Updated Electronic Device Policy
Due to legislative action by the SC General Assembly, effective January 7, 2025, all personal electronic devices, including cell phone and smartwatches, are prohibited during the school day. Northwood already has a policy in place prohibiting cell phone use during the school day. This policy will now include smartwatches, which should be left at home or stored in your student's locker from 8:25am to 3:15 pm. Please refer to Mr. Lee's Parent Backpack message from December 10 for more information.
GCS Electronic Device Policy Information
Benchmark Testing
Students will undergo benchmark testing on the dates below ... as a reminder, students should arrive at school on time with a fully charged Chromebook, avoid mid-day appointments, get a good night's rest, and eat a healthy breakfast!
Thurs, December 12 - ELA
Fri, December 13 - Math
Mon, December 16 - Science (6th grade only)
Tues, December 17 & Wed, December 18 - All Grades Make-Up Testing
Holiday Concerts
Join us for our holiday concert series!
Band: Thurs, December 12 @ 6:00 pm in the Northwood Gymnasium
Strings: Tues, December 17 @ 6:00 pm in the Northwood Cafeteria
Relationship Education Project
During the week of December 16-20, all 7th & 8th grade students will be participating in the Relationship Education Project curriculum in their English classes to fulfill the requirement of Erin's Law and Gavin's Law lessons. Please see parent letters linked below to learn more about the lessons.
Relationship Education Project Parent Letter - English
Relationship Education Project Parent Letter - Spanish
Please contact your child's grade level school counselor with any questions.
Spring Sports Interest Meeting
If your student is in 7th or 8th grade and interested in playing baseball, softball, boys soccer, or girls soccer at Northwood this spring, please plan to attend an interest meeting on Mon, December 16 from 3:35-4:05 pm in the Gym. All students must be picked up in the car line by 4:05 pm. Parents are welcome to attend, but are not required to attend.
GoFan: Digital Athletic Tickets
Season *and* individual ticket options are now available for purchase on GoFan for 2024-25 basketball games! Purchase your digital tickets now so you can skip the lines at the gate and avoid last-minute stops at the ATM. Get ready to support your Knights and visit our GoFan page to view upcoming events:
Visit the Northwood GoFan website to purchase today!
You may also download the GoFan App from Apple Store or GoFan App from Google Play and search for Northwood Middle, Taylors, SC
Or, you may scan the QR code located at the ticket table on the night of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Step-by-step guide to purchase tickets
Step-by-step guide to transfer tickets
Note:
*Season tickets are for regular-season home games ONLY (no playoff or away game entry)
*Ages 6+ must purchase ticket
*Girls tip off @ 5:30pm, boys approx 6:45pm
*GCS Student ID and Clear Bag policies in effect | Clear Bag FAQ's
*Cash purchase option also available at the gate
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.
Northwood Basketball Game Schedule *UPDATE 12/2/24: Note that tip off time has changed for most games.*
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 (all forms must be dated 4/1/2024 or later)
Questions? Contact Athletic Director, Allison Muriithi, at amuriithi@greenville.k12.sc.us or 864-355-7029
Reserve Your Copy of the Yearbook Now!
Reserve your copy of the 2024-25 yearbook now!
Yearbooks available at the low price of $40 through January 31, 2025.
Jostens Website | Reserve Your Copy of the 2024-25 Yearbook
8th Grade Ads
8th Grade Yearbook Recognition Ads:
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. Ads are on sale for the low price of $50 for 1/4 page and $85 for 1/2 page until January 31, 2025.
Jostens Website | Design & Order 8th Grade Yearbook Ad
PTA Reflections Program
The 2024-25 PTA Reflections Program is now accepting submissions - this year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection!” You are encouraged to submit your entry by January 10, 2025, in one of the following categories: visual arts, film production, photography, literature, music composition, and/or dance choreography.
Submit Your 2024-25 PTA Reflections Program Entry
Is Your Address Up-To-Date?
As we are preparing for the next school year's registration, it is very important that we have your correct address information on file. This determines the school your student will attend. All address changes require proper documentation (two proofs of residency) to be presented to the school.
If you have moved or will be moving, please email our Registrar, Deborah Guion, at dguion@greenville.k12.sc.us or call 864-355-7013.