Wednesday, January 28!
Pre-K Registration Information Session
Please Join us at the District Office Wednesday, January 28, 2026
3419 Main Street
6 p.m.
Learn more about Pre-K: Eligibility, Registration Information, Required Documents, Parent Concerns
Fundraiser- Polar Plunge for Bulldog Buddies!
Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Rowe will be plunging to support Special Olympics and Newberry High. Please go the following link for information on how to donate!
https://www.classy.org/team/789050
Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Rowe will be plunging to support Special Olympics and Newberry High. Please go the following link for information on how to donate!
https://www.classy.org/team/789050
We Are Bulldog Built!
Newberry High School strives for excellence in all areas.
Our students, and their many talents, are what makes our school great!
Academics
EOC Growth
Algebra 1: Pass rate of 83%
Biology 1: Improved pass rate by 6%
Overall, 15 perfect EOC scores
Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll
Quarter 1:
Honor Roll = 171
Principal’s Honor Roll = 117
Quarter 2:
Honor Roll = 199 students
Principal’s Honor Roll = 130
Attendance
Failures from absences: 36 students, 73 courses
(Improvement from 267 students in S1 of 25–26)
Overall S1 Attendance Average
Total students daily: 790
Attendance rate: 92.2%
Overall Attendance by Grade Level
12th Grade: 200 total; Student attendance rate: 90.6%
11th Grade: 174 total; Student attendance rate: 89.5%
10th Grade: 209 total; Student attendance rate: 94%
9th Grade: 207 total; Student attendance rate: 94.1%
Pre-pandemic (2018–2019) attendance rate for South Carolina: 86.9%; State attendance rate 2023–24: 77.7%
Arts + Leadership
Art
We had 16 students place (11 first place and 5 second place) at the SC State Fair. (October 2025)
Chorus and Theater
The “Spooktacular Showcase” performance featured props and choreography. It was our first student-led concert. (October 2025)
NHS Chorus raised $4,460 for new risers through a district-wide production of Newsies Jr., working with NMS, MCMS, and MCHS performing arts. (December 2025)
Band
The Blue Brigade visited local elementaries to perform for future Bulldogs. (October 2025)
The Winter Concert was held at the Opera House. (December 9, 2025)
SGA
Participated in the Jaycee’s annual Shop with a Hero in December.
Participated in the annual Angel Tree, sponsoring two children from the community.
SGA and NHS marked their third Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with a presentation at NHS and a community presentation at Newberry College.
Athletics
Football team went undefeated in the regular season and won the region championship.
The following individuals were selected by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association:
Coach Cedrick Jeter – AAA Lower State Coach of the Year
Brian Redd – AAA Lower State Assistant Coach of the Year
Elijah Sanders – AAA Lineman of the Year
Volleyball team finished 3rd in the region and hosted a playoff game.
Girls Tennis won region championship.
Jamel Howse was selected and participated in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.
Coach Art Boozer and Jamere Crooks were selected and participated in the North-South All-Star Football Game.
Kenton Caldwell scored his 1,000th point as a Bulldog basketball player on Dec. 12 vs. Mid-Carolina.
#BulldogBuilt #IamNHS
Newberry High School strives for excellence in all areas.
Our students, and their many talents, are what makes our school great!
Academics
EOC Growth
Algebra 1: Pass rate of 83%
Biology 1: Improved pass rate by 6%
Overall, 15 perfect EOC scores
Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll
Quarter 1:
Honor Roll = 171
Principal’s Honor Roll = 117
Quarter 2:
Honor Roll = 199 students
Principal’s Honor Roll = 130
Attendance
Failures from absences: 36 students, 73 courses
(Improvement from 267 students in S1 of 25–26)
Overall S1 Attendance Average
Total students daily: 790
Attendance rate: 92.2%
Overall Attendance by Grade Level
12th Grade: 200 total; Student attendance rate: 90.6%
11th Grade: 174 total; Student attendance rate: 89.5%
10th Grade: 209 total; Student attendance rate: 94%
9th Grade: 207 total; Student attendance rate: 94.1%
Pre-pandemic (2018–2019) attendance rate for South Carolina: 86.9%; State attendance rate 2023–24: 77.7%
Arts + Leadership
Art
We had 16 students place (11 first place and 5 second place) at the SC State Fair. (October 2025)
Chorus and Theater
The “Spooktacular Showcase” performance featured props and choreography. It was our first student-led concert. (October 2025)
NHS Chorus raised $4,460 for new risers through a district-wide production of Newsies Jr., working with NMS, MCMS, and MCHS performing arts. (December 2025)
Band
The Blue Brigade visited local elementaries to perform for future Bulldogs. (October 2025)
The Winter Concert was held at the Opera House. (December 9, 2025)
SGA
Participated in the Jaycee’s annual Shop with a Hero in December.
