Job Shadowing
Northwood Middle’s Job Shadowing Day will be Mon, April 13, 2026!
We are pleased to announce that the students of Northwood will be given the opportunity to participate in a Job Shadowing experience on April 13, 2026. Job Shadowing involves students spending a day or the majority of the day observing a parent, relative or local business at work. Securing a location and transportation to and from the location will be the responsibility of the parent.
In order for your child to participate, you must fill out the parent permission form linked below by April 6, 2026. This day will not count as a school absence as long as the form is submitted prior to the Job Shadowing date.
Job Shadowing Parent Permission Form
Job Shadowing Parent Letter (en espanol)
College Funding Workshop
Save the date! Riverside, Northwood, and Greer Middle Schools are excited to partner together to host a FREE parent workshop with The College Funding Coach® on Tues, April 14 @ 5:30 PM at Riverside Middle School! Dinner from Salsarita’s will be provided for parents who register by Thurs, April 9!
This workshop is designed to help families:
• Better understand the true cost of college
• Learn strategies to reduce out-of-pocket expenses
• Explore ways to make higher education more affordable
• Balance saving for college and retirement at the same time
Founded in 2002, The College Funding Coach® has helped families navigate the often confusing college funding process and find practical solutions that make a real difference.
To attend, register using the link below. We hope you’ll join us on Tues, April 14 @ 5:30 PM at Riverside Middle School! We look forward to seeing you there!
Register for College Funding Workshop
College Funding Workshop Informational Flyer
Spring Testing Schedule
The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SCREADY) is a statewide assessment designed to evaluate students in grades 3-8 in English Language Arts (ELA-Reading and Writing) and math, as well as science for 4th and 6th grade. These tests measure student understanding of the SC College- and Career-Ready standards. To help students perform their best, it is important they arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to focus. Parents, you can support your child by ensuring they get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, arrive at school on time, and bring a fully charged Chromebook each testing day.
SCREADY Online Testing for In-Person Students
| April 28, 2026 | Grades 6-8 Reading |
| April 30, 2026 | Grades 6-8 Writing |
| May 5, 2026 | Grades 6-8 Math |
| May 7, 2026 | Grade 6 Science |
SCREADY Online Testing for Virtual & Homeschool Students
| May 5, 2026 | Grades 6-8 Writing |
| May 6, 2026 | Grades 6-8 Reading |
| May 12, 2026 | Grade 6 Science |
| May 14, 2026 | Grades 6-8 Math |
GCS Electronic Device Policy
SCDE’s Parent Resources page
Let’s work together to set students up for success!
Student Schedule for May 18-22
The end is near!
Our Knights will have classroom time, yearbook signing time, field day, and awards day, and much more May 18-22.
As a reminder, students will dismiss at 12:45 pm on May 20-22.
| GRADE LEVEL | MON, MAY 18 | TUES, MAY 19 | WED, MAY 20 | THURS, MAY 21 | FRI, MAY 22 |
| 6TH | Chromebook & Charger Turn-In | Field Day | Awards Day* | Yearbook Signing | |
| 7TH | Chromebook & Charger Turn-In | Awards Day* | Yearbook Signing | Field Day | |
| 8TH | Chromebook & Charger Turn-In | Yearbook Signing & 8th Grade Celebration | Field Day | Awards Day* |
* NOTE: Awards ceremony attendance is by invitation only.
2025-26 Yearbook Announcements
We have re-opened the link below for anyone who still needs to reserve a copy of the 2025-26 yearbook! The online store will remain open until we sell out. The current cost is $50, and this is the only way to be guaranteed your student will receive a copy in May. Don't delay!
Reserve Your Copy of the Northwood 2025-26 Yearbook
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES:
The deadline to purchase a yearbook ad for your 8th grade student has now passed.
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 2026-27?
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.