Norwood attempts to save time and money on its new high school construction project by reusing the architectural blueprints of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.
Elementary Grades Lead Enrollment Rise-September 9, 1993
Assistant Superintendent Roderick Smith reports a district-wide increase of 136 students, driven by elementary enrollment gains as the School Committee prepares for a $514,000 state aid transfer.
Norwood Elementary Grades Drive Enrollment Increase-September 2, 1993
School System Reaches 3,565 Total Students Norwood public schools have experienced an overall enrollment increase of 136 students compared to the previous academic year, bringing total district enrollment to 3,565 … Continue reading Norwood Elementary Grades Drive Enrollment Increase-September 2, 1993
Prescott Elementary School Parents Urge School Committee to Alleviate Overcrowding-September 12, 1991
Prescott Elementary School parents petition the Norwood School Committee to hire a part-time teacher to alleviate overcrowded kindergarten classes.
Schools Open with Retained Programs Despite Budget Cuts and Staff Reductions-September 3, 1991
When Norwood students return to classrooms tomorrow for the start of the new academic year, they will encounter a few visible adjustments—including higher cafeteria prices, a smaller teaching staff, and … Continue reading Schools Open with Retained Programs Despite Budget Cuts and Staff Reductions-September 3, 1991
School Committee Unanimously Rejects State School-Choice Plan-August 29, 1991
Citing fears of overcrowding and severe financial strain on special education, the Norwood School Committee votes to reject Governor William Weld's school-choice program.
Joseph Katchpole Succeeds George Usevich as Vice Principal of Norwood High School-August 23, 1990
Health and physical education department head Joseph Katchpole has been named acting vice principal of Norwood High School, succeeding George Usevich in the school administration.
Newcomers Learn to Take Middle School in Their Stride-September 7, 1989
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be an intimidating milestone for any young student, but as classes officially got underway this week, Norwood's newest middle schoolers quickly learned … Continue reading Newcomers Learn to Take Middle School in Their Stride-September 7, 1989
First Day of School Brings Excitement and New Beginnings for Norwood’s Class of 1999-September 10, 1987
Norwood students return to class for the 1987-88 school year, marking the first day of school for the Balch Elementary first-graders who make up the graduating class of 1999.
Balch and Norwood High Welcome Students on the First Day of School for the Class of 1999-September 10, 1987
Balch Elementary and Norwood High welcome students back for the 1987-88 academic year, marking the first day of school for the graduating Class of 1999.