Newberry Middle School

We are excited to welcome Hannah Rutland as the newest member of the Newberry Middle School faculty! Ms. Rutland will be joining us as a Social Studies teacher. A recent graduate of Winthrop University, Ms. Rutland completed her student teaching at Lancaster High School, where she gained valuable classroom experience and a passion for helping students connect with history and the world around them. Most recently, she has been serving as a substitute teacher in Fairfield County, SC, further expanding her skills and versatility in the classroom. Please join us in giving Ms. Rutland a warm Newberry welcome — we are thrilled to have her as part of the NMS family! 1. My Full Name is: Hannah C. Rutland 2. What city and state were you born in? I was born in Columbia, South Carolina 3. Name the cities and states you have lived in? I have lived in Ridgeway, South Carolina. I also stayed in Rock Hill, South Carolina during my time at Winthrop University. 4. What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie would probably have to be Twister or Sweet Home Alabama 5. What is your favorite musician/band? My favorite band would probably have to be Fleetwood Mac or Queen and my favorite musician Reba McEntire or Tim McGraw. 6. My favorite kind of food/meal is? My favorite kind of food is comfort. Although I think my favorite food is chicken and dumplings or alfredo. 7. College or University (Degrees Earned) I attended Midlands Technical College and earned an associate’s degree in science. I also attended Winthrop University and earned a bachelor's degree in individualized studies with a minor in educational studies and concentrations in history and psychology. 8. My favorite book? My favorite book would probably be Pet Sematary by Stephen King or The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. 9. My favorite quote is? My favorite quote would have to be “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”- Maya Angelou 10. Write (ONE) word to describe yourself? Honest 11. Name your first automobile/vehicle. My first vehicle was a Chrysler 200. 12. Name any other jobs you have held prior to your current position: I have held cashiering jobs at Sonic Drive-In and Dollar Tree. I have also worked as an academic computer lab operator at Winthrop University. I am currently working as a substitute teacher at Fairfield Central High School.

Coach Singleton gives his 1st place award (I-ready 1st place 8th grade incentive award winner) Pictured at the NMS 5/20/25 Promotion Ceremony @ NMS (Location: Gym)

J. Bishop (8th Grader 24-25) Miss NMS- selects her $1,000.00 Winner! Pictured with Ms. Emily Gantt, NMS Band Director GO TIGERS! RE: Pictured at the NMS Promotion Ceremony 5/20/25

Griffin Wix- Woodmen Award (American History Award) Presented by Carol Marlow at the 5/20/25 Promotion Ceremony

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Class of 2025! Future Bulldogs! Promotion Ceremony on 5/20/25

🎉 Welcome, Demarcus Gilmore! 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Demarcus Gilmore as the new Physical Education Teacher at Newberry Middle School! A proud former Tiger and standout athlete with the Newberry High School Bulldogs Football team, Demarcus brings passion, experience, and deep community roots to our school. He recently earned his master’s degree and is eager to inspire and engage our students through physical education and teamwork. Let’s give him a warm NMS welcome as he begins this exciting new chapter! GO TIGERS! 🐅 1. My Full Name is: Answer: Demarcus Gilmore 2. What city and state were you born in? Answer: Newberry south carolina 3. Name the cities and states you have lived in? Answer: Pasadena California, Towson Maryland 4. What is your favorite movie? Answer: Baby boy 5. What is your favorite musician/band? Lil Baby/ Drake 6. My favorite kind of food/meal is? Answer: Favorite food is wings favorite meal is pot roast mac and cheese 7. College or University (Degrees Earned) Please add information below: Pasadena City college (associate) Towson University (bachelors) Northwest Missouri State University (masters) 8. My favorite book? Where Tomorrow's Arent promised- Carmelo anthony 9. My favorite quote is? Answer: I can't relate to lazy people dedication makes dreams come true and everything negative- pressure, challenges is all an opportunity for me to rise - kobe bryant 10. Write (ONE) word to describe yourself? Answer: Humble 11. Name your first automobile/vehicle. Answer: Chrysler 200 12. Name any other jobs you have held prior to your current position: In School suspension monitor, Director of operations assistant. Collegiate assistant offensive line coach

Subject: NMS: May 2025 Student, Teacher, and Support Staff of the Month (GO TIGERS!) May 2025 6th Grade: Zan Borden 7th Grade: Jalen Dunbar 8th Grade: Vansh Dhanoa Teacher: Shannon Reid Support Staff: Officer Caleb Kierstead

5/15/25 Newberry Transportation Bus Banquet Congratulations to these Transportation Retirees (See Picture) Compliments of M. Mendenhall.

