Iready Testing Dates:
iReady Dates:
Reading – 11/29 & 11/30
Math – 12/1 & 12/2
Makeup – 12/3
EOC Dates (updated):
12/6 – English II Writing
12/7 – English II Reading
12/8 – Early Release – No testing
12/9 – Biology I
12/10 – US History
12/13 – Algebra I
Remember to charge up your laptop each night!
If you forget your laptop, be prepared to do your work with pencil and paper. Loaners are not given to students that forget to bring them to school. Loaners are only given out when your device is having issues.
Check for updates monthly. If you need help, come to the Library during Tech Desk Time! Flex, Lunch, 2:50-3:20
Don’t download any programs or extensions to your laptop that are not required for classwork.
Don’t try to get around the Internet filters by installing a VPN or similar programs. This will result in displinary action.
Technology can remote in your laptop any time and see your activity. Do not assume what you do on your laptop is private, even when you are at home.
Read the NHS November Newsletter today!
Our NHS Online Book Fair begins November 1st - November 14! Shop for kids of all ages, elementary - high.
Book Fair Highlights
• Hundreds of books hand-selected by our book fair vendor Junior Library Guild for quality content and ultra-readability
• A list of my book recommendations
• Teacher wish lists for gifting books to classroom libraries
• Detailed information about each book, including synopsis, reading level, genre, reviews, awards, potentially sensitive content areas, and more.
• Hardcover, first-edition books — with FREE shipping for orders over $30.
• Direct-to-home delivery
Link to Online Book Fair-
https://athomebookfairs.com/shop-list?bfstring=ScncQ4RT
Early Release Day- NHS Students will be released on Wednesday, October 27th at 1:00 PM. Students with 4th lunch will report to lunch at 12:40 instead of 12:44.
Juniors & Seniors: Newberry College is hosting a college fair on October 22, 2021. If you are interested in attending please pick up a permission slip from guidance or Mrs. Senn. Please note there are two different permission slips as juniors and seniors will attend during different time frames. Be sure to submit the form that corresponds with your grade level. Return your permission slip to your school counselor with parent/guardian signature no later than October 18, 2021. Logistics will be shared closer to the date of the college fair.
Check out the latest NHS Newsletter for October https://5il.co/zu3r
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) have served as a beacon for education and culture for predominantly Black students for decades, and The College Board Real Talk is bringing together representatives from HBCUs across the country to answer all of your questions.
"Real Talk: HBCU Edition" is a two-part series high school students and families can connect with representatives from 17 HBCUs, including Howard University in Washington, D.C., Spelman College and Morehouse University in Atlanta, and Texas Southern University in Houston.
Join The College Board Real Talk for Part 1 on Wednesday, October 13, and Part 2 on Thursday, October 14 - both taking place at 7 PM.
Registration is required.
Web Link
Register for College Board HBCU Real Talk
https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1499044&tp_key=d851110c45&SFMC_cid=EM595961-&rid=276876384
ATTENTION SENIORS - CLASS OF 2022
Seniors interested in only ordering the necessary Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Diploma Cover set...please use the instructions below.
1. Go to www.RhodesGraduation.com and go to Seniors
2. Complete Step 1 to enter your contact information
3. Click on "Shop" in Step 2
4. Enter the State (South Carolina), City (Newberry, and High School (NHS)
5. Instead of clicking on Graduation Packages, click on "Menu" in the top left corner
6. Click on "Regalia" to access the basic items needed for graduation. Total amount for the basic set is about $50.
The following documents have been updated on our website-
Parent/Guardian Toolkit for Reopening - https://5il.co/iujd
Spanish Parent/Guardian Toolkit for Reopening - https://5il.co/jcev
Staff Toolkit for Reopening- https://5il.co/j7kk
Important reminders for parents:
Please screen your children PRIOR to coming to school and report symptoms, close contacts, household contacts, and positive cases of COVID 19 via this link: https://tinyurl.com/y92fqbpw
Remember to keep your student(s) home until test results are received - DO NOT test and return to school until nurse has copy of results and/or doctor's note.
Technology Insurance
The deadline for purchasing an optional $25 technology insurance fee has been extended to this Friday, September 3. Pay online via https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56366.
Homecoming Week & Themes
• Homecoming Week will begin Tuesday, September 7th. The Wacky Week days are:
o Tuesday: Tacky Tourist Day
o Wednesday: Backyard Family Cookout Day
o Thursday: Throwback Thursday
o Friday: ‘Lei’ out the Eagles!
Parking on Campus-
• All students are required to register their car on campus and display the 2021-22 parking hang tag. Tags are available from Ms. Hartness before or after school. SGA will begin ticketing the lot Tuesday, September 7th. Tickets are $5, and cars that are not registered will be towed.
Registration is online at https://docs.google.com/document/d/17zVHp1SOlixHF1AamvrHTwjXkjqO5QodkX9mlOOMwDA/edit?usp=sharing
As you previously were informed, at its meeting last evening, the Newberry County School District Board of Trustees voted to enforce a mask mandate for all students and staff, effective immediately. Because this matter was not on the agenda for discussion and action, the Board has called a special meeting for Monday, August 30 beginning at 7:00 pm, where this matter will be reconsidered following the opportunity for public forum. If you wish to participate in the public forum, you must complete the Public Participation Request (located on our district website) prior to 3:00 pm on Monday. In the meantime, the District will not enforce a mandatory mask requirement for staff or students. The District continues to strongly encourage that masks be worn by students and staff to mitigate the spread of the Covid 19 virus.
Attention Juniors!
NHS will administer the PSAT on Wednesday, October 13th to any interested Juniors. 11th grade is the year that students test to see if they qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The cost of the test is $18 and should be paid to Mrs. Sligh. The deadline to register is September 10th. The PSAT is NOT the college admissions exam.
Sign up here- https://forms.gle/BJBufzNb9AihX5V5A
Parents & Students: Please read the information below. Masks are required on school grounds starting tomorrow, 8/24.
At the August 23, 2021, Board Meeting, the Board voted to implement a 30-day mask mandate for all students in the School District of Newberry County. Beginning August 24, 2021, all students will be required to wear a mask on school grounds. Mask breaks may be allowed when proper social distancing can be maintained.
Picture day is September 22! Follow this link for pricing- https://bit.ly/3mrza5W
Order code for NHS is FM361500
Attention Seniors!
We will be nominating Homecoming King and Queen candidates during the day Monday. This will be a Google form mailed out to senior email accounts. They will have to be logged into their school Google account to complete the form.