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
The District Office of Finance was recognized with Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Association of School Business Officials International and the Government Finance Officers Association.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on September 25, 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.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Community/Public Forum on September 18, 2023, will be held at Mid-Carolina Middle School and open to the public. 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 also complete the Public Participation Form at the meeting. This meeting will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/ncsdliveevents.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Community/Public Forum on September 11, 2023, will be held at Whitmire Community School and open to the public. 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 also complete the Public Participation Form at the meeting. This meeting will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/ncsdliveevents.
The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Community/Public Forum on September 5, 2023, will be held at Newberry High School and open to the public. 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 also complete the Public Participation Form at the meeting. This meeting will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/ncsdliveevents.
Deadline to purchase the optional Technology Insurance (alternately referred to as “Technology Fee”) is Friday, September 1. The yearly $25 cost covers the first iPad or laptop repair free. Certain first time repair or replacement costs without insurance could exceed $600. The $25 may be paid directly to your child's school. For more information, please refer to pages 16-17 of the 1:1 Technology Handbook. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1079/NMS/3370241/2023-2024_1_1_TechnologyHandbook.pdf
Due to the threat of severe weather associated with Hurricane Idalia, the School District of Newberry County will operate an early release schedule on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Dismissal times will be:
• Reuben, Gallman, Newberry Elementary, and Boundary Street: 12:15
• Newberry Middle: 12:45
• Newberry High: 1:00
• Whitmire Community School: 1:00
• Mid-Carolina Middle and High: 1:00
• Little Mountain, Prosperity-Rikard, and Pomaria-Garmany: 12:40
• Newberry Alternative School: 12:05
• Career Center: Mid-Carolina High and Whitmire Community School Students -12:30; Newberry High Students -12:50
Lunch will be served on August 30 prior to dismissal.
All athletic events are canceled on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Boys and Girls Club will operate as scheduled.
The District will continue to monitor the impact of severe weather associated with Hurricane Idalia in our area and will inform parents and staff of any changes via the District webpage, social media, and automated telephone system.