School District of Newberry County

Recruitment Fair! Saturday, February 4 Mid-Carolina High School 9-11 a.m. Recruiting for all schools and departments

The School District of Newberry County is requesting feedback on the proposed calendars for the 2023-2024 school year. Please review the three drafts and respond to the survey at https://forms.gle/yv5mGFjsSE7VYnsV8

Congratulations to Ms. Lucy Anne Meetze and Ms. Jessie Reeder for achieving Level 4 Boardsmanship awards. The South Carolina School Boards Association recognizes board members for their training and commitment to the districts they serve.

Newberry Adult Education was recognized at the Board Meeting on December 12, 2022. Ms. Patricia Armfield received the State Adult Education College and Career Navigator Award. Ms. Rudean Harris received the Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Award. The program received the Stepped Up to the Plate Award for the Adult Education program that developed innovative solutions to address the many challenges that arose during the past years.

The School District of Newberry County welcomes Ms. Connie Shannon and Mr. Hugh Gray as newly elected Board Members. Ms. Shannon and Mr. Gray were joined by their families and sworn in by Mr. Kyle Parker.

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on December 12, 2022, 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

Congratulations to Mid-Carolina Middle School for their re-designation as a National School to Watch. A team of educators visited MCMS last week for an on-site visit. Schools to Watch are schools that are Academically Excellent, Developmentally Responsive, Socially Equitable, and Organized. MCMS has been a National School to Watch since 2017 and this is their second re-designation.

The School District of Newberry County announces that Friday, November 11, 2022, will be an eLearning Day for students and staff members due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Nicole. Strong wind gusts are forecast for Friday morning, making it unsafe to safely transport students on district buses. Teachers will post assignments for students to complete, but there will be no live Google Meets on this day. Any student who has questions about an assignment can email his/her teacher on Friday, November 11. 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 may be counted absent for the day. There will be no school-related activities, including athletics and Boys and Girls Club on Friday, November 11. Again, Friday, November 11, 2022, is an eLearning Day for the District. Additional information regarding eLearning guidelines and expectations can be found at https://5il.co/1iocd.

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on November 14, 2022, 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

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on October 24, 2022, 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

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Retreat on October 20, 2022, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity.

All students and staff are safe. Newberry County Law Enforcement contacted the district regarding a call made to emergency services. Newberry Middle School was placed on lockdown while law enforcement searched the campus. It was determined that this was a hoax and the lockdown was lifted and normal operating procedures resumed. Police will continue to investigate the situation. Other districts have reported similar calls today where law enforcement was notified of a situation on a school campus that was determined to be a hoax. All potential threats will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. We appreciate the efforts of our law enforcement officers and school officials as they work together to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff.

Friday, September 30 is an eLearning Day for the District. Additional information regarding eLearning guidelines and expectations can be found at https://5il.co/1iocd.

Due to the threat of high winds and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Ian, all schools and offices will be closed Friday, September 30, 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 during school on Thursday. 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 may be counted absent for the day. There will be no school-related activities, including athletics and Boys and Girls Club on Friday, September 30. 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 Monday, October 3.

Athletic Schedule Time Changes for Thursday, September 29: MCHS Varsity Football vs. Fairfield @ 6:00 pm @ MCHS WCS Varsity Football @ Great Falls @ 6:30 pm

The following changes in athletic schedules have been made due to the threat of inclement weather this week.

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on September 26, 2022, 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

The United States Department of Education recognizes that safely reopening schools and sustaining their safe operations to maximize in-person instruction is essential for student learning and student well-being, and especially for being able to address the educational inequities that have been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. This plan is a requirement of ESSER III and has been in place since the beginning of the 2021 school year. The School District of Newberry County has updated its plan to address the impact that COVID-19 has had on our students and schools. Our district plan includes how we will maintain the health and safety of students, educators and other school and district staff. There are minimal updates that address isolation requirements and operating in an endemic. Please review the plan and provide feedback at https://forms.gle/V1eKmVLofNQhjcuv6.

Nightly internet shutoff times affecting only school-issued, student devices. Please refer to the FAQ document for additional information.

In response to questions we have received regarding the internet device shutdown times, we have created a Frequently Asked Questions document that is posted on our Facebook page, district website and at https://5il.co/1gipj With several athletic events happening this weekend, we want to make sure everyone is aware of the new clear bag requirement at our events. Information on the clear bag requirement is posted on our Facebook page, district website and at https://5il.co/1gipi We thank you for your continued support and we look forward to a great 2022-2023 school year.