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!
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.
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
Mobile Mammography
We are excited to have the St. Francis Mobile Mammography bus stopping at Northwood Middle on Mon, May 4! Staff, family members, and community members needing a screening mammogram are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling 864-675-4875. Please tell the scheduler you would like an appointment on the "Mobile at Northwood Middle."
May 4 Mobile Mammogram Informational Flyer
Pay Student Debts Online!
Did you know you can pay your student's Northwood debt online anytime using MySchoolBucks -- no matter what GCS school they currently attend? The system has a guest checkout feature, so you don't even need a log-in or password!
When your student receives a debt notice, please pay close attention to what the Northwood debt is for and the exact amount due. You will need this information prior to entering the MySchoolBucks site. The system will not reflect your student's personal debts.
Any fees not paid will follow your student throughout their time in Greenville County Schools and may impact future privileges (high school parking passes, prom tickets, etc). If you have located any items listed as lost, we encourage you to return the item so the fee can be waived! Note: MySchoolBucks funds added to or available in lunch accounts cannot be applied to debts linked below.
To inquire about your student's Northwood Middle debt, please email our Media Specialist, Greta Cleveland, at gcleveland@greenville.k12.sc.us
WHHS Free Kids Football Camp
Wade Hampton High School will have a FREE kids football camp this coming Sat, May 2 at Wade Hampton High School!
Contact Coach Wright for more information at rywright@greenville.k12.sc.us
Competition Robotics Club
Our Robotics Teams are "gearing up" for a new season!
Come find out what it takes to be on this STATE AWARD WINNING team and find out what our new game will be for next year. The interest meeting for 2026-27 will be held Tues, May 5, in Mr. Taber's room from 3:30-4:30 pm. YOU MUST HAVE A RIDE HERE TO PICK YOU UP AT 4:30 PM.
Students should fill out the Robotics Club Interest Form BEFORE attending the May 5 meeting.
Camp Innovate
The CTE Innovation Center at Roper Mountain will host half-day summer camps for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students. These camps give students a chance to explore exciting career pathways through hands-on rotations in five innovative labs: Aerospace Technologies, Networking/Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy Technology, Emerging Automotive Research, and Automation and Robotics -- each led by current CTE students.
Camps will run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the following dates: June 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 30 and July 1. Students will only attend one session.
Registration will be first come, first served based on space available. The fee for the camp is $35 and that includes a T-shirt and lunch. Registration will not be complete until payment is received. We cannot provide refunds, but an effort will be made to allow your child to move to another camp date if space is available. Questions? Contact Program Director Michael Stone at mpstone@greenville.k12.sc.us
Camp Innovate Informational Flyer
Register for Camp Innovation
New Principal Announcement
Please welcome our new Northwood Middle School Principal, Mrs. Brook Patterson!
Mrs. Brook Patterson is uniquely suited to step into the role of Principal at the school where she has played a key role in advancing student achievement, strengthening instructional practices, and fostering a positive and inclusive school climate as an Assistant Administrator since 2021. Mrs. Patterson’s leadership reflects the priorities identified by the Northwood Middle school community. She is known for her consistent and thoughtful decision-making, clear and transparent communication, and commitment to supporting both students and staff. She values professional trust, empowers teacher leadership, and maintains a visible, relationship-driven presence throughout the school and community. With 16 years of experience as a classroom teacher, instructional leader, and mentor, Mrs. Patterson has supported key initiatives including Schools to Watch, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and programs for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
Mrs. Patterson holds a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from Anderson University, a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Another Language (TESOL) from Furman University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Education from Wake Forest University. She is also a graduate of the Greenville County Schools Instructional Leaders Academy (ILA) and Aspiring Principal Institute (API).
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.
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.
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.