WIDA/ACESS INFORMATION from Dr. Swygert
GO TIGERS!!!!
Note: Pictured: Jennifer Nava Munoz
🎉 i-Ready Celebration Winners – December 2025 🎉
📍 Newberry Middle School
We are excited to recognize our outstanding students and teachers for their hard work and dedication with i-Ready during the month of December! 📚➕✏️
📖 Reading Winners
6th Grade Winner: 🏆 Janariah Jackson – 38 lessons completed
7th Grade Winner: 🏆 Cintia Aguilar Perez – 18 lessons completed
8th Grade Winner: 🏆 Jennifer Nava Munoz – 25 lessons completed
🎯 Grade-Level Winner:
👏 8th Grade earned the highest percentage of lessons completed overall!
➗ Math Winners
6th Grade Winners: 🏆 Samara Farrow – 17 lessons completed
🏆 Roldan Laynes De Leon – 17 lessons completed
7th Grade Winner: 🏆 Kelton Trapp – 15 lessons completed
8th Grade Winner: 🏆 Midred Cuz Cac – 13 lessons completed
⏱️ Time on Task Champions:
✨ 7th & 8th Grades tied with an impressive 96% lesson time on task!
🍎 Teacher Winners
🏅 Highest Reading & Math Average Percentages
6th Grade: Shanna Wicker & Crystal Boyd – 86% combined
7th Grade: Geron Wiggins – 87% combined
8th Grade: Bradleigh Dennis – ⭐ 98% combined ⭐
Teachers will receive 3 Jeans Passes and 1 free Meal Compliments of Mr. Reid in the Cafeteria! GREAT JOB!
🎁 Student Rewards
All winning students will receive:
📄 Homework Pass (compliments of Mr. Reid)
🍦 3 Free Ice Creams (compliments of Mr. Reid)
🍔🥤 FREE Sonic Meal Voucher (compliments of Sonic Restaurant – Newberry, SC)
💙 Special Thank You
A huge thank you to Taylor Bell, Owner/Operator of Sonic Restaurant – Newberry, SC, for her continued support and partnership with Newberry Middle School 🤝🐯.
👏 We are incredibly proud of our students and teachers for their commitment and success with i-Ready!
🐯 GO TIGERS! 🐯🎉
Note: Pictured: Jennifer Nava Munoz
🎉 i-Ready Celebration Winners – December 2025 🎉
📍 Newberry Middle School
We are excited to recognize our outstanding students and teachers for their hard work and dedication with i-Ready during the month of December! 📚➕✏️
📖 Reading Winners
6th Grade Winner: 🏆 Janariah Jackson – 38 lessons completed
7th Grade Winner: 🏆 Cintia Aguilar Perez – 18 lessons completed
8th Grade Winner: 🏆 Jennifer Nava Munoz – 25 lessons completed
🎯 Grade-Level Winner:
👏 8th Grade earned the highest percentage of lessons completed overall!
➗ Math Winners
6th Grade Winners: 🏆 Samara Farrow – 17 lessons completed
🏆 Roldan Laynes De Leon – 17 lessons completed
7th Grade Winner: 🏆 Kelton Trapp – 15 lessons completed
8th Grade Winner: 🏆 Midred Cuz Cac – 13 lessons completed
⏱️ Time on Task Champions:
✨ 7th & 8th Grades tied with an impressive 96% lesson time on task!
🍎 Teacher Winners
🏅 Highest Reading & Math Average Percentages
6th Grade: Shanna Wicker & Crystal Boyd – 86% combined
7th Grade: Geron Wiggins – 87% combined
8th Grade: Bradleigh Dennis – ⭐ 98% combined ⭐
Teachers will receive 3 Jeans Passes and 1 free Meal Compliments of Mr. Reid in the Cafeteria! GREAT JOB!
🎁 Student Rewards
All winning students will receive:
📄 Homework Pass (compliments of Mr. Reid)
🍦 3 Free Ice Creams (compliments of Mr. Reid)
🍔🥤 FREE Sonic Meal Voucher (compliments of Sonic Restaurant – Newberry, SC)
💙 Special Thank You
A huge thank you to Taylor Bell, Owner/Operator of Sonic Restaurant – Newberry, SC, for her continued support and partnership with Newberry Middle School 🤝🐯.
