The Peabody School in Norwood recently held a commencement ceremony at the South Junior High School, honoring a class of 169 graduates. The cohort, comprised of both seniors and post-graduate … Continue reading Peabody School Celebrates 169 Graduates-June 17, 1981
Norwood High School Raises Honor Roll Academic Standards-September 4, 1980
High school students will need to hit the books considerably harder this academic year to earn a spot on the honor roll. During last night's meeting, the school committee voted … Continue reading Norwood High School Raises Honor Roll Academic Standards-September 4, 1980
School Enrollment Shows Drop of 382 from Last Year-September 6, 1979
Norwood public school enrollment drops by 382 students to 5,078, while administrators outline major scheduling and open-campus policy changes at the senior high school.
School Committee Votes to Modify Kindergarten Scheduling-August 17, 1978
Responding to parental requests, Norwood's school committee voted to replace monthly kindergarten session rotations with a mid-year schedule starting in September.
Public Schools Enrollment Down 341 Students, Though Upcoming Apartment Construction Expected to Boost Numbers-September 16, 1976
Norwood school officials report a drop of 341 students in total enrollment, but anticipate new apartment construction will push numbers back up.
Sprinkler Installation Nears Completion to Ensure On-Time School Opening-August 27, 1976
Contractors promise completion of the Norwood High sprinkler system by next Friday, ensuring schools open on time while registration and schedule details are announced.
School Committeewoman Rudith M. Berkowitz Decries Use of Unqualified Substitute Teachers-August 14, 1975
Charging that up to 50 percent of substitutes lacked subject proficiency, Norwood school committeewoman Rudith M. Berkowitz criticized administrative hiring practices.
School Committee Split Over Closing the Shattuck and Winslow Buildings-June 19, 1974
Debate intensifies at a Norwood School Committee meeting over redistricting, school closures, and federal grants.
Bells Are Ringin’-July 3, 1970
The Norwood School Committee overhauled its student transportation system and faced an $8,000 wave of structural school vandalism in July 1970
Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969
Superintendent Warns Of Possible Double-Session Classes If Washington Street Facility Openings Fail A steel strike at the end of last summer halted installation of metal decking for the roof and … Continue reading Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969