History
Northwood High School opened in time for the 1972-1973 school year to replace the older Pittsboro High School which is now the headquarters of Chatham County Schools. The school was opened two school years after school integration (schools were not fully integrated in Chatham County until the 1970-1971 school year) as a way of consolidating black and white students into a larger facility than available at Pittsboro High. The school building has changed little since its opening with the exception of a new math wing and modular classrooms. A green steel roof was added during the 2000-2001 school year. During the 2009-2010 school year, the arts wing was remodeled and expanded as well as the renovation of the gymnasium.
Administration:
2009–Present Principal: Chris Blice
Assistant Principals: Melanie Williams and Mark Gould
Northwood High School has held their annual commencement ceremonies on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill at the Dean Smith Center since 2008.
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