Clubs & Activities

ATHLETICS
Girls: Volleyball (fall), basketball (winter), softball & soccer (spring).
Boys: Basketball (winter), baseball & soccer (spring).
Eligibility: Students must be in 7th or 8th grade and have pre-participation forms on file to try out for an athletic team. (If your student would like to try out for a sport not listed above, please contact the high school they are zoned for to inquire as to teams.) More information available on our athletic page.
Athletic Director: Allison Muriithi at amuriithi@greenville.k12.sc.us or in the Gym

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY (NJHS)
Description: NJHS is a service volunteer organization that is expected to volunteer one hour each month within the walls of Northwood and one hour in the community each quarter. NJHS works closely with our Special Education students to develop meaningful relationships. It is also great to have our students volunteering in our community and learning the importance of giving back.
Eligibility: Students must have all A's and B's in 6th grade and in the first semester of 7th grade, no referrals, two teacher recommendations, and possess leadership qualities. Students apply in March of their 7th grade year and begin their membership/volunteering responsibilities throughout their 8th grade year.
Costs/Fees: $20 one-time membership fee required
Meetings: Meets the 1st Thursday of each month (except for January) from 3:30 until 4:00/4:15 pm
Sponsor: Becky Pope at bpope@greenville.k12.sc.us or room #811

STUDENT COUNCIL
Description: Student Council is the liaison between students and faculty at Northwood. Elected representatives provide leadership for school events and are the voice of Northwood students.
Eligibility: Elected members 7th and 8th grade. 6th grade members elected mid-year.
Costs/Fees: None
Meetings: Meets every other week from 3:30-4:00 pm. This club may require other time commitments outside of scheduled meetings. Contact club sponsors for exact schedule.
Sponsors: Caroline Black at csblack@greenville.k12.sc.us or in room #704, Vicki Brown at asbrown@greenville.k12.sc.us or in room #810, and Andrea Luther at aluther@greenville.k12.sc.us or in Guidance.

ROBOTICS CLUB
Description: In this club, you will work as a team to build a VEX IQ robot. The robot will then work in an alliance with another team to score as many points as possible in a competition.
Eligibility: Anyone is eligible to join
Costs/Fees: None
Meetings: Meets on Mondays from 3:45-5:00 pm; competitions will be held on Saturdays.
Sponsor: Chris Taber at ctaber@greenville.k12.sc.us or in room #302.

YEARBOOK STAFF
Description: Join us as we preserve the year here at Northwood! The yearbook staff works throughout the year to learn about photography, journalism, and team work as we design and publish our school's events in the yearbook.
Eligibility: Applications open soon for 2023-24 school year. Selection for yearbook staff is based on teacher recommendation.
Costs/Fees: None
Meetings: Meet every other Monday 3:30 to 4:30 in Room 503. 10/23, 11/06, 11/20, 12/04, 12/18. More dates to come. Additional time commitments may include event coverage (photos & interviews) and deadline meetings.
Sponsor: Sheila Dartez at sdartez@greenville.k12.sc.us and Ashlea Duncan at ajduncan@greenville.k12.sc.us

NATIONAL JUNIOR BETA CLUB
Description: Beta Club recognizes academic achievement, promotes character, develops leadership skills, and encourages service involvement through volunteer work.
Eligibility: Selection is based on students with all A's and B's and good discipline record. Students apply in the spring semester. Service hour responsibilities begin the following year.
Cost/Fees: $24
Meetings: The last Tuesday of each month unless otherwise specified.
Sponsor: Christi Dumit at cbdumit@greenville.k12.sc.us or in Guidance Dept, Delaney McCauley at dmccauley@greenville.k12.sc.us or in room 608, and Jennifer Steadman at jsteadma@greenville.k12.sc.us or in room 709.
Website: https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/nmsjuniorbetaclub/home