School District of Newberry County

The South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson have released information on the increase in online exploitation of students. The attached memos provide additional information for parents and our community to help keep our students safe. https://5il.co/3d7qg

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold a 2025-2026 Budget Work Session and Special Called Board Meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the District Office at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will not be available. The public can access information regarding Board meetings on the district website under Board Members and Meetings/SDNC School Board Information or https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-members. The information available includes links to the following: The Public Participation Request Form BEDH-E, View Live and Recorded Meetings, Board Meeting Agenda and Packet

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold a Special Called Board Meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the District Office at 8:00 am. This meeting will be open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will not be available. The public can access information regarding Board meetings on the district website under Board Members and Meetings/SDNC School Board Information or https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-members. The information available includes links to the following: • The Public Participation Request Form BEDH-E. • View Live and Recorded Meetings • Board Meeting Agenda and Packet

We are pleased to announce that The School District of Newberry County is continuing our partnership with FinalForms for online registration this year. For parents of students who are currently enrolled this school year, please refrain from creating a new account. If necessary, you will be able to add another child to your existing account once you log in. All existing parent or guardian accounts within The School District of Newberry County will receive an e-mail from FinalForms on April 1, 2025. If you do not receive an email by this date, we ask for you to check your email spam or go directly to https://newberry-sc.finalforms.com/ and log into your account. If you have forgotten your password, you may reset it from the main page. If you require further assistance, please log into FinalForms, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on “Get Help.”

Due to the threat of high winds and strong thunderstorms, all after school activities in the School District of Newberry County have been canceled for today, March 31, 2025. This includes all athletic team activities, after school programs, and any meetings.

The window for Intra-District Transfer Applications is now open. The applications for the 2025-2026 school year can be completed at the Student Services Office located in the District Office at 3419 Main Street. Please enter through the door on the side of the Newberry County Career Center. Requests will be completed on-site between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. The process takes approximately 10 minutes. All applications must be submitted prior to April 1, 2025.

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on March 24, 2025, will be held at the Newberry High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will be available. The public can access information regarding Board meetings on the district website under Board Members and Meetings/SDNC School Board Information or https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-members. The information available includes links to the following: • The Public Participation Request Form BEDH-E. • View Live and Recorded Meetings • Board Meeting Agenda and Packet

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold a Special Called Board Meeting on March 10, 2025, at the District Office at 8:00 am and will be open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will not be available. The public can access information regarding Board meetings on the district website under Board Members and Meetings/SDNC School Board Information or https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-members. The information available includes links to the following: • View Live and Recorded Meetings • Board Meeting Agenda and Packet

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees will hold a Special Called Board Meeting on February 28, 2025, at the District Office at 8:00 am which will be open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will not be available. The public can access information regarding Board meetings on the district website under Board Members and Meetings/SDNC School Board Information or https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-members. The information available includes links to the following: • View Live and Recorded Meetings • Board Meeting Agenda and Packet

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN February 24 - March 7, 2025 Register online at: https://newberry-sc.finalforms.com If you live in the attendance area for Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary or Newberry Elementary and your child will be 3 on or before September 1, 2025, please follow the same requirements that are listed for kindergarten registration. KINDERGARTEN All children 5 years old by September 1, 2025, entering public school for the first time You must bring: Birth Certificate (long form) and Immunization Record 3 Proofs of Residency Mandatory (1) Current Fed. Tax. Return with physical address Current tax notice Mortgage Lease Required (Any 2) Automobile Tax or Registration Current power bill Current phone/cell bill Current water bill Cable TV bill SC Driver’s license PRE-KINDERGARTEN All children 4 years old by September 1, 2025, entering public school for the first time. You must bring: Birth Certificate (long form) Income Verification ie: Medicaid card, most recent check stub, SNAP verification and Immunization Record 3 Proofs of Residency Mandatory (1) Current Fed. Tax. Return with physical address Current tax notice Mortgage Lease Required (Any 2) Automobile Tax or Registration Current power bill Current phone/cell bill Current water bill Cable TV bill SC Driver’s license *You may upload your proofs of residency, birth certificate and immunization record using the online registration application. Questions – please call 321-2600 Dr. Beth Brooks, Mrs. Edlin Del Valle, or your zoned school.

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on February 24, 2025, will be held at the District Office at 7:00 pm and open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will be available. The public can access information regarding Board meetings on the district website under Board Members and Meetings/SDNC School Board Information or https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-members. The information available includes links to the following: • The Public Participation Request Form BEDH-E. • View Live and Recorded Meetings • Board Meeting Agenda and Packet

Montessori Parent Interest Meeting Thursday, February 20 6 p.m. at Boundary Street Elementary INDIVIDUALIZED Montessori is a hands-on discovery approach to teaching and learning. It tends to discourage traditional competitive measurements of achievement, such as grades and tests, and instead focuses on the individual progress and development of each child. Children of different ages share the same classes and are encouraged to collaborate and help one another. SPECIALIZED Specialized educational materials are used to keep children interested, and there is an emphasis on "practical life skills." The main goal of Montessori education is to provide a stimulating, child-oriented environment in which children are mastering the South Carolina state standards. The Montessori program in Newberry County serves ages three year old through fifth grade at Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary and Newberry Elementary School. Students must reside in the zoned school to be eligible for Montessori.

On January 9, 2025, the School District of Newberry County posted a message from the South Carolina Department of Education regarding a cybersecurity breach involving PowerSchool. PowerSchool is providing complimentary identity protection services for those affected and has begun informing parents and employees affected by the security breach. For additional information and registration for identify protection services, please visit PowerSchool’s Security Incident website- bit.ly/3Q0gCHx

The School District of Newberry County will return to normal schedule on Friday, January 24, 2025.

This morning, while transporting students to school, Bus M10 was involved in a rear-end collision. Out of an abundance of caution, twenty-one students and two employees on the bus were transported to Newberry County Memorial Hospital (NCMH) for evaluation. Thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported at this time. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the first responders and the medical team at NCMH for their swift and professional care. Their quick action ensured that everyone involved received immediate attention. We understand that incidents like this can be concerning for families and our community. Please rest assured that the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. Our team is cooperating fully with authorities as they investigate the incident.

The School District of Newberry County Board of Trustees Meeting on January 27, 2025, will be held at the District Office and open to the public with a limited seating capacity. Public forum will be available. The public can access information regarding Board meetings on the district website under Board Members and Meetings/SDNC School Board Information or https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/board-members. The information available includes links to the following: • The Public Participation Request Form BEDH-E. • View Live and Recorded Meetings • Board Meeting Agenda and Packet

Out of an abundance of caution, all Newberry County Schools and Offices will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule for Thursday, January 23, 2025. Buses will run two hours later than the regular route time with schools and offices beginning two hours later than usual.

Due to the weather and hazardous road conditions, all schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Information regarding the make-up will be provided at a later date.

Due to the threat of winter weather and the resulting hazardous road conditions, the School District of Newberry County will have an early release day on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Dismissal times are: 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 Students will be served both breakfast and lunch prior to dismissal. All after school events are canceled. Canceled activities include all athletic games and practices, after school care, meetings, programs, and all other activities and events. We will also have a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Buses will operate 2 hours later and schools will open 2 hours later than normal. Again, we will have an early dismissal on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 and a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

We are closely monitoring the weather conditions in anticipation of any potential impact on school operations and will inform you of any changes to the school schedule by 1:00 pm Monday, January 20. Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families.