Team Skylight’s winning t-shirt design for the 2026 Winter Carnival.
Every year in March, Northwood takes a day off from classes for Winter Carnival. Winter Carnival is designed for everyone to take a break from their normal activities and enjoy what Lake Placid has to offer. The student body is split up into four teams, or peaks. The peaks are Skylight, Wolfjaw, Big Slide, and Gothics, each one of the forty-six High Peaks in the Adirondacks. The team captains are members of the Headmaster’s Council, and they draft the teams. The day is filled with numerous activities, as seen in the schedule, each requiring a specific skill set and teamwork.
The 2026 Winter Carnival schedule of events.
“I had so much fun! It was way better than I thought it would be, and I am glad I was able to participate in two fun activities. I played goalie in broomball and did the obstacle course. I also enjoyed bonding with people I do not normally spend time with. I am looking forward to it again next year!” said Everett Marin ’28.
“Besides winning the PHC, that was probably the most fun I have had this year at Northwood. Competing with and against my friends was a lot of fun. I was super tired from doing almost all the activities, but it was so worth it, and I would do it all again. It is days like Winter Carnival that make you appreciate Northwood and all it has to offer,” said Patrick McCormick ’26.
“Winter Carnival was awesome! I had a lot of fun playing broom ball and performing in the talent show. It is super special to see what happens when the whole school buys into something. I made a lot of memories with my friends and enjoyed the whole day,” Reese Combe ’26.
These are just a few students who experienced Winter Carnival for the first time. It is a special day that creates lasting memories at Northwood! The winner is planned to be announced at next week’s school meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped plan everything!
