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Tag: Junior High South

August 27, 1976August 26, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Bus Routes and Schedules Announced-August 27, 1976

Complete, unabridged bus schedules and stop locations for Norwood public schools and St. Catherine's for the 1976-77 year.

August 13, 1976August 12, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Recreation, This Day In Norwood History

Leaglized Vandalism-August 13, 1976

Overcoming weather delays from Hurricane Belle, the Norwood Recreation Department's fourth annual carnival at Junior High South raised over $600 for muscular dystrophy through games, food, and attractions like a custom surf machine and a car-smashing booth.

July 26, 1974July 25, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Prospects Improve for On-Schedule Opening of Junior High South-July 26, 1974

Norwood's Permanent Building Construction Committee received encouraging updates regarding material deliveries, clearing the path for Junior High South to open on schedule.

July 12, 1974August 7, 2026 georgenhs Gone But Not Forgotten, Infrastrcture, Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Uncertainty Looms Over Norwood Junior High South Opening Date-July 12, 1974

After three years of double sessions following a 1971 fire, Norwood officials faced the possibility of further delays for the new Junior High South.

July 8, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Unfinished Junior High To Open On Schedule-July 8, 1974

Discover the construction history of the $4.5 million Junior High South project in 1974, detailing the challenges faced during the transition from the old Washington Street school.

June 19, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Liquor License Request Tabled In Norwood-June 19, 1974

An intense Selectmen meeting surfaces complaints of threats, noise, and traffic issues surrounding a local highway establishment.

September 15, 1972September 14, 2026 georgenhs School Construction, This Day In Norwood History

Permanent School Building Construction Committee Votes to Proceed with Permanent Roof Plans for Burned-Out Junior High South and Aaron Guild School-September 15, 1972

School building construction committee votes to proceed with permanent roof plans for Junior High South and Aaron Guild School, while Endean Park junior high plans secure SBAB approval.

August 11, 1972August 8, 2026 georgenhs School Construction, Softball, This Day In Norwood History

Building Committee Votes to Relocate Endean Park Softball Fields for New Junior High South Project-August 11, 1972

The permanent building committee unanimously voted to relocate and lengthen two softball fields at Endean Park to accommodate the new Junior High South project.⠀

June 8, 1971July 19, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Board Agrees on Postponement of School Renovation Article-June 8, 1971

A multi-million dollar architectural estimate nearly doubles expected costs for the burned-out Junior High South, prompting town leaders to delay action.

June 3, 1971July 19, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Reverses Votes-June 3, 1971

In 1970, the Norwood School Committee reversed two earlier decisions after strong parent turnout, restoring Shattuck School students to Junior High North and adopting a mid‑year “flip‑flop” double‑session schedule while addressing civic center polling and a hospital parking dispute.

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