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January 9, 2025 Announcements

It’s a great day to be a Newberry Panther! 🐾
Here are the announcements for Thursday, January 9th:
REMINDER: ALL STUDENTS parking on NHS school property MUST have a parking decal and parking is ONLY permitted in designated areas (junior and senior parking lots). NO parking is allowed in any other areas on campus, including along the gym or the football field. If you park in any unauthorized area on the NHS campus, your vehicle is subject to being towed from the property.
The NHS College Fair will be on Tuesday (January 14th) from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm in the NHS Gymnasium. All area high school students and their parents are invited to attend this event, and prior registration is not required. Visit the NHS website for more information: https://www.sbac.edu/Page/31745. Make sure to speak with your NHS Guidance Counselor if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you then!
For anyone interested in trying out for Baseball: Conditioning and arm care workouts have started and will be held everyday this week right after school down at the NHS Baseball Field. Baseball tryouts will be held on Monday (January 13th) right after school at the field. You must have your physical and athletic clearance completed before being eligible to try out.
Representatives from the Santa Fe Achieve Program will be back in the NHS Media Center on Monday (January 13th). Make sure to stop by and get more information if you are interested in this fantastic program. Visit their website for more information about this opportunity: https://www.sfcollege.edu/prepare/achieve/
Students, please remember that even though it is getting cooler outside blankets are not allowed at school. Also, you must still follow all dress code policies, including not wearing pajamas, slippers, or any type of head coverings. If you have any questions, please see Dean Burford or Dean Hines.
Softball tryouts will be held promptly at 3:30 pm on Tuesday (January 21st) at the NHS Softball Field. Any girls interested in trying out for the NHS softball program will need to have all physical and participation forms completed prior to the tryout date. If the appropriate forms are not complete, you may not try out. Forms can be found in the NHS Front Office and online. Please bring all equipment needed to run, field, catch, throw, and hit. If you have any additional questions, see Mrs. Coach Roundtree.
We are committed to the success of ALL our students! Panthers, please 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:
Phones and Headphones: These must be off and out of sight during class, unless your teacher gives specific permission for use. Cell phones, earbuds, airpods, headphones, and other electronic devices are only permitted to be in use before and after school, and during lunch periods. Students who have any types of these devices out when not permitted may receive disciplinary action.
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!”