Newberry High School

It’s a great day to be a Newberry Panther! 🐾
Here are the announcements for Tuesday, October 7th:

REMINDER: NHS is a closed campus and students are not permitted to leave campus for lunch. Additionally, students may not have food dropped off or delivered to them at campus. 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.

Picture Day is TOMORROW for all 9th through 11th grade students. You can still pre-order photos online (https://swiphoto.com/underclass-prepay-2025-26/) or pay for them on picture day. SENIORS! This will be your last chance to take a senior portrait to be placed into this year's yearbook for any 12th grade student who has not already done so!

Interested in being on stage? Auditions for the NHS production of “The Price” will be held after school today and tomorrow from 3:00 pm until 4:30 pm. All are welcome! See Ms. Talkington for details.

After school CROP sessions for students who are credit deficient for graduation will continue this week after school (Monday through Thursday) in Computer Lab 2 from 3:15 pm until 6:15 pm. Please note we are not able to offer CROP sessions during the school day this year, so this will be the opportunity to earn replacement grades for credit deficiencies until we offer after school CROP sessions in spring, 2026 (dates to be determined). If you have any questions, please contact the NHS Guidance Office ASAP.

The Debate Club will meet after school on Wednesday (October 15th) at 3:00 pm in the NHS Media Center.

ACPS is continuing its Beyond the Bell program, offering virtual after-school counseling and academic advising to help boost academic achievement and emotional wellness for students. For more information, visit: www.sbac.edu/BeyondTheBell.

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

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).

🐾 ATTENTION ALL ALACHUA COUNTY 8TH GRADE STUDENTS! 🐾

The Newberry High School Academy of Criminal Justice is pleased to announce our Expo and Open House will be held on Monday (October 27th). The Law Enforcement Expo will begin outside at the NHS Bus Loop at 6:00 pm and the Open House will be held in the NHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm. Please make plans to come out and see all that our Program has to offer, speak with our Academy Director (Patrick Treese) as well as current and former Academy students, and visit with exhibitors about potential career opportunities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to look into your possible future! 💙💛🚓 In the spirit of Halloween, law enforcement professionals will have Trick-or-Treat goodies for students who attend (while supplies last). *No costumes, please*

Additional information about Newberry High School and our award-winning, multi-year state championship Program can be found on the NHS Website: https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/newberry-high/page/academy-of-criminal-justice. We look forward to seeing you soon!

It’s a great day to be a Newberry Panther! 🐾
Here are the announcements for Monday, October 6th:

REMINDER: 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.

After school CROP sessions for students who are credit deficient for graduation will continue this week after school (Monday through Thursday) in Computer Lab 2 from 3:15 pm until 6:15 pm. Please note we are not able to offer CROP sessions during the school day this year, so this will be the opportunity to earn replacement grades for credit deficiencies until we offer after school CROP sessions in spring, 2026 (dates to be determined). If you have any questions, please contact the NHS Guidance Office ASAP.

The Drama Club will meet after school tomorrow at 3:00 pm in Ms. Talkington’s classroom.

REMINDER: Picture Day is Wednesday (October 8th) for all 9th through 11th grade students. You can still pre-order photos online (https://swiphoto.com/underclass-prepay-2025-26/) or pay for them on picture day. SENIORS! This will be your last chance to take a senior portrait to be placed into this year's yearbook for any 12th grade student who has not already done so!

ACPS is continuing its Beyond the Bell program, offering virtual after-school counseling and academic advising to help boost academic achievement and emotional wellness for students. For more information, visit: www.sbac.edu/BeyondTheBell.

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

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).

🐾 ATTENTION ALL ALACHUA COUNTY 8TH GRADE STUDENTS! 🐾

Our program director, Patrick Treese, and students from the Academy of Criminal Justice at Newberry High School will be participating in the Annual Magnet Showcase on Saturday (October 25th) from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville (4870 Celebration Pointe Avenue). More information can be found at https://www.alachuaschools.net/page/magnets

If you are interested in finding out more about participating in our Magnet Program for the 2026-27 school year, or any other Magnet Program offered by Alachua County Public Schools, please make sure to come out and meet Mr. Treese and current program students!

For more information about our Academy of Criminal Justice, be sure to visit our website at: https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/newberry-high/page/academy-of-criminal-justice 💙💛🚓

Happy National Coaches Day to all of our amazing coaches (and their understanding families) who give so much of themselves to make our students better, on and off the fields and courts!! 💙💛🐾

Panthers, we are continuing after school CROP sessions for students who are credit deficient for graduation this week. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱). The last day for after school CROP will be Monday (October 27th). Seating is limited and participation in these sessions will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information about the after school CROP sessions or transportation opportunities, or if you have any questions, please contact the NHS Guidance Office ASAP. 💙💛🐾

Let's go Panthers! 💙💛🐾

Fall Driver Education

Alachua County Public Schools is offering two options this fall:

🔹 Behind-the-Wheel Lab Only – for students who have already completed a Driver Education classroom course.
🔹 Classroom + Lab – for students who have not yet taken a Driver Education course (earn .5 credit).

