1-12-26-Message from Dr. Swygert
These students were selected as our Students of the Week for the first week of MLP Academy. They were recognized for their outstanding participation, consistent effort, and positive attitudes toward learning.
Mildred is a natural leader who consistently encourages her group members and offers help when needed.
William attended every session and gave his best effort each day.
Bentey completes all tasks, asks questions when needed, and always volunteers to share his ideas.
So proud of these students!!
These students were selected as our Students of the Week for the first week of MLP Academy. They were recognized for their outstanding participation, consistent effort, and positive attitudes toward learning.
Mildred is a natural leader who consistently encourages her group members and offers help when needed.
William attended every session and gave his best effort each day.
Bentey completes all tasks, asks questions when needed, and always volunteers to share his ideas.
So proud of these students!!

Thank you to Mayor Foster Senn for visiting Newberry Middle School today! It was our pleasure to introduce you to our lead teachers, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to join our 6th-grade students for lunch in the cafeteria. Your visit meant a great deal to our school community. GO TIGERS! 🐯
Pictured: Left-Mayor Senn & Right-Dr. Jeter-Assistant Principal NMS
Pictured: Left-Mayor Senn & Right-Dr. Jeter-Assistant Principal NMS

Close to 300 students were recognized at today’s second quarter awards program, celebrating student achievement and hard work. We are so proud of our Newberry Middle School students, faculty, and staff. A heartfelt thank you to all visitors and parents who attended and helped make today’s program so special. Go Tigers! 🐅💜💛



Tiger Archery competed today at the Pomaria-Garmany Elementary School School District of Newberry County tournament. Proud of our Tiger archers and coaches! 🐅🎯💜💛
1st place girls Allie graves 244
2nd place girls Jareli pena salazar 225
3rd place girls Ashley Sam 205
1st place boys mason nichols 250
2nd place boys axel gomez 226
3rd place boys Ethan tribble 216
Pictured: Left to Right: Mason Nichols, Ethan Tribble, Allie Graves, Jareli Pena Salazar, Ashley Sam, Axel Gomez, and Coach Kierstead-Head Coach
1st place girls Allie graves 244
2nd place girls Jareli pena salazar 225
3rd place girls Ashley Sam 205
1st place boys mason nichols 250
2nd place boys axel gomez 226
3rd place boys Ethan tribble 216
Pictured: Left to Right: Mason Nichols, Ethan Tribble, Allie Graves, Jareli Pena Salazar, Ashley Sam, Axel Gomez, and Coach Kierstead-Head Coach

Mr. NMS Contest
Sponsors: Coach White and Mrs. Cantrell
RE: Football Fundraiser
Sponsors: Coach White and Mrs. Cantrell
RE: Football Fundraiser

💖 Classic Valentine’s Dance 💖
Students are invited to attend our Classic Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Admission is $20.00, and tickets must be purchased in advance. The last day to purchase tickets is Monday, February 2, 2026, by 3:30 pm. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Doors will open at 5:45 PM. Students will be dropped off and picked up in the bus loop. All transportation for pickup should arrive at NMS no later than 7:45 PM.
The evening will feature a timeless celebration with the theme colors of pink, white, and gold. DJ Melly Mel will return this year to keep students on the dance floor all night long, and a 360 photo booth will be available to capture unforgettable memories.
Chick-fil-A box meals will be available for pre-order at $10.00 each, and concessions will also be sold at the dance.
Join us as we announce our King and Queen for each grade level, as well as the overall King and Queen, at 7:00 PM during the event. Don’t miss this special night of music, fun, and Valentine’s memories! 💕✨
Students are invited to attend our Classic Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Admission is $20.00, and tickets must be purchased in advance. The last day to purchase tickets is Monday, February 2, 2026, by 3:30 pm. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Doors will open at 5:45 PM. Students will be dropped off and picked up in the bus loop. All transportation for pickup should arrive at NMS no later than 7:45 PM.
The evening will feature a timeless celebration with the theme colors of pink, white, and gold. DJ Melly Mel will return this year to keep students on the dance floor all night long, and a 360 photo booth will be available to capture unforgettable memories.
Chick-fil-A box meals will be available for pre-order at $10.00 each, and concessions will also be sold at the dance.
Join us as we announce our King and Queen for each grade level, as well as the overall King and Queen, at 7:00 PM during the event. Don’t miss this special night of music, fun, and Valentine’s memories! 💕✨

