Class of 2026 Graduation Schedule
Mid-Carolina High School
Baccalaureate service:
Sunday, May 17: 3 p.m. at Wiles Chapel (Newberry College)
Graduation:
Friday, May 22: 8 a.m. at Lon Armstrong Stadium
(Rain Location: MCHS Gymnasium)
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Newberry Adult and Continuing Education
Graduation:
Thursday, May 21: 6:30 p.m. at Newberry High School Auditorium
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Newberry High School
Baccalaureate service:
Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. at Wiles Chapel (Newberry College)
Graduation:
Thursday, May 21 at 8 a.m. at Mike Ware Field
(Rain location: Willie Scott, Sr. Gymnasium)
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Whitmire Community School
Baccalaureate service:
Sunday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church (Whitmire)
Graduation:
Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at WCS Gymnasium
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For additional information, please contact your child’s school.

Friday, May 1
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Segra Park
1640 Freed St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Crossing the state to earning a wage:
An on-site hiring event for Midlands graduating seniors to potentially select entry-level career positions through on-the-spot interviews with local employers.
Students must provide their own transportation
Professional dress is required.
Contact District Career Development Facilitator Mrs. Jennifer Moore jmoore@sdnc.org if you need assistance or have additional questions.
Interviewing:
Students will bring their resumes and interview with employers of interest for entry level career positions in the Midlands region.
Networking:
Employers, future graduates and educators will have the opportunity to make connections regarding workforce needs and opportunities.
Soft Skill Building:
Interview experiences will enable graduating seniors to improve soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, and problem solving as they are met with a variety of pertinent employment questions.
List of employers:
https://sites.google.com/view/high-school-to-hired/home

This event will host many employers from the Midlands who plan to conduct on-site interviews for students who plan to directly enter the workforce after graduation.
Below are some key details:
Transportation: Participants will need to provide their own transportation to and from the event.
Registration: Pre-registration is required for all interested students (QR code included on flyer).
District Career Development Facilitator, Jennifer Moore will meet with all students prior to the event to ensure that they have an updated resume and professional attire.
For a list of participating employers, see the link below:
https://sites.google.com/view/high-school-to-hired/home
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Moore: jmoore@sdnc.org

Tuesday, April 28
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Newberry Arts Center
1716 Main St.
Newberry, SC 29108
Join us for a Family Information Drop-in to learn about the resources your family is offered! Tuesday, April 28 from 4-6 pm
FOOD, DRINK. and MUSIC.
Community Providers to include: Family Connections, Vocational Rehabilitation. Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Newberry Hospital and more.


If you have not played a sport this year, you must have an updated physical. Dates are May 4-7, 11-14, from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM.

Celebrate Newberry High School Library
School Librarian email: lbouknight@sdnc.org
Fun Fact: Our library has checked out 1,641
books so far for the 2025-2026 year!
Mrs. Bouknight’s favorite book this year is You Were Never Here by Kathleen Peacock.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder was checked out 14 times this school year! It's the most popular book!

State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202.
SC Endo of Course Examination Program
The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam.
Testing Dates: All Applicable Courses
English 2 Writing: May 7
English 2 Reading: May 11
USHC: May 12
Biology: May 13
Algebra 1: May 14
Electronics Use During State Testing
Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics).
*This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.

SC End of Course Examination Program
State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202.
The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam.
Testing Dates: All Applicable Courses
English 2 Writing: May 7
English 2 Reading: May 11
USHC: May 12
Biology: May 13
Algebra 1: May 14
Electronics Use During State Testing
Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics).
This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.
#BulldogBuilt #IamNHS



The 11th Annual District Art Show reception will be held Thursday, March 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Newberry Arts Center at 1716 Main St. Newberry. Public viewing runs from March 26-April 14. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday March 28 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Please visit https://newberry-sc.finalforms.com/ to register a returning or new student for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you have forgotten your password, you may reset it from the main page. If you require further assistance, please log into FinalForms, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on “Get Help.” Please reach out to your child's school for additional support with registration.
In addition, Intra-District Transfer Applications for the 2026-2027 school year can be completed at the Student Services Office located in the District Office at 3419 Main Street (next to Newberry County Career Center) beginning March 1 – April 1, 2026 between the hours 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. All transfer requests will be completed on-site. This is approximately a ten (10) minute process. Deadline for accepting transfer requests will be April 1, 2026.

A Special THANK YOU to ALL the SRO’s that protect & serve NHS and our district!