Requirements:
✔ Must be 15 or older
✔ Must have a Learner’s Permit (for Lab Only option)

📅 Classes begin this fall
💲 Fees: $200 (Lab Only) | $250 (Classroom + Lab)

👉 Learn more and register here: www.alachuaschools.net/driversed

📞 For more information, call 352-955-6959

It’s a great day to be a Newberry Panther! 🐾
Here are the announcements for Friday, October 3rd:

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.

Registration for Driver Education LAB ONLY classes is open at the ACPS website: https://www.alachuaschools.net/page/drivered/ . There are three remaining sessions available with a non-refundable $200.00 lab fee. You must already have a valid Learner’s Permit and submit proof of Driver Education Course completion to be eligible to participate. Please call (352) 955-6959 or email [email protected] if you have any questions or to confirm any online enrollment.

After school CROP sessions for students who are credit deficient for graduation will continue next week after school (Monday through Thursday) in Computer Lab 2 from 3:15 pm until 6:15 pm. Please note we are not able to offer CROP sessions during the school day this year, so this will be the opportunity to earn replacement grades for credit deficiencies until we offer after school CROP sessions in spring, 2026 (dates to be determined). If you have any questions, please contact the NHS Guidance Office ASAP.

Girls weightlifting practice begins after school on Monday (October 6th) at 3:05 pm in the NHS Weightroom. You must have your current physical and consent forms turned into the FHSAA Athletic Portal (https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org/) in order to participate. If you have any questions, see Coach Roundtree.

REMINDER: Picture Day is Wednesday (October 8th) for all 9th through 11th grade students. You can still pre-order photos online (https://swiphoto.com/underclass-prepay-2025-26/) or pay for them on picture day. SENIORS! This will be your last chance to take a senior portrait to be placed into this year's yearbook for any 12th grade student who has not already done so!

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.alachuaschools.net/o/newberry-high) and remain available there for the entire school year. Don’t forget to visit the NHS Student Information Center (https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/newberry-high/page/nhs-student-information-center) for information regarding NHS activities and events, testing, and graduation requirements, as well as assistance with post-secondary plans.

ACPS is continuing its Beyond the Bell program, offering virtual after-school counseling and academic advising to help boost academic achievement and emotional wellness for students. For more information, visit: www.sbac.edu/BeyondTheBell.

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

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).

🐾 OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS! 🐾
The Director and student Officers of our ACADEMY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Magnet Program will be at your school on Wednesday (October 15th), to visit with 8th grade students and share information about our Magnet Program for the 2026-2027 school year enrollment.

Please also note the following upcoming important dates:

🚓 The ACPS Annual Magnet Showcase will be held on Saturday (October 25th) from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville (4870 Celebration Pointe Avenue). If you are interested in finding out more about participating in our Magnet Program for the 2026-27 school year, or any other Magnet Program offered by Alachua County Public Schools, please make sure to come out and meet Mr. Treese and current Program students!

🚓 The NHS Open House & Expo will be held on Monday (October 27th) from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on the NHS campus so you can see all our Program has to offer, speak with our Academy Director (Patrick Treese), as well as current and former Academy students. Law Enforcement agencies will also be participating for you to glimpse some of the career opportunities that can become available after completion of the Academy of Criminal Justice program. In the spirit of Halloween, law enforcement professionals will have Trick or Treat goodies for students who attend (while supplies last). *No costumes, please* Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to look into your possible future!

🚓 "Shadow Day" for OVMS students is scheduled on Friday (December 5th) from 8:30 am until 11:30 am so you can have an opportunity to take a peek into a day at Newberry High School. This date is based on your CURRENT school enrollment and we cannot accommodate requests for alternate dates. The sign up form to request participation in our Shadow Days will be available starting on Tuesday (October 28th) and close on Wednesday (November 19th). NOTE: Each Shadow Day is strictly limited to participation of 25 students and requests are considered in the order they are received. If your submission is received after that number is reached, your child will be placed onto our waiting list.

Additional information about our ACADEMY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Magnet Program can be found on the Newberry High School website: https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/newberry-high/page/academy-of-criminal-justice 💙💛

🐾 SCHOLARSHIP ALERT! 🐾
The Florida Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness has announced their 2nd Annual Florida Farm to School Essay Contest available to all 9th through 12th grade students. Simply submit an original essay responding to one or three topics celebrating the contributions of Florida farmers and the benefits of eating local foods. Three winners will be chosen to receive up to $3,000 in college funds and in-person recognition at the Florida Farm to School Conference. The deadline to submit your essay is November 17th at 11:59 pm. Visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website to submit your essay and for more information: https://farmtoschoolfl.com/initiatives/farm-to-school-essay-contest/

Make sure to speak with your NHS Guidance Counselor if you have any questions. 💙💛

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