Participated in the annual Angel Tree, sponsoring two children from the community.
SGA and NHS marked their third Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with a presentation at NHS and a community presentation at Newberry College.
Athletics
Football team went undefeated in the regular season and won the region championship.
The following individuals were selected by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association:
Coach Cedrick Jeter – AAA Lower State Coach of the Year
Brian Redd – AAA Lower State Assistant Coach of the Year
Elijah Sanders – AAA Lineman of the Year
Volleyball team finished 3rd in the region and hosted a playoff game.
Girls Tennis won region championship.
Jamel Howse was selected and participated in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.
Coach Art Boozer and Jamere Crooks were selected and participated in the North-South All-Star Football Game.
Kenton Caldwell scored his 1,000th point as a Bulldog basketball player on Dec. 12 vs. Mid-Carolina.
#BulldogBuilt #IamNHS
Congratulations to Ms. Caitlin Hart, our Teacher of the Month!
Ms. Hart has been at NHS for 10 years as our Athletic Trainer, as part of the Physical Education Department. She is also a cheer coach and a fill-in for the department as needed. Her nominations included, “Her dedication, work ethic, and willingness to do whatever is needed keep our athletic programs running smoothly. She is dependable, passionate, and an invaluable part of our school.” Thank you for being #BulldogBuilt, Ms. Hart!
Congratulations to Sgt. James Flores, our Support Staff Employee of the Month!
Sgt. Flores is our campus substitute, and he has been working at NHS for 4 years. Sgt. Flores is a founding sponsor of the NHS Hispanic Ambassadors Club and serves as a bilingual translator. His nominations included, “I appreciate Sgt. Flores so much. His willingness to translate for me during registration was a blessing. His contribution to organizing our NHS Ambassadors Program is appreciated as well.” Thank you for being #BulldogBuilt, Sgt. Flores!
#IamNHS
Ms. Hart has been at NHS for 10 years as our Athletic Trainer, as part of the Physical Education Department. She is also a cheer coach and a fill-in for the department as needed. Her nominations included, “Her dedication, work ethic, and willingness to do whatever is needed keep our athletic programs running smoothly. She is dependable, passionate, and an invaluable part of our school.” Thank you for being #BulldogBuilt, Ms. Hart!
Congratulations to Sgt. James Flores, our Support Staff Employee of the Month!
Sgt. Flores is our campus substitute, and he has been working at NHS for 4 years. Sgt. Flores is a founding sponsor of the NHS Hispanic Ambassadors Club and serves as a bilingual translator. His nominations included, “I appreciate Sgt. Flores so much. His willingness to translate for me during registration was a blessing. His contribution to organizing our NHS Ambassadors Program is appreciated as well.” Thank you for being #BulldogBuilt, Sgt. Flores!
#IamNHS
Text: ✨Students of the Month✨
Congratulations to our students of the month! Thanks for being Bulldog Built!
Senior: Vanessa Martinez
Junior: Maria Maldonado
Sophomore: Ka Leigha Cannon
Freshman: Skarleth Ordonez Lopez
#BulldogBuilt #IamNHS
Congratulations to our students of the month! Thanks for being Bulldog Built!
Senior: Vanessa Martinez
Junior: Maria Maldonado
Sophomore: Ka Leigha Cannon
Freshman: Skarleth Ordonez Lopez
#BulldogBuilt #IamNHS
Cap and Gown and Senior Class Picture!
Congratulations Class of 2026
Cap and Gown/Class Picture
Monday, March 23
11 AM in Gym
Arrive already dressed
Congratulations Class of 2026
Cap and Gown/Class Picture
Monday, March 23
11 AM in Gym
Arrive already dressed
📝WIDA ACCESS Testing: February 2026
ML students will be taking the WIDA ACCESS (English proficiency) assessment on the following dates in February. If your student is testing, please make sure they are present for testing on these days.
