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Tentative Spring Testing Dates for MCMS! Please mark your calendars for our testing dates in the Spring.
iReady ELA - March 11th and Math - March 13th
Eng 1 Final - May 10th and 13th and Alg 1 EOC - May 15th
SC READY ELA - May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Math - May 8th, and SCI - May 9th
![Tentative Spring Testing Dates for MCMS! Please mark your calendars for our testing dates in the Spring. iReady ELA - March 11th, Math - March 13th, Eng 1 Final - May 10th and 13th, Alg 1 EOC - May 15th, SC READY ELA - May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Math - May 8th, and SCI - May 9th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_newberry_county_ar/live_feed_image/image/6631233/large_MCMS_Testing_Dates_for_Spring_2024.png)
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Please be on the lookout for Quarter 2/Semester 1 Report Cards coming home today. You can also check grades anytime by logging into ParentPortal https://sdnc.powerschool.com/public/.
Our 2nd 9 Weeks Awards Day will be held on January 24th, 8th grade starts at 8 am, and 6th/7th will start at 8:45 am.
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MCMS WIDA ACCESS Testing Dates are on the following dates 2/12, 2/13, 2/14, 2/15, and 2/16.
![MCMS WIDA ACCESS Testing Dates are on the following dates 2/12, 2/13, 2/14, 2/15, and 2/16.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_newberry_county_ar/live_feed_image/image/6628496/large_MCMS_WIDA_ACCESS_SCHEDULE__2_.jpg)
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Congratulations to our Support Staff and Teacher of the Month for November!
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Wishing you a very merry Winter Break!
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Week 2 of A Very Merry Mid Carolina. Don't forget about our dress days for next week!
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Congratulations to our students who are in the cast of the Wizard of Oz this year. We look forward to watching the performance at the Newberry Opera House March 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
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Everyone had a great time at our Winter Pep Rally! The faculty pulled off an impressive win in the faculty/student basketball game. The series is tied at 1:1. The students hope to pull off a comeback in the spring.
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GO REBELS!
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We've had fun celebrating a Very Merry Mid Carolina. Don't forget about our dress days for next week!
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Congratulations to our November Rebels of the Month!
![November Rebels of the Month Elizabeth Baldovinos, Eli Smith, Tailee Followell, Colie Riddle, Landen Lindler, Conner Reddick, Jamarein Harmon, Ryder Thompson, Layla Huffstetler, Anna Cohen, Whitley Waites, Devin Bogey, Cheyenne Rembisz, Londynn Neal, Brandon Scheumann, Tristen Folk, Jayden Beck, Madison Garris, James Connelly, Jayvion Williams, Zoie Franklin-](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_newberry_county_ar/live_feed_image/image/6358167/large_Nov_23_ROM___1_.png)
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Today's basketball games have been postponed for a later date. The makeup date will be announced soon.
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Winter iReady Diagnostics will be next week! ELA will be on Tuesday, 12/5 and Math will be on Thursday, 12/7.
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A Very Merry Mid-Carolina will begin on Tuesday, December 5th. Here is a peek at our 12 fun-filled dress days.
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We enjoyed having our MCMS families for Thanksgiving Lunch! (part 2)
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We enjoyed having our MCMS families for Thanksgiving Lunch! (part 1)
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Congratulations to our Palmetto State Literacy Association Distinguished Teacher of Literacy, Mrs. Emily Owen, and the Distinguished Administrator of Literacy, Mr. Jared Jones.
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Thanks to everyone who made our Veterans Day program a success. Happy Veterans Day!
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Congratulations to our October Students, Teacher, and Support Staff of the Month!
Thank you to Genesis Hub and Midlands Chiropractic of Newberry for sponsoring our Teacher and Support Staff of the Month!
![Teacher of the Month Lindsay Boozer and Support Staff of the Month Chris Davenport](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_newberry_county_ar/live_feed_image/image/5996203/large_GslFwlNAEami0HH0G3JUlA.jpeg)
![Rebels of the Month Carson Livingston, Joshua Lindler, Chris Hernandez, Maycee Mitchem, Claire Traylor, Kole Varn, Lyon Abraham, Maddie Templin, Jacie Mcgill, brody medlock, angel garcia Sarabia, kynlee Rutherford, brady sease, asia glasgow, carlos Rivera-hernandez, chase reddick, ainsley amick, ethan morse, jade colantuono, chloe johnson, Bentley Hawkins](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_newberry_county_ar/live_feed_image/image/5996204/large_kwSpk5R2dWnWGNdGF5qi3w.jpeg)
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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. The exams must be taken to earn credit for the course. 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. Visit https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram for more details.
Testing Dates: High School Only
English 2 Writing: December 5
English 2 Reading: December 11
Biology: December 12
USHC: December 13
Algebra 1 (HS only): December 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.
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