3rd Quarter Awards Day

March 27th- Basketball Fund-Raiser to Support NMS Athletics!

Subject: Pro Teams Visit (Newberry College)
2/19/26-Thursday
Pictured: Newberry College Students -Ashton Van Pullen, Sara Ardis, and Nyah Vermeulen (Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Majors-Education Dept.-Newberry College) Dr. Kibler, retired School District of Newberry County Employee and Current Newberry College Education Professor, is pictured beside Mr. Reid. Dr. Kibler served at Mid-Carolina High School as a Special Education Teacher and Mathematics Teacher during Mr. Reid's time as Asst. Principal at the School. Proud to host today's visit at NMS! Proud of Coach Gunter and the Newberry Middle School 8th Grade Pro Teams Class.
Note: What is Pro Teams?
ProTeam in South Carolina middle schools is an elective program designed to spark 8th grade students' interest in the education profession, acting as a "gateway" course to introduce teaching as a potential career path.
Developed by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement (CERRA), this program serves as a preparatory course that emphasizes leadership, character development, and career readiness.
2/19/26-Thursday
Pictured: Newberry College Students -Ashton Van Pullen, Sara Ardis, and Nyah Vermeulen (Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Majors-Education Dept.-Newberry College) Dr. Kibler, retired School District of Newberry County Employee and Current Newberry College Education Professor, is pictured beside Mr. Reid. Dr. Kibler served at Mid-Carolina High School as a Special Education Teacher and Mathematics Teacher during Mr. Reid's time as Asst. Principal at the School. Proud to host today's visit at NMS! Proud of Coach Gunter and the Newberry Middle School 8th Grade Pro Teams Class.
Note: What is Pro Teams?
ProTeam in South Carolina middle schools is an elective program designed to spark 8th grade students' interest in the education profession, acting as a "gateway" course to introduce teaching as a potential career path.
Developed by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement (CERRA), this program serves as a preparatory course that emphasizes leadership, character development, and career readiness.

We look forward to hosting the February 26 Junior Beta Induction for our sixth-grade students! 🐯💜💛
Go Tigers!
A special thank-you to Mckensey Cantrell, sponsor of the Junior Beta Club, for her leadership and dedication to our students
Go Tigers!
A special thank-you to Mckensey Cantrell, sponsor of the Junior Beta Club, for her leadership and dedication to our students

Great job to the Newberry Middle School Social Studies Department (teachers and students)!
We are incredibly proud of our 3rd Annual African American Gallery Walk—what an amazing celebration of history, culture, and student excellence! (Be sure to check out the pictures on the NMS Facebook page!)
Special recognition to the Legacy Steppers and Dr. York-Coach for their outstanding 2/12/26 performance. You truly brought energy and excellence to the celebration!
A heartfelt thank you to Bryan Singleton and Troy White, Leads for the 2026 African American Gallery Walk Celebration—excellent job leading such a meaningful and well-organized event!
We had a fantastic crowd and turnout tonight, and we are so proud of the incredible student work on display.
GREAT JOB, TEAM! 👏🏾🎉
We are incredibly proud of our 3rd Annual African American Gallery Walk—what an amazing celebration of history, culture, and student excellence! (Be sure to check out the pictures on the NMS Facebook page!)
Special recognition to the Legacy Steppers and Dr. York-Coach for their outstanding 2/12/26 performance. You truly brought energy and excellence to the celebration!
A heartfelt thank you to Bryan Singleton and Troy White, Leads for the 2026 African American Gallery Walk Celebration—excellent job leading such a meaningful and well-organized event!
We had a fantastic crowd and turnout tonight, and we are so proud of the incredible student work on display.
GREAT JOB, TEAM! 👏🏾🎉




Parents, please see the presentation linked in this message for details regarding iReady and how it is used here at NMS.
Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bQLni9HTdQXZsyx2PWvK12YTJZndsvKgRmAquBUahTA/edit?usp=sharing
NMS seat time opportunities are now available. Please take advantage of this opportunity if needed.

CHAMPS! 🏆🐯 (See Pictures on NMS FB!)
Newberry Middle School defeats Mid-Carolina Middle School 45–29 to win the Lexington 10 South Championship at home! The Lady Tigers move to 14–2 on the season and will play tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at Gilbert High School for the Lex-10 Championship.
The 2025–26 season marks back-to-back Lex-10 South titles under Coach Shannon Reid. So proud of this team—let’s go Lady Tigers!
Newberry Middle School defeats Mid-Carolina Middle School 45–29 to win the Lexington 10 South Championship at home! The Lady Tigers move to 14–2 on the season and will play tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at Gilbert High School for the Lex-10 Championship.
The 2025–26 season marks back-to-back Lex-10 South titles under Coach Shannon Reid. So proud of this team—let’s go Lady Tigers!