👏 We are incredibly proud of our students and teachers for their commitment and success with i-Ready!
🐯 GO TIGERS! 🐯🎉
December 2025
6th Grade: Kennedi Jones
7th Grade: Maite Gonzalez Martinez
8th Grade: Maddox Harvey
Teacher: Crystal Boyd
Support Staff: Bonnie Frick
🐯 Newberry Middle School – December Honorees 🐯
We are proud to announce our December 2025 Teacher of the Month, Support Staff of the Month, and Students of the Month at Newberry Middle School!
🌟 Teacher of the Month
Crystal Boyd – 6th Grade ELA Teacher
Crystal also goes above and beyond by serving as a bus driver for NMS & working in our Thriving Tigers 21st Century After School Program.
🌟 Support Staff of the Month
Bonnie Frick – Media Center Specialist Assistant
🌟 Students of the Month
8th Grade: Maddox Harvey
7th Grade: Maite Gonzalez Martinez
6th Grade: Kennedi Jones
We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and staff members for their hard work, dedication, and Tiger Pride!
🐾 GO TIGERS! 🐾
Proud to be Newberry Middle School!
6th Grade: Kennedi Jones
7th Grade: Maite Gonzalez Martinez
8th Grade: Maddox Harvey
Teacher: Crystal Boyd
Support Staff: Bonnie Frick
🐯 Newberry Middle School – December Honorees 🐯
We are proud to announce our December 2025 Teacher of the Month, Support Staff of the Month, and Students of the Month at Newberry Middle School!
🌟 Teacher of the Month
Crystal Boyd – 6th Grade ELA Teacher
Crystal also goes above and beyond by serving as a bus driver for NMS & working in our Thriving Tigers 21st Century After School Program.
🌟 Support Staff of the Month
Bonnie Frick – Media Center Specialist Assistant
🌟 Students of the Month
8th Grade: Maddox Harvey
7th Grade: Maite Gonzalez Martinez
6th Grade: Kennedi Jones
We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and staff members for their hard work, dedication, and Tiger Pride!
🐾 GO TIGERS! 🐾
Proud to be Newberry Middle School!
Newberry Middle School Pageant 2026
8th Grade Farewell Dance-NMS
Science Fair-Jan. 15th
Subject: Christmas Angel Tree Thanks!
Message from Dr. York-NMS School Counselor
The faculty, staff and students of Newberry Middle School would like to give a special thanks to Cross Point Church of Newberry and the Pi Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc for supporting our students during this Christmas holiday! It is truly a blessing to work in a community that pulls together and supports families in need. May your holiday be blessed and safe!
GO TIGERS!
Message from Dr. York-NMS School Counselor
The faculty, staff and students of Newberry Middle School would like to give a special thanks to Cross Point Church of Newberry and the Pi Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc for supporting our students during this Christmas holiday! It is truly a blessing to work in a community that pulls together and supports families in need. May your holiday be blessed and safe!
GO TIGERS!
Congratulations to the NMS Lady Tigers Basketball Team for 37-2 versus White Knoll Middle School (Team goes to 6-0/undefeated and perfect 1st half of the season)
Note: NMS Boys Basketball loses on the road to WKMS 38-25. Record: 3-3
Teams resume on Jan. 6th at Home vs. MCMS (Girls-5:30PM/Boys Following)
Note: NMS Boys Basketball loses on the road to WKMS 38-25. Record: 3-3
Teams resume on Jan. 6th at Home vs. MCMS (Girls-5:30PM/Boys Following)
-Great Job M. Cantrell, Jr Beta Sponsor & Students for Sonic Night at Sonic Restaurant (Newberry, SC) on 12/17 (See Pics on FB)
Winter Concert- 2025 (12/15/25)
Lady Tigers Girls Basketball Defeat Pelion MS 44-9 to move to 5-0 on the season.
Tiger Boys Basketball defeats Pelion MS 47-25 on the road. Record:3-2
Congratulations Tigers!!!
Tiger Boys Basketball defeats Pelion MS 47-25 on the road. Record:3-2
Congratulations Tigers!!!
Newsies Jr. Show at Newberry High School
Location: NHS Auditorium
Dec. 11, Dec. 12, and Dec. 13
See Facebook (NMS) for more details
Mr. Reid attended the show on 12/11. See Pictures!
