Peabody School Graduates Told Of Obligation To Support Education-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1982

School officials emphasize community obligations and moral commitments to public education during exercises at Junior High School South.

School hallway with blue lockers, wooden floor, sunlight streaming through large windows, and signs for art wing

School Drop-In Centers Possible In Fall-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1974

Citing summer custodial constraints and a lack of air conditioning, town officials vote to survey local youths during the summer to prepare for a fall launch.

Junior High Alternate Estimates Sought-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1971

A sharp debate divides Town Manager Walter Blasenak and finance officials over mounting unappropriated architectural fees for Boston design firms.

Classroom with students sitting at desks, US history timeline on chalkboard, and a Norwood jacket on a chair

Special School Program Enters Fourth Year-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1969

Utilizing a low 5-1 student-to-teacher ratio, a staff of 36 professionals works to reinforce reading skills and improve academic performance for public and parochial school children.

Community members speaking and debating budget concerns at a New England town meeting

Norwood Renews Search For High School Principal-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1964

Officials plan to evaluate past candidates and request recommendations from Boston area colleges while Vice Principal John Mombouquette prepares for interim leadership.

School Board Studies Hockey Rink For School, New Schools, Sets New Weather Policy-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946

The Norwood School Committee institutes a firm new inclement weather academic policy, launches cost evaluations for a high school hockey rink, and updates educational equipment for the local schools.