Norwood Junior High Aerial View-October 9, 1957

For those who have ever wondered about the exact size and shape of the Norwood Junior High School, this aerial photo by Larry McDevitt of the Marguerite Studio supplies the answer.

The wing to the left facing on Washington Street is the well-known Junior High School Auditorium, scene of most major community functions.

This picture was taken with a special aerial camera from a Wiggins Airways plane.

Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Norwood Messenger

School Opening Delayed for High School Students-August 27, 1985

Norwood high school classes are delayed to September 9 as students temporarily relocate to Junior High North during a $5 million renovation project.
High School Students to Relocate to Vacant Junior High School North-August 21, 1985

Citing extensive construction delays by Anchor Construction Co., Norwood school officials voted to move nearly 950 high school students to Junior High School North for the start of the school year.
Norwood School Officials Weigh Alternatives as Renovation Delays Threaten High School Opening-August 8, 1985

Norwood school officials discussed seven alternatives for opening day if $5 million high school renovations are not finished, while firmly rejecting double sessions.
Norwood Rejects Rockland Offer of Part Payment-July 16, 1985

The summer of 1985 was a time of great economic uncertainty in Massachusetts, with the state facing significant budget deficits and high unemployment rates. However, amidst this backdrop of fiscal woes, the town of Norwood found itself embroiled in a dispute with its neighboring municipality, Rockland, over tuition fees for vocational school students. The issue…
Norwood High School Implements Total Smoking Ban-July 3, 1985

In July 1985, the Norwood School Committee unanimously approved a total smoking ban at Norwood High School to begin in September, prioritizing the health of its students.
Recess is a Popular Subject Among Crop of First Graders-September 6, 1984

First-grader Amy Frigulietti sat at her desk yesterday, reaching inside to rearrange her freshly sharpened pencils, pens, and a notebook featuring a picture of Michael Jackson on the cover. Like many of her peers across Norwood, 6-year-old Amy was eager for the new term in teacher Sandy Barner‘s class at Prescott Elementary School, though she…
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.