Joseph Nixon, Principal
Main Office: 919-460-3491
Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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About Us
Located in the heart of Cary, Northwoods Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning community committed to helping every child grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Wake County Public School System, Northwoods is known for its strong sense of community, dedicated educators, and supportive partnerships with families.
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Our School Community
![The Koala C.L.I.M.B.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778274577/wcpssnet/hxrkttckymxdrhs8tyjl/Gemini_Generated_Image_lctunalctunalctu.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778274577/wcpssnet/hxrkttckymxdrhs8tyjl/Gemini_Generated_Image_lctunalctunalctu.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778274577/wcpssnet/hxrkttckymxdrhs8tyjl/Gemini_Generated_Image_lctunalctunalctu.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778274577/wcpssnet/hxrkttckymxdrhs8tyjl/Gemini_Generated_Image_lctunalctunalctu.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778274577/wcpssnet/hxrkttckymxdrhs8tyjl/Gemini_Generated_Image_lctunalctunalctu.png","width":1408}])
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![Cultural Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778272908/wcpssnet/t6nass3nfxyhu4tkik1c/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-31.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778272908/wcpssnet/t6nass3nfxyhu4tkik1c/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-31.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778272908/wcpssnet/t6nass3nfxyhu4tkik1c/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-31.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778272908/wcpssnet/t6nass3nfxyhu4tkik1c/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-31.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778272908/wcpssnet/t6nass3nfxyhu4tkik1c/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-31.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778272908/wcpssnet/t6nass3nfxyhu4tkik1c/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-31.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Community Diversity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777643320/wcpssnet/h8esdrzyqeuavitcmozy/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777643320/wcpssnet/h8esdrzyqeuavitcmozy/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777643320/wcpssnet/h8esdrzyqeuavitcmozy/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777643320/wcpssnet/h8esdrzyqeuavitcmozy/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1777643320/wcpssnet/h8esdrzyqeuavitcmozy/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1777643320/wcpssnet/h8esdrzyqeuavitcmozy/CommunityHighlights-Northwoods-2.jpg","width":2200}])
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Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
![Mikki Martin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782226437/wcpssnet/og5kcc5nyqtxwcxxnfm6/IMG_6103.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782226437/wcpssnet/og5kcc5nyqtxwcxxnfm6/IMG_6103.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782226437/wcpssnet/og5kcc5nyqtxwcxxnfm6/IMG_6103.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782226437/wcpssnet/og5kcc5nyqtxwcxxnfm6/IMG_6103.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782226437/wcpssnet/og5kcc5nyqtxwcxxnfm6/IMG_6103.jpg","width":1260}])
Mikki Martin
“Northwoods is a place where students are known by name, families feel welcome, and staff support one another.”
Teacher