Summer Reading Opportunity

Students will need to wear "Sunday Best" to the 5/20 Promotion Ceremony and the Q4 Awards on 5/21. See Posters!

Dr. Jeter inducted into the Newberry College Hall of Master Teachers on 5/14/25 at Newberry College Speers Street School (Congratulations, Dr. Jeter!)

Bradleigh Dennis-8th Grade End of the Year SS Project ** assignment was to create Civil Rights Movement campaign-style buttons and attach an artist's statement. (See Pics) GREAT JOB STUDENTS & MRS. DENNIS!

Congratulations to the following NMS Athletics Award Winners Athletic Banquet: 5/13/25 (Location: Gym) GO TIGERS! NMS Athletic Awards 2024-2025 Football: 2024 Team MVP – Sincere Glymph Offensive MVP – Yxyioune Shelton Defensive MVP – Kaiden Gordon Most Improved – Arkevis Chapman Leadership Award – Kade Hamilton Most Valuable Lineman – Jamikal Ruff Tiger Award – Makenya Brown Lex-10 Championshp Game MVP – Sincere Glymph All Conference – Sincere Glymph,Yxyioune Shelton, Kaiden Gordon, Jamikal Ruff, Xavier Harding, Jamarkus Howse, Nevaeh Willingham Volleyball: 2024 Most Versatile – Sofia Rendon Super Setter – Paola Reyes Offensive Player of the Year – Keniyzjah Bailey Defensive Player of the Year- Nahomy Gomez Best Blocker- Neomi Tucker Tiger Award – Mia Rubio Hustle Award – Talayah Maybin Team Spirit – Tavin Seegars Most Improved – Janilah Tucker Rising Star – Brantleigh Blanton All Conference – Keniyzjah Bailey, Paola Reyes, Nahomy Gomez Boys Basketball: 24-25 Offensive MVP – Xavier Harding Defensive MVP – Sincere Glymph Co Defensive MVP – Yxyioune Shelton Most Improved – D’Marion Senn Most Promising – Dyilow Davis Tiger Award – Nevaeh Willingham All Conference – Xavier Harding, Nevaeh Willingham, Sincere Glymph, Yxyioune Shelton Girls Basketball: 24-25 MVP – Armani Shelton Offensive Player of the Year – Brielle Mingo Defensive Player of the Year – Kayetlyn Williams Most Improved Player – Chloe Riley Tiger Award – Makenya Brown All Conference – Armani Shelton, Brielle Mingo, Kayetlyn Williams, Makenya Brown, Cheerleading: 24-25 Best All-Around – London Diggs Most Valuable – Hannah Chapman Most Skilled – Sha’Dymond Redd Most Spirit – Layla Sims Sligh Most Improved – BreAsia Davenport Most Athletic – Phoenix Cromer Academic Athletes of the Year 7th Grade Female – Brielle Mingo 7th Grade Male – Maddox Harvey 8th Grade Female – Paola Reyes 8th Grade Male – Griffin Wix and Kade Hamilton

5/13/25-NMS Athletic Banquet

Induction Celebration @ the Speers Street School (Campus of Newberry College) SDNC Induction Graduation! Congrats. NMS 1st Year Teachers. GO TIGERS!

2025 NMS Muffins for Mom(s) 5/13/25 Time: 8AM-8:20AM (Record Turnout!) Thank you to all Moms that attended this event! Thank you, Rose Ashe-Cafeteria MGR and her staff for your work this AM! GO TIGERS!

Congratulations to Dr. Tonya Deese Jeter for being inducted into the Newberry College Hall of Master Teacher's. (May 13th, 2025) Proud of Dr. Jeter!

Great Job NMS Chorus & Ms. Watson, Choral Director! RE: Spring Concert on 5/12/25 GO TIGERS!

Congratulations to Anita Basnight, NMS Read 180 Teacher for her outstanding academic achievement from her students (24-25 school year). Pictured with Amy Zagora- left, Mrs. Anita Basnight (middle), and Mr. Reid (Principal) right.

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