Norwood Public School

💚🖤 BRING THEM TO NORWOOD. 🖤💚 We’ll teach them. We’ll love them. We’ll support them. Stepping out of our normal lane for a minute, but as we begin another school year at Norwood, this feels worth saying. Norwood Public School is more than a building where kids come to learn. For our students and families, we want Norwood to be a security blanket, a safety net, and a place where every child knows they belong. Most days, it looks pretty simple. They come to school. They learn. They eat lunch. They laugh with their friends. They play at recess. They practice. They compete. They grow. And then they go home. But when life isn’t simple, Norwood is still here. When a child is hungry, somebody feeds them. When they’re struggling with a lesson, somebody sits beside them. When they need a coat, school supplies, or something they don’t have, somebody starts figuring out how to get it. When a child needs extra support, we build that support around them. When they’re grieving, scared, frustrated, struggling, or simply having a hard day, there’s someone here ready to listen. And when something just doesn’t seem right, we notice. That’s one of the special things about a small school like Norwood. Our kids aren’t numbers. We know their names. We know their families. We know when they’re having a great day, and we often know when they’re not. Then tomorrow morning, the buses come back, the doors open, and we do it all over again. Before many people have even started their day, someone is driving a bus route. Someone is preparing food. Someone is getting the building ready. Teachers are preparing lessons. Staff members are getting ready to help the students who need them. Coaches are preparing to push kids to become better teammates and better people. And somewhere along the way, something completely unexpected will happen that wasn’t on anybody’s lesson plan. 😂 That’s school. It isn’t always glamorous. It isn’t always easy. And it definitely isn’t perfect. But something pretty remarkable happens here every school day. We open our doors and tell our community: 💚 Bring us your kids. 🖤 Bring us the ones who are reading years ahead and the ones who are still trying to figure it out. Bring us the athletes, the artists, the gamers, the thinkers, the talkers, the quiet ones, the leaders, and the kids who haven’t discovered what they’re great at yet. Bring us the ones who have everything they need and the ones who may walk through our doors needing a little more. Bring us the easy days. Bring us the hard days. Bring them all. We’ll teach them. We’ll feed them. We’ll encourage them. We’ll challenge them. We’ll celebrate them. We’ll support them. We’ll do everything we can to keep them safe. And most importantly… We’ll love them. We’ll make mistakes along the way, because we’re human. Then we’ll come back tomorrow and try again. That’s the promise. As this school year gets underway, take a moment to notice the buses rolling through our community. Notice the lights coming on at Norwood. Notice the teachers, support staff, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, coaches, administrators, and everyone else standing at those doors waiting for children who aren’t their own, but who quickly become “our kids.” Every morning, families in our community send the people they love most through our doors. We don’t take that trust lightly. 💚🖤 Bring them to Norwood. 🖤💚 We’ll teach them. We’ll love them. We’ll support them. We’ll believe in them. Because at Norwood, every child matters. 🐝 NORWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL 🐝 Small School. Big Heart. One Family. #1SWARM Can you make this into an image somehow without losing any words

FREE Before & After School Program • Before School starts at 6:30 AM • After School until 5:30 PM • For more information call the office: 918-478-3092.

📚💚 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 💚📚 Norwood families, mark your calendars! 🐝 📅 Thursday, September 10th ⏰ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM We invite parents and guardians to come visit with our teachers and check in on how your child is doing. Working together makes a difference, and we look forward to seeing you! 💚🖤 ⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday, September 11th. Conferences will be held Thursday evening ONLY. Thank you for being such an important part of your child’s education! 🐝 Norwood Public School 💚 Go Hornets! 🖤

Parents - the 5th through 8th grade softball girls will be having physicals Monday. Students will need their physical forms. Thank you, Coach Thomas

📚 Norwood Families Reminder! 🏫 Our Norwood Afterschool Program begins Monday! 🎉 If your child will be attending the afterschool program, please make sure all required paperwork has been completed and turned in. This includes students who may only need to stay occasionally, such as for ball games or other after-school events. We are required to have completed forms on file before your child can participate. The afterschool forms are included in your school enrollment packet. If you have any questions or need another copy, please contact the school office. Thank you for helping us get off to a safe and successful start! 💙💛

🎉📚 Good Morning, Norwood! 📚🎉 The wait is almost over—we can't wait to welcome everyone back tomorrow! 💙💛 ⏰ Breakfast: 7:25 a.m. 🏫 Classes Begin: 7:55 a.m. Get those backpacks packed, set those alarms, and come ready for an amazing first day! Let's start the new school year with positive attitudes, smiling faces, and Norwood pride. We are excited to see all of our students and families tomorrow morning. Let's make it a fantastic first day! 🎉✏️🍎 #NorwoodPride #FirstDayOfSchool #ReadyToLearn

