GCS is Hiring!
We're hiring great people for positions as bus drivers, bus aides, custodians, food service operators and special education classroom aides. Greenville County Schools will host an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, February 24, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Plain Elementary, 506 Neely Ferry Road, Greenville. It’s a great time to join Greenville County Schools!
GCS JOB FAIR INFORMATION
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
Spirit Night @ Chick-fil-A of TAYLORS on Tues, February 24, from 5:00-8:00 pm.
Taylors Chick-fil-A
2801 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Taylors, SC 29687
Inform your cashier or comment on mobile orders that you are supporting Northwood Middle and 20% of those sales will be donated to Northwood's Band & Strings Departments!
Charlotte Trip Meeting
If you are signed up to attend the Charlotte trip, please note that there is a mandatory final meeting Tues, February 24 @ 6:00 pm via Google Meets. The link will be posted on our website on the day of the meeting.
FREE Virtual Math Tutoring
FREE At-Home Virtual Math Tutoring Opportunity!
• Through the Palmetto Math Grant, students can receive free, one-on-one virtual math tutoring aligned to SC math standards.
• Families select a consistent schedule (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs, between 4:00–6:45 pm) for five weeks: March 23–April 24, continuing through state testing.
• Tutors use student benchmark data to personalize instruction and build consistent, supportive relationships.
• Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so early applications are encouraged.
• Applications are due Friday, February 27 using the link below.
Information on the FREE At-Home Virtual Math Tutoring Opportunity
Register for FREE At-Home Virtual Math Tutoring Opportunity
ARMES Nomination Deadline
Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools (ARMES) is a tuition-free, rigorous, artistically gifted and talented program designed to meet the needs of identified 3rd through 8th grade GCS students. Nominations for the 2026-27 school year are open through March 31. Rising 3rd through 8th grade students may be nominated by a teacher, parent, adult or self.
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.
Spring Sports Tryout Dates, Times, & Coach Names
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
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.