Christmas Knights Penny Wars
Jingle bells, jingle bells! It’s never too early to start thinking about the holiday season at Northwood Middle!
Once again, we will be participating in our annual Christmas Knights challenge. This is a rewarding service opportunity for our Knights to raise money to provide holiday gifts to some of our very own students. PTA will collect money November 10-14 using the "penny wars" challenge. Donate pennies to earn positive points for your grade-level ... or donate silver coins, dollar bills, or checks to sabotage another grade level. (Please consider bringing pre-rolled coins in coin wrappers.)
School Choice
Greenville County Schools is a “choice” district, offering quality schools at all levels across the school system. The 2026-27 GCS School Choice Lottery Window will run November 10-25, 2025. 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.
$2 Dress Down Day
We will have a $2.00 dress down day this coming Fri, November 7!
Students who wish to dress down must (1) pay $2.00 cash upon arrival at school and (2) follow the dress down policy on page 5 of the student handbook. Proceeds benefit the Northwood Middle PTA. Students who dress down but do not bring $2.00 or do not adhere to the dress down policy in the student handbook will be asked to complete their school work in the ISS room or call a parent to request uniform clothes.
Northwood Student Handbook (Dress Code & Dress Down Policies on pages 4-5 of handbook)
Dress Down Day Summary - Full Policy in Handbook Above
Northwood Rated Excellent Again!
We are proud to share that Northwood Middle School has once again earned an EXCELLENT rating on our 2024–25 South Carolina School Report Card!
Since our first Excellent rating in 2014, Northwood has maintained this distinction for 11 out of the last 12 years - a remarkable reflection of our students’ effort, our staff’s dedication, and our community’s support.
At Northwood, we believe that high achievement grows from strong relationships and a culture of care, and we couldn’t be more proud of our Knights for continuing to shine!
SC School Report Card | Northwood Middle School
Eastside Prospective Student Night
Eastside High School will host a prospective student night on Mon, November 10, from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Learn what EHS has to offer, take a tour, and meet faculty & staff!
GCS is Reaching New Heights!
🌟Reaching New Heights!🌟 At Northwood Middle School, we are joining the celebration! For the first time in Greenville County Schools’ history, the graduation rate has surpassed 90 percent - reaching 90.6% for the Class of 2025, an 18-point increase since 2012! Additionally, 85% of the graduating class earned College/Career Ready status, and 97.7% of Greenville County schools rated Excellent, Good, or Average on the State Report Card. This tremendous progress is a win for our entire community, and you’re a part of it!
We are proud - but not finished. Together, we’ll keep the momentum going and ensure students continue to graduate with the skills, credentials, and confidence to succeed in college, the military, or the workforce! Visit the GCS main page to Learn More About the GCS Reaching New Heights Statistics and Listen to Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster Discuss the Historic Gains on This Year's State Report Card
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.
Information on Basketball Open Gym & Tryouts
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
School Picture Proofs
Northwood Middle School pictures taken on October 10, 2025, are ready! Parents/guardians can view and order their student’s photos online this year. Check your GCS "Backpack for Parents" account for a message on how to access your student's photos. Then, use the link below to view and order!
View & Order School Photos
2025-26 Yearbook Announcements
It’s never too early to think about the 2025-26 yearbook! Now through January 30, you can reserve your copy for just $40. Prices will go up starting January 31!
Reserve Your Copy of the Northwood 2025-26 Yearbook
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES:
Create a space in the yearbook just for your 8th grade student -- this is a rare opportunity to celebrate their passions, inspiring achievements, and unique perspective in a BIG way. They’ll flip through the yearbook for years to come just to revisit your heartfelt ad!
Create a Yearbook Ad for your 8th Grader
Fine Arts Center Applications
The application for Greenville County Schools’ center for the creative, performing, and visual arts – the Fine Arts Center – is now open!
The FAC is seeking students with strong interest, dedication, and the drive to reach their full potential. Students in grades 8-11 may apply and audition for admission to the Fine Arts Center, with newly accepted students starting in August of 2026. The application will remain open through January 15; auditions are held in February and results will be posted on March 11, 2026.
Learn More & Apply to the Fine Arts Center
Changes for 2025-26?
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.