Mid-Carolina High School

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:
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Increased transparency
Enhanced communication with stakeholders
Improved ADA accessibility
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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.

Save the dates!

Class of 2026 Graduation Schedule

Mid-Carolina High School
Baccalaureate service:
Sunday, May 17: 3 p.m. at Wiles Chapel (Newberry College)

Graduation:
Friday, May 22: 8 a.m. at Lon Armstrong Stadium
(Rain Location: MCHS Gymnasium)
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Newberry Adult and Continuing Education
Graduation:
Thursday, May 21: 6:30 p.m. at Newberry High School Auditorium
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Newberry High School
Baccalaureate service:
Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. at Wiles Chapel (Newberry College)

Graduation:
Thursday, May 21 at 8 a.m. at Mike Ware Field
(Rain location: Willie Scott, Sr. Gymnasium)
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Whitmire Community School
Baccalaureate service:
Sunday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church (Whitmire)

Graduation:
Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at WCS Gymnasium
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For additional information, please contact your child’s school.

School District of Newberry County students are invited to participate in the Midlands Education & Business Alliance "High School to Hired" event!

Friday, May 1
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Segra Park
1640 Freed St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Crossing the state to earning a wage:
An on-site hiring event for Midlands graduating seniors to potentially select entry-level career positions through on-the-spot interviews with local employers.

Students must provide their own transportation
Professional dress is required.
Contact District Career Development Facilitator Mrs. Jennifer Moore jmoore@sdnc.org if you need assistance or have additional questions.

Interviewing:
Students will bring their resumes and interview with employers of interest for entry level career positions in the Midlands region.

Networking:
Employers, future graduates and educators will have the opportunity to make connections regarding workforce needs and opportunities.

Soft Skill Building:
Interview experiences will enable graduating seniors to improve soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, and problem solving as they are met with a variety of pertinent employment questions.

List of employers:
https://sites.google.com/view/high-school-to-hired/home

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.

Spring EOC Dates:
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.

SC Endo of Course Examination Program
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. 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.

Testing Dates: All Applicable Courses
English 2 Writing: May 7
English 2 Reading: May 11
USHC: May 12
Biology: May 13
Algebra 1: May 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.

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.

7TH ANNUAL MID-CAROLINA PIGSKIN BBQ COOK-OFF FUNDRAISER Join us for a South Carolina BBQ Association Sanctioned Cookoff Fundraiser benefiting Mid-Carolina Football! 📅 March 14 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Mid-Carolina Football Field Come enjoy incredible BBQ cooked by competition teams from all over the state! These talented pitmasters will be firing up their smokers and bringing their best in support of our football program. 🎟 Tickets will be sold at the gate — so bring your appetite and your friends!

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 complete this form to provide questions or input regarding the 2026-2027 School Calendar creation process. The form is also linked from the Superintendent's Page on the District website.

https://bit.ly/3MC6YMM

NOTE: The ACT scheduled for September 6 at MCHS has been CANCELLED. View more info by clicking here: https://www.mid-carolinahighschool.org/o/mchs/article/2376635

Did you miss "Schedule Pick-Up Day"? It is not too late. Please see flyers. Please remember that during our “Schedule Pick-up” dates/times, students/parents can pay fees, pre-purchase yearbooks, and receive schedules. Online registration must be completed in its entirety before students can receive their schedules. https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/sdnc-school-attendance-and-registration

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.

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