Fall 2022
- ReNEWal at Norwood | As we emerge from two and a half years of tremendous disruption and uncertainty, we enter a period of reflection, recovery, and a great sense of renewal.
- In the Classroom: Middle School Music Program | With fresh, new dedicated spaces, the middle school music program is expanding its repertoire, experimenting with different ensemble combinations, and embracing the flexibility to try innovative ideas.
- Class Day and Commencement 2022 | Awards! Speeches! Performances! The unique talents and special qualities of the Class of 2022 came shining through on Class Day and Commencement.
- Alumni Profile: Abigail Betts '92 | Norwood alumna and former staff member is back in The Nest—this time as the School's new director of development and the very proud parent of a Norwood kindergartner.
Spring 2022
- Getting Closer! | In just a few months, Norwood will open the doors to the new Marriott Early Childhood Building, a beautiful, light-filled 21,000-square-foot learning space for grades PK-2.
- Facing Our Fears | A Rose Hair Tarantula named Hairy Dude and a California King Snake named Ray helped Norwood fourth graders face their fears while exploring the value of the month, courage.
- In the Classroom: Norwood's Academic Leadership Team | Read about the mission and goals of the Academic Leadership Team and meet Norwood's new director of curriculum and instruction.
- Alumni Profile: Katharine Uhre Gregorio '90 | When Katie Gregorio took a closer look at her great-aunt's career as a foreign correspondent in Europe during the height of the Cold War, she discovered an incredible story and the perfect topic for her first book.
Fall 2021
- A Groundbreaking Moment in Norwood History | On May 13, 2021, special guests gathered in the Steuart Courtyard to celebrate the start of construction on the Marriott Early Childhood Building.
- Moving Social-Emotional Learning to the Front of the Class | During the past 20 months, children have faced a host of complex challenges, all of which have had an impact on emotional well-being.
- Class Day & Commencement 2021 | We may have been physically distanced for this year’s graduation events, but we were close together in our love and pride for the Class of 2021.
- Alumni Profile: Jared Genser '84 | International human rights lawyer Jared Genser has worked with prominent human right activists and political prisoners all over the world, including Desmond Tutu and Elie Weisel.
Spring 2021
- What a Difference a Year Makes! | It's been a little over a year since the pandemic forced Norwood to close its campus and move learning online. Today, Norwood's campus is open and at 100% capacity.
- Q&A with Norwood's Next Head of Middle School | Meet Dennis Campbell, Norwood's next head of middle school, just the third leader of the division since the School expanded to eighth grade in 1998.
- In the Classroom: Seize the Moment! | Important historical moments are happening all around us and can happen anytime. At Norwood, every teacher has the flexibility to seize these teachable moments.
- Alumni Profile: Corbin Blumberg '09 | Corbin Blumberg's ascent in the horse-racing industry has taken him from Maryland to Australia, Kentucky to Dubai, and Ireland to England. Read about Corbin's work in the world of thoroughbred racing.
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