The Wolverine Weekly April 26, 2026
August 16, 2025
Word of the Week
- Definition: Special words or phrases used by a particular group.
- Synonyms: Terminology, lingo, slang
- Antonyms: Plain language, common speech, clarity
- Example: The coach’s instructions were full of sports jargon that confused new players.
We need Kleenex!
We have a lot of runny noses at this time of year due to allergies and general sickness. If you have extra Kleenex, please consider sending them in to the office or to your child's teachers. We are appreciative of any help!
SC Ready Testing Dates
Please be aware of these testing dates for ACPSD middle-school students:
May 6: SC Ready 6th Grade Science
May 12: SC Ready ELA Writing
May 14: SC Ready ELA Reading
May 19: SC Ready Math
NEMS School Code
You may need our School Code for Parent Portal or PowerSchool registration.
NEMS School Code: GSNM
Remember your Laptop, Charger, and Student ID!
We have been trying to help with IDs, but please remember to charge your laptop every night!
All Students: Free Breakfast and Lunch
Did you know that ALL students in Aiken County can eat Breakfast and Lunch entirely FREE? To make sure students are eating breakfast, our wonderful NEMS cafeteria staff has been offering two ways to grab breakfast: Students can either get a grab-and-go breakfast as they walk in the door or go to the cafeteria to enjoy a meal and opportunity to chat with their friends at the cafeteria table. We hope all students are taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity to eat wonderful, nutritious meals!
NEMS BackPack Buddies
If you would like your New Ellenton Middle School child to participate in the BackPack Buddy program, please fill out this form: NEMS BackPack Buddy Application
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Guardians/Parents: ACPSD SHINE Awards
Parents/Guardians--if you have a specific NEMS or ACPSD adult that you would like to recognize, please go to the district's SHINE page located here: https://www.acpsd.net/o/dhr/page/shine-staff-shout-outs This is a great way to acknowledge people who go above and beyond, no matter what role that person plays in our district. This was created by ACPSD in 2024 in hopes of putting positivity into our profession by using this district-wide platform, which easily allows everyone to recognize one another!
Students: NEMS Faculty/Staff Shout-Out Awards
NEMS Students--Do you have a faculty or staff member who you would like to give a shout-out to? Here's a great way to celebrate your teachers or other NEMS adults who help you each day! You will need to login to your Microsoft Account to complete the form. Click on the picture at the side or go here: NEMS Faculty-Staff Shout Out – Fill out form
Standard Response Protocol
Aiken County Public Schools utilizes the "I Love U Guys" Standard Response Protocol (SRP). This response was used on Friday after hearing gunfire in the distance behind the school. Our Administrators, SRO, and faculty and staff knew to quickly get students inside and NEMS went on "Secure" status. At NEMS, that means we bring our students from the mobile classrooms indoors and no students use the breezeway to transition classes. Learning continues as normal, but within the safety of the school walls. We work to get messages to families as quickly as possible about the incident and to update everyone on the status of the school.
The terms (Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter) and procedures to follow are simply defined. These terms are communicated and posted as visual reminders on school campuses. Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter will be used internally in our response, and externally to update parents/guardians, as well as the larger school community.
If you would like to learn more about the Standard Response Protocol in ACPSD, please visit the district's website at: https://www.acpsd.net/page/standard-response-protocol
