Superintendent James Savage Earns “Gold Medal” Annual Evaluation from School Committee-October 13, 1988
Norwood Superintendent of Schools James Savage earns near-perfect scores in his annual school committee evaluation, hailed by members for exemplary leadership and community relations.
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.
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.
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.
Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
Facing extensive water damage at Norwood High School, selectmen tentatively agreed to recommend an $82,500 appropriation at the September 20 special town meeting—while a broader engineering survey revealed an estimated … Continue reading Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
John Poce Appointed Acting Principal of Junior High School North-September 9, 1982
Junior High School North vice-principal John Poce is unanimously appointed acting principal by the school committee following James R. Savage's promotion to superintendent.
School Long-Range Planning Panel to Deliver Progress Report-August 24, 1982
Facing declining enrollments, Norwood's school planning panel will deliver a progress report in October and final recommendations on grade configurations and potential school closures in January.
Norwood School Committee Narrows Superintendent Search to Three Finalists, Including Junior High North Principal James R. Savage-August 11, 1982
Junior High North Principal James R. Savage was named one of three finalists for Norwood superintendent of schools, alongside Arlington assistant superintendent William J. Birmingham and Rhode Island administrator Nora M. Walker.
The Selection Process for Norwood’s New Superintendent of Schools-July 20, 1982
The selection process for Norwood's new Superintendent of Schools was a rigorous and meticulous one, involving the careful evaluation of twenty candidates who had submitted their resumes in hopes of … Continue reading The Selection Process for Norwood’s New Superintendent of Schools-July 20, 1982