February 3: Reading
February 5: Listening
February 10: Writing
February 12-13: Speaking
February 19-20: Speaking
We know our students will show great growth and proficiency!
#BulldogBuilt #IamNHS
ML students will be taking the WIDA ACCESS (English proficiency) assessment on the following dates in February. If your student is testing, please make sure they are present for testing on these days.
February 3: Reading
February 5: Listening
February 10: Writing
February 12-13: Speaking
February 19-20: Speaking
We know our students will show great growth and proficiency!
#BulldogBuilt #IamNHS
Congratulations to these students and their teachers for these perfect EOC scores!
Biology 1:
Jordan Boateng
Promise Epps
Emanuel Guzman Antonio
Kade Hamilton
English 2:
Ethan Chilton
Jackson Johnson
Digeorgi Robles Ramos
Kate Tamiray
Jonathan Williams
US History:
Alex Perez Campos
Ryan Bynum
Jayviyon Maybin
Zaydy Recinos Rodriguez
Wyatt Stuhr
Kate Tamiray
Biology 1:
Jordan Boateng
Promise Epps
Emanuel Guzman Antonio
Kade Hamilton
English 2:
Ethan Chilton
Jackson Johnson
Digeorgi Robles Ramos
Kate Tamiray
Jonathan Williams
US History:
Alex Perez Campos
Ryan Bynum
Jayviyon Maybin
Zaydy Recinos Rodriguez
Wyatt Stuhr
Kate Tamiray
Newberry High School ID Replacement Sale
For $5.00, get a New ID, lanyard, and protective case, typically $7.50 for 2 weeks only! January 5th – 19, 2026
Prices will return to normal January 20 (ID = $5; protective case = $1.50; lanyard = $1)
Venta de reemplazo de identificación Por $5.00
Nueva identificación, cordón y estuche protector. Normalmente $7.50¡ Venta de reemplazo de identificación por solo 2 semanas! 5 al 19 de enero de 2026
Los precios volverán a la normalidad el 20 de enero
(ID = $5; estuche protector = $1.50; cordón = $1)
For $5.00, get a New ID, lanyard, and protective case, typically $7.50 for 2 weeks only! January 5th – 19, 2026
Prices will return to normal January 20 (ID = $5; protective case = $1.50; lanyard = $1)
Venta de reemplazo de identificación Por $5.00
Nueva identificación, cordón y estuche protector. Normalmente $7.50¡ Venta de reemplazo de identificación por solo 2 semanas! 5 al 19 de enero de 2026
Los precios volverán a la normalidad el 20 de enero
(ID = $5; estuche protector = $1.50; cordón = $1)
School District of Newberry County
RECRUITMENT FAIR
Save the date!
Seeking Applicants for:
Child Nutrition
Facilities Management
Instructional Assistants
Nurses
Special Services
Technology
Teachers
Transportation
Saturday, January 10
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
School District of Newberry County
3419 Main St.
Newberry, SC 29108
Apply Online:
www.newberry.k12.sc.us
RECRUITMENT FAIR
Save the date!
Seeking Applicants for:
Child Nutrition
Facilities Management
Instructional Assistants
Nurses
Special Services
Technology
Teachers
Transportation
Saturday, January 10
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
School District of Newberry County
3419 Main St.
Newberry, SC 29108
Apply Online:
www.newberry.k12.sc.us
Join the Class of 2026 Remind Group for Senior Updates!
Use this link: https://www.remind.com/join/2dce46h
-Or Text-
@2dce46h to the phone number 81010 to join the Class of 2026 Remind Group!
Don’t have a mobile phone? Go to: rmd.at/2dce46h
on a desktop computer to sign up
for email notifications!
Use this link: https://www.remind.com/join/2dce46h
-Or Text-
@2dce46h to the phone number 81010 to join the Class of 2026 Remind Group!
Don’t have a mobile phone? Go to: rmd.at/2dce46h
on a desktop computer to sign up
for email notifications!
SAFETY MATTERS
The safety and well-being of every student remains our top priority. At the school level, we take a proactive approach to create a secure environment where students can learn and thrive.
