🌾🐝 HEY, NORWOOD HORNETS! LET’S WRAP UP A WIN! 🐝🌾

Calling all farmers, ranchers, families, and friends! 🚜

Did you know that your old hay wrap and twine could help Norwood School win at least $1,000? 💵🏆

Norwood is participating in the Cherokee County 4th Annual Hay Wrap Take Back, and we need our entire community to get involved!

💚 HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

🌾 Save your used hay wrap and hay twine!

🚜 Ask your neighbors, friends, and family to save theirs, too!

🐝 Bring your collected materials to Norwood’s designated collection bin!

🏆 The school that collects the MOST WEIGHT wins a minimum of $1,000 CASH!

📅 Collection runs October 1 – March 31.

We may be a small school, but we have a community with a BIG HEART! 💚

Every roll, every bundle, and every pound gets us closer to bringing home that prize!

📢 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Share this post, tag your farming and ranching friends, and help us turn hay wrap into a win for our students!

💚🖤 SMALL SCHOOL. BIG PRIDE. HORNET STRONG! 🐝

\#NorwoodHornets #HayWrapTakeBack #HornetPride #CommunityStrong #SupportOurStudents
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🛒🎟️ **JUST $1 COULD FILL YOUR PANTRY!** 🎟️🛒

Who doesn't love FREE groceries?! 🥫🍞🛍️

Our **Norwood Fall Festival Grocery Box Raffle** is underway, and tickets are only **$1 per chance!** 🎉

🐝 **Our entire school is selling tickets!** Find your favorite Norwood Hornet and grab a few chances to win a box full of groceries!

🍂 **Fall Festival:** Friday, November 13th

📍 **Norwood Public School**

💚🖤 You don't have to have a child at Norwood to participate! Our entire community is welcome to purchase tickets and support our school!

💵 **$1 = 1 chance to WIN!**

Every ticket purchased helps support our Norwood Hornets, and we appreciate our amazing community!

🐝💚 **Small price. Big prize. Hornet pride!** 🖤
about 5 hours ago, Coach Meter
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💚🖤 **THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE NORWOOD!** 🐝

**Day 4: Where Teachers Know Their Students.**

There's something special about walking into a classroom where your teacher knows more than just your name. 💚

At Norwood, relationships are an important part of education.

Our teachers have the opportunity to get to know their students as individuals. They learn what motivates them, what challenges them, what makes them laugh, and what helps them succeed.

Sometimes being a great teacher means explaining a lesson one more time. Sometimes it means offering a little encouragement. And sometimes it simply means noticing when a student needs someone in their corner.

We believe those relationships make a difference, both inside and outside the classroom.

🐝 **Because at Norwood, teaching is more than delivering lessons. It's building relationships that matter!**

💬 **Do you remember a teacher who made a difference in your life? Give them a shout-out!**

#TheresNoPlaceLikeNorwood #ChooseNorwood #HornetPride #TeachersMakeADifference
about 6 hours ago, Coach Meter
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🥫🛒 **HELP US FILL OUR GROCERY BOXES!** 🛒🥫

Norwood School is collecting **canned goods and nonperishable food items** for our Grocery Box Raffle at the **Norwood Fall Festival on Friday, November 13th!** 🍁🎡

We need YOUR help to fill these boxes with groceries!

🥫 Canned vegetables and fruits
🍝 Pasta, rice, and boxed meals
🥣 Cereal and oatmeal
🥜 Peanut butter and jelly
🥫 Soups, sauces, and other shelf-stable foods
🛒 Any other nonperishable grocery items!

❤️ **Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!**

🎟️ **RAFFLE TICKETS ARE JUST $1 EACH!**
Norwood students are selling tickets for your chance to win a grocery box filled with goodies!

📅 **Drawing: November 13th at the Fall Festival**

Please send your donations to school before the festival!

💚🖤 Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this year's Fall Festival a success!

🐝 **Small School, Big Heart — HORNET PRIDE!** 💚🖤
1 day ago, Coach Meter
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🏀💚🖤 **GAME DAY REMINDER!** 🖤💚🏀

It's time to hit the court, Hornets! 🐝

Our **Norwood 5th–8th Grade Basketball Teams** will take on **Peggs TODAY!**

📅 **Tuesday, November 3rd**
🏀 **Norwood vs. Peggs**
⏰ **Games begin at 4:00 PM**

Come out and cheer on our Hornets as they give it their all on the court! Let's pack the stands, show our school spirit, and support these hardworking student-athletes!