NHS Junior/Senior Prom is Saturday, April 25!
2026 Prom forms are now available to pick up in the front office or across from Mrs. Compton (Bookkeeper) in the Bulldog Resources. The bright yellow form is for NHS students, and the purple form is for non-NHS guests. Your forms must be completed before payment will be accepted by Mrs. Compton. Tickets go on sale starting Wednesday, February 18th, so be sure to get your forms signed over the weekend to take advantage of the special sale price!!
Below is an outline of the ticket prices based on when tickets are purchased.
Ticket Prices:
February 18 - February 20 = $25 (President’s Day sale price!!)
February 23 - March 6 = $30
March 9 - March 20 = $40
March 23 - April 10 = $50
The last day to purchase prom tickets will be Friday, April 10th at 12 PM.

Chaperones: C. Cromer and Jamie Wessinger
Congratulations to these students for placing in their competition(s). Thank YOU for supporting them throughout the year!
Academic Tests
2nd in 10th Grade Biomedical Science: Forever Penny
3rd in 10th Grade Spelling: David Smith
4th in 12th Grade Spanish: Maripaz Lucas
Visual Arts
1st in Division I Fiber Arts: Yari Silverio Domingo
1st in Division II Recycling Arts: Marshall Morraz Mendez
4th in Division II Digital Art: Lauren Rivas
4th in Division II Quilling: Emily Benitez
5th in Division I Woodworking: Griffin Wix
Club Competitions
3rd in 3-D Design: Daniela Garcia Guzman 5th in Apparel Design: Douglas Williams, Carlos Cabrera Nava, Maripaz Lucas, Daniela Garcia Guzman, Marshall Morraz Mendez
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WE ARE BULLDOG BUILT
Newberry High School strives for excellence in all areas.
Our students, and their many talents, are what make our school great!
SEMESTER 1 HIGHLIGHTS 2025-26
ARTS, MEDIA, & PERFORMANCE
Yearbook
The Miss NHS Pageant was a success, crowning Hannah Chapman as Miss NHS; 1st Runner Up Luciana Velasco Daravina; 2nd Runner Up, Kella Battiste; Top Interview, Aiden Roby; Miss Congeniality, Aiden Roby; People's Choice Award, Kennedi Trapp
Chorus + Theatre
September: Laurens County Cruisers partnered with NHS Chorus and Theatre to bring a Classic Car Showcase to our community. The turn out was the biggest the Laurens County Cruisers had seen in a long time, prompting them to partner with us again for this coming Fall (Sept. '26).
October: NHS Chorus held a canned food drive during the month of October for Feed Thy Neighbor Kitchen. Instead of receiving donations or charging for their Fall Showcase, they asked for their patrons to bring canned items.
December: Members of NHS Chorus performed at the Feed Thy Neighbor Benefit Concert hosted at O'Neal Street UMC to help support their cause and outreach.
SERVICE, INCLUSION, & ENGAGEMENT
Club Unify
Hosted our first Special Olympics Bocce Tournament. Club Unify, along with SGA, teamed up to host our very first fundraising event with the Line Dance Buyout.
Hispanic Ambassadors
Club members have been successful in helping teachers interpret curriculum from English to Spanish, giving the teachers more time to focus on subjects being taught. Also, members help with orientation for non-English speaking students by giving them the layout of the school and introducing them to teachers.
SpEd Department Garden
SpEd students in Ms. Myers, Ms. Cromer's and Mrs. Alexander's rooms were able to successfully grow beans, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and more in our garden.
ATHLETICS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Cheer
Passed out plates for the Annual Community Christmas Dinner with Jamaree Caldwell of the Los Angeles Chargers, Blessed By The Best, & F.B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home.
Volleyball
Collaborated with Pelican's Snoballs to pass out snowcones to the kids of the community with Pratt Funeral Home with their Snoball Giveaway.
School Outreach
The Community Outreach Committee hosted a Parent University night on Tuesday, December 2nd. Parents were invited to come and learn about a variety of on campus procedures, organizations, and clubs. Basketball tickets were raffled off to parents who attended.
The next event will be our Spring Fling. We appreciate our parents and the involvement they have with their child's education.
ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
National Honor Society
Sponsored a school supply drive for children in the community to begin the school year.
October: NHS raised $1,894.90 for Breast Cancer Awareness and donated it all to Newberry Health's oncology department.
November: Members donated canned goods to a community food bank.
December: Members adopted a child for Christmas.
Beta Club
Beta partnered with the community for a hygiene supply drive (Harvest Hope), canned food drive (Feed Thy Neighbor), and soda tabs collection (Reuben Elementary)
Trunk-or-Treat was a wonderful success, with the collaboration of several NHS clubs as well as our feeder schools.
Christmas cards to nursing homes helped spread holiday cheer.
Robotics
February 14: Upstate Qualifying Tournament
The team is designing and building a robot for this year's challenge and participated in kickoff events, build sessions, scrimmages, and a symposium at Benedict College.
After the season, we will give back by supporting local STEM nights for feeder schools and promoting STEM education and FIRST Robotics.
#BulldogBuilt #IamNHS

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

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