January 2026
6th Grade: Dayrin Cuz Cac
7th Grade: Andy Cobon Martinez
8th Grade: Aaron Luz
Teacher: Jurgen Schnackenberg
Support Staff: Dr. York
🎉 Congratulations, Newberry Middle School Tigers! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize our January 2026 Students, Teacher, and Support Staff of the Month. Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact make our school shine!
Students of the Month
6th Grade: Dayrin Cuz Cac
7th Grade: Andy Cobon Martinez
8th Grade: Aaron Luz
Teacher of the Month
Jurgen Schnackenberg
Support Staff of the Month
Dr. York
👏 Thank you for representing Newberry Middle School with excellence every day.
GO TIGERS! 🐯
6th Grade: Dayrin Cuz Cac
7th Grade: Andy Cobon Martinez
8th Grade: Aaron Luz
Teacher: Jurgen Schnackenberg
Support Staff: Dr. York
🎉 Congratulations, Newberry Middle School Tigers! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize our January 2026 Students, Teacher, and Support Staff of the Month. Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact make our school shine!
Students of the Month
6th Grade: Dayrin Cuz Cac
7th Grade: Andy Cobon Martinez
8th Grade: Aaron Luz
Teacher of the Month
Jurgen Schnackenberg
Support Staff of the Month
Dr. York
👏 Thank you for representing Newberry Middle School with excellence every day.
GO TIGERS! 🐯




Picture 1: Mr. Schnackenberg (8th Grade Science Teacher & Bus Driver)
January 2026 Teacher of the Month (Newberry Middle School)
January 2026 Teacher of the Month (Newberry Middle School)

Dr. Leroy York (7th (A-J & 8th Grade Counselor + Legacy Steppers Head Coach)
**January 2026 Support Staff of the Month
GO TIGERS!
**January 2026 Support Staff of the Month
GO TIGERS!

Interim Reports Notice – Newberry Middle School
Interim reports will be issued to Newberry Middle School students during homeroom/enrichment on Monday, February 9.
Parents and guardians, please check your student’s book bag or communicate with your student regarding their interim report on this day.
Interim reports will be issued to Newberry Middle School students during homeroom/enrichment on Monday, February 9.
Parents and guardians, please check your student’s book bag or communicate with your student regarding their interim report on this day.

Please remind your student(s) to submit excuses to Mrs. Bookman for any unexcused absences for the 25-26 school year via the online form or physical NMS template.

Rose Ashe, NMS Cafeteria Manager recognized at the 1/29/26 SDNC Board meeting. Proud of Rose Ashe!

GO TIGERS!!!!
NMS Lady Tigers Basketball Defeated NMS 38-35 on the road!
Girls Record: 12-2 and finish the regular season as the Lex 10 South Champs!
Congrats. Lady Tigers and Coaches!
Coach Kunkle- Order the Banner!
Note: NMS Girls will play at home next week to host the Lex-10 South Tournament.
Boys Side:
Boys Win 44-38 on the road at MCMS
Record: 6-7 on the season
Note: NMS Boys will be the #4 seed in the tournament and will play White Knoll Middle School on the road (See NMS FB for Details)
NMS Lady Tigers Basketball Defeated NMS 38-35 on the road!
Girls Record: 12-2 and finish the regular season as the Lex 10 South Champs!
Congrats. Lady Tigers and Coaches!
Coach Kunkle- Order the Banner!
Note: NMS Girls will play at home next week to host the Lex-10 South Tournament.
Boys Side:
Boys Win 44-38 on the road at MCMS
Record: 6-7 on the season
Note: NMS Boys will be the #4 seed in the tournament and will play White Knoll Middle School on the road (See NMS FB for Details)


NMS Junior Scholars were recognized at the 1/29/26 SDNC Board Meeting!
GO TIGERS! See more pics on NMS FB!

Boys Lex 10 Tournament Announced
Note: Girls TBA after the MCMS game this week!
Note: Girls TBA after the MCMS game this week!

8th Grade ONLY
Job shadowing will take place during the month of February and is for eighth grade students only. Completed forms are due to me by Friday, January 30. Please note that no late forms will be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made.
I will be happy to assist students with locating a job shadowing site when possible; however, placements cannot be guaranteed. Please have all completed forms returned directly to me in my box in the front office or by email.
If additional copies are needed, I am including a link to the forms for printing. I will provide a spreadsheet of names and job shadowing dates of students who have returned completed forms with legitimate job shadowing sites to you as quickly as possible. I will also provide job shadowing packets to students that includes all necessary follow-up documentation necessary for this to be an approved school absence.
Please remind students that all requests for Newberry Hospital placements must be sent via email to Laurie Suber, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, at lsuber@sdnc.org.
If you or your students have any questions about job shadowing, please feel free to contact me. I am happy to assist students in any way I can.
Thank you for your support in helping make this opportunity successful for our students!
-Jennifer
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gaS-8QFD9lN1TFhobfQFATkHCEf3tCmm/edit
Jennifer L. Moore, GCDF
Career Development Facilitator
The School District of Newberry County
(803) 321-2674
https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/
Job shadowing will take place during the month of February and is for eighth grade students only. Completed forms are due to me by Friday, January 30. Please note that no late forms will be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made.
I will be happy to assist students with locating a job shadowing site when possible; however, placements cannot be guaranteed. Please have all completed forms returned directly to me in my box in the front office or by email.
If additional copies are needed, I am including a link to the forms for printing. I will provide a spreadsheet of names and job shadowing dates of students who have returned completed forms with legitimate job shadowing sites to you as quickly as possible. I will also provide job shadowing packets to students that includes all necessary follow-up documentation necessary for this to be an approved school absence.
Please remind students that all requests for Newberry Hospital placements must be sent via email to Laurie Suber, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, at lsuber@sdnc.org.
If you or your students have any questions about job shadowing, please feel free to contact me. I am happy to assist students in any way I can.
Thank you for your support in helping make this opportunity successful for our students!
-Jennifer
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gaS-8QFD9lN1TFhobfQFATkHCEf3tCmm/edit
Jennifer L. Moore, GCDF
Career Development Facilitator
The School District of Newberry County
(803) 321-2674
https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/

NHS Softball Informational Poster

Updated WIDA Testing Information from Dr. Swygert (1/23/26 Updates)



