For Immediate Release – May 7, 2026
NEWBERRY – The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold a Board Work Session (Budget) and Special Called Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026. The meeting will be held at the District Office and will begin with a Call to Order at 6:00 pm. An Executive Session will follow.
The meeting will be live streamed and open to the public with limited seating capacity. Public forum will not be available.
To access the agenda, supporting materials, and the live stream link, please visit the District website at www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-information or select the following link: School Board Meetings.
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Work Session (Budget) and Special Called Meeting
WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm
WHERE: District Office Administration Building, 3419 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108
For Immediate Release – April 23, 2026
NEWBERRY – The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026. The meeting will be held at the District Office and will begin with a Call to Order at 5:00 pm. The Board of Trustees will begin with a Board Work Session followed by Executive Session at 6:00. Open Session will begin at approximately 7:00 pm. The meeting will be live streamed and open to the public with limited seating capacity.
Public forum will be available. To find the agenda, materials, Board Participation form, and the live stream link for this meeting, please visit the District website at www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-information or use the following link: School Board Meetings.
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting
WHEN: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm
WHERE: District Office Administration Building, 3419 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Class of 2026 Graduation Schedule
Mid-Carolina High School
Baccalaureate service:
Sunday, May 17: 3 p.m. at Wiles Chapel (Newberry College)
Graduation:
Friday, May 22: 8 a.m. at Lon Armstrong Stadium
(Rain Location: MCHS Gymnasium)
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Newberry Adult and Continuing Education
Graduation:
Thursday, May 21: 6:30 p.m. at Newberry High School Auditorium
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Newberry High School
Baccalaureate service:
Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. at Wiles Chapel (Newberry College)
Graduation:
Thursday, May 21 at 8 a.m. at Mike Ware Field
(Rain location: Willie Scott, Sr. Gymnasium)
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Whitmire Community School
Baccalaureate service:
Sunday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church (Whitmire)
Graduation:
Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at WCS Gymnasium
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For additional information, please contact your child’s school.
For Immediate Release – April 16, 2026
NEWBERRY – The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold a Board Work Session (Budget) on Monday, April 20, 2026. The meeting will be held at the District Office and will begin with a Call to Order at 5:00 pm.
The meeting will be live streamed and open to the public with limited seating capacity. Public forum will not be available.
To access the agenda, supporting materials, and the live stream link, please visit the District website by selecting the following link: School Board Meetings.
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Work Session (Budget)
WHEN: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm
WHERE: District Office Administration Building 3419 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Friday, May 1
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Segra Park
1640 Freed St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Crossing the state to earning a wage:
An on-site hiring event for Midlands graduating seniors to potentially select entry-level career positions through on-the-spot interviews with local employers.
Students must provide their own transportation
Professional dress is required.
Contact District Career Development Facilitator Mrs. Jennifer Moore jmoore@sdnc.org if you need assistance or have additional questions.
Interviewing:
Students will bring their resumes and interview with employers of interest for entry level career positions in the Midlands region.
Networking:
Employers, future graduates and educators will have the opportunity to make connections regarding workforce needs and opportunities.
Soft Skill Building:
Interview experiences will enable graduating seniors to improve soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, and problem solving as they are met with a variety of pertinent employment questions.
List of employers:
https://sites.google.com/view/high-school-to-hired/home
For Immediate Release – April 8, 2026
NEWBERRY - The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will take an informational bus tour of all district facilities on Friday, April 10, 2026. The tour will begin at the District Office at 8:30 am. No discussion or action will be taken.
To find the agenda for this meeting, please visit the following link: School Board Meetings.
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Bus Tour of District Facilities
WHEN: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8:30 am
WHERE: District Office Administration Building, 3419 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Tuesday, April 28
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Newberry Arts Center
1716 Main St.
Newberry, SC 29108
Join us for a Family Information Drop-in to learn about the resources your family is offered! Tuesday, April 28 from 4-6 pm
FOOD, DRINK. and MUSIC.
Community Providers to include: Family Connections, Vocational Rehabilitation. Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Newberry Hospital and more.
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.
SC Endo of Course Examination Program
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. 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.
Testing Dates: All Applicable Courses
English 2 Writing: May 7
English 2 Reading: May 11
USHC: May 12
Biology: May 13
Algebra 1: May 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.
For Immediate Release – March 19, 2026
NEWBERRY – The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026. The meeting will be held at the District Office and will begin with a Call to Order at 6:00 pm. Open Session will begin at approximately 7:00 pm. The meeting will be live streamed and open to the public with limited seating capacity.
Public forum will be available. To find the agenda, materials, Board Participation form, and the live stream link for this meeting, please visit the District website at www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-information.
