📢 Exciting News from Newberry Middle School! 🎉
We are thrilled to welcome Megan Drayton as our new Assistant Principal at Newberry Middle School! 🎓✨ With a passion for education and a dedication to student success, she is ready to make a positive impact on our school community.
Join us in giving Mrs. Drayton a warm NMS welcome! 💙🐾 #NewberryMiddle #Welcome Megan Drayton #NMSFamily
Megan Drayton is a former Teacher of the Year and Lexington School District 5 Teacher Runner-Up for the District. Megan has worked in the Lexington School District 5 for (14) years.
4/3/25
RE: April 2025 NMS School Newsletter (GO TIGERS!!!)
Thank you, Mrs. Geron Wiggins-NMS Newsletter Lead Sponsor/Editor
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8th Grade Ceremony/8th Grade Walk Information
NMS annual Disguise a Bunny contest where students disguise their bunny as a book character. Yaqueline Villatoro-Carrillo won best in show. Other winners are: 8th grade winner Ka’Maree Goree, runner up LaShavous Boyd; 7th grade winner O’Shia Jones, runner up Diana Romirez Castillo; 6th grade winner Zoey Lominack, runner up Rosa Mendez.
Information shared from Teresa Coleman-NMS Media Specialist
GO TIGERS!
Thank you to our Newberry Middle School Teacher Assistants!
-Melissa Benson
-Coach Jaleel Gilliam
-Fine Dickens
-Yuliya Shamailov
-Brittany Hazel
-Bonnie Frick
-Amye Cook
-Nora Paul
April/Teresa Coleman
Congratulations to the following Miss NMS Pageant Winners!
Miss NMS Jordyn Bishop
Miss Congeniality and Miss 8th grade Taraj sha Housel, runner up Luciana Velasco, Miss 7th grade Lauren West, runner up Phoenix Cromer, Miss 6th grade and Miss Tiger Aubrey Henderson, runner up Serenity Martin
Most Photogenic Lauren West, Most Beautiful Smile Taraj Sha Houseal, Best Hair and Best Evening Gown Aubrey Henderson, Best Theme Wear Jordyn Bishop
3/29/25
Miss Newberry Middle School Pageant
NMS Girls & Boys Championship Banners are UP!
Rotary Club Meeting (3/28/25)
Teacher of the Year Recognition (Krista Dickson)
Meeting at the Newberry County Sheriff's Office
March 2025 Student, Faculty, and Support Staff of the Month (NMS)
6th Grade: Ethan Tribble
7th Grade: Ezekiel Dawkins Flores
8th Grade: Azaria McClurkin
Teacher: Shiniqua Mays
Support Staff: Yulia Shamailov
Shiniqua Mays, NMS March 2025 Teacher of the Month is Attached.
Note: Special Thank you to Joe Trainor, Stokes Trainor Dealership for sponsoring the NMS Teacher of the Month free oil change and 27-point inspection. Mrs. Mays is pictured with "teddy the tiger" and her March 2025 Plaque from Unique Images (Newberry, SC).
Mrs. Mays teaches 6th Grade ELA and is an active member of the NMS Leadership Team and lead teacher for the 21st Thriving Tigers After School Academy.
PLEASE CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING MARCH WINNERS!
March 2025
6th Grade: Ethan Tribble
7th Grade: Ezekiel Dawkins Flores
8th Grade: Azaria McClurkin
Support Staff: Yulia Shamailov
Stay tuned for the Teacher of the Month!
Craft Fair
Quarter 3 Awards
3/24/25
March 29th-Miss NMS Pageant!
Saturday, March 29th-NMS Pageant-5PM Doors Open/Start Time: 6PM
Thank you, Carol Marlow (Pageant Sponsor)
Admission Cost: $5.00 to enter Pageant
🌟 **Congratulations to Jair Benitez - NMS Math Academy March Student of the Month!** 🌟
We are excited to recognize **Jair Benitez** for his hard work and dedication in the **Math Academy** this month! 📚🧮 Jair has truly exemplified what it means to be a student leader—showing initiative, persistence, and a passion for learning. His commitment to excelling in the academy is inspiring to everyone around him! 👏
Jair’s efforts and positive attitude have made a big impact, and we couldn’t be prouder of his accomplishments. Keep up the amazing work, Jair! You set a fantastic example for all students! 💪✨
#MathAcademy #StudentOfTheMonth #Leadership #NMSPride #HardWorkPaysOff
🎉 Congratulations to Landyn Gray! 🎉
We are thrilled to recognize Landyn Gray for being inducted into the Terry McCoy Hall of Fame for his outstanding student leadership and dedication to student council! 👏👏
Landyn has been an incredible leader as the NMS Student Body President, always putting the needs of his fellow classmates first and driving positive change within the school community. His hard work, vision, and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring. 🌟
This honor is well-deserved, and we are so proud to see him receive this recognition for his leadership and service! 🙌
Keep shining, Landyn! We can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll continue to achieve! ✨
#TerryMcCoyHallofFame #Leadership #StudentCouncil #NMSPride #FutureLeader
