Whitmire Community School

Tennis Courts Update! Please see attached image.

Please see attached image regarding Seat Time Recovery for the 2025-2026 school year.

Students must have online registration complete, and proofs of residency uploaded in order to receive class schedule or find out teacher name on this date. Supply lists will be available as well. Please contact the main office at 803-694-2320 if you have any questions. See attached image.

Half Day Dismissal Times for May 22nd & May 23rd

School District of Newberry County Graduation and Baccalaureate Information Mid-Carolina High School Baccalaureate Sunday, May 18 3 p.m. - Newberry College Wiles Chapel Graduation - All attendees must have a ticket Friday, May 23 8 a.m. - MCHS Lon Armstrong Stadium Rain Location – MCHS Gymnasium Newberry Adult Education Thursday, May 15 6:30 pm - Newberry High School Auditorium Newberry High School Baccalaureate Sunday, May 18 3 p.m. - Newberry College Wiles Chapel Graduation - All attendees must have a ticket Thursday, May 22 8 a.m. - NHS Mike Ware Field Rain Location – NHS Willie Scott Gymnasium Whitmire Community School Baccalaureate Sunday, May 18 7 p.m. - First Baptist Church, Whitmire Graduation - All attendees must have a ticket Friday, May 23 7 p.m. - WCS Gymnasium Contact your child's school for additional information.

The Newberry Opera House offered a unique opportunity for high school students to participate in the Artist 5 Project, a creative collaboration that was filmed by SCETV for distribution across the U.S. and Canada. This event, held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, allowed students from our schools to work across multiple artistic disciplines while gaining invaluable mentorship and exposure.

See attached flyers regarding High School to Hired information!

Please see attached flyer about Komatsu Night for Softball!

SCReady Testing Dates (See attached image)

Spring iReady Testing Dates (See attached image)

Due to the threat of winter weather and the resulting hazardous road conditions, the School District of Newberry County will have an eLearning day on Friday, January 10, 2025, with schools and offices closed. All activities are canceled for January 10. Teachers will post assignments for students to complete, but there will be no live Google Meets on this day. Students who do not have internet access will need to download assignments during school on Thursday. Students will have a five-school-day window of time to turn in eLearning assignments. Additional information regarding eLearning guidelines and expectations can be found at https://bit.ly/426hmBW.

SCDE responds to PowerSchool Data Breach Jan 8, 2025 Late Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) was informed by PowerSchool of a cybersecurity breach involving its PowerSource portal. This was an international incident over which the state and local districts had no control. This breach resulted in unauthorized access to certain customer data from PowerSchool’s Student Information Systems (SIS), including data from multiple states and school districts across the country. During a meeting with PowerSchool’s senior leadership, they confirmed that personally identifiable information (PII) was compromised. The SCDE is currently working to understand the full scope of the breach. PowerSchool has stated that this breach has been contained and has informed the SCDE that it has taken steps to secure its systems, engage cybersecurity experts, and is also coordinating with law enforcement to address the breach. The SCDE is actively communicating with PowerSchool, legal counsel, and local districts to assess the full impact on South Carolina schools, students, and educators and to determine next steps. The SCDE is also in direct communication with the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the Attorney General’s office and has notified the Governor and legislative leaders. Commenting on the seriousness of this incident, State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver said, “The protection of our South Carolina students’ and educators’ personal data is non-negotiable. We fully recognize the anxiety this raises for them and their families.” She continued, “While PowerSchool has taken accountability for this breach, our Department will take uncompromising action to ensure we uncover the complete extent of this incident. We will insist that PowerSchool not only notify affected individuals but also provide them with credit and identity monitoring services." The SCDE will continue to engage and support districts and schools throughout this process as more information becomes available. https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/news-releases/scde-responds-to-powerschool-data-breach/

FREE TO FOCUS Beginning January 6, 2025 The South Carolina Department of Education has released a policy that prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. The purpose of this policy is to create a phone-free school environment that fosters a positive learning experience free from electronic distractions. During the school day, students are prohibited from accessing their personal electronic devices. Students may not wear or access device accessories during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

District-Wide Recruitment Fair! Saturday, January 25, 2025 Mid-Carolina High School 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. All positions: Teacher, Nurse, Child Nutrition, Bus Driver, Instructional Assistants, and other positions.

FAFSA FRENZY with Newberry College Admissions Game Day Visit December 18 - 4 p.m. Get the expert assistance with your FAFSA application, whether it's your first time or your need extra support. After filing, enjoy free admission to cheer on the Newberry Wolves Women's and Men's basketball teams. A free snack voucher will be included! Don't miss this perfect mix of planning your future and game-day fun! Register with the link below: https://admissions.newberry.edu/register/?id=249918a5-56ba-4692-a362-a3f0caec3e16&fbclid=IwY2xjawG8PMZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZtwskKFQcgxezxNzWeTTEjg9dauyECEqB2lPbSOil3IIBczE5OBrZ38wQ_aem_1o8r2pdzZtxThkjc1m7SRA

Story Time with Mrs. Claus! See attached flyer!

WCS Canned Food Drive! See attached photo for more information!

Family Read Night for PK-5 students! Please see attached flyer for more information!

Veteran's Day Assembly & Lunch Monday, November 11th

Handwashing & Flu Guide for Parents: https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/media/images/2024/04/326103-E_KeyTimesToWash_K-5-1200x675-1.gif