💚🐝 You’re Invited to Norwood Public School’s Open House! 🐝💚 The countdown to a brand-new school year is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our Hornet families back! 📅 Tuesday, August 4 🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Come by to: 🍎 Meet your child’s teachers 🏫 Visit classrooms 📚 Learn about the upcoming school year 🤝 Connect with our amazing Norwood staff 💚 See what makes Norwood such a special place! Whether you’re a returning family or joining us for the first time, we’re excited to see you and help you get ready for a fantastic year ahead. 📍 Norwood Public School Bring your smiles, your questions, and your Hornet pride—we’ll take care of the rest! 🐝💚 We can’t wait to see you on August 4! #NorwoodHornets #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #HornetPride

Let's welcome our new Superintendent at Norwood School!!!!!

💚🖤 NOW ENROLLING AT NORWOOD SCHOOL! 🖤💚 Looking for a school where your child is more than just a number? At Norwood School, we believe every student deserves to be known, supported, and encouraged to succeed. Our commitment is simple: “We treat your kids like they’re our kids.” From the classroom to the playing field, our caring staff works every day to provide a safe, welcoming environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive. 📚 Enrollment is NOW OPEN for ALL grades! ✨ Why families choose Norwood: ✅ Low teacher-to-student ratio ✅ One-on-one instruction when students need extra support ✅ Before & After School Program ✅ FREE Breakfast & Lunch for all students ✅ Competitive Athletics ✅ Clubs and extracurricular activities ✅ Family involvement opportunities 🏫 Open House 📅 Tuesday, August 4 🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Come meet our teachers, tour the school, ask questions, and see what makes Norwood such a special place to learn! 📅 First Day of School: Thursday, August 6 📞 Ready to enroll or have questions? Contact the Norwood School Office 918-478-3092 We would love the opportunity to welcome your family into the Norwood community. Come see firsthand why so many families choose Norwood; a place where students are challenged, supported, and treated like family. 💚 Norwood School Great Students. Great Staff. Great Future. 🐝

School supply lists are now available under the documents page on the Norwood website and App

Greetings Norwood Parents! It is almost time for the new school year. Open House will be Tuesday, August 4, from 4:30 - 6:30. The first day of school is Thursday, August 6.

Good Afternoon Norwood Parents & Families;
Reminders:
Awards assembly begins at 9:00 a.m. on Friday - May 15, 2026.
Last day of school is Friday, school will dismiss at 12:30.

NO AFTERSCHOOL FRIDAY!!!!

Norwood Pre-Kindergarten enrollment is now open. Contact the office at 918-478-3092 for more information.

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Norwood 8th grade graduation will be tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the gym.
CONGRATULATION 'S CLASS OF 2026.
The Academic Awards assembly will be Friday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. in the gym.

School will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.

All the track state qualifiers from this past weekend. Brooklyn Meter, Olivia Jones, Kat Miller, Ben Miller, Collin Odell Big thanks to Coach T for getting these shirts made up. 🤩

State results: Olivia Jones placed 5th in both the 100m and 200m runs. Brooklyn Meter placed 6th in Shot. Ben Miller placed 7th in Disc, 11th in Long Jump, 15th in Shot. Collin Odell placed 12th in Shot.

We’re proud to share that our school has won the Cherokee County Net Wrap Take Back for the third year in a row!

A huge thank you to Oklahoma Farm Bureau and County Commissioner Chris Jenkins for their continued support in keeping this program going and helping keep round bale net wrap out of our roads and ditches.

We’re especially grateful to our amazing community for showing up and donating so much net wrap at our school—your support is what made this achievement possible once again.

We truly love and appreciate our community!

WE STILL HAVE YEARBOOKS FOR SALE IN THE OFFICE ORDER YOUR 2025-26 NORWOOD YEARBOOK ........

Norwood Parents - We need your help. State testing begins on Monday 4/20. Here are a few things that you can do that would help your child/children be at their best for testing:
Encourage your child/children to get a good night's rest the nights before testing. Get to school each morning in time to eat breakfast.
Avoid being tardy to school on testing days.

Kat Miller 100m & 200m Regional Champion, Olivia Jones 100m & 200m 3rd place, Brooklyn Meter Shot Put Regional Runner Up, Ben Miller Long Jump 3rd place, Discus & Shot Regional Champion, Collin Odell Shot Put Regional Runner Up. All these 8th graders qualified for State and will compete next Saturday at North Rock Creek in Shawnee.