PANTHERS: For the safety and security of everyone on campus, please DO NOT open the entrance gate for anyone, even if you think you may know them. Students and visitors MUST ONLY be let into our campus by staff in the NHS Front Office. If you are asked by someone to open the gate, please let them know that they must ring the bell and wait to be buzzed in.

REMINDER: The deadline to complete and turn in the (Extra Credit) Summer Reading is this Sunday (August 25th). Review the email which was previously sent or visit the Important Information section on the Newberry High School website (https://www.sbac.edu/newberryhigh) and look for the "Summer Reading Assignments" for all the information required to complete these assignments. Don’t miss out on this amazing chance to start earning those awesome grades!

The second Open Gym will be after school today for any boys interested in playing basketball this year. Don’t forget that you must have a physical on file to participate. See Coach Roundtree if you have any questions.

Panthers, make sure to join in the fun with the NHS Blue Crew tomorrow’s Varsity Football game vs. University Christian School (Jacksonville) by participating in the night’s theme…Pajama Night!

The first meeting for the Environmental Science Club will be held before school on Monday (August 26th) at 8:00 am in Mrs. Spina‘s classroom. We would like to welcome all returning members and any students who are interested in becoming members. We hope to see you there!

Seniors, next week is the perfect opportunity to obtain information about colleges!

Santa Fe College is hosting College Fair 2024 in the SFC Gymnasium on Monday (August 26th) from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm.

The following college representatives will be on the NHS campus:

Monday (August 26th): Florida Southern College will have a table set up in the NHS Commons Area during lunches to speak with students

Tuesday (August 27th): University of Central Florida will have a table set up in the NHS Commons Area in the morning before school

Thursday (August 29th): University of Florida will speak to interested Seniors by appointment only. You must sign up in Guidance to participate and space is limited, so don’t wait!

Mark your calendars! This year, the Homecoming Football game will be against the Santa Fe Raiders on Friday (October 4th). The SGA will begin holding nominations for the Homecoming Court on Friday (August 30th) and final elections for the Homecoming Court will take place on Friday (September 6th).

We want all our Panthers to remember the Panther way to Success:

*Be Reliable - Maintain consistency with what you say and do

*Be Respectful - Show consideration of someone or something

*Be Responsible - Be dependable, keep promises, and honor commitments

TODAY’S REMINDER:

Food and Drinks: There should be no food or drinks in the buildings which are from outside campus. NHS is a closed campus and students are not permitted to leave campus for lunch. Additionally, you may not have food dropped off or delivered to you. Students are not allowed to bring Polar Cups or “to go” cups to campus. Water bottles are encouraged and we have several bottle filling stations around campus.

Students, please remember to check your school email accounts every day for important announcements and reminders. Remember, if you are having trouble or have questions about anything at all, turn to an adult. And please, if you see something, say something (www.getfortifyfl.com). “Always remember, Shepp loves the kids!”