MAY

As we wrap up another incredible school year, we are so proud of all our students and the growth, achievements, and resilience they have shown. From academic milestones to personal successes, this year has been filled with moments worth celebrating. We encourage all of our families to enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer, making time for rest and meaningful moments together. To our 8th grade students, we wish you the very best as you take the next step into high school—your future is bright, and we know you will do amazing things. We look forward to welcoming many of our students back next year, refreshed and ready for new opportunities!

Dates to Remember
School Contacts / Clinic - Medical Forms
Field Trip Central
PBIS - BASKET RAFFLE
8th grade CLAP OUT
Summer Changes/Back-to-School Update
Year End Awards
ALTHLETE CONNECTION
SPIRIT WEEK
LEVEL UP - Over the Summer
While Out Walking
Student Drop off / Entry Map
Stay Connected! - Download the REMIND app
Student Activities
Quick Links
Help Guide / Questions-Concerns

MAY 2026

May 1st - 8th grade Dance
May 7th - Year End Awards - Invitation Only -
May 13th or 15th - Firelands Scout Reservation Field Trip
May 18 - COSI Field Trip
May 20th-22nd - Washington DC Field Trip
May 21st - Yearbook Delivery
May 25th - SCHOOLS CLOSED - Memorial Day
May 26th - LOCKER CLEANOUT - LOCK TURN IN
May 27th - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
May 28th - RECORDS DAY

Looking Ahead 2026-2027

Staggered Start TBD

August 12th & 13th - WEB Leader Training - 8am-11am

August 24th First Day of School

September 7th - Labor Day - SCHOOLS CLOSED

September 17th - Picture Day

October 9th - NEOEA Day - SCHOOLS CLOSED

October 26th - Records Day - No school for Students

October 28th - Picture Retake Day

November 23-27th - Fall Break

December 21- January 1st - Winter Break

February 15th - Presidents Day - SCHOOLS CLOSED

March 26th - April 2nd - Spring Break

April 5th - Records Day - No School for Students

May 31st - Memorial Day - SCHOOLS CLOSED

June 4th - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

2026-2027 Elyria Schools District Calendar

MAIN OFFICE - phone: 440-284-8016 fax: 440-284-1546

For Attendance and General School related inquiries.

Secretary - Mrs. Jennifer Roy - royjennifer@elyriaschools.org
Receptionist - Ms. Alena Valles - vallesalena@elyriaschools.org
Assistant Principal - Mrs. Elizabeth Andrachik - andrachikelizabeth@elyriaschools.org
5/6 Principal - Mr. Michael Basinski - basinskimichael@elyriaschools.org
7/8 Principal - Mr. Jean Capacetti - capacettijean@elyriaschools.org

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Mrs. Jill Marzec-marzecjill@elyriaschools.org

For schedule changes, or inquires. 504’s, College Credit Plus, JVS and Ohio State Testing.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER - 440-284-8235

Chantille Jackson, MSW, LSW - JacksonChantille@elyriaschools.org

CLINIC - 440-284-8169

Nurse - Mrs. Tara DiFranco - difrancotara@elyriaschools.org

Health Aide - Ms. Megan Altheide - altheidemegan@elyriaschools.org

CLICK HERE for School Nurse Notes - Medical Forms

REGISTRATION/RECORDS - 440-284-8220 / 440-284-8225

For Central Registration questions or concerns.

TRANSPORTATION: GGC BUS of Elyria - 440-284-8030

For any School Bus transportation questions or concerns.

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT - 440-284-8260

For any student athlete questions or needs.

CLICK for all Staff Emails

It’s that exciting time of year again—field trip season!

This is your go-to spot for all the details about our grade-level end-of-year trips. Each grade has its own special destination and trip advisor, who will be your main point of contact for any questions.

5th - Firelands Scout Reservation - CAMP 5/13 OR 5/15

FORMS DUE 3/12 - Advisors- Mrs.Duffner - Ms. Meyer

6th - COSI - TRIP - 5/18

FORMS/FEE DUE 4/24 - Advisor - Mr.Basinski

7th - Henry Ford/Greenfield Village - TRIP 4/30

FEES DUE 2/18 - Advisor - Mr. Capacetti

8th - Washington DC - TRIP 5/20-5/22

FEES DUE 3/20 - Advisors - Mr. Black - Mr. McGeehen - Mrs. Yearley

As we head into summer, we encourage families to plan ahead for a smooth start to the next school year. If your address changes at any point over the summer, it is best practice to begin the update process as soon as possible by contacting Central Registration at 440-284-8220

Additionally, please be sure to check your email in early August for important Back-to-School Update notifications. This update must be completed each year for all returning students to ensure that we have the most accurate and up-to-date medical and emergency contact information on file.

