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 to open the gate, please let them know that they must ring the bell 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!

Panthers, make sure to join in the fun with the NHS Blue Crew at tonight’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 hope you find these Daily Announcements a useful resource for the happenings at NHS. These posts are also shared on our NHS website (https://www.sbac.edu/newberryhigh) and remain available there for the entire school year. Don’t forget to visit the NHS Student Information Center (https://www.sbac.edu/domain/5439) for information regarding NHS activities and events, testing, and graduation requirements, as well as assistance with post-secondary plans.

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:

Dress Code: Make sure your school attire is appropriate and not distracting. You may not wear baggy/saggy pants and bottoms will not be shorter than “mid thigh”. Tops must cover the midriff, back, and sides of the body at all times. You may not wear bedroom slippers or shoes with wheels. Head coverings of any kind are not permitted to be worn inside. Failure to follow the dress code guidelines may result in lunch detention.

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!”