“On June 12, 2002, the Cleveland School Library was dedicated to the memory of our beloved librarian, Paula C. Clifford, and a plaque was placed at the entrance to the library, now named the Paula C. Clifford Library. The library is an integral part of the school and the program is based on a philosophy that stresses service to the entire school community. The library’s foremost objective is to provide the best resources possible to students and staff by providing a core collection of materials that meets curricular and recreational reading needs.”

source: Norwood Annual Report

Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 4, 2025

Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 4, 2025

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Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 3, 2025

Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 3, 2025

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Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 30, 2025

Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 30, 2025

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Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025 Part 2

Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025 Part 2

Later in the day, progress was more evident. The gym and cafeteria were completely demolished, and some of the classrooms on that side of the…

New Coakley Middle School

New Coakley Middle School

 The new Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is more than just a building project; it’s a community-driven transformation decades in the making. A new…

Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025

Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025

Demolition of the Coakley Middle School gymnasium is underway. Send your photos of the Coakley Middle School to us at info@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org