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Tag: Callahan Elementary School

July 12, 1984July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Names Monahan to Callahan Post-July 12, 1984

After four years as the school district's business administrator, John F. Monahan returns to his primary vocation as an elementary school principal.

July 31, 1981July 29, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Committee Votes Eliminate Youth Hangout-July 31, 1981

Following rampant vandalism, late-night drinking, and brush fires near Callahan Elementary School, the Norwood School Committee voted to fund a $6,000 clearing project to eliminate a notorious youth hangout.

November 3, 1978November 2, 2026 georgenhs School Closing, This Day In Norwood History

School Housing Needs Committee Proposes Staggered Elementary School Closings in Norwood-November 3, 1978

Pushing a staggered timeline to address declining enrollment, Norwood's housing needs committee recommended closing Callahan School in 1979, Balch in 1981, and a third school by 1983.

August 31, 1967October 23, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Alan R. Wonson Reappointed as Principal of Winslow Elementary School-August 31, 1967

Following an executive session, Committee Chairman Francis X. Sheehan Jr. announced that the Norwood School Committee has reappointed Alan R. Wonson of Westwood as principal of the Winslow Elementary School, … Continue reading Alan R. Wonson Reappointed as Principal of Winslow Elementary School-August 31, 1967

June 24, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

School Committee To Reconsider Shattuck Move-June 24, 1964

Parents argue that moving the specialized educable youth program away from custom-designed facilities could harm its core educational objectives.

September 7, 1961September 6, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Callahan First Graders Back To School-September 7, 1961

t was back to school yesterday for hundreds of Norwood school children and also the first day for many who started the first grade. Miss Mary Sheridan, first grade teacher … Continue reading Callahan First Graders Back To School-September 7, 1961

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