Attention NEW 7th & 8th Grade Families!
If your student is new to Northwood and will be in the 7th or 8th grade for the 26-27 school year, we invite you to join us for an information presentation on Wed, August 5 @ 4:00 pm (prior to Meet the Teacher). Please see flyer for more details and register at the link below!
Northwood 101 Informational Flyer
Northwood 101 Registration Link
School Calendar for 2026-27
Please take a moment to review the GCS 2026-27 school calendar!
Greenville County Schools Calendars
Tdap Requirement for Rising 7th Graders
South Carolina law requires that all students entering the 7th grade receive one dose of Tdap vaccine. Any student entering the 7th grade who has not received the Tdap vaccine by the first day of school (Tues, August 11, 2026) will not be allowed to attend school until they have received the vaccine AND provided an updated "SC Certificate of Immunization."
If you have questions about your student's immunization status, please call the Northwood Front Office @ 864-355-7000 and ask to speak with our Nurse.
Note: The Greenville Public Health Department is hosting vaccination clinics for rising 7th graders on July 23 & 30 and August 6 & 10 (prior to the first day of school), at the Greenville County Health Department. The clinic is by appointment only - please call 1.855.472.3432
Tdap Informational Flyer - English
Folleto informativo sobre la vacuna Tdap - en español
School Uniform Policy
Please remember that all Knights are required to wear a uniform to school! You may purchase uniform clothes at any store so long as they follow the guidelines. Please visit the links below for details!
Northwood Dress Code / Uniform Policy Summary
Northwood Student Handbook 2026-27 (Link coming soon!)
SchoolCash Online Payment Option
NEW! A simpler way to pay school fees is here! Greenville County Schools is excited to introduce SchoolCash Online -- our new online payment system for school-related fees and activities! With SchoolCash Online, families will be able to conveniently pay for items such as: field trips, club dues, replacement ID cards, and other school activities & expenses.
Keep an eye on your email! You may receive (or may have already received) an email from noreply@schoolcashonline.com with instructions to create your account. You only need to register once, even if you have multiple students in GCS. After registering, you can add additional students from other schools.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: SchoolCash Online does not replace MySchoolBucks. Greenville County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will continue using MySchoolBucks for all meal payments.
Unable to locate the notice in your email, visit the GCS SchoolCash Online website and click "Register."
Need help setting up your account? Contact the SchoolCash Parent Help Desk at 1-866-961-1803.
We’re excited to offer families a more convenient way to manage school payments!
7th & 8th Grade Meet the Teacher
Our 7th & 8th Grade Meet the Teacher Events will be held on Wed, August 5!
Students with a last name beginning with A-L can pick up their schedule from 5:00-5:45 pm
Students with a last name beginning with M-Z can pick up their schedule from 5:45-6:30 pm
6th Grade Boot Camp & Meet the Teacher
Attention rising 6th grade parents and students!
We invite all rising 6th grade students to attend our 6th Grade Boot Camp on Thurs, August 6 from 2:00-5:00pm. Students will spend time with their homeroom class learning all about Northwood – how to open lockers, asking questions, and getting familiar with the school.
More information can be found on this 6th Grade Boot Camp Informational Flyer
Please register your student(s) using the 6th Grade Boot Camp Registration Form
PSAT/NMSQT Opportunity
Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2026, for the purpose of qualifying as a South Carolina Junior Scholar. Students may be required to pay a fee (established by College Board) to participate.
More details about testing will be shared the first week of school in August. Students will sign up to participate from August 11-24, 2026.
Regarding accommodations: If students would like to participate, please contact your student’s Case Manager, 504 Coordinator, and/or the STC to discuss accommodations.
Extended Day Program
Are you interested in having your student attend our Extended Day Program? We have limited availability! Our "EDP" runs from 3:30-6:00 pm on regular school days, and students are provided with snacks, homework supervision, recreation, computer time, and special activities. We offer both full time (3+ days per week) and part time (1-2 days per week) options.
Ready to sign up? Please contact Extended Day Co-Director, Michelle Howard at mihoward@greenville.k12.sc.us
Transportation Forms Due July 15
Please note that families who requested bus transportation for the 2026-27 school year will be contacted by the GCS Transportation Department between July 27 - August 10. The Transportation Department will call families personally during this two week window prior to school beginning to notify them of bus route and timing details for their student.
School Supplies 2026-27
Northwood Middle School Supply List 2026-27
It's never too early to shop for next year!
Northwood School Supply List 2026-27
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.
Volleyball Summer Workout & August Tryout Information
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
Summer Reading Challenge
Conquer the summer ... one book at a time! Our school-wide summer reading challenge will kick off on May 23, 2026 and run through August 28, 2026. Knights who complete the summer reading quest will be rewarded with an ice cream sundae party in the fall!
Summer Reading Challenge Informational Flyer & Reading Log
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.