Henry Oliver Peabody was born in Boxford, Massachusetts on May 13, 1826. Peabody was a self-made millionaire who made his money by inventing a cartridge-loading rifle during the Civil War- … Continue reading Henry Oliver Peabody
School Officials Seek $62,700 from Town Meeting to Fund Classroom Computers-September 10, 1982
School officials plan to ask town meeting for $62,700 to purchase 16 computers for elementary, junior high, and high schools to introduce students to computer technology.
Peabody School Graduates Told Of Obligation To Support Education-June 25, 1982
School officials emphasize community obligations and moral commitments to public education during exercises at Junior High School South.
Peabody School Celebrates 169 Graduates-June 17, 1981
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
Prescott School Principal John F. Monahan Named Norwood School Department Business Manager-August 14, 1980
After a yearlong vacancy, Prescott principal John F. Monahan was appointed school business manager, prompting administrative shifts for Alan Wonson at the Willett School.
School District Prepares for New Academic Year with Orientation Institute and Registration Dates-August 14, 1968
Superintendent Dr. Philip O. Coakley announced student registration dates and school opening schedules as Norwood public schools welcome dozens of new educators for the 1968-1969 academic year.
Peabody Nurses Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964
PEABODY NURSES GRADUATE — Commencement and capping exercises for the graduates of the Practical Nursing Program at the Henry O. Peabody School were held last Thursday night. The graduates are, … Continue reading Peabody Nurses Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964
Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963
Bond Street Playground Tribute to the memory of Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland was paid Tuesday night by the Norwood Chamber of Commerce which adopted a resolution requesting the Board of … Continue reading Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963
Your Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961
'Norwood Hospital welcomes the 19 students from the Henry O. Peabody School who have begun their clinical training, coming to the hospital at present on Tuesday and Friday mornings. The … Continue reading Your Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961
Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961
Plan Will Provide Practical Nurses 1961 Henry O. Peabody Nursing Students NORWOOD, Jan. 7—The first class of the new School of Nursing at the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls … Continue reading Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961