Benchmark Testing
Students will undergo benchmark testing on the dates below ... as a reminder, students should arrive at school on time with a fully charged Chromebook, avoid mid-day appointments, get a good night's rest, and eat a healthy breakfast!
Thurs, December 11 - ELA
Fri, December 12 - Math
Mon, December 15 - Science (6th grade only)
Holiday Concerts
Join us for our holiday concert series!
Theater: Thurs, December 4 @ 6:00 pm in the Northwood Cafeteria
Band: Tues, December 9 @ 6:00 pm in the Northwood Gymnasium
Chorus: Thurs, December 11 @ 6:00 pm in the Northwood Cafeteria
Strings: Tues, December 16 @ 6:00 pm in the Northwood Cafeteria
LEO Santa Toy Drive
We are sponsoring a toy drive for the LEO Santa organization from now through Mon, December 8!
Please bring unwrapped, new toys that a child between newborn and age 12 would enjoy. Our Law Enforcement Officers will then distribute these toys throughout Greenville County during Christmas time. This will be a homeroom point challenge, so let’s start flooding the LEO Santa toy box in the Front Office!
Candy-Gram Fundraiser
Student Council is sponsoring their annual holiday “Candy-Gram'' fundraiser again this year!
For just $1 each, the recipient will receive a candy cane and personal note - delivered on the last day before winter break.
Purchase your candy-grams online between Mon, December 8 - Sun, December 14.
Or, students may purchase candy-grams in-person Tues, December 9 - Thurs, December 11, from 7:30-8:15 am.
Click to Purchase Candy-Grams Online Dec 8-14
GoFan: Digital Athletic Tickets
Digital tickets are now available for purchase on GoFan for 2025-26 athletic games! Purchase your digital tickets now so you can skip the lines at the gate and avoid last-minute stops at the ATM. Get ready to support your Knights and visit our GoFan page to view upcoming events:
Visit the Northwood GoFan website to purchase today!
You may also download the GoFan App from Apple Store or GoFan App from Google Play and search for Northwood Middle, Taylors, SC
Or, you may scan the QR code located at the ticket table on the night of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Step-by-step guide to purchase tickets
Step-by-step guide to transfer tickets
Note:
*Ages 6+ must purchase ticket
*GCS Student ID and Clear Bag policies in effect | Clear Bag FAQ's
*Cash purchase option also available at the gate
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
8th Grade Klondike Bar Fundraiser
TREAT YOUR STUDENT TO A YUMMY FRIDAY DESSERT!
Our 8th grade Washington, DC field trip coordinators will sell Klondike Bars to 8th graders for $2/each during lunch on Fridays.
Profits from this fundraiser will go towards off-setting student costs for the Washington, DC field trip.
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
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.