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
Schedule Change Requests
Students who would like to request a schedule change to 2nd semester related arts classes should fill out this Schedule Change Google Form. A counselor will follow up with you regarding your request. All requests are due by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, January 14th.
U.S. News Ranking
We are thrilled to announce that Northwood Middle School has been ranked as #33 in South Carolina Middle Schools by U.S. News & World Report with an overall score of 90/100! This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our amazing students, talented staff, and supportive community. We are proud to represent excellence in education and are honored to be recognized on this level.
U.S. News & World Report Northwood Middle School Ranking
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
GoFan: Digital Athletic Tickets
Season *and* individual ticket options are now available for purchase on GoFan for 2024-25 basketball 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:
*Season tickets are for regular-season home games ONLY (no playoff or away game entry)
*Ages 6+ must purchase ticket
*Girls tip off @ 5:30pm, boys approx 6:45pm
*GCS Student ID and Clear Bag policies in effect | Clear Bag FAQ's
*Cash purchase option also available at the gate
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
8th Grade Ads
8th Grade Yearbook Recognition Ads:
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.
Jostens Website | Design & Order 8th Grade Yearbook Ad
PTA Reflections Program
The 2024-25 PTA Reflections Program is now accepting submissions - this year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection!” You are encouraged to submit your entry by January 10, 2025, in one of the following categories: visual arts, film production, photography, literature, music composition, and/or dance choreography.
Submit Your 2024-25 PTA Reflections Program Entry
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.