Congratulations to NHS Varsity Boys Basketball Team, 2023-2024 Region 2 AA Champions! The first playoff game is at NHS on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM.
NHS Varsity Girls Basketball Team have a playoff game on Wednesday, February 14 @ Landrum at 6:00 PM.
The Legacy Steppers performed at Gallman Elementary Friday morning for the district's Kick Off to Black History Month. The steppers not only put on a great performance, but they also had an opportunity to meet Newberry's own Jada Samuel, Miss South Carolina 2023. The Legacy Steppers will perform at Newberry High on Feb. 26th for their Black History Month program.
https://youtu.be/iVQVH4_UmEo?si=s9_RTKZBMcoA4VMO
Students traveled to Pelion High School on Saturday January 27th to explore athletic training professions through presentations from various SC colleges/universities. Students learned different skills and knowledge to work in the sports medicine profession. Students also heard about different programs and pathways offered at colleges/universities across the state. Thank you to The South Carolina Athletic Trainers Association (SCATA) for putting on such a great event for our secondary school students!- Ms. Caitlin Hart, Head Athlectic Trainer
Newberry High School Prom Dress and Tux DRIVE onJanuary 23rd thru March 25th!
Donations accepted everyday between the hours of 8am to 3:30pm. Students needing attire to wear to prom can visit Mrs. Rowe in room 417.
Any questions or for more information, contact Hannah Rowe: hrowe@sdnc.org
803-321-2621 ext. 60417
NHS Varsity Baseball Tryouts are January 29th -30th from 3:30-6:00 PM. JV Baseball Tryouts are January 31st- February 2 from 4:00-6:00 at the NHS Baseball Field. A physical is required in order to tryout.
The Legacy Steppers had the honor of attending for the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educator (SCABSE) Youth conference this past weekend in Charleston, SC. The group performed at the Youth Social on Friday night and then participated in a series of workshops with almost 200 other middle and high school students from across the State. The Legacy Steppers would like to thank the many organizations and individuals who sponsored the team on the field study. A special thanks goes out to Pratt Funeral Home, Trapp Hair Salon, Moore Construction, Sidney Lake, and the Pi Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. It is truly a blessing to be supported by a community that cares about the progress of our youth! -Lee York, Ed.D. Newberry Middle School
Congratulations to Derek Gilliam, Exchange Student of the Month!
Attention Parents! We will begin having tutoring sessions each day in the Library from 3:30-4:30. We will start this on Tuesday January 16. Students will be able to get specialized tutoring, as well as, free seat time makeup. We will have a different subject area teacher tutoring each day: Monday – Science, Tuesday – English, Wednesday- Seat time only in Cafeteria (admin supervision), Thursday – Math , Friday – Social Studies
Support Newberry High School Girls Basketball Team at El Poblano! Best Fundraiser Ever! Delicious, Juicy, Tasty, Affordable! January 24th from 5-10 PM. 10% of proceeds will be donated.
Newberry High School is excited to announce the commencement of Boys Tennis Pre-Season workouts and tryouts throughout the month of January. Open to students in grades 7-12, this opportunity invites participants of all experience levels. No prior tennis experience is necessary—just bring an open mind and a strong work ethic. You must have a current physical on file. Check the calendar for specific dates and join us for a fantastic start to the tennis season! If you have any questions, please email Coach Scriven (escriven@sdnc.org).
Congratulations to our Support Staff Employee for January, Ms. Brehmer!
Club UNIFY is about celebrating the talents of ALL students. Club activities give students with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to work together on projects and get to know each other.
Come have fun and be part of something positive.
Club Unify Will start meeting second Semester on Wednesdays During Flex.
Use the google form to sign up. The first 15 students are guaranteed a spot.
https://forms.gle/ZN4JcgiGufzhF9SF6
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, in Greenville, is now accepting applications for their summer programs and tuition-free, residential high school! These arts-immersive programs provide pre-professional training in Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Film, Music, and Visual Arts.
The Priority Deadline to apply is January 10. Learn more and apply online at SCGSAH.org.
SGA Dress up days for next week =get in the festive spirit and dress up for the Holidays! Runs from Monday, December 11-Friday December 15.
Monday is “Silent Night” Pajama Day, Tuesday is “Sleigh the Day” Ugly Sweaters, Wednesday is “Jingle Toes” Holiday Socks Day, Thursday is “Whoville” Crazy Hair Day, and Friday is “Candy Cane Day” Red and White Day.
Playoff game for Newberry Varsity Football at Abbeville is on Friday, November 10. No ISBA passes will be accepted. Only SCHSL passes will be accepted. Tickets are $10.
NHS EOC Academy- November 14, 16, 28, & 30 December 5 & 7 from 3:30-4:30 PM at NHS 3113 Main Street, Newberry, SC: Session Locations for English 2: Room 201; U.S. History is Room 114; Biology is Room 105; Algebra I/Intermediate Algebra is Room 306. Any student that attends three or more sessions in any given subject area will be given an extra credit grade in that course. Attending sessions will also double as free makeup for seat time.
SC End of Course Examination Program
State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202.
The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exams must be taken to earn credit for the course. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam. Visit https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram for more details.
Testing Dates: High School Only
English 2 Writing: December 5
English 2 Reading: December 11
Biology: December 12
USHC: December 13
Algebra 1 (HS only): December 14
Electronics Use During State Testing
Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics).
*This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.
Wizard of Oz auditions will occur at the Newberry High School auditorium on November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with possible callbacks on the 6th. We have two times for auditions this year. Elementary students in grades 1st-5th can come any day from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m., and middle and high students will audition from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The performances this year will be at the Newberry Opera House on March 21st, 22nd and 23rd. There will be two performances on the 23rd. All rehearsals will occur in the Newberry High School auditorium beginning November 27th. All this information is on the app along with other audition information.
For a presentation on the characters for the production, please click on the link-
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFwz9FMC_g/xU_P0Z8vWDqkZWa39Ud-Fw/view?utm_content=DAFwz9FMC_g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
Apply for behind the scenes help at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTMmsEo2i0i9dDAIaNeb2LKxOutUURQvSyPFXYpJu54TULhg/viewform
The following audition link will take you to an app called Band, the application that will be used for the play this year: https://band.us/n/abae9aecI8L0b
Congratulations to the NHS Students of the Month! KaMara Goodman, AJ Jeter, Deyanara Reyes and Faith Grey.
Congratulations to Mrs. Quanzetta Wicker, Support Staff Employee of the Month!
