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February 20, 2025 Announcements

It’s a great day to be a Newberry Panther! 🐾
Here are the announcements for Thursday, February 20th:
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.
SENIORS: Nominations for Class of 2025 Senior Superlatives will be on Tuesday (February 25th) during your 1st period class. This will be your ONLY chance to make your nominations for Senior Superlatives so make sure to BE ON TIME! There will not be any make-up voting.
After school CROP sessions for students who are credit deficient for graduation will continue today in Ms. Burkett’s classroom from 3:00 pm until 5:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact the NHS Guidance Office ASAP.
Representatives from the Santa Fe Achieve Program will be back in the NHS Media Center on Monday (February 24th). 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/
Panthers, make sure to turn in any missing assignments or extra credit work so it can be graded for the Quarter 3 Progress Reports, which will be available in Skyward on Tuesday (February 25th). Check with your teachers if you have any questions.
February is Black History Month. Each day we will be showcasing notable Black inventors and/or African Americans who have made significant contributions in various fields. Today we celebrate Otis Boykin, inventor of various electronic components, including a resistor used in pacemakers.
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!”