Message from NHS Softball Coaches

RE: E-Newsletter (January 2026)
Presenting the Newberry Middle School January 2026 Newsletter!
We extend our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Geron Wiggins, 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year, ELA After School Academy Chair, PAWsitive Experience Chair, and NMS Newspaper Editor/Sponsor, for her outstanding dedication and leadership in creating our E-Newsletter.
Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence at NMS.
GO TIGERS! 🐯
Click Link for access to the NMS E-Newsletter.
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Presenting the Newberry Middle School January 2026 Newsletter!
We extend our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Geron Wiggins, 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year, ELA After School Academy Chair, PAWsitive Experience Chair, and NMS Newspaper Editor/Sponsor, for her outstanding dedication and leadership in creating our E-Newsletter.
Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence at NMS.
GO TIGERS! 🐯
Click Link for access to the NMS E-Newsletter.
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WIDA/ACESS INFORMATION from Dr. Swygert



GO TIGERS!!!!
Note: Pictured: Jennifer Nava Munoz
🎉 i-Ready Celebration Winners – December 2025 🎉
📍 Newberry Middle School
We are excited to recognize our outstanding students and teachers for their hard work and dedication with i-Ready during the month of December! 📚➕✏️
📖 Reading Winners
6th Grade Winner: 🏆 Janariah Jackson – 38 lessons completed
7th Grade Winner: 🏆 Cintia Aguilar Perez – 18 lessons completed
8th Grade Winner: 🏆 Jennifer Nava Munoz – 25 lessons completed
🎯 Grade-Level Winner:
👏 8th Grade earned the highest percentage of lessons completed overall!
➗ Math Winners
6th Grade Winners: 🏆 Samara Farrow – 17 lessons completed
🏆 Roldan Laynes De Leon – 17 lessons completed
7th Grade Winner: 🏆 Kelton Trapp – 15 lessons completed
8th Grade Winner: 🏆 Midred Cuz Cac – 13 lessons completed
⏱️ Time on Task Champions:
✨ 7th & 8th Grades tied with an impressive 96% lesson time on task!
🍎 Teacher Winners
🏅 Highest Reading & Math Average Percentages
6th Grade: Shanna Wicker & Crystal Boyd – 86% combined
7th Grade: Geron Wiggins – 87% combined
8th Grade: Bradleigh Dennis – ⭐ 98% combined ⭐
Teachers will receive 3 Jeans Passes and 1 free Meal Compliments of Mr. Reid in the Cafeteria! GREAT JOB!
🎁 Student Rewards
All winning students will receive:
📄 Homework Pass (compliments of Mr. Reid)
🍦 3 Free Ice Creams (compliments of Mr. Reid)
🍔🥤 FREE Sonic Meal Voucher (compliments of Sonic Restaurant – Newberry, SC)
💙 Special Thank You
A huge thank you to Taylor Bell, Owner/Operator of Sonic Restaurant – Newberry, SC, for her continued support and partnership with Newberry Middle School 🤝🐯.
👏 We are incredibly proud of our students and teachers for their commitment and success with i-Ready!
🐯 GO TIGERS! 🐯🎉
Note: Pictured: Jennifer Nava Munoz
🎉 i-Ready Celebration Winners – December 2025 🎉
📍 Newberry Middle School
We are excited to recognize our outstanding students and teachers for their hard work and dedication with i-Ready during the month of December! 📚➕✏️
📖 Reading Winners
6th Grade Winner: 🏆 Janariah Jackson – 38 lessons completed
7th Grade Winner: 🏆 Cintia Aguilar Perez – 18 lessons completed
8th Grade Winner: 🏆 Jennifer Nava Munoz – 25 lessons completed
🎯 Grade-Level Winner:
👏 8th Grade earned the highest percentage of lessons completed overall!
➗ Math Winners
6th Grade Winners: 🏆 Samara Farrow – 17 lessons completed
🏆 Roldan Laynes De Leon – 17 lessons completed
7th Grade Winner: 🏆 Kelton Trapp – 15 lessons completed
8th Grade Winner: 🏆 Midred Cuz Cac – 13 lessons completed
⏱️ Time on Task Champions:
✨ 7th & 8th Grades tied with an impressive 96% lesson time on task!
🍎 Teacher Winners
🏅 Highest Reading & Math Average Percentages
6th Grade: Shanna Wicker & Crystal Boyd – 86% combined
7th Grade: Geron Wiggins – 87% combined
8th Grade: Bradleigh Dennis – ⭐ 98% combined ⭐
Teachers will receive 3 Jeans Passes and 1 free Meal Compliments of Mr. Reid in the Cafeteria! GREAT JOB!
🎁 Student Rewards
All winning students will receive:
📄 Homework Pass (compliments of Mr. Reid)
🍦 3 Free Ice Creams (compliments of Mr. Reid)
🍔🥤 FREE Sonic Meal Voucher (compliments of Sonic Restaurant – Newberry, SC)
💙 Special Thank You
A huge thank you to Taylor Bell, Owner/Operator of Sonic Restaurant – Newberry, SC, for her continued support and partnership with Newberry Middle School 🤝🐯.
👏 We are incredibly proud of our students and teachers for their commitment and success with i-Ready!
🐯 GO TIGERS! 🐯🎉

