2025-26 Yearbook Announcements
The deadline to pre-reserve a 2025-26 yearbook is Fri, February 20! The current cost is $50, and this is the only way to be guaranteed your student will receive a copy in May. We will order a few over-runs, but those sell out quickly on a first come, first served basis in May.
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.
FREE Virtual Math Tutoring
FREE At-Home Virtual Math Tutoring Opportunity!
• Through the Palmetto Math Grant, students can receive free, one-on-one virtual math tutoring aligned to SC math standards.
• Families select a consistent schedule (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs, between 4:00–6:45 pm) for five weeks: March 23–April 24, continuing through state testing.
• Tutors use student benchmark data to personalize instruction and build consistent, supportive relationships.
• Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so early applications are encouraged.
• Applications are due Friday, February 27 using the link below.
Information on the FREE At-Home Virtual Math Tutoring Opportunity
Register for FREE At-Home Virtual Math Tutoring Opportunity
ARMES Nomination Deadline
Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools (ARMES) is a tuition-free, rigorous, artistically gifted and talented program designed to meet the needs of identified 3rd through 8th grade GCS students. Nominations for the 2026-27 school year are open through March 31. Rising 3rd through 8th grade students may be nominated by a teacher, parent, adult or self.
Progress Report Time!
Progress reports for 2nd quarter will go home with students on Tues, February 10.
Please ask your student to show you their progress report!
Curriculum Night Mon, February 9
Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families are invited to attend Curriculum Night on Mon, February 9, to learn more about course offerings and the registration process for the 2026-27 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 602
• 6:30 - 7:00: 8th Grade Presentation, Room 301
Curriculum Night Informational Flyer
WIDA ACCESS Testing
Our Multilingual Learners will be participating in WIDA ACCESS testing Mon, February 9 through Wed, February 11 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am.
Our students will then complete the speaking portion of this test between February 12 and March 12.
Good luck to our Knights!
Bonds Career Center Open House
The Bonds Career Center will hold a prospective student open house night on Tues, February 17, from 5:30-7:00 pm at 505 N Main St, Greer, SC, 29650. They will offer a free chili dinner and the opportunity to visit classes and talk with teachers!
Please note that the Bonds Career Center is also accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year through February 27. Current 8th grade students can apply for one semester of Career Exploratory. Students should speak to their School Counselor and apply using their Student Backpack account.
SPIRIT WEEK IS FEBRUARY 9-13
We are looking forward to a FUN Spirit Week February 9-13, benefiting Neighborhood Cancer Connection!
Get ready to dress up (or down), take part in homeroom competitions, enjoy Chick-fil-A cookies on Friday, and skate the night away. Start by purchasing your week-long dress up/down pass for just $5 on MySchoolBucks. Chick-fil-A cookies are also available for purchase on MySchoolBucks for just $3 each … order one for yourself & extras to give to your favorite friends or staff. Let’s crush last year’s total of $3,972.92!
Spirit Week Graphic with Dress Up Theme Information
Purchase Spirit Week Dress Up/Down Pass
Purchase Chick-fil-A Cookie for Feb 13 Delivery (deadline to order cookies 2/10/25)
We will offer cash sales for dress down passes the mornings of Feb 4-6 ONLY! If you are unable to purchase a dress down pass online for your student, you may send $5 cash with them the morning of Feb 4-6 so they can join in the fun!
Community Book Club
PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME AT 5:00 PM
We are offering a Community Book Club to all Northwood students and their parent/trusted adult!
Participants will read the newest Alan Gratz book, War Games, together and attend an in-person book club on Mon, February 9, from 5:00-6:00 pm in the school library. Students who participate will receive a FREE dress down day and also be entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card for bringing an adult who read the book with them!
If you are interested, the link below will provide more information and the sign up website. (Only one person needs to sign up per family/group). Thank you for supporting a culture of reading at Northwood!
Community Book Club Information/Sign-Ups
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.
Spring Sports Tryout Dates, Times, & Coach Names
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
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
Change In Assignment Lottery Results Posted
Change in Assignment School Choice Lottery results for 2026-27 have been posted!
Change in Assignment School Choice Lottery Information
Greenville Drive Reading All Stars
The Greenville Drive Reading All Stars program kicked off on Mon, January 12! Students can read 500 pages in the next 5 weeks to earn a free ticket to a spring Greenville Drive baseball game. Record your pages read on the reading log provided by your English teacher or that you pick up in the Media Center and turn it in by Fri, February 13 to qualify! 📚
Reading All-Stars Interactive Reading Log
Reading All-Stars Parent Information
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.