Newcomers Learn to Take Middle School in Their Stride-September 7, 1989

Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be an intimidating milestone for any young student, but as classes officially got underway this week, Norwood’s newest middle schoolers quickly learned to take the change in stride.

Navigating larger hallways, adjusting to rotating class schedules, and meeting new teachers mark a major rite of passage for students stepping up to the middle school level. Educators across the district reported an exceptionally smooth opening week, praising incoming students for their adaptability and enthusiasm as they settled into their new academic routines. Teachers and school administrators emphasized that orientation programs and guidance support have played a vital role in helping students overcome first-day jitters, ensuring a confident and successful start to the new school year.

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Norwood Kindergarten Bus Routes Announced for Fall Term-September 9, 1983

School officials have officially released the comprehensive morning and afternoon bus route schedules for Norwood kindergarten students, with classes set to begin on Monday. Schedule and School-Specific Route Details The morning kindergarten session commences at 8:40 a.m. (with first pickups beginning at 8:20 a.m. and dismissal at 11:15 a.m.), while the afternoon session begins at…
Rain-Damaged Cleveland and Prescott Schools Expected to Be Repaired by September-August 17, 1983

Unexpected rainstorms caused roof leaks at the Cleveland and Prescott schools during active construction, though officials expect full contractor-funded repairs before the September opening.
School Committee Warns of Political Firestorms Over Forthcoming School Closing Study-October 21, 1981

Praising the progress of a long-range school planning study, Norwood School Committee members warned that recommendations regarding school closures could spark emotional political debates in January.
School Officials Seek $62,700 from Town Meeting to Fund Classroom Computers-September 10, 1982

School officials plan to ask town meeting for $62,700 to purchase 16 computers for elementary, junior high, and high schools to introduce students to computer technology.
Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982

Facing extensive water damage at Norwood High School, selectmen tentatively agreed to recommend an $82,500 appropriation at the September 20 special town meeting—while a broader engineering survey revealed an estimated $750,000 in necessary roof repairs across the school district. Gym Floor Damage and Architectural Estimates An August 9 rainstorm caused severe rainwater leakage from a…
John Poce Appointed Acting Principal of Junior High School North-September 9, 1982

Junior High School North vice-principal John Poce is unanimously appointed acting principal by the school committee following James R. Savage’s promotion to superintendent.
Norwood Public School Students Score Strongly on State Basic-Skills Exams-September 2, 1982

Students across Norwood public schools have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, scoring remarkably well on state-mandated basic-skills tests for the second consecutive year. Released recently following examinations administered last spring, the district data reveals that only a very small handful of students across grades three, five, and eight failed to achieve minimum passing standards in reading,…
School Long-Range Planning Panel to Deliver Progress Report-August 24, 1982

Facing declining enrollments, Norwood’s school planning panel will deliver a progress report in October and final recommendations on grade configurations and potential school closures in January.
Norwood School Committee to Ask Teachers to Renegotiate Contracts-August 20, 1982

Citing finance commission opposition and Proposition 2 1/2 limits, the school committee will ask teachers to renegotiate 8 percent pay raises or face town meeting review on September 20.
Norwood School Committee Narrows Superintendent Search to Three Finalists, Including Junior High North Principal James R. Savage-August 11, 1982

Junior High North Principal James R. Savage was named one of three finalists for Norwood superintendent of schools, alongside Arlington assistant superintendent William J. Birmingham and Rhode Island administrator Nora M. Walker.