Wonderful Performance from NMS Students and many former Tigers!
Location: NHS Auditorium
Dec. 11, Dec. 12, and Dec. 13
See Facebook (NMS) for more details
Mr. Reid attended the show on 12/11. See Pictures!
Wonderful Performance from NMS Students and many former Tigers!
B. Mingo highlighted in the 12/10/25 Newberry Observer Newspaper
🎄 Happy Holidays from Newberry Middle School! 🎄
We wish you and your family a warm, joyful, and restful holiday season. Please review the important reminders below:
📌 Thursday, December 19 is a half day.
Dismissal will take place at 11:30 AM.
Lunch will not be served on this day.
🎁 Winter Break will run from December 22 – January 1.
🧑🏫 Teachers return on January 2 for a workday.
🐯 Students return on January 5 for the first day of second semester. Students will transition to their Quarter 3 Related Arts/Academic Arts classes on this day.
Enjoy the holidays, and Go Tigers! 💜💛
We wish you and your family a warm, joyful, and restful holiday season. Please review the important reminders below:
📌 Thursday, December 19 is a half day.
Dismissal will take place at 11:30 AM.
Lunch will not be served on this day.
🎁 Winter Break will run from December 22 – January 1.
🧑🏫 Teachers return on January 2 for a workday.
🐯 Students return on January 5 for the first day of second semester. Students will transition to their Quarter 3 Related Arts/Academic Arts classes on this day.
Enjoy the holidays, and Go Tigers! 💜💛
December 2025 Newberry Middle School E-Newsletter (Special Thank you to Geron Wiggins, NMS Tiger E-Newsletter Editor)
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Jr. Beta Club Sonic Night on 12/17
All 6th grade parents are invited to the ELA Mini Museum exhibit on Dec. 16th from 4-5:30 pm. We hope to see you then!
The NMS Girls Basketball Team Defeated Pleasant Hill Middle School 30-17 at home on 12/2/25
Record: 1-0 *Congratulations Players & Coaches!
The NMS Boys Basketball Team Defeated Pleasant Hill Middle School 42-29 at home on 12/2/25
Record: 1-0 *Congratulations Players & Coaches!
See Pictures Below & on NMS Facebook
Record: 1-0 *Congratulations Players & Coaches!
The NMS Boys Basketball Team Defeated Pleasant Hill Middle School 42-29 at home on 12/2/25
Record: 1-0 *Congratulations Players & Coaches!
See Pictures Below & on NMS Facebook
Katie Shaw Named FSI Teacher of the Week!
Please congratulate Mrs. Katie Shaw, NMS 7th/8th Grade Science Teacher, Student Ambassador Sponsor, and Head Cheer Coach for being the FSI Office Teacher of the Week. (Week of Dec. 1st-Dec. 5th)
Nomination: Mr. Reid (Principal)
Please go to https://fsioffice.com/teacher-all-stars and click on "Vote for A Teacher All-Star."
Newberry Middle School is eligible to win $600.00 for school supplies if Mrs. Shaw wins the Teacher of the Month. If a monthly winner, she will be invited to attend a celebration to honor all the teachers of the month in Charlotte, North Carolina where the FSI Office Teacher All-Star of the Year is named and awarded classroom furniture, classroom gifts and a check for $5,000.00 to purchase classroom supplies from FSIoffice.
**Congratulations to Mrs. Katie Shaw, who has been recognized as the FSI Teacher of the Week! Mrs. Shaw has made an incredible impact during her four years at NMS. She serves as the Science Lead, the Student Ambassadors Sponsor, and the Head Cheer Coach, bringing energy, leadership, and dedication to every role she takes on. Today, (12/3) she was presented this award by Sherrell Ott, FSI Customer Service Manager.
Mrs. Shaw recently completed her master's degree in educational administration through Clemson University and is an active member of both the NMS Leadership Academy and the NMS Leadership Team. Mrs. Shaw is currently working on her Doctoral degree. In addition to her leadership on campus, she is an outstanding grant writer, securing multiple grants for NMS, including helping bring the Greenwood Agricultural Lab to our school on several occasions. In addition, she secured the AgSouth Grant which assisted NMS with the outdoor classroom at NMS.
