Mid-Carolina Middle School

Congratulations to the following students for showing the mindset Passion First in and out of the classroom. We are Rebel Proud! Team LOAF: Maddy Stribble, Will Hawkins Team MC8: Emily Bates, Tristen Thompson Team ROAR: Brice Ruff, Jennytza Garcia-Hernandez Team MC Nation: Ethan McDuffie, Bailey Hook Team Rebel Dynasty: Owen Schaeffer, Katileena Griggs Team Stars: Yamilk Jimenez-Romero, Reese Willingham Team Rockets: Sydney Richter, Cayden Romas Related Arts: Aiden Ferrira, Harley Richardson, Ingram Epting, Hope Cole, Bailey Meetze, and Landen Turner Team MC: Eddie Sligh

Teacher of the Month: Congratulations to Mrs. Stacey Templin on being named Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Templin is the MCMS Media Specialist. Her peers stated that she is always willing to take the extra step in the classroom and to ensure that each student is a Rebel Reader. We are Rebel Proud of Mrs. Templin for exemplifying the mindset Passion First. Support Staff of the Month: Congratulations to Mrs. Missy Whitley on being named Support Staff of the Month. Mrs. Whitley is an instructional assistant. Her peers stated that she always has a smile on her face and is always there to help anyone who needs it. We are Rebel Proud of Mrs. Whitley for exemplifying the mindset Passion First.

Mrs. Deedee Westwood, principal of Mid-Carolina Middle School, was named a finalist for the Distinguished Administrator of Literacy award for the Palmetto State Literacy Association (PSLA). This past weekend, Mrs. Westwood attended the PSLA conference in Hilton Head, SC along with hundreds of other administrators and educators. Mrs. Westwood represented to County of Newberry and received finalist for her dedication to literacy in and out of the classroom. We are Rebel Proud!

Celebrate Read Across America Week with us!

Here is the link to watch our Black History Month Program. https://youtu.be/adeifMvsAB0

Our library fundraiser has started! Please consider donating to help us buy new books. You can donate at https://www.titlewish.com/1094230 Our fundraiser ends on the 28th. Thank you for supporting your school library!

Help us celebrate 2/22/22!

The Athletic Awards Ceremony will be held March 17th at 5:30 in the big gym. All athletes will receive two tickets for their families to attend. Sports will include football, volleyball, Rebelettes, cheerleading, and boys and girls basketball. Food will not be served.

MCMS along with Jennifer Moore, Career Development Facilitator for the School District, discuss the various programs the School District of Newberry County has to offer students to prepare them for College and Career Readiness. https://youtu.be/g2uoNIFIGf0

Our library is hosting a fundraiser! Every dollar donated will go towards purchasing new books for the library. Last year we raised $1,000. We would like to see if we can double that goal this year. You can donate at https://www.titlewish.com/1094230 Our fundraiser ends on the 28th. Thank you for supporting your school library!

Today we celebrate Mrs. Candice Dixon and Mrs. Stacey Valentine, MCMS School Counselors, as we begin National School Counselor Week. They are at the core of our MCMS family, always willing to do whatever is best for our students, staff and community! #Rebelproud! #livetogive

Congratulations to our MCMS December 2021/January 2022 Rebels of the Month. These students exemplified the Mindset, We Are Connected, We are Rebel Proud!

Congratulations to our December/January Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Betsy Hentz. Mrs. Hentz is a 6th Grade ELA teacher. Her peers state that she is an awesome teacher and mentor at MCMS! Mrs. Hentz exemplifies the mindset, We Are Connected by embracing everyone and holding positive relationships. We Are Rebel Proud! Congratulations to our December/January Support Staff of the Month, Ms. Veda Perry. Ms. Perry is the MCMS Bookkeeper. Her peers state that she is friendly and ensures that everyone has what they need with a smile on her face. Ms. Perry exemplifies the mindset, We are Connected by holding positive relationships and leading with value. We Are Rebel Proud!

Your Counselors are here to help. If your child's last name begins with A-I, email Ms. Valentine (svalentine@newberry.k12.sc.us); if your child's last begins with J-Z email Ms. Dixon (cdixon@newberry.k12.sc.us). If you can't email, call the school, and we will return the call.

The School District of Newberry County is currently experiencing a high number of students and staff impacted by Covid-19. As a result, all schools will shift from in-person instruction to eLearning virtual instruction from Tuesday, January 18 through Friday, January 21. There will be no school-related extracurricular or after school activities from January 18- January 21. Teachers who are not isolated or quarantined will use Google Meet to teach remotely and provide synchronous (live) instruction. The links for Google Meet, assignments, and class schedules, will be listed on the teacher’s page in Schoology. Parents who have questions regarding the requirements for eLearning virtual instruction should contact their child’s school or check their child’s Schoology. Breakfast and lunch for January 18-21 can be picked up at Newberry Middle School, Mid-Carolina High School, or Whitmire Community School between the hours of 10:30 am – 1:00 pm each day. We recognize that a shift of this nature impacts families and child-care, and of course, classroom instruction. However, it has become necessary as we struggle to maintain regular operations due to the high number of student and staff absences as a result of Covid-19. It is our goal to resume in-person learning on Monday, January 24. However, we will monitor the numbers and staff availability and notify parents and staff no later than Friday, January 21, if an extension is warranted. If your student is currently quarantined or isolated, this shift will not impact the length of the quarantine as told to them by the school nurse. The school will follow up with additional information as necessary. You can also follow the most recent updates on the school and district websites and Facebook pages. Again, eLearning instruction for all School District of Newberry County schools will begin on Tuesday, January 18 and will continue through January 21. We genuinely appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to provide a safe learning environment for students and staff.

Here she comes, Miss MCMS 2022! The Miss MCMS 2022 pageant will be held on March 19. Applications can be found on Ms. Beam’s website or at the following link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cxsegPu7Kbty4YLsPj8J94QmroBwGrOrI7Ss6LWSuqc/copy All applications should be submitted via email to Ms. Beam by February 17. If you have questions, please see Ms. Beam.

Attention 8th grade parents. PSAT scores can now be accessed. Please click the attached link to access directions on how to retrieve scores. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1782596/PSAT_Parent_Letter_Jan_2022.pdf

A group of our 8th-graders will represent thousands of others across the country on February 23, 2022! Known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in the United States know and can do in a variety of subjects. Learn more at http://1.usa.gov/1jVs1Wt. Eighth grade students were also given a letter today during their last core, please look over it and contact Ms. Wood with any questions.

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The girls basketball games scheduled for today and Thursday against Dutch Fork have been cancelled. The boys basketball team will play at home today starting at 5:30 and away at Dutch Fork starting at 5:30 on Thursday.