✅ LOCKED ENTRY POINTS & CLASSROOMS
All entry and exit doors remain secured at all times.
✅ VISITOR CHECK-IN
Every visitor must sign in through the Raptor system and be listed in PowerSchool.
✅ REGULAR SAFETY DRILLS
Fire, tornado, earthquake, and lockdown drills are practiced throughout the year.
✅ IGNORE THE DOOR
Students are trained to not open entry doors for anyone.
✅ FULL-TIME SCHOOL NURSE
A licensed nurse is on campus to provide daily care & respond to emergencies.
✅ ID BADGES
Staff and students are required to wear identification daily.
✅ DRUG DOG
Monthly protocol used to detect and locate illegal substances.
✅ STUDENT, STAFF & CRISIS TEAM TRAINING
Staff & students receive either district-wide or school-wide training.
✅ SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Cameras monitor school grounds and building entrances.
✅ RAVE PANIC APP
Staff can immediately alert law enforcement, the district office, and safety personnel during an emergency.
✅ BEHAVIOR THREAT ASSESSMENT
Any reported threat is thoroughly investigated.
✅ FIRST RESPONDERS TEAM
Staff members are comprehensively trained in CPR.
✅ SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
A trained law-enforcement officer provides an added layer of security.
✅ SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
Students are trained to report suspicious behavior.
The safety and well-being of every student remains our top priority. At the school level, we take a proactive approach to create a secure environment where students can learn and thrive.
✅ LOCKED ENTRY POINTS & CLASSROOMS
All entry and exit doors remain secured at all times.
✅ VISITOR CHECK-IN
Every visitor must sign in through the Raptor system and be listed in PowerSchool.
✅ REGULAR SAFETY DRILLS
Fire, tornado, earthquake, and lockdown drills are practiced throughout the year.
✅ IGNORE THE DOOR
Students are trained to not open entry doors for anyone.
✅ FULL-TIME SCHOOL NURSE
A licensed nurse is on campus to provide daily care & respond to emergencies.
✅ ID BADGES
Staff and students are required to wear identification daily.
✅ DRUG DOG
Monthly protocol used to detect and locate illegal substances.
✅ STUDENT, STAFF & CRISIS TEAM TRAINING
Staff & students receive either district-wide or school-wide training.
✅ SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Cameras monitor school grounds and building entrances.
✅ RAVE PANIC APP
Staff can immediately alert law enforcement, the district office, and safety personnel during an emergency.
✅ BEHAVIOR THREAT ASSESSMENT
Any reported threat is thoroughly investigated.
✅ FIRST RESPONDERS TEAM
Staff members are comprehensively trained in CPR.
✅ SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
A trained law-enforcement officer provides an added layer of security.
✅ SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
Students are trained to report suspicious behavior.
Hello Class of 2026! ¡Hola, Clase de 2026!
If you did not take (or would like to retake) your senior portrait for the yearbook, you can sign up now!
Follow the link to get started! http://bit.ly/4mxKVmM
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: Appointments from 8:30-2:20
Location: Gym Lobby
Dress: This is only the tux/drape option.
More information from the company:
Senior Portraits included in your school’s yearbook will require students dressed in either a Black Drape or a Tuxedo and a Casual Outfit. Prestige will provide the tux and drape outfits at the time of your session. Please wear appropriate undergarments under these outfits. We suggest a white t-shirt to wear under the tux and something strapless to wear under the drape.
Si no se tomaron (o desean volver a tomar) su retrato de último año para el anuario, ¡pueden inscribirse ahora!
¡Hagan clic aquí para comenzar!
Fecha: 8 de octubre de 2025
Hora: Citas de 8:30 a 14:20
Ubicación: Vestíbulo del gimnasio
Vestimenta: Esta opción solo aplica para esmoquin/vestido drapeado.
Más información de la empresa:
Para los retratos de último año incluidos en el anuario de su escuela, los estudiantes deben vestir un esmoquin o vestido drapeado negro y un atuendo informal. Prestige proporcionará el esmoquin y el vestido drapeado durante la sesión. Por favor, usen ropa interior adecuada debajo de estos atuendos. Sugerimos una camiseta blanca debajo del esmoquin y una prenda sin tirantes debajo del vestido drapeado.
