The Board recognized Dr. Emily Liptak from Newberry High School who was selected as the American Legion State Teacher of the Year. Congratulations, Dr. Liptak.
Congratulations to Makaylee Nelson from Whitmire Community School. Makaylee was selected as the state winner for the SCATA Scholarship and recognized at the April 22 Board Meeting.
Congratulations to Newberry Middle School students Kade Hamilton and Jordan Boateng. Both students were elected to state offices for the South Carolina Association of Student Councils. Kade Hamilton was elected 2nd Vice President and Jordan Boateng was elected 2nd Vice Chair. NMS Student government sponsors are Erica Scriven and Stacie Coleman.
The Mid-Carolina High School Academic Team was recognized by the Board for winning the state championship at the Academic Bowl Challenge, Division 2.
Team members are Ashleigh Bunce, Hudson Defreese, Jack Gantt, Avyanna Grigsby, Will Hawkins, Captain Dakota Ross, Ashley Sasser, Captain Campbell Stuck, and David VanZadelhoff. The team was coached by Dr. Lorraine Kibler, Dr. Jonathan Fowler, and Ms. Kristen Caughman
The Mid-Carolina Middle School Academic Team was recognized by the Board for their 2nd place in the state at the State Academic Bowl Challenge. Team members are Aiden Farmer, Lillian Farmer, Easton Milstead, Tyler Kitchen, Elliott Skeen, Thomas Boozer, Eleanor Kitchens, Melinda Mattox, Michael Mattox, Aaron Sasser, Alex Bunce, Jasmine Bundrick, Dennis Caughman, Sophia Hunter, Tripp Meredith, Evelyn Mitchell, Dillon Wicker.
Coaches are Janna Richardson, Lindsay Boozer, and Jamie Thompson.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on April 22, 2024, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will be available. The Public Participation Form BEDH-E can be accessed through the district website under Board Members and Meetings or at https://bit.ly/NCSD_Part_Form The public may view this meeting at www.youtube.com/ncsdliveevents.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Budget Work Session/Special Called Board Meeting on April 15, 2024, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity.
The School District of Newberry County has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. To read the complete press release, please visit
https://5il.co/2i8nr.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on March 25, 2024, will be held at the Newberry High School Auditorium and open to the public with a limited seating capacity.
Public forum will be available. The Public Participation Form BEDH-E can be accessed through the district website under Board Members and Meetings or at https://bit.ly/NCSD_Part_Form The public may view this meeting at https://www.youtube.com/ncsdliveevents
Applications for Intra-District Transfers for the 2024-2025 school year are now available. Applications can be completed at the Student Services Office located in the District Office at 3419 Main Street- please enter at the side of the building next to Newberry County Career Center. Applications will be accepted through April 1 between 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. All transfer requests will be completed on-site. This is approximately a ten (10) minute process.
The School District of Newberry County Special Called Board of Trustees Meeting on March 1, 2024, at 8:00 am will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity.
Calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years were approved at the February 26, 2024 Board Meeting. The 2024-2025 calendar can be found at https://5il.co/2fh6i and the 2025-2026 calendar at https://5il.co/2fh6j.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on February 26, 2024, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will be available. The Public Participation Form BEDH-E can be accessed through the district website under Board Members and Meetings or at https://bit.ly/NCSD_Part_Form The public may view this meeting at https://www.youtube.com/ncsdliveevents.
Montessori Parent Interest Meeting
Wednesday, February 21
6 p.m.
Boundary Street Elementary School
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 education 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 5th grade at Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary, and Newberry Elementary School. Students must reside in the zoned school to be eligible for Montessori.
The District continues to focus on student attendance and the importance of attending school each day.
Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance.
Additional information on Attendance can be found at https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/student-intervention-services/chronic-absenteeism/
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on January 22, 2024, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will be available. The Public Participation Form BEDH-E can be accessed through the district website’s under Board Members and Meetings or at https://bit.ly/NCSD_Part_Form The public may view this meeting at https://www.youtube.com/ncsdliveevents..
Newberry County has several railroad crossings that will undergo repairs during January, February, and March. The road closures may last 3-5 days at a time. Signage marking detour routes will be posted. The following Google Maps show the expected closings in the City of Newberry and the Little Mountain/Prosperity Areas. The District will work with families during these closures. Bus routes and times may be adjusted during specific closures. Please check the Google Maps for updates to the closures.
City of Newberry- https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1SgOXvUe3o5InQQ47oPF2hY_63UrjTBw&fbclid=IwAR1QI6OYTz7MCsouEISAsrjKyuyQqacRcirC8OMqBBKJX6pn4g5szHwP-k4&ll=34.39923828374691%2C-81.79929604999998&z=11
Little Mountain/ Prosperity- https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1dXWO2BGFf-PH6WRZVixOk62k3QIWjWY&ll=34.12769910316892%2C-81.31296235&z=10
Due to the threat of strong thunderstorms with high winds on Friday, January 12, 2024, the School District of Newberry County will release elementary students at 12:00 pm and middle and high school students at 12:30 pm on Friday, January 12. All after school events are canceled, including all athletic games and practices and Boys and Girls Club after school care.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Legislative Breakfast and Special Called Board Meeting on January 12, 2024, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity.
The School District of Newberry County will return to normal schedule on January 10, 2024.