💚🖤 **LET'S GO, HORNETS!** 🐝🏀

\#NorwoodHornets #HornetPride #NorwoodBasketball #GoHornets
1 day ago, Coach Meter
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💚🖤 **THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE NORWOOD!** 🐝

**Day 3: Every Student Has a Name, Not a Number.**

At some schools, it's easy to get lost in the crowd. At Norwood, we believe every student deserves to stand out. 💚

Our students are more than a name on a roster, a test score, or a seat in a classroom.

They're individuals with unique personalities, talents, challenges, and dreams.

We know that sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. A teacher who notices when something isn't right. A staff member who remembers what makes a student smile. Someone who takes the time to say, "I'm proud of you."

Those moments matter.

🐝 **At Norwood, you're not just another number. You're somebody who matters!**

💬 **Hornet families, what's something about our small-school atmosphere that you appreciate?**

#TheresNoPlaceLikeNorwood #ChooseNorwood #EveryStudentMatters #HornetFamily
1 day ago, Coach Meter
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💚💛 **NORWOOD 8TH GRADE FUNDRAISER!** 💛💚

🥓🍗 **Who’s ready for some delicious Blue & Gold?** 🌭

Our **Norwood 8th Grade Class** is kicking off their 2026–2027 Blue & Gold Sausage Co. fundraiser TODAY!

Stock up on your favorites while supporting our 8th graders! Every purchase helps our students, and we appreciate our community's continued support! 💚

🥓 **Bacon (3 lbs.) — $19**

🌭 **Sausage (2.5 lbs.) — $10**

🍗 **Chicken Tenders (2.5 lbs.) — $16**

📅 **Orders Taken:** November 2–18

🚚 **Estimated Delivery:** December 7–11

These make great additions to your holiday meals, so don't miss your chance to stock the freezer!

📣 **Want to place an order?** Reach out to a Norwood 8th grader or contact the school!

💚 **Thank you for supporting our Norwood students!** 💛

\#NorwoodHornets #Norwood8thGrade #BlueAndGoldFundraiser #SupportOurStudents
2 days ago, Coach Meter
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💚🖤 **THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE NORWOOD!** 🐝

**Day 2: Small School. Big Opportunities.**

Who says big opportunities only happen at big schools? Not us! 💚

At Norwood, we believe the size of your school shouldn't determine the size of your dreams!

From academics and athletics to leadership opportunities, eGaming, and extracurricular activities, our students have opportunities to discover their strengths, try new things, and build confidence along the way.

In a small school, students have the chance to do more than just participate. They have the opportunity to step up, get involved, and make a difference!

Because at Norwood, we may be small, but our dreams are anything but! 🐝

💚 **Small School. Big Opportunities. Endless Possibilities.**

#TheresNoPlaceLikeNorwood #ChooseNorwood #HornetPride #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
2 days ago, Coach Meter
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🧠🏆 IT’S ACADEMIC BOWL DAY! 🏆🧠 Good luck to our Norwood Academic Bowl Team as they head to Briggs TODAY to put their knowledge and teamwork to the test! 📍 Location: Briggs 📅 Today, Monday, November 2nd ⏰ Starting at 9:30 AM We are so proud of our students for their hard work, dedication, and willingness to challenge themselves! 💚🖤 Let’s go, Norwood! Show them what Hornet Pride is all about! 🐝 #NorwoodHornets #AcademicBowl #HornetPride #NorwoodStrong
2 days ago, Coach Meter
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💚🖤 **THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE NORWOOD!** 🐝

Some schools are big. Some schools are small. But what makes a school special isn't the size of its buildings or the number of students walking its halls.

**It's the people. It's the relationships. It's the feeling of belonging.**

At Norwood, we believe every child deserves to be seen, known, encouraged, and given the opportunity to succeed.

For the next 30 days, we're celebrating what makes our little school so special. From our dedicated staff and amazing students to the families and community who stand behind us, there are countless reasons to be proud of being a Hornet!

💚 Small School. Big Heart. Endless Possibilities.

🐝 **There's No Place Like Norwood!**

#ChooseNorwood #HornetPride #TheresNoPlaceLikeNorwood #Norwood100
3 days ago, Coach Meter
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🎃💜 **HALLOWEEN LOOKS DIFFERENT FOR EVERY CHILD!** 💜🎃

At **Norwood Public School**, we believe Halloween should be fun, safe, and inclusive for EVERY child! As our little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes head out to trick-or-treat, remember that not every disability or challenge is visible. 🧡

💜 **Purple Buckets & Epilepsy Awareness:** Some children carry purple buckets to raise awareness about epilepsy. Flashing lights, strobe effects, and certain decorations can trigger seizures in some individuals with epilepsy. Not everyone with epilepsy is sensitive to flashing lights, but choosing steady lighting can help make Halloween safer and more welcoming!

