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.
Due to the threat of high winds and heavy rain on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, all schools and offices will be closed, with students and staff participating in eLearning. Teachers will post assignments for students to complete, but there will be no live Google Meets on this day. Students who do not have internet access will need to download assignments prior to leaving school on Monday, January 8, 2024. Students will have a five-school-day window of time to turn in eLearning assignments. If assignments are not returned within that five-school-day window, the student will be counted absent for the day. There will be no school-related activities, including athletics and Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. School District leaders will continue to work closely with our county emergency management officials to assess the impact on the district. It is expected that we will return to normal schedule on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Additional information regarding eLearning guidelines and expectations can be found at https://5il.co/2bw85.
December 20 is a half day for students. The dismissal times are:
Elementary Schools- 11:00 am
Middle Schools- 11:30 am
High Schools- 11:30 am
Newberry Alternative School- 10:15 am
* No lunch is served on half days
The School District of Newberry County has released two draft calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Please use the link to provide feedback on the calendars - https://forms.gle/7rM28wyJFuo9YR1o7
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Work Session on December 13, 2023, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on December 11, 2023, 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.
Mr. Pressley and the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council visited Samsung earlier this year. We value our partnerships with industries in our county and appreciate the opportunities that they provide our students. Click to see more about their visit- https://5il.co/28sa9
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on November 13, 2023, 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.
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.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Retreat on October 30, 2023, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on October 23, 2023, 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.
This year the School District of Newberry County is going through the reaccreditation process. As part of this, we are asking all parents to take a few minutes to answer the questions asked in this survey. Thank you in advance for your time and participation.
Access the survey by clicking - https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/230076/p1231