Stack of vintage math textbooks on a classroom desk with ruler and pencils

Parental Involvement in Project Aspire-July 10, 1972

On July 10, 1972, the town of Norwood continued its efforts to engage families in the educational process through Project Aspire, a federally funded summer remedial program. Running from July … Continue reading Parental Involvement in Project Aspire-July 10, 1972

Norwood School Committee Votes to Duplicate Junior High North-July 30, 1971

The Norwood School Committee voted 4-2 to abandon rebuilding fire-damaged Junior High School South, opting instead to duplicate Junior High North on a new site.

Norwood School Committee Discusses Satellite School Ovens and Bird and Son Air Pollution Compliance-July 29, 1971

The Patriot Ledger reported on Norwood School Committee discussions regarding $10,000 in satellite school oven upgrades to improve the federal Type A lunch program.

Norwood Junior High School Building Committee Reviews Five Replacement Plans-July 27, 1971

The Norwood building committee reviewed five alternate architectural plans for a new junior high school while exploring federal disaster aid.

Schools Face Heating Oil Shortage for Upcoming Winter, While Band Camp and Library Art Programs Make Headlines-August 6, 1970

Superintendent Dr. Philip O. Coakley informed the Norwood School Committee that no companies submitted bids to supply 110,000 gallons of No. 5 heating oil for town schools due to quotas, shortages, and environmental regulations.

School Committee Votes to Rescind School Principal Appointment-August 10, 1967

The Norwood School Committee voted 5-1 to rescind Alan R. Wonson's appointment as Winslow Elementary School principal following objections by Chairman Francis X. Sheehan Jr. over unadvertised openings.

Norwood Hospital to Offer Nine-Week Refresher Course for Registered Nurses-August 13, 1966

Beginning September 15, Norwood Hospital will host a nine-week refresher course for registered nurses, combining supervised clinical experience with classroom instruction on current medical procedures.

Andrew J. Ciarletta Jr. Appointed Principal of Winslow Elementary School-July 27, 1966

The Norwood School Committee appointed Andrew J. Ciarletta Jr. as principal of Winslow Elementary School, succeeding Alan R. Wonson.