💙 **Blue Buckets & Autism Awareness:** Some children carry blue buckets to represent autism. Loud noises, bright lights, crowds, and unfamiliar situations can be overwhelming. Be patient and understanding!

🩵 **Nonverbal Trick-or-Treaters:** Not every child can say "Trick or Treat" or "Thank You." A smile, wave, or simply holding out a candy bucket is enough!

🎃 **Different Ages, Same Joy:** Older children and teenagers with disabilities may enjoy trick-or-treating, too. Kindness has no age limit!

🩵 **Teal Pumpkins:** A teal pumpkin indicates that non-food treats are available for children with food allergies or other needs.

💛 **Mobility & Accessibility:** Some children may not be able to climb steps or walk up to your door. Meet them where they are!

🍬 **No Costume? No Problem!** Some children cannot tolerate masks, face paint, or certain fabrics. They still deserve to participate.

❤️ **Remember:** Bucket colors can help raise awareness, but they aren't universal. A child shouldn't have to explain a disability, speak, wear a costume, or carry a certain color bucket to be included.

✨ **A little understanding can make a BIG difference in a child's Halloween experience!**

At Norwood, we believe **every child matters, every child belongs, and every child deserves a little Halloween magic!** 💚

🎃 **Be patient. Be welcoming. Be kind.**

#NorwoodPublicSchool #InclusiveHalloween #EpilepsyAwareness #AutismAcceptance #TealPumpkinProject #EveryChildMatters #NorwoodFamily
5 days ago, Coach Meter
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🎃👻 **FRIDAY: SAY BOO TO DRUGS!** 👻🎃

It's the FINAL DAY of **Drug-Free Week at Norwood School**, and we're ending it with some spooky fun! 💚🐝

Today, students can wear their favorite Halloween costumes as we celebrate a full week of standing together against drugs!

🎃 **Friday's Theme:** Say BOO to Drugs!

👻 **Dress Up:** Wear your favorite Halloween costume!

🧡 **Our Message:** "Drugs are scary enough — choose a drug-free life!"

We've spent this week reminding our students that they have bright futures, big dreams, and endless possibilities ahead of them.

Being drug free isn't just about one week — it's about making good choices every single day!

Thank you to all our students and staff for participating and helping make Drug-Free Week a success!

💚 **Stay safe, stay spooky, and stay drug free, Hornets!** 🐝

#NorwoodHornets #DrugFreeWeek #SayBooToDrugs #HealthyChoices #HornetPride
5 days ago, Coach Meter
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🛒🎟️ GROCERY BOX RAFFLE! 🎟️🛒 Who couldn’t use some FREE groceries?! 🥫🍞🧃 Our Norwood Fall Festival Grocery Box Raffle is back, and for just $1 a chance, you could be taking home a box full of groceries! 🎉 🎟️ Tickets are just $1 each! 🐝 All Norwood students are selling tickets, so find your favorite Hornet and grab a few chances to WIN! 🍂 Fall Festival: Friday, November 13th 📍 Norwood Public School You don’t have to have a student at Norwood to participate! Everyone in our community is welcome to purchase tickets and support our school. 💚🖤 Just $1 could fill your pantry! Thank you for supporting our Norwood Hornets, and GOOD LUCK! 🐝
6 days ago, Coach Meter
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🪩✌️ **THURSDAY: DRUG FREE THROUGH THE DECADES!** ✌️🪩

We're traveling back in time for Day 4 of **Drug-Free Week at Norwood School!** 💚🐝

Whether you're rocking the 50s, grooving through the 70s, bringing back the 80s, or showing off your favorite 90s or Y2K style, today is your day!

🎶 **Thursday's Theme:** Drug Free Through the Decades

🕺 **Dress Up:** Pick your favorite decade and show off your style!

✨ **Our Message:** "Being drug free never goes out of style!"

Styles may change, music may change, and trends may come and go, but making healthy choices will ALWAYS be cool!

