Superintendent's Newsletter 8.28.2026

Posted Date: 08/28/26 (02:14 PM)

Family Newsletter | August 28, 2026

Dr. Jennifer O'Neill
joneill@norton.k12.ma.us
@joneill727

Superintendent's Message

Dear Norton Families,

It’s hard to believe that the start of a new school year is already here! We are excited to welcome our staff back on Monday and Tuesday, August 31 and September 1, as we prepare for the year ahead. Students in grades 1–12 will return on Wednesday, September 2.

Our schools have been busy getting ready, and we can’t wait to see our students back in classrooms, reconnecting with friends and teachers, and beginning another great year together. A special thank you to our incredible facilities team, who have worked tirelessly throughout the summer to make sure our schools look beautiful inside and out and are ready to welcome everyone back!

I hope everyone enjoys this last weekend of summer and finds some time to relax and recharge. We are looking forward to seeing you next week and to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year!

See you soon!

Open House & Back-to-School Information

We look forward to welcoming students and families back for another year of learning, growth, and success. Please review the list of important back-to-school dates below to help your family prepare for the new school year.

Elementary Open Houses

August 31	JCS	LGN	HAY
4:00-4:30	PreK and K	Grades K and 1
4:30-5:00	Grades 1-3	Grades 2 and 3
5:00-5:30			Grade 5
5:30-6:00			Grade 4

Norton Middle School Grade 6 Welcome Social
August 31, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

First Day Grades 1-12: September 2
Schools Closed: September 4 and 7
First Day Kindergarten and Little Lancers: September 8

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 31st

Elementary Open Houses

Norton Middle School Grade 6 Welcome Social

September 2nd

First Day Grades 1-12

September 4th and 7th

Schools Closed

September 8th

First Day Kindergarten and Little Lancers

September 9th

School Committee Meeting

September 23rd

School Committee Meeting

September 30th

Districtwide Early Release/Professional Development

Virtual Backpack
Explore here to find e-flyers on events, offerings and more in our community.
To submit a flyer to the Virtual Backpack, please contact Pam Anderson at pamelaanderson@norton.k12.ma.us.

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