Newberry Middle School

Happy Mother's Day (2025) from Newberry Middle School

Visit to Grants (5/8/25) Awesome Trip! RE: Community Outreach

May 15th-PAWsitive Experience Banquet See Poster

🎉 Happy National Receptionist Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate Mrs. Anne DeLeon, the heart of NMS! 💜💛 Her pleasant smile, kind nature, and outstanding customer service make every visitor feel welcome. From handling phone calls to managing a busy front desk, her ability to multi-task with grace is nothing short of amazing. We're especially grateful for her bilingual services, helping connect our community with care and professionalism. She greets everyone with a big smile and a warm heart — she's truly a rock star! 🌟 Thank you, Mrs. DeLeon, for everything you do. We’re proud to have you as a Tiger! 🐯 #NationalReceptionistDay #TigerPride #PurpleAndGold #RockStarReceptionist

NMS Muffins for Moms May 13th Time: 7:45-AM Doors Open Program: 8AM-8:25AM Link https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FwGdCgeYQ8txJHMsM7&data=05%7C02%7Czreid%40sdnc.org%7Ce611de020dfa4f8c574108dd7908d910%7C914a1813e3f240c2bb6bcf0005105ecf%7C0%7C0%7C638799802437969533%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IPpicDCXsaBzNKMOxgnNS54jaPfYQ8hQPX52IDyU7Is%3D&reserved=0

Chorus Concert See Poster

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Tavisha Bookman! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Tavisha Bookman has been named the 2024–2025 NMS Support Staff of the Year! Mrs. Bookman serves as our PowerSchool Clerk and Attendance Director, playing a vital role in keeping our school running smoothly each day. She supports administration by coordinating substitutes each morning and is a constant, dependable presence throughout the school. A dedicated member of the NMS community, Mrs. Bookman regularly attends athletic events and extracurricular activities, always ready to lend a helping hand wherever needed. We are incredibly proud to recognize Mrs. Bookman for her hard work, commitment, and unwavering support of our students and staff. Congratulations, Mrs. Bookman—you truly make a difference at NMS! 💙🏫👏

Congratulations to Mrs. Geron Wiggins, the 2024–2025 Newberry Middle School Teacher of the Year! (8th Grade ELA Teacher) She serves as the lead sponsor for the PAWsitive Experience, a mentor-mentee program now in its third year at NMS. She is the Director of the ELA Academy After-School Program and serves as the editor of the school newsletter. Her commitment extends beyond the classroom and can frequently be seen supporting students at a wide range of extracurricular events. Mrs. Wiggins is currently working on her G-T endorsement through Converse College. We are proud to honor her outstanding contributions and celebrate her as this year’s Teacher of the Year!

Ja Miayah Lindler yearbook cover design winner (NMS Yearbook) GREAT JOB!

Happy National Nurse Day – May 7th, 2025! We are incredibly thankful for Nurse Werts, our April 2025 Support Staff of the Month, and we deeply appreciate her 20 years of dedicated service to Newberry Middle School. This celebration is bittersweet, as Nurse Werts will be retiring at the end of the 2024–2025 school year. Her care, compassion, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our students and staff. Thank you, Nurse Werts – you will be truly missed!

8th Grade Farewell Dance See Pics on NMS School FB! 5/2/25 Thank you, Ajadae Williams, Dance Sponsor! Great Experience for NMS 8th Graders who participated!

Eighth grade farewell dance is tonight! Doors Open: 6pm Time: 6pm-8pm Parents, please be in the car rider loop by 7:45. Students are expected to be picked up by 8:15 PM this evening. Special thank you to Ajadae Williams, dance coordinator/sponsor ! Go Tigers!!!🐅

May 2025 Newberry Middle School Newsletter https://www.canva.com/design/DAGmHWhDDVs/FlCIHZJKZE0SX5NRIoVZ6Q/edit?utm_content=DAGmHWhDDVs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Thank you, Geron Wiggins (NMS Newspaper Editor/Sponsor)

Meet Mrs. Drayton, New Newberry Middle School Assistant Principal See Link: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.smore.com%2Fn%2F956u7&data=05%7C02%7Czreid%40sdnc.org%7C4fdc9fa184ac4d30770f08dd897da143%7C914a1813e3f240c2bb6bcf0005105ecf%7C0%7C0%7C638817894857092762%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xv9dWgahawL8gdGy5qbBDQHw8gXAuo8qFR6v30sLbh0%3D&reserved=0

Superhero Day Shoutout! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Today, we honor the real heroes at Newberry Middle School — our incredible Food & Nutrition Department! A huge thank you to Rose Ashe, our amazing Cafeteria Manager, Rebecca Elders, our dedicated Assistant Manager, and the entire cafeteria team for their hard work and commitment. Every day, they ensure that our students, faculty, and staff are well-fed nutritious and delicious meals — both at breakfast and lunch. Their dedication behind the scenes helps fuel learning and brightens our school community. Note: NMS Food & Nutrition staff received Bojangles's Cajun Chicken Biscuits this morning compliments of NMS Administration. We are so proud of our NMS Food & Nutrition Staff! They are APPRECIATED greatly! You're truly superheroes in aprons! 🍎🥪💪 GO TIGERS!!!

May 2nd-School Lunch Hero Day (Celebrate Cafeteria Staff)

RE: Community Outreach We're Going to Grant's! (May 8th) 5PM-6PM We are bringing Books, Games, & Food/Drink (Pizza/Water) Look forward to our annual visit!

MLP Family Night (5PM-6PM) SDNC (Location: NMS Cafeteria)

Band Concert (5/1/25)

Thank You, Coaches and PE Team at Newberry Middle School! In celebration of National Physical Education and Sport Week – May 1–7, 2025, we want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible dedication and effort of our physical education leaders here at NMS. A heartfelt thank you to Coach Busby, Coach Gunter, Coach Reid, and Coach Skinner, along with all the dedicated Newberry Middle School Physical Education teachers! Your hard work, leadership, and passion for student wellness are instrumental in shaping a stronger, healthier, and more active school community. National Physical Education and Sport Week is a time to emphasize the importance of fitness, a healthy lifestyle, and a sound mind and body—values that you live out and model every day in your classrooms and on the field. You inspire our students to be their best selves physically, mentally, and socially. We thank you for promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the students and families of Newberry Middle School. Go Tigers!