Note: Student Picture (Julia White-Left, Middle-Alex Jeter, Right-Daniella Cruz)
🎉🐅 Congratulations to the October 2025 Newberry Middle School Students of the Month, Teacher of the Month, & Support Staff of the Month! 🐅🎉
We are so proud of each of you for your hard work and dedication! Keep shining bright, Tigers! 💜💛
Students of the Month:
6th Grade: Daniella Cruz
7th Grade: Alex Jeter
8th Grade: Julia White
Teacher of the Month:
Aljun Jimenez
Support Staff of the Month:
Anne DeLeon
Go Tigers! 🐯🐯🐯
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🎉🐅 Congratulations to the October 2025 Newberry Middle School Students of the Month, Teacher of the Month, & Support Staff of the Month! 🐅🎉
We are so proud of each of you for your hard work and dedication! Keep shining bright, Tigers! 💜💛
Students of the Month:
6th Grade: Daniella Cruz
7th Grade: Alex Jeter
8th Grade: Julia White
Teacher of the Month:
Aljun Jimenez
Support Staff of the Month:
Anne DeLeon
Go Tigers! 🐯🐯🐯
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NMS vs. MCMS on 10/22
Poster compliments of Alexia Sease!
Congratulations to our October 20, 2025 Teacher of the Month, Mr. Aljun Jimenez! 🎉
Mr. Jimenez is an outstanding 8th-grade math teacher at Newberry Middle School and also teaches our Geometry I Honors classes. He goes above and beyond, tutoring students and supporting them during Tiger Café. We are proud of his dedication and accomplishments at Newberry Middle School. Keep up the great work, Mr. Jimenez! 🐯💛💜
Note, Aljun Jimenez pictured with Dr. Tonya deese Jeter on the right
Special thank you to Joe Trainor, owner/operator of Stokes Trainor dealership in Newberry, South Carolina for his continued partnership and support of our teacher of the month. Mr. Jimenez will receive a free 27 point inspection and free oil change from Stokes Trainor.
Also, Mr. Jimenez will have Teddy the Tiger school mascot for the month of October 2025!
Go Tigers!🐅
Mr. Jimenez is an outstanding 8th-grade math teacher at Newberry Middle School and also teaches our Geometry I Honors classes. He goes above and beyond, tutoring students and supporting them during Tiger Café. We are proud of his dedication and accomplishments at Newberry Middle School. Keep up the great work, Mr. Jimenez! 🐯💛💜
Note, Aljun Jimenez pictured with Dr. Tonya deese Jeter on the right
Special thank you to Joe Trainor, owner/operator of Stokes Trainor dealership in Newberry, South Carolina for his continued partnership and support of our teacher of the month. Mr. Jimenez will receive a free 27 point inspection and free oil change from Stokes Trainor.
Also, Mr. Jimenez will have Teddy the Tiger school mascot for the month of October 2025!
Go Tigers!🐅
🎉 Congratulations to our Newberry Middle School Support Staff Member of the Month for October 2025 — Mrs. Anne DeLeon! 🎉
Her consistency, professionalism, and dedication make a tremendous impact on our school each day. Mrs. DeLeon does a fantastic job serving as the receptionist at Newberry Middle School. We appreciate all that she does for our students, staff, and families! 💜🐯💛
Her consistency, professionalism, and dedication make a tremendous impact on our school each day. Mrs. DeLeon does a fantastic job serving as the receptionist at Newberry Middle School. We appreciate all that she does for our students, staff, and families! 💜🐯💛
Quarter 1 Awards (10/20/25)
GO TIGERS!
GO TIGERS!
Newberry Middle School Wins Again!