Stay connected with Middle School age athletic opportunities during the summer.

For the most up to date content - Download the SportsYou app.

Join the Team/Group code - FGFG2WVV

Keep Sports Physicals updated - PRINT A COPY HERE

Every Parent and Student must have completed FINAL FORMS

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT - 440-284-8260

For any student athlete questions or needs.

MAY 18th - MAY 22nd

MON 18th: Dress For Your Future Career

TUES 19th: Outta This World!: Space Theme

WED 20th: POD Wars!: Wear Your POD Colors

THURS 21st: Monochromatic Day- Wear the came color from top to bottom!.

FRI 22nd: Back to the future!: Throwback Day!

*Please remember that all Spirit Week attire needs to be school appropriate and within the dress code guidelines.

🌞 Level Up Your Brain This Summer! 🌞

School may be out, but learning doesn’t have to stop! Keep your mind sharp and ready for next year by trying these fun, easy ideas all summer long.

🧠 Stay in Practice Mode

Just like sports or gaming, your brain needs practice!
👉 Spend 10–15 minutes a day reading, writing, or doing math.

📚 Read What YOU Love

Comics, graphic novels, sports stories, mysteries—anything counts!
👉 If you enjoy it, you’ll keep doing it!

✍️ Start a Summer Journal

Write about your day, your thoughts, or create your own stories.
👉 Make it funny, creative, or totally random!

🧩 Play Smart Games

Puzzles, board games, trivia, and word games all boost brainpower.
👉 Learning + fun = WIN!

🎥 Watch and Learn

Love videos? Turn screen time into brain time!
👉 Try documentaries, “how-to” videos, or educational channels.

🍳 Learn a Life Skill

Cooking, organizing, building, or helping at home all use real-life skills.
👉 You’re learning more than you think!

🎯 Set Weekly Goals

Challenge yourself each week!
✔ Read a book
✔ Learn new words
✔ Practice math facts

👉 Small goals = BIG success!

👯 Learn with a Friend

Quiz each other, read together, or play learning games.
👉 Everything is more fun with friends!

🌍 Explore & Be Curious

Visit parks, take walks, or explore your community.
👉 Ask questions. Notice new things. Stay curious!

📱 Use Tech Wisely

Educational apps and games can keep your brain active.
👉 Make your screen time count!

💡 Ask “WHY?”

Curious minds grow stronger!
👉 The more you ask, the more you learn.

😴 Recharge Your Brain

Sleep, relax, and enjoy your summer.
👉 A healthy brain is a strong brain!

🎉 LEVEL UP CHALLENGE!

Create your own tracker and see how many activities you can complete each week.
Can you beat your high score? 🕹️

❤️🖤 Northwood Middle School – Let’s Level Up Together! 🖤❤️

We love capturing the excitement of learning each day at Northwood! Here are a few snapshots of our students hard at work, collaborating with classmates, and engaging in their classrooms.

At Northwood Middle, we do our best to ensure that important information is shared with families through as many channels as possible. To help us maintain clear and consistent communication, we ask all parents and guardians to:

Download the Remind app and join the grade-specific class for your student using the code provided below. This code will follow your student throughout their time at Northwood.

8th-(NMS Class of 2030) Code: @d93c97

7th-(NMS Class of 2031) Code: @278kfcd

6th-(NMS Class of 2032) Code: @bbg7c9

5th-(NMS Class of 2033) Code: @a2e6hdd

Follow us on Facebook
Sign up for text message updates for district school closures and urgent announcements. Send a text message saying "Yes" or "Y" to 67587.
Keep your phone numbers and email addresses up to date in our system.

We understand that papers can get lost in backpacks or buried on kitchen counters, and emails can easily be missed. By using multiple platforms and encouraging families to opt in, we hope to minimize the chances of missing important updates about field trips, fundraisers, after-school activities, spirit weeks, and more.

Northwood offers a variety of clubs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities throughout the school year! Be on the lookout for emails with sign-up dates, meeting times, and advisor contact information. Please note: Students must have their Back-to-School Update completed in order to participate in any club, sport or activity.

Clubs & Activities: