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Be Known.
At Norwood School, we believe that families shouldn’t have to choose between challenging academics and a joyful community. It begins with a simple promise: Your child will be known. -
A just-right approach that delivers.
Our unique child-centered approach to instruction and learning begins with a team of teachers whose first priority is to fully know and understand each and every student. -
Ignited by success.
We celebrate that our graduates are young people committed to service and social action; young people with a commitment to deeply held values that will serve them for the rest of their lives.Read More -
A community of creators.
We are a community—of collaborators, builders, performers, artists, and explorers—where wonder, resourcefulness, reflection, and joy are valued, and creativity is an essential component of every discipline.Read More -
How you lead your life matters.
We have long believed that education at its heart is a moral endeavor and that a school should stand for and teach a basic set of values based upon respect for self and others.Read More -
Strength in our differences.
We believe that an open mind and an appreciation for one another’s contributions is the strength of the Norwood community.Read More
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Be Known.
At Norwood School, we believe that families shouldn’t have to choose between challenging academics and a joyful community. It begins with a simple promise: Your child will be known. -
A just-right approach that delivers.
Our unique child-centered approach to instruction and learning begins with a team of teachers whose first priority is to fully know and understand each and every student. -
Ignited by success.
We celebrate that our graduates are young people committed to service and social action; young people with a commitment to deeply held values that will serve them for the rest of their lives.Read More -
A community of creators.
We are a community—of collaborators, builders, performers, artists, and explorers—where wonder, resourcefulness, reflection, and joy are valued, and creativity is an essential component of every discipline.Read More -
How you lead your life matters.
We have long believed that education at its heart is a moral endeavor and that a school should stand for and teach a basic set of values based upon respect for self and others.Read More -
Strength in our differences.
We believe that an open mind and an appreciation for one another’s contributions is the strength of the Norwood community.Read More
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Lower School
Grades PK - 4
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Middle School
Grades 5 - 8
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GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL GUESTS DAY IS ALMOST HERE!
We are excited to welcome grandparents and special guests on Tuesday, November 25, for one of Norwood’s most treasured traditions: Grandparents & Special Guests Day. This beloved event offers students the chance to share their school experience with the important people in their lives. It’s always a morning filled with joy, pride, and meaningful connection!Read More
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7TH & 8TH GRADE FALL PLAY: THE INTERNET IS DISTRACT-OH LOOK A KITTEN (NOVEMBER 20-22, 2025)
Norwood's seventh and eighth graders take the stage this fall, November 20-22, 2025, in The Internet Is Distract-Oh Look a Kitten, a fast-paced and hilarious comedy by Ian McWethy about the wild, twisty maze that is the online world.Read More
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NORWOOD DEBATE WINS BIG AT THE FIRST TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR
The Norwood Debate Team had an incredible showing at the Washington–Arlington Speech and Debate League’s Season Opener at Westfield High School in Chantilly, VA, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Out of 82 teams, one Norwood team went undefeated and placed fifth overall, while another team also went undefeated and took first place overall!Read More
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Get to Know Norwood! Check Out the Mix of Visit Opportunities for Prospective Families
The Norwood Admission Office hosts a number of opportunities for prospective families to visit our 40-acre campus and see our unique child-centered program for grades PK-8 in action. We look forward to meeting you!Read More
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TOGETHER FOR A CAUSE: NORWOOD SUPPORTS MANNA FOOD CENTER WITH SIX MANNA MONDAYS
Six times a year, the Norwood community comes together for Manna Monday, our school-wide initiative to support Manna Food Center, the largest food bank in Montgomery County. Students, families, and staff collect healthy food donations, working together to help neighbors in need. It’s a meaningful way for our community to give back and make a real difference—one Monday at a time.Read More
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ARTS
Through artistic expression, our students enjoy the wonder, confidence, and free thinking that come with creative accomplishment. -
ATHLETICS
Blue Hawk athletes have many exciting activities from which to choose: soccer, basketball, lacrosse, kayaking, rock climbing, and more. -
CHARACTER EDUCATION
We firmly believe in addressing matters of the heart and spirit as well as the mind and body throughout the School's curriculum. -
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Hands-on learning is an integral part of the Norwood program. Trips are designed to support academic goals and present challenges that lead to self-discovery. -
AFTER SCHOOL
Our After School Program builds on Norwood’s strong sense of community and focuses on the fun and the values that make our school so special. -
SUMMER
Our outstanding team of teachers and counselors provides a camp community where campers feel free to be themselves and where creativity runs wild.
Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond. Recognizing that children are multi-faceted, Norwood provides many opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive school community.
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