Let's see those throwback looks, Hornets! 💚

#NorwoodHornets #DrugFreeWeek #DecadesDay #DrugFreeNeverGoesOutOfStyle
6 days ago, Coach Meter
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🍁🎡 **NORWOOD FALL FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE!** 🎡🍁

Who's ready for a night of food, fun, and a little friendly competition?! 🍂🎃

📅 **Friday, November 13th**
📍 **Norwood School**
⏰ **Festivities begin at 5:30 PM!**

Here's what's happening:

🌮 **Indian Tacos, Chili & Beans** | 5:30–7:30 PM in the cafeteria

🎯 **Festival Games** | 5:30–7:30 PM

🧺 **Theme Basket Bidding** | 5:30–7:00 PM

🥧 **Pie Auction** | 7:45 PM in the gym

🎟️ Plus, don't forget about our **Grocery Box Raffle, Cake Walk, Sweet Shop, and MORE!**

Whether you're coming for the Indian tacos (we won't judge if you come back for seconds 🤭), trying your luck at the games, or hoping to take home a theme basket, there's something for everyone!

💚 **And here's the best part — you DON'T have to attend Norwood to join the fun!** Our Fall Festival is open to the ENTIRE community!

🎄 All proceeds help provide Christmas candy and gifts for our Norwood students!

🍁 **Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come make some memories with us!**

💚 **Small School. Big Heart. One Amazing Community!** 💚

#NorwoodFallFestival #NorwoodFamily #CommunityStrong #FallFestival2026
7 days ago, Coach Meter
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🤪🌈 **WEDNESDAY: DRUGS ARE WACKY!** 🌈🤪

It's WACKY WEDNESDAY at Norwood School, and we're halfway through Drug-Free Week! 💚🐝

Today is all about being yourself, having fun, and showing that you don't need drugs to enjoy life!

🌈 **Wednesday's Theme:** Drugs Are Wacky!

🧦 Crazy hair, mismatched clothes, silly socks, tutus, backwards outfits — the WACKIER, the BETTER!

✨ **Our Message:** "Life is fun enough without drugs!"

We can't wait to see all the crazy and creative outfits walking through our hallways today!

#NorwoodHornets #DrugFreeWeek #WackyWednesday #BeYourself
7 days ago, Coach Meter
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🍪🚨 COOKIE DOUGH HAS ARRIVED! 🚨🍪 Attention Norwood Families! 💚💛 Our cookie dough fundraiser orders are HERE and READY FOR PICKUP! 📦 Please make arrangements to pick up your orders as soon as possible! ❄️ Cookie dough must be kept refrigerated or frozen, so prompt pickup is important! 💚 Thank you for supporting our Norwood students! We appreciate you! #NorwoodPublicSchool #CookieDoughFundraiser #NorwoodFamily
8 days ago, Coach Meter
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🍪💚 **COOKIE DOUGH DELIVERY IS TODAY!** 💚🍪

Attention Norwood Families! 📣

Our cookie dough fundraiser orders will be delivered **TODAY, Tuesday, October 27, at 11:00 AM!**

📦 **Please make arrangements to pick up your cookie dough orders as soon as possible after delivery!**

❄️ Remember, cookie dough needs to be kept refrigerated or frozen, so timely pickup is important!

💚💛 Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser! Your generosity helps support our Norwood students, and we appreciate each and every one of you!

#NorwoodPublicSchool #CookieDoughFundraiser #NorwoodFamily #ThankYouForYourSupport
8 days ago, Coach Meter
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🏈🏀 **TUESDAY: TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS!** 🏀🏈

It's Day 2 of **Drug-Free Week at Norwood School!** 💚🐝

Today we're showing that we're stronger when we stand together! Wear your favorite team's jersey, Norwood school colors, or sports gear!

🏆 **Tuesday's Theme:** Team Up Against Drugs

💪 **Our Message:** "We're all on the same team: DRUG FREE!"

Whether you're on the court, on the field, or in the classroom, being a great teammate means encouraging each other to make positive choices!

Let's see that team spirit, Hornets! 💚

#NorwoodHornets #DrugFreeWeek #TeamUpAgainstDrugs #HornetPride
8 days ago, Coach Meter
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🍪 COOKIE DOUGH DELIVERY REMINDER! 🍪 Attention Norwood Families! Our cookie dough fundraiser orders will be delivered tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, at 11:00 AM! 📦 Please make arrangements to pick up your cookie dough orders as soon as possible after delivery, as the dough needs to be kept refrigerated or frozen. 💚 Thank you for supporting our Norwood students and helping make our fundraiser a success!
9 days ago, Coach Meter
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