Admission events · 2027-2028
Come see what being known looks like
At Norwood School, we firmly believe in the distinct advantages a PK-8 school offers during the most critical years of a child's intellectual, social, and emotional development. We educate and empower our students for success and celebrate childhood to its fullest extent. Attend our events and experience firsthand what sets Norwood apart!
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Next event
Mornings with Matthew
Wednesday, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. · In person · Parents and guardians only
Pick the morning that fits
Events are approximately an hour long, followed by a 30-minute optional tour
Open to all familiesAdults only
Open House: Mornings with Matthew
Parents and guardians only · 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
An informal, intimate hour with Head of School Matthew Gould. Ask him about programmatic philosophy, strategic initiatives, and anything else on your mind. Optional 30-minute tour afterward.
- Wednesday, October 28In person
- Wednesday, November 11In person
- Wednesday, January 6Virtual
- Wednesday, February 3Applied families only
Entering grades 5-8Open to all familiesAdults only
Meet the Academic Leaders: Middle School
Parents and guardians only · 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Talk with the people who run the Middle School program about teaching, learning, extracurriculars, and what the move into fifth and sixth grade actually looks like. Optional 30-minute tour afterward.
- Tuesday, November 3In person
- Tuesday, November 17In person
- Tuesday, January 12Virtual
- Wednesday, February 10Applied families only
Entering grades PK-4Open to all familiesAdults only
Meet the Academic Leaders: Lower School
Parents and guardians only · 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Meet our Lower School leadership and explore how we support and stretch our youngest learners in our warm and welcoming environment. You'll learn about our academic programs, specials, and parent community. Optional 30-minute tour afterward.
- Wednesday, November 4In person
- Thursday, November 19In person
- Tuesday, December 1In person
- Wednesday, January 13Virtual
- Wednesday, February 10Applied families only
Applied families only
Mosaic
Families welcome · Child care provided · 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
A casual dinner for prospective families who self-identify as families of color, LGBTQ+ families, and adoptive families, joined by faculty, staff, and parent ambassadors who do too. There is strength in our differences.
- Thursday, January 21In person
Community events
Come on an ordinary day
These are open to the public, and you're welcome at any of them.
THESE ARE Not admission events
Come watch, and see what the school looks like on a regular day. While there will not be tours or opportunities to meet with a member of the admission team at these events, when you are ready to have a conversation about applying you can book one of the admission events above.
Movie Night Under the Stars
Friday, October 23 · 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Monsters, Inc. on a huge outdoor screen, food trucks, and free popcorn. Hosted by the Middle School Student Leadership Council.
Fall Play
Thursday, November 19 · 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 20 · 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21 · 2:00 p.m.
Friday, November 20 · 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21 · 2:00 p.m.
Our students on stage in the Murray Arts Building.
Home games
Most weekday afternoons
Through the fall season
Through the fall season
Soccer, volleyball, and cross country on the Upper and Lower Fields and in the Rales Athletic Center.
See the scheduleEverything else is on the school calendar.
"Norwood doesn't just teach surface-level information. It dives into the intricacies of history, the minutiae in math, and the deep ideas in English."
Uygar '24
Be known
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.
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.
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.
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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