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If you did not take (or would like to retake) your senior portrait for the yearbook, you can sign up now!
Follow the link to get started! http://bit.ly/4mxKVmM
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: Appointments from 8:30-2:20
Location: Gym Lobby
Dress: This is only the tux/drape option.
More information from the company:
Senior Portraits included in your school’s yearbook will require students dressed in either a Black Drape or a Tuxedo and a Casual Outfit. Prestige will provide the tux and drape outfits at the time of your session. Please wear appropriate undergarments under these outfits. We suggest a white t-shirt to wear under the tux and something strapless to wear under the drape.
Si no se tomaron (o desean volver a tomar) su retrato de último año para el anuario, ¡pueden inscribirse ahora!
¡Hagan clic aquí para comenzar!
Fecha: 8 de octubre de 2025
Hora: Citas de 8:30 a 14:20
Ubicación: Vestíbulo del gimnasio
Vestimenta: Esta opción solo aplica para esmoquin/vestido drapeado.
Más información de la empresa:
Para los retratos de último año incluidos en el anuario de su escuela, los estudiantes deben vestir un esmoquin o vestido drapeado negro y un atuendo informal. Prestige proporcionará el esmoquin y el vestido drapeado durante la sesión. Por favor, usen ropa interior adecuada debajo de estos atuendos. Sugerimos una camiseta blanca debajo del esmoquin y una prenda sin tirantes debajo del vestido drapeado.
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Class of 2026 Reminder:
Senior Parent Informational Night
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
5:30 PM
Graduation information, Senior supplies, FAFSA steps, Graduation requirements, and much, much more! La Noche de información para padres de último año que originalmente estaba programada para esta noche, 9 de septiembre, se ha trasladado a Martes 23 de septiembre, a las 17:30 horas. Agradecemos su flexibilidad con este cambio de horario.
Senior Parent Informational Night
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
5:30 PM
Graduation information, Senior supplies, FAFSA steps, Graduation requirements, and much, much more! La Noche de información para padres de último año que originalmente estaba programada para esta noche, 9 de septiembre, se ha trasladado a Martes 23 de septiembre, a las 17:30 horas. Agradecemos su flexibilidad con este cambio de horario.
Read The Bulldog September Newsletter today! The newsletter can be accessed anytime by going to Menu, Our School, Bulldog Monthly Newsletter.
https://www.newberryhs.org/o/nhs/page/bulldog-monthly-newsletters
https://www.newberryhs.org/o/nhs/page/bulldog-monthly-newsletters
Class of 2026 Reminder:
Date Change!
The Senior Parent Informational Night that was originally scheduled for tonight, September 9th, has been moved to Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:30 PM. We appreciate your flexibility with this schedule change.
Date Change!
The Senior Parent Informational Night that was originally scheduled for tonight, September 9th, has been moved to Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:30 PM. We appreciate your flexibility with this schedule change.
After School Tutoring Begins September 2, 2025!Tutoring is from 3:30-4:30 in the NHS Library Media Center. Monday tutoring subjects are Social Studies and Science. Tuesday is English tutoring. Thursday is Math tutoring. Tutoring MAY also be counted as seat time. Please see administration for details. There are new state guidelines schools must follow for seat time makeup for this year.
For more information on seat time, see the following link: https://5il.co/3npsa
The School District of Newberry County is participating in the CEP provision this school year. This provision allows us to feed all students breakfast and lunch at no cost. Some businesses allow discounts for families if they meet certain criteria related to household income. The link to the form is below and is on the NHS Website under For Parents. The first two pages are in English and the last two pages are in Spanish. https://5il.co/3olfn
Free Tennis Clinics! August 30, September 6 & 13.
A fun and free opportunity for youth to get out, make new friends, and play with the Newberry College Tennis Team for ages 7-18.
Registration Deadline is the Thursday PRIOR to event.
Register Online! Registration is required for each clinic. Scan the QR codes on the flyer.
A fun and free opportunity for youth to get out, make new friends, and play with the Newberry College Tennis Team for ages 7-18.
Registration Deadline is the Thursday PRIOR to event.
Register Online! Registration is required for each clinic. Scan the QR codes on the flyer.
Check out the August Bulldog Monthly Newsletter! https://www.newberryhs.org/o/nhs/page/bulldog-monthly-newsletters