Newberry Middle School

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🏈🏃‍♂️Fall Sports Composite Schedule. We hope to see you out supporting our fall athletes! 🎾🏐🏊

09/04/2026

2026 NMS volleyball schedule. Go Tigers!

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Attention parents! The 2026 fall athletics Shealy’s fundraiser is officially underway. All student athletes have been given the sales sheet with an envelope stapled to it for money. Please ask friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, church family members, etc… if they would like to purchase some Shealy’s plates. If not, please ask for donations as we are in need of funds for the athletic programs. All of the money raised goes right back to the student athletes in uniforms, equipment, travel expenses, etc…. Please turn in all money and sales sheets to the Mrs. Kelly Leopard in the main office by 10/28/26. Pick up day will be on Monday, October 5th at the bus loop. Go Tigers!

09/04/2026

🏫 Getting to Know Coach Bickley! 🐯💜💛

Meet Jacob Bickley, our 8th-grade Financial Literacy, Fundamentals of Computing, Multimedia, and Keyboarding Teacher at Newberry Middle School and Newberry High School Assistant Football and Assistant Baseball Coach!

🚗 First Car: 1988 Ford Explorer
👶 Childhood Nickname: Chop
🏈 Middle School Activity: Football
⚾🏈 High School Activities: Baseball and football
🎬 Favorite Movie: The Sandlot
🎵 Favorite Music: Nelly and 2000s hip-hop
💼 Previous Jobs: Student worker for the Clemson University Athletics Department; City of Newberry Parks, Recreation, and Tourism maintenance worker; and SDNC facility maintenance
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends
⭐ One Word to Describe Him: Dependable
🎓 College: Clemson University
📚 Degree: Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
🐾 Pets: N/A
📅 Year at NMS-Year 3

💬 Favorite Quote:
“Let the light that shines in you be brighter than the light that shines on you.”

Thank you for bringing your experience, dependability, and commitment to our students and athletes each day.

🐯 3A’s: Academics • Arts • Athletics

09/04/2026

🌟 GETTING TO KNOW OUR 8TH GRADE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL & ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF INSTRUCTION — RUTH RANSDELL! 🌟

We are excited to spotlight Mrs. Ruth Ransdell, our 8th Grade Assistant Principal and Assistant Principal of Instruction at Newberry Middle School! Get to know a little more about the person behind the leadership, dedication, and commitment she brings to NMS each day. 🐯💜💛

🚗 First Car: 1982 Dodge Omni
👧 Childhood Nickname: Ruth Ann
🎶 Middle/High School & College Activities: Spanish Club, Band, Track, Baton Twirling, and Cheer
🎬 Favorite Movie: The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Favorite Musician/Band: REO Speedwagon
💼 Previous Jobs: Waitress, Retail Sales, Substitute Teacher, K–5 Teacher, ESOL Teacher, Montessori Teacher, and Literacy Coach
🧵 Special Talents/Hobbies: Crafting & Sewing
✨ One Word to Describe Herself: Authentic
💬 Favorite Quote: “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne
🐱 Pet: Baker, her cat

🎓 Education:
• University of Colorado — B.A. in Psychology & Elementary Education Certification
• New Mexico Highlands University — M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction
• Clemson University — Ed.S. in Administration & Supervision

Mrs. Ransdell brings a wealth of experience, creativity, authenticity, and educational leadership to Newberry Middle School. We are proud to have her as part of the NMS Tiger Family! 🐯💜💛

Thank you, Mrs. Ransdell, for all you do for our students, staff, and school community!

09/04/2026

📚 i-Ready Curriculum Professional Development at NMS!

Great job to our NMS Math Teachers during today’s 1:00 PM professional development session! I appreciate the team’s focus on grade-level planning, collaboration, and strengthening instruction to support student achievement.

Thank you, Math Team, for your hard work and commitment to our students! 🐯📈