$2 Dress Down Day
We will have a $2.00 dress down this coming Fri, January 24!
Students who wish to dress down must pay $2.00 cash upon arrival at school and follow the dress down policy in the student handbook. Proceeds benefit the Northwood Middle PTA. Students who dress down but do not bring $2.00 or do not adhere to the dress down policy in the student handbook will be asked to complete their school work in the ISS room or call a parent to request uniform clothes.
Northwood Student Handbook (Dress Code & Dress Down Policies on pages 18-19 of handbook)
Dress Down Day Slide Presentation
Curriculum Night 2025
Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and parents are invited to join us for Curriculum Night on Tues, February 11, to learn more about class offerings and the registration process for the 2025-2026 school year!
• 5:30 - 6:00: Northwood will be open for self-guided tours
• 6:00 - 6:30: 6th Grade Presentation, Cafeteria
• 6:30 - 7:00: 7th Grade Presentation, Room 503
• 6:30 - 7:00 8th Grade Presentation, Media Center
• 6:00 - 7:30: Related Arts Fair, Gym
Curriculum Night 2025 Informational Flyer
Rising 9th Grade Events
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Is your student a rising 9th grader?
Be sure to check the list below to see when their high school will be offering a "rising 9th" event ...
| Riverside High School | Feb 25 @ 6:00 pm | Riverside HS Informational Flyer |
| Eastside High School | Jan 27 @ 5:30 pm | Eastside HS Informational Flyer |
| Wade Hampton High School | Feb 18 @ 5:30 pm | Wade Hampton HS Website |
| JL Mann High School | Feb 19 @ 6:00 pm | JL Mann HS Website |
| Greer High School | Feb 11 @ 6:30 pm | Greer HS Website |
| Greenville High School | Feb 27 @ 6:00 pm | Greenville HS Website |
| Carolina High School | Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm | Carolina HS Website |
| Travelers Rest High School | Jan 27 @ 5:30 pm | Travelers Rest HS Website |
Purchase Backup ID's
Every student at Northwood is issued one ID and lanyard at no charge at the beginning of the school year. BUT life happens, and ID's are often lost or left at home! Save yourself any last minute panic by purchasing your student a backup ID (or two or three). Encourage your student to hang backups in their locker or zip them into a special pocket on their bookbag.
Use the MySchoolBucks links below to order additional ID supplies for your student. If purchased before 1:30 pm, our Media Center will issue items directly to your student the same day. Items purchased after 1:30 pm will be issued the following school day.
Purchase ID Card Only for $3
Purchase ID Card and Lanyard for $5
Purchase ID Card, Lanyard, & Protector Pouch for $6
8th Grade Ads
8th Grade Ads - ENDS JANUARY 31st
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. Ads cannot be purchased after January 31st, 2025.
Jostens Website | Design & Order 8th Grade Yearbook Ad
ACCESS Testing
ACCESS testing for our multilingual students will take place February 4-6, 2025. This yearly test measures students' growth in English proficiency. Students will take the listening test on February 4, the reading test on February 5, and the writing test on February 6. Speaking tests will be administered in small groups throughout February.
Las pruebas ACCESS para nuestros estudiantes multilingües se llevarán a cabo del 4 al 6 de febrero. Esta prueba anual mide el crecimiento de los estudiantes en el dominio del inglés. Los estudiantes tomarán la prueba de comprensión auditiva el 4 de febrero, la prueba de lectura el 5 de febrero y la prueba de escritura el 6 de febrero. Las pruebas de expresión oral se administrarán en grupos pequeños durante todo febrero.
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
GCS Policies in Effect at All Contests: Student ID Policy | Clear Bag Policy | Clear Bag FAQ's
Spring Sports Pre-Season Workouts: Baseball | Softball | Boys' Soccer | Girls' Soccer
Spring Sports Tryouts, Coach Contacts, & Meeting Information
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
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
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
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.