IMPORTANT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING UPDATE
Beginning with the July 20, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting, the School District of Newberry County will use Diligent Community's platform as the official location for Board meeting live streams, agendas, supporting documents, and related meeting resources.
This transition provides:
A more integrated user experience – view the meeting agenda, resources, and live stream in one place
Increased transparency
Enhanced communication with stakeholders
Improved ADA accessibility
The ability to subscribe and receive notifications whenever agendas or meeting materials are updated
Visit Diligent Community to:
• Watch Board Meetings live
• Access agendas and supporting documents before, during, and after meetings
• View meeting resources
• Subscribe for automatic updates
Diligent Community: https://newberry.community.diligentoneplatform.com/
Additional Information: https://aptg.co/D9BGZ6
If you experience technical issues, please contact 803-321-2600 during the days following a Board meeting. Please note that live technical support cannot be provided while Board meetings are in session.
Thank you for your continued support as we improve access to Board information and district communications.
Beginning with the July 20, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting, the School District of Newberry County will use Diligent Community's platform as the official location for Board meeting live streams, agendas, supporting documents, and related meeting resources.
This transition provides:
A more integrated user experience – view the meeting agenda, resources, and live stream in one place
Increased transparency
Enhanced communication with stakeholders
Improved ADA accessibility
The ability to subscribe and receive notifications whenever agendas or meeting materials are updated
Visit Diligent Community to:
• Watch Board Meetings live
• Access agendas and supporting documents before, during, and after meetings
• View meeting resources
• Subscribe for automatic updates
Diligent Community: https://newberry.community.diligentoneplatform.com/
Additional Information: https://aptg.co/D9BGZ6
If you experience technical issues, please contact 803-321-2600 during the days following a Board meeting. Please note that live technical support cannot be provided while Board meetings are in session.
Thank you for your continued support as we improve access to Board information and district communications.
Attention families of students attending Summer Reading Camp in Pre-kindergarten, First Grade, and Third Grade at Pomaria-Garmany Elementary OR Gallman Elementary!
Please see the information below and use the QR code or link to register for our upcoming family event. We look forward to seeing you on May 28th for an evening of learning and fun!
Language, Literacy, and Lots of Fun!
Free Pizza!
Free Materials!
(while supplies last)
Thursday, May 28
District Office
3419 Main St.
Newberry, SC 29108
Dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Building Blocks for Reading Success at 6 p.m.
Meet Summer Reading Camp Teachers at 7 p.m.
Unified Arts Event!
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.
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.
The South Carolina Department of Education partners with the Education Oversight Committee to deliver a parent survey. The responses to this survey help school and district leaders understand how parents feel about the school. In addition to their report cards, all students in grades K-12 will bring home a letter today, Tuesday, March 17th. The letter contains a QR code that can be scanned with a cell phone. All other information needed to complete the parent survey is printed across the bottom of the letter. If you have multiple children, you may get several letters. We are only asking you to complete one survey for each school your children attend. You are permitted to complete one survey for each of your children if you so choose. Surveys must be completed by Friday, April 17th.
📣 Save the Date: SC READY Testing – Spring 2026
SC READY testing is coming up for students in grades 3–5! Please mark your calendars and help ensure students are present and ready to do their best.
🗓 Testing Dates (Grades 3–5)
• ELA Day 1: April 29
• ELA Day 2: April 30
• Writing: May 1
• Math Day 1: May 5
• Math Day 2: May 6
• Science (Grade 4 only): May 8
📌 Important Reminder:
Students should not bring electronic devices (phones, smart watches, etc.) during testing.
Let’s support our students as they show what they know! 💪📚
SC READY testing is coming up for students in grades 3–5! Please mark your calendars and help ensure students are present and ready to do their best.
🗓 Testing Dates (Grades 3–5)
• ELA Day 1: April 29
• ELA Day 2: April 30
• Writing: May 1
• Math Day 1: May 5
• Math Day 2: May 6
• Science (Grade 4 only): May 8
📌 Important Reminder:
Students should not bring electronic devices (phones, smart watches, etc.) during testing.
