GCS is Hiring!
Join the Greenville County Schools Family!
Attend the job fair on Tues, September 30, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Armstrong Elementary, 8601 White Horse Rd, Greenville.
This event will focus on hiring Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Custodians, Food Service Operators, and Special Education Classroom Aides.
*NEW PAY RATES EFFECTIVE 7/1/25*
GCS JOB FAIR INFORMATION
Fall Festival at Bonds Career Center
The J. Harley Bonds Career Center will hold their annual Fall Festival on October 9 from 5:00-7:00 pm @ Bonds Career Center, 505 North Main Street, Greer. They will have music, inflatables, program sales, and activities! They will also offer a $7 BBQ sandwich plate (includes chips, cookie, and drink).
Fall Book Fair
The in-house Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Northwood on September 22-26! Preview Book Fair Materials
Important: In order for students to visit the Book Fair, each student must return a signed parent permission slip. Without the permission slip, students cannot browse or purchase from the fair.
Hoja de Permiso Para la Feria del Libro
Shop Our Online Book Fair Sept 22 - Oct 5
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 Schedule - Fall 2025
Information on Basketball Interest Meeting - Sept 17 from 3:30-5:00 pm
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 tryouts, 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
Updates to Golden Circle Club
Greenville County Schools is now issuing photo identification cards to Golden Circle Club members and transitioning to digital newsletters. Current cards will be accepted through the 2025-26 school year. You must have a new card starting in August 2026.
Learn More About Golden Circle Club Updates
Grade-Level Trip Information
Sign-ups are now open for the 6th grade trip to Charlotte, NC on March 3, 2026!
Clickable link to sign your 6th grader up for the Charlotte, NC trip
Clickable link to parent chaperone interest form
Clickable link to August 28 trip presentation slides
ATTENTION 7TH GRADE FAMILIES:
Sign-ups are now open for the 7th grade trip to Chattanooga, TN on field trip meeting on April 8-9, 2026!
Clickable link to sign your 7th grader up for the Chattanooga, TN trip
Clickable link to September 3 trip presentation slides
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES:
Sign-ups are now open for the 8th grade trip to Washington, DC on April 7-10, 2026!
Clickable link to sign your 8th grader up for the Washington, DC trip
Clickable link to August 28 trip presentation slides
2025-26 Yearbook Announcements
It’s never too early to think about the 2025-26 yearbook! Now through October 17, you can reserve your copy for just $38. Prices will go up starting October 18!
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
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.