NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL |
The drumline placed fourth at Northwood's 3rd Annual Drumline Competition on Saturday, November 14. View photographs from the event courtesy of Susan Shaffer.
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Northwood's Vision and Mission Statements |
Vision |
| We at Northwood, as a diverse community, aspire to participate productively in a global society, commit fully to high academic achievement, and become models of leadership, strength and success. |
Mission |
| Northwood’s mission is to ensure that ALL students have the opportunity to succeed in a rigorous curriculum, including the completion of a learning experience in a college-level environment. |
Announcements & News |
Photographs from the Drumline Competition, Herring Brothers Memorial Game |
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Northwood Cheerleaders To Compete on November 21 |
Have you heard? The Northwood High Varsity Cheerleaders will be competing again on Saturday, November 21 at Blair High School. Doors open at 9 AM, so get there early to get parking & seating. The cheerleaders perform FIRST at 9:30 AM. Last year the cheerleaders placed 2nd & won the “Spirit Award”. No school has ever placed & taken home the spirit award. This year the cheerleaders are prepared to take home first. Tickets are going fast so don’t miss out on the exciting & gladiator spirit. Tickets are $4 and can be purchased at the door! Seating is limited! WEAR YOUR NHS COLORS! |
Woodland Clean-Up On November 22 |
| The TESS Academy, The Potomac Appalachian trail club and several other community organizations are sponsoring a woodland cleanup on Sunday, November 22 from 1-4 PM. All staff, students, and alumni are welcome. If interested, please meet at the stadium entrance. |
Early Release November 25; No School on November 26 & 27 |
| Students will be released from school early at 11:40 AM on Wednesday, November 25. There will not be any school on November 26 or 27 due to the Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume on Monday, November 30. |
Interim Grades Due November 30 |
| Students and parents, please note that interim grades are due on Monday, November 30. Make sure to check Edline to monitor student progress. |
Mandatory Winter Sports Meeting for Parents on December 1 |
| The mandatory Winter Sports Meeting for parents of winter athletes will be held on Tuesday, December 1 from 7 –8 PM in the auditorium. |
The Academy of Musical Theatre Presents... |
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For its fall musical, the Academy of Musical Theatre will present The Wedding Singer. Performances will take place on Thursday, December 3 (7 PM), Friday, December 4 (7 PM), and Saturday, December 5 (2 PM & 7 PM). Tickets prices are $8 for students, $10 for general seating, and senior citizens are free. |
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Barnes and Noble Purchases Benefit MCPSEF |
| Bring the attached voucher to any Barnes and Noble bookstore between Thursday, December 3 and Saturday, December 5 and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation (MCPSEF). |
Fresh Oranges, Tangelos and Grapefruit from Florida Available December 5 & 6 |
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Fruit from the annual Northwood HS Citrus Sale can be picked up at the school on Saturday, December 5, 9 AM -12 PM and Sunday, December 6, 12 -2 PM. Proceeds benefit Northwood Athletics and Music Boosters. For more information, contact Louise Jung at Northwoodboosters@yahoo.com |
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Social Studies Recognizes Student Achievement |
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The Social Studies department is recognizing outstanding student achievement every month. For the month of October, four students were selected by the department for their outstanding performance in various classes. Congratulations to the following students: US History - Ana Caceres-Hernan, NSL - Joshua Moore, Modern World History - Chad Williams, AP - Eddie Shalom. |
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Top 10 Things Parents Need to Know About the HSAs |
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Attention Underclassmen: Ordering a Yearbook |
Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen that wish to order a yearbook should click here:
The school code is 13145. |
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