Let’s support our students as they show what they know! 💪📚
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.
📝 Gallman Elementary SC ALT Testing Schedule 📝
The South Carolina Alternate Assessment testing window is approaching.
📅 State Testing Window: March 2nd – April 17th
📍 GES Testing Dates: March 11th – 24th
Testing letters were sent home on February 19th with students who will be participating.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Morris or Ms. Sprott at 803-321-2655.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help every Gator succeed! 💙🐊
The South Carolina Alternate Assessment testing window is approaching.
📅 State Testing Window: March 2nd – April 17th
📍 GES Testing Dates: March 11th – 24th
Testing letters were sent home on February 19th with students who will be participating.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Morris or Ms. Sprott at 803-321-2655.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help every Gator succeed! 💙🐊
Registration for the 2026-2027 is now open for new and returning students.
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.
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.
🌟 Gallman Elementary iReady Spring Testing Dates 🌟
Our Gators in grades K–5 will be showing what they’ve learned during our upcoming iReady Spring Assessment window!
🗓 Testing Window: March 16th–27th
📖 Reading: March 18th
➕ Math: March 19th
Please help your child do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time. We are so proud of all the growth our students have made this year and can’t wait to celebrate their progress! 🐊💙
Our Gators in grades K–5 will be showing what they’ve learned during our upcoming iReady Spring Assessment window!
🗓 Testing Window: March 16th–27th
📖 Reading: March 18th
➕ Math: March 19th
Please help your child do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time. We are so proud of all the growth our students have made this year and can’t wait to celebrate their progress! 🐊💙
Montessori Parent Interest Meeting
Wednesday, February 11
6 p.m.
at Boundary Street Elementary School
INDIVIDUALIZED - Montessori is a hands-on discovery approach to teaching and learning. It tends to discourage traditional competitive measurements of achievement, such as grades and tests, and instead focuses on the individual progress and development of each child. Children of different ages share the same classes and are encouraged to collaborate and help one another.
SPECIALIZED - Specialized educational materials are used to keep children interested, and there is an emphasis on "practical life skills." The main goal of Montessori education is to provide a stimulating, child-oriented environment in which children are mastering the South Carolina state standards.
The Montessori program in Newberry County serves ages three through fifth grade at Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary and Newberry Elementary School. Students must reside in the zoned school to be eligible for Montessori.
AGENDA
Welcome
Introduce Teachers
Videos
Explain process for expressing interest and selection of students
Classroom Tours:
Elementary Mont. - Mrs. Counts
Primary Mont. - Mrs. Amick
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
📚✨ Gallman Elementary – MLP WIDA Testing Schedule ✨📚
Our MLP WIDA testing window is coming up! Please see the schedule below if your child will be participating:
🟦 Listening: January 26 – January 28
🟦 Reading: January 27 – January 30
🟦 Writing: January 29 – February 4
🟦 Speaking: Begins February 2 (until complete)
🟦 Kindergarten: Begins February 13 (until complete)
📬 Testing letters were sent home on January 7 with students who will be tested.
📞 If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wall or Ms. Sprott at 803-321-2655.
Thank you for your support as we help our students shine! 🌟✏️
📢 Attention 2nd Grade Families!
Our 2nd grade students will be taking the CogAT & IOWA Assessments this month. Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
📝 IOWA Testing:
Monday, October 13, 2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
📝 CogAT Testing:
Monday, October 20, 2025
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A formal letter with more information went home on October 1st. If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or contact Ms. Sprott (ssprott@sdnc.org
).
Thank you for supporting our Gators as they shine! 💚🐊✏️
Our 2nd grade students will be taking the CogAT & IOWA Assessments this month. Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
📝 IOWA Testing:
Monday, October 13, 2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
📝 CogAT Testing:
Monday, October 20, 2025
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A formal letter with more information went home on October 1st. If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or contact Ms. Sprott (ssprott@sdnc.org
).