Newberry Middle School Tigers stay undefeated with a 22–8 victory over White Knoll Middle School this evening! 🐅💪
The Tigers improve to 6–0 on the season with one regular season game remaining — at home next week against Mid-Carolina Middle School! 🏈💜💛
Newberry Middle School Tigers stay undefeated with a 22–8 victory over White Knoll Middle School this evening! 🐅💪
The Tigers improve to 6–0 on the season with one regular season game remaining — at home next week against Mid-Carolina Middle School! 🏈💜💛
NMS in the NEWS! (10/15/25-Newberry Observer)
PTO Fundraiser
Note: You can purchase at the 10/22/25 Home Football Game (6PM)
Selling near the admissions table!
Thank you Erin Pitts-PTO Pres. & Rachel Reed (PTO Treasurer)
Prices/Sizes: Only adult Medium, Large, and XLavailable. Cash only.
White and Grey-$15 Purple-$20
Note: You can purchase at the 10/22/25 Home Football Game (6PM)
Selling near the admissions table!
Thank you Erin Pitts-PTO Pres. & Rachel Reed (PTO Treasurer)
Prices/Sizes: Only adult Medium, Large, and XLavailable. Cash only.
White and Grey-$15 Purple-$20
Canned Food Drive to Support the Living Hope LLC (Newberry, SC)
Thank you, Erin Pitts- PTO President & Mr. Glasgow (Operator of the Living Hope LLC)
Note: Cans will need to be placed in marked areas in the cafeteria in the AM prior to HR/Enrichment
Thank you, Erin Pitts- PTO President & Mr. Glasgow (Operator of the Living Hope LLC)
Note: Cans will need to be placed in marked areas in the cafeteria in the AM prior to HR/Enrichment
Congrats. to our Volleyball team & coaches as they traveled to Batesburg-Leesville and earned two wins on 10/7/25. The Purple team won 2-1 while the Gold team gets the sweep 3-0! Go Tigers!
Congratulations to the Newberry Middle School Tiger football team & coaches for a dominant 38–0 road victory over Batesburg-Leesville Middle School! The Tigers remain undefeated with a perfect 5–0 record! 🐅💜💛 #GoTigers
Note from Kevin Kunkle-NMS A.D.
Our football game this week has been changed due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game is now scheduled for Tuesday, October 7th @ Batesburg-Leesville High School at 6:00 pm. Go Tigers!
Our football game this week has been changed due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game is now scheduled for Tuesday, October 7th @ Batesburg-Leesville High School at 6:00 pm. Go Tigers!
🎉 Happy National Coaches Day! 🎉 10/6/25-Monday
💜💛 We proudly recognize and thank our incredible coaches at Newberry Middle School who go above and beyond to mentor, guide, and inspire our students both in the classroom and on the field. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment make a lasting impact on our young people every day!
A special thank you to the following NMS teachers and staff who serve as coaches at NHS or NMS:
🏅 Dr. Leroy York – NMS/NHS Legacy Steppers Head Coach
🏹 Caleb Kierstead – NMS Archery Head Coach
🏈⚾ Jacob Bickley – NHS Assistant Football & Baseball Coach
🏐 Kristie Garner – NMS Head Volleyball Coach
🏀 Coach Jaiquan Gunter – Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
🏈 Demarcus Gilmore – Assistant NHS Football Coach
🎽 Kevin Kunkle – NMS Athletic Director
⛳ Justin Busby – NHS Assistant Golf Coach
🏹 Brittany Hazel – Assistant Archery Coach
🏃 Dantzler Long – NHS Cross Country Head Coach
🏈🏹 Troy White – NMS Head Football Coach / Assistant Archery Coach
🏈 Pryce Whitten – Assistant NMS Football Coach
🏊 McKensey Cantrell – NHS Assistant Swim Coach
🎓 Kayleigh Cohen – Head Academic Challenge Team Coach
🎓 Meghan Bryant – Assistant Academic Challenge Team Coach
📣 Katie Shaw – Head Cheer Coach
🏈 Coach Taylor – Assistant NMS Football Coach
🏐 Coach Sligh – Assistant NMS Volleyball Coach
🏈 James Sims – Assistant NMS Football Coach
🏈🏀 Jarious Singley – Assistant NMS Football & Head Boys Basketball Coach
🏀 Coach Shannon Reid – Head NMS Girls Basketball Coach
💜💛 Thank you for the heart you put into coaching. You are appreciated more than words can say! #NationalCoachesDay #TIGER&BulldogPride #ThankYouCoaches #NMSStrong
💜💛 We proudly recognize and thank our incredible coaches at Newberry Middle School who go above and beyond to mentor, guide, and inspire our students both in the classroom and on the field. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment make a lasting impact on our young people every day!
