Norton Schools Get a Snow Day

Norton to receive up to 12 inches of snow.

Due to the weather, school for Norton will be closed Friday. Heavy, wet snow and strong winds are the cause for Norton's school doors to be closed today, as a winter storm warning will remain into effect until 1 p.m. Total snow accumulations will be 8 to 12 inches. Wind will be 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 55 mph with temperatures in the 30s. New Testament Christian School, Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, Bishop Feehan High School and Cardinal Spellman High School are also closed. This is the fourth school cancellation of the year for Norton Public Schools. Before today, the scheduled last day of school was Monday, June 24.

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Tell Us: Do You Think School Should Have Been Cancelled in Norton?

What are your thoughts on the Norton Superintendent's decision not to cancel school?

While some residents are still digging themselves out of Blizzard Nemo, interim superintendent Dr. Christopher Martes says that school is in session. Some nearby school districts such as Attleboro, Mansfield and Taunton have cancelled classes. Some parents and many students believe Norton should follow suit due to some back roads and sidewalks still covered in snow. "Newcomb Street is in terrible shape, Newland not much better," said Norton mom Allison Plante Keaney on Facebook. "I am really uncomfortable with my 1st grader riding the bus with these road conditions. Add a layer of freezing rain and it's not good." Not everyone is against the decision, however. The announcement illicited a series of cheers from many parents. "It sounds good…

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John Francis

6:02 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Pretty slick out there this morning from all the melting yesterday. Be careful if you got puddles at the end of your driveway. Probably a good amount of black ice on the roads early on.   more ›

School Back in Session Tuesday

Students last day slated for June 24.

The unintended long weekend for students at Norton Public Schools has come to an end, as school is planned to be back in session Tuesday. "We will have school tomorrow unless something unusual happens overnight," said interim superintendent Dr. Christopher Martes. "Our schools are clear of snow and ready to go." At this point, Martes believes that students will have to make up Friday, even though a state of emergency was declared. With today’s cancellation, the last day of school is scheduled for Monday, June 24. There have been three cancellations altogether, with the third being a result of Hurricane Sandy Oct. 29.   

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New Testament Christian School to Hold Open House

Event scheduled for Nov. 15.

New Testament Christian School, Route 140 in Norton, will be hosting an open house for prospective families Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m.  Classrooms will be open for viewing and members of the faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about curriculum and programs until 8 p.m. Enrollment is open for the current school year as well as the Fall of 2013 for students entering pre-kindergarten (ages 3 and 4), kindergarten, elementary and high school. Financial assistance is available. Application packets are available at the school located at 1 New Taunton Ave., Route 140, Norton, on the school website www.newtestamentschool.org, or by calling the school office at 508-285-9771 New Testament offers a pre-K3 and pre-K4 program …

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Power to be Restored in Next Few Days [VIDEO]

Norton regroups with the passing of Hurricane Sandy.

Oct. 31: National Grid says power should be completely restored by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 2. Many should get power before then as well.   Oct. 30:  Several roads in Norton remain closed as trees, limbs and wires became obstacles after Hurricane Sandy ripped through town. Roads still out of commission are Bay Road and Fern Lane. Freeman Street has one lane open as National Grid is working on the lines in that area. Burt Street and E. Main Street between Burt Street and Norton Glen were closed until about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. About 1,210 National Grid customers are still without power. According to Norton Police Department, those areas include N. Worcester, Reservoir and Maple Street sections. Norton Patch reader John Francis also reported that power…

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Closings, Postponements for Tuesday

Hurricane shuts down parts of Norton.

Due to the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, many municipal and commercial buildings in Norton will be closing up shop Tuesday. Here is a list of what's open, closed, cancelled and other important information. Know of any other openings or closings? Leave a comment below. Closed New Testament Christian School Southeastern Regional Coyle Cassidy High School Bishop Feehan Norton Clinic Honey Dew Donuts Postponements Norton Public Schools- A two-hour delay was issued. Wheaton College- Classes will resume 11 a.m. Gold's Gym- Will be opening at 7 a.m. Group exercise classes will be cancelled. Morning classes at 8:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. will resume Open Success! Real Estate Signs By Tomorrow On the Barre Norton Animal Hospital Hot Dogs and More Dunkin …

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Back to School

Students Get Jump Start at Feehan’s Summer Academy

Over 100 students reviewed curriculum and learn survival skills.

Bishop Feehan High School recently held its annual two-week long Summer Academic Academy for incoming freshmen.  Over 100 students chose to participate and enjoyed many opportunities for learning the ropes of a new campus by participating in group activities to enhance social interaction, reviewing math and English curriculum and learning “survival” skills. Those skills included how to take notes, how to use the library, how to stay motivated and how to avoid discipline problems.  “The Summer Academic Academy has been a great success each year. Whether the kids realize it or not, it gives them the confidence to start the year off on the right foot and helps to eliminate the first-day-of-school jitters,” commented Ann Perry, vice president …

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Back to School

Report Says Norton Students Should See More Snow Days This Year

Samantha Kramer, a staff writer for AccuWeather.com, says AccuWeather.com Long-Range meteorologists are projecting a weak to moderate El Niño by late summer, which could mean more snow this winter.

A new report from AccuWeather.com expects more snow this winter as a result of a weak to moderate El Niño. The presence of El Niño or La Niña - and their strength - is used to project how active the winter season is going to be, according to Samantha Kramer, a staff writer for AccuWeather.com. Kramer says the website's long-range meteorologists are projecting a weak to moderate El Niño by late in the summer. "For kids praying to hear school's out for a snow day, the weaker the El Niño, the better," Kramer writes. "Weak El Niños have brought snow-packed winters to most major Northeast cities in the past, according to AccuWeather.com Expert Senior Meteorologist Jack Boston." In contrast, weak La Niñas and strong El Niños historically bring …

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Macaroni Kid Holds Teacher Appreciation Contest

Free weekly newsletter and website for families welcomes teachers back to the classroom.

Macaroni Kid is holding a Teacher Appreciation Contest to support area schools, including Norton. Now through Aug. 5, newsletter subscribers can nominate their child's school for the chance to win a free breakfast provided by local bakeries as well as raffle prizes donated by area businesses. The contest is one of many ways that North Attleborough-Fall River Macaroni Kid is connecting families to their communities. "During the school year and over summer break, our teachers never stop planning creative ways to inspire, motivate, and educate our children," said Jamie Guillett, Macaroni Kid Publisher. "A new school year is upon us, and we want to help teachers start their year in a fantastic, supportive way.” Here's how to vote: If you're a …

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May Menus for Norton Public Schools

Lunch and breakfast menus.

Scroll through the attached PDFs to see what's for lunch and/or breakfast at Norton Public Schools for the month of May.

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