May 2025 Newberry Middle School Newsletter
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Thank you, Geron Wiggins (NMS Newspaper Editor/Sponsor)
Meet Mrs. Drayton, New Newberry Middle School Assistant Principal
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Superhero Day Shoutout! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Today, we honor the real heroes at Newberry Middle School — our incredible Food & Nutrition Department!
A huge thank you to Rose Ashe, our amazing Cafeteria Manager, Rebecca Elders, our dedicated Assistant Manager, and the entire cafeteria team for their hard work and commitment.
Every day, they ensure that our students, faculty, and staff are well-fed nutritious and delicious meals — both at breakfast and lunch. Their dedication behind the scenes helps fuel learning and brightens our school community.
Note: NMS Food & Nutrition staff received Bojangles's Cajun Chicken Biscuits this morning compliments of NMS Administration. We are so proud of our NMS Food & Nutrition Staff! They are APPRECIATED greatly!
You're truly superheroes in aprons! 🍎🥪💪
GO TIGERS!!!
May 2nd-School Lunch Hero Day (Celebrate Cafeteria Staff)
RE: Community Outreach
We're Going to Grant's! (May 8th) 5PM-6PM
We are bringing Books, Games, & Food/Drink (Pizza/Water)
Look forward to our annual visit!
MLP Family Night (5PM-6PM) SDNC (Location: NMS Cafeteria)
Band Concert (5/1/25)
Thank You, Coaches and PE Team at Newberry Middle School!
In celebration of National Physical Education and Sport Week – May 1–7, 2025, we want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible dedication and effort of our physical education leaders here at NMS.
A heartfelt thank you to Coach Busby, Coach Gunter, Coach Reid, and Coach Skinner, along with all the dedicated Newberry Middle School Physical Education teachers! Your hard work, leadership, and passion for student wellness are instrumental in shaping a stronger, healthier, and more active school community.
National Physical Education and Sport Week is a time to emphasize the importance of fitness, a healthy lifestyle, and a sound mind and body—values that you live out and model every day in your classrooms and on the field. You inspire our students to be their best selves physically, mentally, and socially.
We thank you for promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the students and families of Newberry Middle School. Go Tigers!
Newberry Middle School Communication Announcement
🎉 Congratulations to Shiniqua Mays! 🎉
NEW ELA LEAD-Newberry Middle School
We are thrilled to announce that Shiniqua Mays has been named the New ELA Lead Teacher for Newberry Middle School for the 2025–2026 school year!
With over a decade of experience in education, Shiniqua brings talent, dedication, and a deep passion for student success to this new role. Her excellence in teaching has been widely recognized—she was named Teacher of the Year and District Teacher of the Year in the Lexington 3 School District and was honored as Teacher of the Month at NMS in March 2025. Mrs. Mays is currently pursuing her doctorate degree.
Beyond the classroom, Shiniqua plays a vital role in our school community. She is an active member of the NMS Leadership Team and has served as a lead teacher in the 21st Century Thriving Tigers After School Program, supporting student growth beyond the school day.
Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved accomplishment and in supporting Ms. Mays as she steps into this exciting leadership role!
TTL (25-26) Bradleigh Dennis
We are excited to announce that Bradleigh Dennis will serve as the Team Teacher Leader (TTL) for Newberry Middle School for the 2025–2026 school year!
Bradleigh has been a dedicated part of the NMS family for the past two years, teaching 8th grade Social Studies. She earned her master's degree from Clemson University—go Tigers! Her energy and enthusiasm make her a perfect fit for this leadership role.
Bradleigh is excited to assist and support our faculty and staff as we work together to make next year our best yet. When she’s not in the classroom, you can find her attending concerts or out walking and enjoying the day.
Join us in cheering her on as she brings her Tiger pride, Purple and Gold spirit, and leadership to NMS in the year ahead!
7th/8th Grade Honors English Teacher (Note: Eng. I Teacher-8th)
Geron Wiggins
Exciting News from NMS!
Geron Wiggins-New 7th/8th Grade Honors ELA Teacher
We are thrilled to announce that veteran teacher, Mrs. Geron Wiggins will be stepping into the role of 7th/8th Grade Honors English Teacher, including English I for 8th grade!
Mrs. Wiggins brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this position. She currently serves as our NMS Lead Teacher, PAWsitive Experience Coordinator, ELA Academy Director, and NMS Newspaper Editor. She has also been recognized as Teacher of the Month multiple times over the past three school years—a testament to her dedication and excellence in education.
Currently completing her Gifted and Talented Endorsement through Converse College, Mrs. Wiggins is passionate about challenging and inspiring students at every level. We are incredibly proud to see her take on this new opportunity.
Let’s show our support and excitement as she embarks on this next chapter!
Purple and Gold. Go Tigers! We are proud of you, Mrs. Wiggins!
Proud of these 2 wonderful NMS Gifted Students for their State Officer Positions. Thank you, Stacie Coleman for your leadership of this organization. Congratulations!
Kade Hamilton-2nd Vice Chair of District 6 at state convention for SCASC
Julia White-2nd Vice President of the state at the state convention for SCASC
Go Tigers!!!🐅
Isaias Meza/NMS
Soccer ⚽️ News!
—- congratulations to the sixth grade student. He participated on the South Carolina Barca Academy (11-12) soccer team in the World Cup in Spain & scored the winning goal versus Luxembourg. As Mr. Pressley stated the board meeting he represented his school, community, district, state, & country to 19th place overall in the World Cup! Proud of this young man.
Beginning Thursday, May 1, Newberry Middle School will start with SC Ready testing for grades 6-8. The schedule is as follows:
• Writing: May 1
• Reading A - Day 1: May 5
• Reading B - Day 2: May 6
• Math: May 8
• Science (6th only): May 9
Students who are currently enrolled in Algebra 1 will take their End of Course exam on May 12.
Students are strongly encouraged to be at school and on time for testing days. We ask that students get a good night’s rest and come to school ready to perform his/her best on the test.
May 2nd-8th Grade Dance (6PM-8PM) Location: Gym/Note: Parents must be at NMS no later than 8:15PM for Pick-up.
May 1st-Band Concert in the Gymnasium (Time: 6PM-7PM)
Donuts for Dads (2025)
Taste of Newberry (3rd Annual) a HUGE Success!
Thank you to NMS Faculty, Staff, and Students who worked this event!
Also, special thank you to Ms. Harvey (NHS Principal) for working this event!
April 2025 Students of the Month (Newberry Middle School)
6th Grade: Mason Nichols
7th Grade: Lorrie Siriphong
8th Grade: Jaiden Gilliam
Please congratulate Nurse Tracy Werts for being named NMS Support Staff Teacher of the Month. (April 2025)
April 2025-Teacher of the Month
Jeanette Cunningham
School Counselor-Jeanette Cunningham
Special Thank you to Joe Trainor-Owner/Operator of Stokes-Trainor Dealership for the Free Teacher of the Month Oil Change and 27 Point Inspection Compliments of Stokes Trainor.
-Thank you to Unique Images (Newberry Owned) Trophy Shop for their work on our NMS Plaques!
-Teddy The Tiger will be decorated by Mrs. Cunningham for the month of April 2025!