A special thank you to the following NMS teachers and staff who serve as coaches at NHS or NMS:
🏅 Dr. Leroy York – NMS/NHS Legacy Steppers Head Coach
🏹 Caleb Kierstead – NMS Archery Head Coach
🏈⚾ Jacob Bickley – NHS Assistant Football & Baseball Coach
🏐 Kristie Garner – NMS Head Volleyball Coach
🏀 Coach Jaiquan Gunter – Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
🏈 Demarcus Gilmore – Assistant NHS Football Coach
🎽 Kevin Kunkle – NMS Athletic Director
⛳ Justin Busby – NHS Assistant Golf Coach
🏹 Brittany Hazel – Assistant Archery Coach
🏃 Dantzler Long – NHS Cross Country Head Coach
🏈🏹 Troy White – NMS Head Football Coach / Assistant Archery Coach
🏈 Pryce Whitten – Assistant NMS Football Coach
🏊 McKensey Cantrell – NHS Assistant Swim Coach
🎓 Kayleigh Cohen – Head Academic Challenge Team Coach
🎓 Meghan Bryant – Assistant Academic Challenge Team Coach
📣 Katie Shaw – Head Cheer Coach
🏈 Coach Taylor – Assistant NMS Football Coach
🏐 Coach Sligh – Assistant NMS Volleyball Coach
🏈 James Sims – Assistant NMS Football Coach
🏈🏀 Jarious Singley – Assistant NMS Football & Head Boys Basketball Coach
🏀 Coach Shannon Reid – Head NMS Girls Basketball Coach
💜💛 Thank you for the heart you put into coaching. You are appreciated more than words can say! #NationalCoachesDay #TIGER&BulldogPride #ThankYouCoaches #NMSStrong
10/9 and 10/10= PD Days (No School for Students)
Basketball Cheer Tryouts
🎉 Congratulations to the Newberry Middle School Lady Tigers! 🐯🏐
On October 2, 2025, the Lady Tigers closed out their regular season home schedule with an impressive 3-0 victory over Sandhills Middle School (feeder school to Swansea High School). The team played with heart, skill, and determination — a true testament to their hard work this season!
The evening was made even more special as it was 8th Grade Recognition Night, honoring our amazing 8th-grade athletes for their dedication and leadership throughout the season.
👏 Way to go, Lady Tigers! We’re proud of you!
On October 2, 2025, the Lady Tigers closed out their regular season home schedule with an impressive 3-0 victory over Sandhills Middle School (feeder school to Swansea High School). The team played with heart, skill, and determination — a true testament to their hard work this season!
The evening was made even more special as it was 8th Grade Recognition Night, honoring our amazing 8th-grade athletes for their dedication and leadership throughout the season.
👏 Way to go, Lady Tigers! We’re proud of you!
Huge kudos to Dr. Ashley Swygert and all the amazing NMS students and teachers who made tonight’s (10/2) Heritage Festival a night to remember! 🎉
From delicious dinner to lively dancing, fantastic music, and fun for the whole family — it was a beautiful celebration of culture and community. What a great evening!
#HeritageFestival #NMSPride #CommunityStrong #FamilyFun
From delicious dinner to lively dancing, fantastic music, and fun for the whole family — it was a beautiful celebration of culture and community. What a great evening!
#HeritageFestival #NMSPride #CommunityStrong #FamilyFun