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting
WHEN: Monday, March 23, 2026
WHERE: District Office Administration Building 3419 Main Street,
Newberry, SC 29108
The 11th Annual District Art Show reception will be held Thursday, March 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Newberry Arts Center at 1716 Main St. Newberry. Public viewing runs from March 26-April 14. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday March 28 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Please visit https://newberry-sc.finalforms.com/ to register a returning or new student for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you have forgotten your password, you may reset it from the main page. If you require further assistance, please log into FinalForms, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on “Get Help.” Please reach out to your child's school for additional support with registration.
In addition, Intra-District Transfer Applications for the 2026-2027 school year can be completed at the Student Services Office located in the District Office at 3419 Main Street (next to Newberry County Career Center) beginning March 1 – April 1, 2026 between the hours 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. All transfer requests will be completed on-site. This is approximately a ten (10) minute process. Deadline for accepting transfer requests will be April 1, 2026.
For Immediate Release – February 19, 2026
NEWBERRY – The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026. The meeting will be held at the District Office and will begin with a Call to Order at 6:00 pm. Open Session will begin at approximately 7:00 pm. The meeting will be live streamed and open to the public with limited seating capacity.
Public forum will be available. To find the agenda, materials, Board Participation form, and the live stream link for this meeting, please visit the District website at www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-information.
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting
WHEN: Monday, February 23, 2026
WHERE: District Office Administration Building 3419 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
Montessori Parent Interest Meeting
Wednesday, February 11
6 p.m.
at Boundary Street Elementary School
INDIVIDUALIZED - Montessori is a hands-on discovery approach to teaching and learning. It tends to discourage traditional competitive measurements of achievement, such as grades and tests, and instead focuses on the individual progress and development of each child. Children of different ages share the same classes and are encouraged to collaborate and help one another.
SPECIALIZED - Specialized educational materials are used to keep children interested, and there is an emphasis on "practical life skills." The main goal of Montessori education is to provide a stimulating, child-oriented environment in which children are mastering the South Carolina state standards.
The Montessori program in Newberry County serves ages three through fifth grade at Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary and Newberry Elementary School. Students must reside in the zoned school to be eligible for Montessori.
AGENDA
Welcome
Introduce Teachers
Videos
Explain process for expressing interest and selection of students
Classroom Tours:
Elementary Mont. - Mrs. Counts
Primary Mont. - Mrs. Amick
For Immediate Release – January 23, 2026
NEWBERRY – The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees has postponed its regularly scheduled meeting originally set for Monday, January 26, 2026 to Thursday, January 29, 2026 as a precaution due to anticipated winter weather. The meeting will be held at the District Office and will begin with a Call to Order at 6:00 pm. Open Session will begin at approximately 7:00 pm. The meeting will be live streamed and open to the public with limited seating capacity.
Public forum will be available. To find the agenda, materials, Board Participation form, and the live stream link for this meeting, please visit the District website at www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-information or use the following link: School Board Meetings.
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, January 29, 2026
WHERE: District Office Administration Building 3419 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
Wednesday, January 28!
Pre-K Registration Information Session
Please Join us at the District Office Wednesday, January 28, 2026
3419 Main Street
6 p.m.
Learn more about Pre-K: Eligibility, Registration Information, Required Documents, Parent Concerns
NEWBERRY - The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold a Legislative Breakfast and Board Retreat on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the District Office. The meeting will begin with a Call to Order at 8:30 am. The meeting will be live streamed and open to the public with limited seating capacity.
Public forum will not be available. To find the agenda and the live stream link for this meeting, please visit the following link: https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-information.
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Legislative Breakfast and Board Retreat
WHEN: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:30 am
WHERE: District Office Administration Building 3419 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
NEWBERRY - The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled Board meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the District Office. The meeting will begin with a Call to Order at 6:00 pm. Open Session will begin at approximately 7:00 pm. The meeting will be live streamed and open to the public with limited seating capacity.
Public forum will be available. To find the agenda, materials, Board Participation form, and the live stream link for this meeting, please visit the following link: https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-information
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting
WHEN: Monday, December 15, 2025
WHERE: District Office Administration Building 3419 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
For Immediate Release – November 13, 2025
NEWBERRY - The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled Board meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the District Office. The meeting will begin with a Call to Order at 6:00 pm. Open Session will begin at approximately 7:00 pm. The meeting will be live streamed and open to the public with limited seating capacity.
Public forum will be available. To find the agenda, materials, Board Participation form, and the live stream link for this meeting, please visit the following link: SDNC School Board
WHAT: School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting
WHEN: Monday, November 17, 2025
WHERE: District Office Administration Building 3419 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108
We know you may have heard recent talk about the government shutdown and the possibility of changes or suspensions to food and nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC benefits starting in November. We want to assure you that this will not affect your student's school meals. Your child will continue to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge as part of our district’s participation in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), regardless of any national program changes. We hope that you will encourage your children to take advantage of this offering. Eating a nutritious breakfast and lunch everyday at school helps your child excel. If you have any questions or if we can be of any other assistance, please feel free to contact your child’s school.
Thank you.
Dr. Chan Anderson
Interim Superintendent