Middle school musicians from Norwood, including members of the string orchestra, band, and choir, earned impressive accolades at the adjudicated Kings Dominion Festival of Music on Saturday, May 2.  Competing against student ensembles from across the region, our musicians showcased outstanding talent, preparation, and teamwork throughout the day. 

Since its founding in 1952, the arts have been an integral part of the Norwood program, nurturing creativity, confidence, and joyful expression in our students. This spring, we are thrilled to celebrate that tradition during Norwood Arts Week, May 7–14, as we showcase the talents of our middle school students across the performing and visual arts.

This April, Norwood students will have the opportunity to meet two celebrated children’s authors—Laura Gehl and Adam Gidwitz—as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a love of reading and storytelling. Through engaging presentations and book signings, students across multiple grade levels will connect with authors whose work brings imagination, humor, and history to life.

At the FIRST LEGO League Maryland State Championship on Saturday, February 21, 2026, Norwood's Green Hawks robotics team delivered an incredible performance, competing against the top 70 teams in the state. For the second year in a row, they ranked among the top eight teams in the tournament, securing an impressive fourth place overall and qualifying—again—for an FLL International Invitational Tournament.

Each winter, Norwood’s seventh and eighth graders take part in one of the most anticipated experiences of their time in the Middle School: Intersession. Held early in the second semester, this four-day program offers students a break from their regular academic schedule and an opportunity to explore new interests through one- and two-day experiential learning activities.

Registration for Norwood's longtime and popular summer program, Summer at Norwood, is open! Check out all the amazing activities—there's something for everyone—and sign up for your favorites! Visit www.summeratnorwood.org for more information.