Thank you for supporting our Gators as they shine! 💚🐊✏️
✨ FREE CHILD CARE STARTS HERE! ✨
BeGreat Academy has partnered with SC Working Families Child Care Scholarships and GES to bring award-winning after-school programs to your family — at NO COST! 🙌
Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Enroll online & select scholarship for your rate 👉 midlands.begreatacademy.com
2️⃣ Apply for the SC Working Families Child Care Scholarship 👉 scchildcare.org
3️⃣ Email us your scholarship application verification 👉 sc-connections@begreatclubs.org
💙 We’re here to support our families! For help, contact customerservicescrescent@begreat.club
or call 803.231.3300.
📚 Be Great Academy | Powered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
#BeGreatAcademy #AfterSchoolProgram #BoysAndGirlsClub
BeGreat Academy has partnered with SC Working Families Child Care Scholarships and GES to bring award-winning after-school programs to your family — at NO COST! 🙌
Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Enroll online & select scholarship for your rate 👉 midlands.begreatacademy.com
2️⃣ Apply for the SC Working Families Child Care Scholarship 👉 scchildcare.org
3️⃣ Email us your scholarship application verification 👉 sc-connections@begreatclubs.org
💙 We’re here to support our families! For help, contact customerservicescrescent@begreat.club
or call 803.231.3300.
📚 Be Great Academy | Powered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
#BeGreatAcademy #AfterSchoolProgram #BoysAndGirlsClub
Save the dates for SC READY State Testing for all 3rd-5th grade students! May 1, 5, 6, 8, and 9.
Spring Photos and Class Photos will be taken on March 20, 2025. Class photos will be taken by all. Spring photos will only be taken by those who purchase. No sibling photos will be taken.
3rd-5th grade students will participate in state-mandated testing, SCREADY. This assessment will assess the standards-based knowledge in writing, reading, math, and science.
Students should be at school and on time each day of testing.
Please refrain from scheduling any appointments or planned events during school hours on these testing days.
May 1- Writing
May 5- Reading Day 1
May 6- Reading Day 2
May 8- Math
May 9- Science (4th grade only)
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY
REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN
February 24 - March 7, 2025
Register online at: https://newberry-sc.finalforms.com
If you live in the attendance area for Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary or Newberry Elementary and your child will be 3 on or before September 1, 2025, please follow the same requirements that are listed for kindergarten registration.
KINDERGARTEN
All children 5 years old by September 1, 2025, entering public school for the first time
You must bring: Birth Certificate (long form) and Immunization Record
3 Proofs of Residency
Mandatory (1)
Current Fed. Tax. Return with physical address
Current tax notice
Mortgage
Lease
Required (Any 2)
Automobile Tax or Registration
Current power bill
Current phone/cell bill
Current water bill
Cable TV bill
SC Driver’s license
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
All children 4 years old by September 1, 2025, entering public school for the first time.
You must bring: Birth Certificate (long form) Income Verification ie: Medicaid card, most recent check stub, SNAP verification and Immunization Record
3 Proofs of Residency
Mandatory (1)
Current Fed. Tax. Return with physical address
Current tax notice
Mortgage
Lease
Required (Any 2)
Automobile Tax or Registration
Current power bill
Current phone/cell bill
Current water bill
Cable TV bill
SC Driver’s license
*You may upload your proofs of residency, birth certificate and immunization record using the online registration application.
Questions – please call 321-2600 Dr. Beth Brooks, Mrs. Edlin Del Valle, or your zoned school.
Montessori Parent Interest Meeting
Thursday, February 20
6 p.m.
at Boundary Street Elementary
INDIVIDUALIZED
Montessori is a hands-on discovery approach to teaching and learning. It tends to discourage traditional competitive measurements of achievement, such as grades and tests, and instead focuses on the individual progress and development of each child. Children of different ages share the same classes and are encouraged to collaborate and help one another.
SPECIALIZED
Specialized educational materials are used to keep children interested, and there is an emphasis on "practical life skills." The main goal of Montessori education is to provide a stimulating, child-oriented environment in which children are mastering the South Carolina state standards.
The Montessori program in Newberry County serves ages three year old through fifth grade at Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary and Newberry Elementary School. Students must reside in the zoned school to be eligible for Montessori.
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.