It's SOCK-TOBER!
Northwood Junior Beta Club will be collecting NEW socks through the month of October to support Miracle Hill Missions.
Donations should be turned into your homeroom teacher between October 6-31 for homeroom competition points.
Halloween Dress Up Day
Students will be allowed to dress up (for free!) on Halloween within the following guidelines:
- We must be able to see your ID at all times.
- Students may not wear: blow up costumes, full face paint, full face coverings/masks, onesies or pajamas, and costumes may not depict drugs or alcohol.
- No toy weapons.
Students may be asked to change clothes or call home at the school's discretion. Please also refer to the GCSD dress code & Northwood dress down policy for additional guidelines.
School Picture Proofs
Northwood Middle School pictures taken on October 10, 2025, are ready! Parents/guardians can view and order their student’s photos online this year. Check your GCS "Backpack for Parents" account for a message on how to access your student's photos. Then, use the link below to view and order!
View & Order School Photos
School Pictures
Get ready to say, "Cheese!"
Make-up school pictures will take place on Wed, November 5.
Students should come to school in dress code uniform clothing on picture day.
2025-26 Yearbook Announcements
It’s never too early to think about the 2025-26 yearbook! Now through January 30, you can reserve your copy for just $40. Prices will go up starting January 31!
Reserve Your Copy of the Northwood 2025-26 Yearbook
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES:
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!
Create a Yearbook Ad for your 8th Grader
GCS is Hiring!
Join the Greenville County Schools Family!
Attend the job fair on Tues, October 28, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Wade Hampton High School, 100 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville, SC.
This event will focus on hiring Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Custodians, Food Service Operators, and Special Education Classroom Aides.
*NEW PAY RATES EFFECTIVE 7/1/25*
GCS JOB FAIR INFORMATION
Fall Concert Schedule
Plan to attend our fall concerts!
Tues, October 21 - Strings concert @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria
Tues, October 28 - Band concert @ 6:00 pm in the Gymnasium
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.
Information on Basketball Open Gym & Tryouts
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
Eastside Prospective Student Night
Eastside High School will host a prospective student night on Mon, November 10, from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Learn what EHS has to offer, take a tour, and meet faculty & staff!
Fine Arts Center Applications
The application for Greenville County Schools’ center for the creative, performing, and visual arts – the Fine Arts Center – is now open!
The FAC is seeking students with strong interest, dedication, and the drive to reach their full potential. Students in grades 8-11 may apply and audition for admission to the Fine Arts Center, with newly accepted students starting in August of 2026. The application will remain open through January 15; auditions are held in February and results will be posted on March 11, 2026.
Learn More & Apply to the Fine Arts Center
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.