther Pageant will be posted on this page...

Seventh Grade Returns from Washington DC

They're back.  More news and pictures. See more...

 

Parker Fire Department Trip

Northwest Middle School Unity Team traveled to Parker Fire Department on State Park Road on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.  See more...

Humane Society Field Trip

The Unity Team visited the Greenville County Humane Society. The humane society has a no kill policy and adopts most of their pets out within two weeks. They have over 140 pets available including dogs, cats, kittens. See more...

February profile is COMMUNICATORS

They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.  See more...

January profile is KNOWLEDGEABLE

Through your keen exploration of local and global issues you build an in-depth knowledge and understanding across all subject areas."  See more...

Benefit Concert

Kay Crowe Bayne will be doing a concert to benefit the Northwest Honor Band trip.  Donations will be accepted. See more...

Sixth Grade Atlanta 2010

The sixth grade went to  Atlanta on Friday, February 22.  They enjoyed some time in the Middle Ages, at CNN, and the Coca-Cola Museum. See more...

Revised School Calendar for 2010-11

Next Year’s School Calendar (2010-11) Revised Due to Conflict with Final State Testing Dates See more...

Discover "E"

Science students participated in the national outreach program called Discover “E” (“E” for Engineering) during National Engineers Week, February 15-19, 2010. See more...

Online Registration

Online course registration for students entering grades 6 through 12 in 2010-2011 will be from March 4, 2010 through March 19, 2010. See more...

Reading All-Stars Program

It’s that time of the year again for... The Third Annual Reading All-Stars Program. See more...

Haiti Relief Project

Student Council and Beta Club were able to raise $679.79 in our joint fundraiser for Haiti. This money is going to the American Red Cross Haiti relief fund. See more...

Groundhog Shadowing 2010

Select eighth graders participated in career shadowing activities on February 4.  See more...

2010 Census

The 2010 Census Questionnaire is coming in the mail this March. See more...

IBMYP Learner Profile - Reflective

Students were nominated and named as "Reflective." See more...

 

Furman Basketball Doubleheader

Free tickets for Saturday, February 6, 2010. See more...

Northwest Reflections

PTSA Reflections theme this year is, "Beauty is..."  Local winners are in. District 1 Winners are now in.  See more...

SC Junior Scholars Named

Ten Northwest students have been named as South Carolina Junior Scholars.  See more...

Teacher of the Year for 2010-11 Named

Congratulations to Mr. David Deighton for being elected as Northwest's Teacher of the Year for 2010-11. Mr. Deighton teaches math in the eighth grade.

Coaches 4 Character

This Coaches 4 Character Series with Coach Swinney from Clemson was scheduled for December 10 but has now been rescheduled for December 17.   The time will still be 7:00 pm at the Carolina First Center. See more...

Risk-Takers

The IB MYP Learner Profile quality for the month of November was "Risk-Takers." Teachers nominated students to be recognized as risk-taker learners. See more...

Clemson/Carolina Hat Day

Students decorated hats to support their favorite teams. See more...

Marketing in the Unity Team

Mr. Tony Williams, President of Infinity Marketing, comes to Northwest Middle to discuss marketing. See more...

Northwest 2009 Veteran's Day Program

ETS was on hand at our celebration to record the event. They produced this movie and will be airing it on TSC (Charter 14 and 99) November 14-21. You can preview the movie here.

Northwest Celebrates Veterans Day

Our 16th Annual Veterans Day Program was held on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:30 AM. Our guest speaker this year was United States Congressman J. Gresham Barrett.  Many veterans (our honored guests) were in attendance. See more...

IBMYP Learner Profile - Inquirers

Students were nominated and named as "Inquirers." See more...

Sixth Grade Field Trip: Water Treatment

Sixth graders toured the Greenville County Water Treatment plant in Travelers Rest.  See more...

Pearl Harbor Conference

Eighth graders conferenced with two survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. See more...

Occupational Diploma Night

On Tuesday, October 27, the Unity Team at Northwest Middle School held our annual Occupational Diploma Night. Speakers from across the district came to address the options available to students with special needs after they leave Northwest.  See more...

Crime Stoppers Poster Contest Winner

Alexis Harrison of the seventh grade won the contest.  See more...

Northwest Reflections

PTSA Reflections theme this year is, "Beauty is..."  Deadline is November 23.  Get additional information and applications here. See more...

Neal Shusterman - Author Visit

Juvenile book author Neal Shusterman was the guest of Northwest Middle School Monday, October 12.  He discussed writing and the writing process with our students and fielded questions.  See more...

Bully Assembly

The sixth grade attended an assembly on the topic of bullying.  Greenville County Schools and the South Carolina Children's Theatre partnered together to bring the actors from KNOW WAY to present a program called THE BULLY SHOW. See more...

Principled

The IB MYP Learner Profile quality for the month of September was "Principled." Teachers nominated students to be recognized as principled learners who act with integrity and honesty, a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of individuals, groups, and communities. See more...

Jr. Beta Club Elects Officers

Northwest's Jr. Beta Club met Tuesday, September 29, for the first time this year and elected their new officers: Monica Wilcox, President; Keelie Mlay, Vice President; Olivia Simmons, Treasurer; Kaelin Mlay, Sergeant-at-Arms.

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Student Council Induction

On September 29, Student Council officers and members were inducted in a ceremony in the Media Center.  See more...

Spirit Rings

A representative from Jostins Spirit Rings will be on hand Monday, September 21, to take orders for middle school spirit rings.   See more...

Student Council Election Held

Elections were conducted on Wednesday with the following results: for president, Caroline Clark; for vice-president, Abby Fowler; for secretary, Victoria Brewer; for Sergeant-at-Arms, Taylor Reeves.  See more...

Northwest Ambassadors

Be a Northwest Ambassador. Ambassadors are willing to participate in promoting the positive aspects of Northwest Middle School. The program is open to all students.   Check out what it takes.  See more...

Frosty Friday

Friday, August 29, was the first Frosty Friday of the year. PTSA will be making sundaes and floats for $1 each.  These Frosty Fridays will occur throughout the year. Please listen for announcements. See more...

Seventh Grade Washington DC Trip Planned

Mrs. Moon has announced that the the Washington DC trip is being planned for the seventh grade again this year. The dates are Tuesday, March 23-Friday, March 26. The approximate cost is $360 which includes: transportation, lodging, all meals, DC tour, Mount Vernon, and Luray Caverns. Start saving now for this memorable trip.  More info to follow. See more...

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