December 2025
6th Grade: Kennedi Jones
7th Grade: Maite Gonzalez Martinez
8th Grade: Maddox Harvey
Teacher: Crystal Boyd
Support Staff: Bonnie Frick
🐯 Newberry Middle School – December Honorees 🐯
We are proud to announce our December 2025 Teacher of the Month, Support Staff of the Month, and Students of the Month at Newberry Middle School!
🌟 Teacher of the Month
Crystal Boyd – 6th Grade ELA Teacher
Crystal also goes above and beyond by serving as a bus driver for NMS & working in our Thriving Tigers 21st Century After School Program.
🌟 Support Staff of the Month
Bonnie Frick – Media Center Specialist Assistant
🌟 Students of the Month
8th Grade: Maddox Harvey
7th Grade: Maite Gonzalez Martinez
6th Grade: Kennedi Jones
We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and staff members for their hard work, dedication, and Tiger Pride!
🐾 GO TIGERS! 🐾
Proud to be Newberry Middle School!
6th Grade: Kennedi Jones
7th Grade: Maite Gonzalez Martinez
8th Grade: Maddox Harvey
Teacher: Crystal Boyd
Support Staff: Bonnie Frick
🐯 Newberry Middle School – December Honorees 🐯
We are proud to announce our December 2025 Teacher of the Month, Support Staff of the Month, and Students of the Month at Newberry Middle School!
🌟 Teacher of the Month
Crystal Boyd – 6th Grade ELA Teacher
Crystal also goes above and beyond by serving as a bus driver for NMS & working in our Thriving Tigers 21st Century After School Program.
🌟 Support Staff of the Month
Bonnie Frick – Media Center Specialist Assistant
🌟 Students of the Month
8th Grade: Maddox Harvey
7th Grade: Maite Gonzalez Martinez
6th Grade: Kennedi Jones
We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and staff members for their hard work, dedication, and Tiger Pride!
🐾 GO TIGERS! 🐾
Proud to be Newberry Middle School!






Newberry Middle School Pageant 2026

8th Grade Farewell Dance-NMS

Science Fair-Jan. 15th

Subject: Christmas Angel Tree Thanks!
Message from Dr. York-NMS School Counselor
The faculty, staff and students of Newberry Middle School would like to give a special thanks to Cross Point Church of Newberry and the Pi Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc for supporting our students during this Christmas holiday! It is truly a blessing to work in a community that pulls together and supports families in need. May your holiday be blessed and safe!
GO TIGERS!
Message from Dr. York-NMS School Counselor
The faculty, staff and students of Newberry Middle School would like to give a special thanks to Cross Point Church of Newberry and the Pi Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc for supporting our students during this Christmas holiday! It is truly a blessing to work in a community that pulls together and supports families in need. May your holiday be blessed and safe!
GO TIGERS!


Congratulations to the NMS Lady Tigers Basketball Team for 37-2 versus White Knoll Middle School (Team goes to 6-0/undefeated and perfect 1st half of the season)
Note: NMS Boys Basketball loses on the road to WKMS 38-25. Record: 3-3
Teams resume on Jan. 6th at Home vs. MCMS (Girls-5:30PM/Boys Following)
Note: NMS Boys Basketball loses on the road to WKMS 38-25. Record: 3-3
Teams resume on Jan. 6th at Home vs. MCMS (Girls-5:30PM/Boys Following)


-Great Job M. Cantrell, Jr Beta Sponsor & Students for Sonic Night at Sonic Restaurant (Newberry, SC) on 12/17 (See Pics on FB)


Winter Concert- 2025 (12/15/25)



Lady Tigers Girls Basketball Defeat Pelion MS 44-9 to move to 5-0 on the season.
Tiger Boys Basketball defeats Pelion MS 47-25 on the road. Record:3-2
Congratulations Tigers!!!
Tiger Boys Basketball defeats Pelion MS 47-25 on the road. Record:3-2
Congratulations Tigers!!!


Newsies Jr. Show at Newberry High School
Location: NHS Auditorium
Dec. 11, Dec. 12, and Dec. 13
See Facebook (NMS) for more details
Mr. Reid attended the show on 12/11. See Pictures!
Wonderful Performance from NMS Students and many former Tigers!
Location: NHS Auditorium
Dec. 11, Dec. 12, and Dec. 13
See Facebook (NMS) for more details
Mr. Reid attended the show on 12/11. See Pictures!
Wonderful Performance from NMS Students and many former Tigers!



