Schools everywhere are trying to embrace school spirit for the first full school year since the start of the pandemic, and Northwood is no exception. This school year already has the potential to be a busy one as many events and activities are set to return after a long hiatus.
There are many new clubs at Northwood this year, but one that has drawn lots of attention is The Mix Up club, a baking program that helps homeless shelters in the community.
The North Carolina State Fair is a cultural staple of the Piedmont region. To many, the Fall season isn’t complete without a massive turkey leg in hand and the residual nausea from a spinning fair ride. Unfortunately, these festivities are much harder to enjoy safely amidst a global pandemic.
The Monster Dash, which took place Oct. 16 this year, is a 5K race organized annually by the PTA of Pittsboro Elementary School to help raise money to support students and staff. Watch the video below to see some snapshots of this years race.
For many, junior year marks the start of looking for colleges, taking harder classes and preparing for important standardized tests. Although Northwood has only just reached the end of the first grading period, some juniors already consider this to be their toughest year yet.
Many students and teachers who would be going to Northwood were instead moved to the new school, Seaforth High School, this school year, which has led to some changes at Northwood.
