6th Grade Bootcamp
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
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
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
Marcus Whitfield Youth Camp
Attention rising 6th-9th Graders! Plan to attend the Marcus Whitfield Youth Camp this summer July 6-10 from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm at Berea High School. Camp is free ... breakfast & lunch are included ... and bus transportation from 3 different locations offered!
Marcus Whitfield Youth Camp Website
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 a vaccination clinic for rising 7th graders on Thurs, May 28, 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
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 Interest Meeting for 2026-27 Informational Flyer
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
Community Food Resource Guide
Looking for food resources in Greenville County? You’re in the right place!
The Greenville County Community Food Resource Guide, developed by LiveWell Greenville, is a valuable tool for all families. Visit the link below or dial 2-1-1 for more information on food resources in Greenville County -- including a map of local food access points and GCS summer feeding sites.
Greenville Food Resources
Final Report Cards
Northwood will not mail paper copies of report cards to students at the end of the 2025–26 school year. Parents and students can view all final grades by logging into their Backpack account. If parents would like a hard copy of their student’s report card, please complete the Google Form below. Requested report cards will be mailed home on Wed, May 27, 2026.
Report Card Request Form for 2025-26
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).
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.