As classes officially resumed yesterday across Norwood public schools, district administrators reported that overall student enrollment came in slightly below budget projections established during the spring, though high school numbers … Continue reading Norwood Public Schools Open Academic Year with Lower-Than-Projected Enrollment-September 4, 1986
Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982
One question is settled. Wayne Simarrian will be Norwood High School's head football coach this fall. The next question: Will Simarrian retain the job in 1983, or will former coach … Continue reading Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982
Proposition 2 1/2 Puts Willett School Closing on Hold-November 6, 1980
Facing potential budget reductions of up to $1 million from Proposition 2 1/2, Norwood school officials have placed the scheduled closure of Willett Elementary School on hold pending a comprehensive K-12 system review.
Norwood School Committee Leaves Door Open for Retiring Hockey Coach Don Wheeler-October 23, 1980
The Norwood School Committee accepted legendary hockey coach Don Wheeler's resignation over budget cuts, but granted him a week to reconsider amid debate over athletic department conditions.
Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
With opening day just two weeks away, the Norwood School Committee voted 4-3 to reject all bids received the previous week for special needs student transportation. Acting under emergency procedures, … Continue reading Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
Willett School Closing Vote Stands-November 8, 1979
In a tense 4-2 vote, the Norwood School Committee rejected a motion to rescind the planned 1980 closure of the Willett School, confirming student reassignments to Cleveland and Prescott schools despite parent opposition.
Norwood School Committee Criticizes Secondary Education Quality-August 9, 1979
The Norwood School Committee sharply criticized secondary education quality, citing poor final exams, grammatical errors in curriculum guides, and low SAT scores.
Superintendent Sets Nov. 1 Deadline for School Closing Plans Amid Enrollment Decline-September 14, 1978
Superintendent Louis J. Taris sets a Nov. 1 deadline for school closure contingency plans as the Norwood School Committee weighs enrollment drops and facility consolidation.
League of Women Voters Urges High Turnout for School Committee Recall Election-August 30, 1978
The League of Women Voters calls on Norwood residents to vote in Tuesday's historic school committee recall election, the first in 30 years.
Survey Shows Voters Engaged Ahead of School Committee Recall Election-August 28, 1978
A random resident survey shows Norwood voters are closely following the September 5 school committee recall election, though most remain undecided on candidates and budget cuts.