We are so fortunate to have Mrs. Shaw as part of the NMS family. We are incredibly proud of her and all she continues to accomplish!
GO TIGERS!!!
Please congratulate Mrs. Katie Shaw, NMS 7th/8th Grade Science Teacher, Student Ambassador Sponsor, and Head Cheer Coach for being the FSI Office Teacher of the Week. (Week of Dec. 1st-Dec. 5th)
Nomination: Mr. Reid (Principal)
Please go to https://fsioffice.com/teacher-all-stars and click on "Vote for A Teacher All-Star."
Newberry Middle School is eligible to win $600.00 for school supplies if Mrs. Shaw wins the Teacher of the Month. If a monthly winner, she will be invited to attend a celebration to honor all the teachers of the month in Charlotte, North Carolina where the FSI Office Teacher All-Star of the Year is named and awarded classroom furniture, classroom gifts and a check for $5,000.00 to purchase classroom supplies from FSIoffice.
**Congratulations to Mrs. Katie Shaw, who has been recognized as the FSI Teacher of the Week! Mrs. Shaw has made an incredible impact during her four years at NMS. She serves as the Science Lead, the Student Ambassadors Sponsor, and the Head Cheer Coach, bringing energy, leadership, and dedication to every role she takes on. Today, (12/3) she was presented this award by Sherrell Ott, FSI Customer Service Manager.
Mrs. Shaw recently completed her master's degree in educational administration through Clemson University and is an active member of both the NMS Leadership Academy and the NMS Leadership Team. Mrs. Shaw is currently working on her Doctoral degree. In addition to her leadership on campus, she is an outstanding grant writer, securing multiple grants for NMS, including helping bring the Greenwood Agricultural Lab to our school on several occasions. In addition, she secured the AgSouth Grant which assisted NMS with the outdoor classroom at NMS.
We are so fortunate to have Mrs. Shaw as part of the NMS family. We are incredibly proud of her and all she continues to accomplish!
GO TIGERS!!!
🐅 i-Ready Award Winners! 🐅
Congratulations to our November achievers! 🎉🎉
6th Grade
📚 Reading: Carter Dean – 34 Lessons Completed
➗ Math: Rudena Hairston – 35 Lessons Completed
7th Grade
📚 Reading: Noe Cruz Honorato – 21 Lessons Completed
➗ Math: Angela Ponce – 22 Lessons Completed
8th Grade
📚 Reading: Luis Martinez – 20 Lessons Completed
➗ Math: Maria Castro Pablo – 37 Lessons Completed
🎁 Rewards for Each Student
🍦 3 Free Ice Creams – Compliments of Mr. Reid
🍔 1 Sonic Meal – Compliments of Taylor Bell, Owner/Operator of Newberry, SC Sonic
📚 1 Free Homework Pass – Compliments of Mr. Reid and the NMS Admin Team
🐅🐅 GO TIGERS! 🐅🐅
🎉🎊 Congratulations to all our outstanding students! 🎊🎉
Subject: I-Ready Pictured Below
Left to Right: Maria C. Pablo, Angela Ponce, Rudena Hairston, Noe C. Honorato, Carter Dean, & Luis Martinez
Congratulations to our November achievers! 🎉🎉
6th Grade
📚 Reading: Carter Dean – 34 Lessons Completed
➗ Math: Rudena Hairston – 35 Lessons Completed
7th Grade
📚 Reading: Noe Cruz Honorato – 21 Lessons Completed
➗ Math: Angela Ponce – 22 Lessons Completed
8th Grade
📚 Reading: Luis Martinez – 20 Lessons Completed
➗ Math: Maria Castro Pablo – 37 Lessons Completed
🎁 Rewards for Each Student
🍦 3 Free Ice Creams – Compliments of Mr. Reid
🍔 1 Sonic Meal – Compliments of Taylor Bell, Owner/Operator of Newberry, SC Sonic
📚 1 Free Homework Pass – Compliments of Mr. Reid and the NMS Admin Team
🐅🐅 GO TIGERS! 🐅🐅
🎉🎊 Congratulations to all our outstanding students! 🎊🎉
Subject: I-Ready Pictured Below
Left to Right: Maria C. Pablo, Angela Ponce, Rudena Hairston, Noe C. Honorato, Carter Dean, & Luis Martinez
