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.
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.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on August 22, 2022, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity of 25 attendees. 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 July 25, 2022, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity of 25 attendees. 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
Community and family members, please welcome Amanda Finley as the new principal of Newberry Middle School! There will be a meet the principal night Tuesday, July 26 at Newberry Middle School from 4-6 p.m.
The School District of Newberry County is requesting feedback on a proposed year-round calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Students are required to attend school for 180 days during a school year, whether that is in a traditional or a year-round format. Please review the calendar and provide feedback at https://forms.gle/ANsesVRbx5JRreLY7. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.
We are currently experiencing intermittent phone service throughout the district. If you are trying to contact someone at the district office or at a school, your call may not go through. AT&T is aware of the issue and working to restore service.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting on June 30, 2022, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity of 25 attendees.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on June 27, 2022, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity of 25 attendees. 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 Public Hearing/Special Board Meeting on June 6, 2022, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity of 25 attendees.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Special Called Board Meeting on May 31, 2022, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity of 25 attendees.
Whitmire Community School is currently without phone service. We are working to restore service as soon as possible.
Newberry High School will resume normal schedule on Tuesday, May 24. Additional personnel, including an increased presence of law enforcement will be on site to assist students and staff.
“I want to express my personal condolences to the families of the victims during this very difficult time. The Newberry community has been deeply impacted by this weekend’s events, which has led to the loss of four young lives. No parent, friend, teacher is ever prepared to face a tragedy like this. I want to thank the local law enforcement agencies for their work and support and we will continue to work with them to make certain our schools are safe and secure. We have made the decision to have students return to Newberry High School tomorrow to provide them with the support from their school and district family,” Superintendent Alvin Pressley.
The School District of Newberry County is mourning the tragic loss of two current and two former students. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, the students and staff at Newberry High School, and the entire Newberry community. Please continue to keep these families and our community in your prayers.
Out of an abundance of caution, Newberry High School will have an elearning day Monday, May 23. All classes will meet at the scheduled time via Google Meet. Students who cannot access the internet during this time, are asked to communicate with the school by calling 803-321-2621. All after school activities at NHS are cancelled for Monday, May 23. This only affects Newberry High School for Monday, May 23.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on May 23, 2022, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity of 25 attendees. 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 Budget Work Session/Special Called Board Meeting on May 16, 2022, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity of 25 attendees.
Twenty elementary school students from the School District of Newberry County joined Kathleen Swinney, representatives from Clemson's College of Education, Scholastic, The Clemson Tiger, Clifford the Big Red Dog, DJ Uiagalelei, Tyler Venables, and Hunter Helms to celebrate Tigers Read. The celebration was held in the indoor practice facility. Every child received a bag full of books and Uiagalelei, Venables, and Helms read We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. These athletes also spoke about why reading is important to each of them. The initiative is sponsored by Dabo Swinney's All In Team Foundation and has delivered customized Scholastic book packs to nearly 1,200 students across the state of South Carolina. These books will help to prevent the decline in reading skills many students experience during the summer months. Our students represented the School District of Newberry County well and were excited to participate.
Due to the threat of strong thunderstorms today, May 6, 2022, the School District of Newberry County will release elementary students at 1:00 pm and middle and high school students at 1:30 pm. All after school events are cancelled, including Boys and Girls Club.