Virtual Backpack
Virtual Backpack is the Norton Public Schools platform for distributing community flyers and information.
Check here for information about local events and programs of interest for students and families. To submit a flyer for approval to be included in the Virtual Backpack, please contact Pamela Anderson at panderson@norton.k12.ma.us
Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Norton Library
Fall Book Sale
Nov 3-7, 2026
The Friends of the Norton Public Library will be holding their annual Fall Book Sale. Browse gently used adult and children's books, movies, music, puzzles and games. Proceeds support library programs for all ages!
Tuesday, Nov 3 4:00-7:00pm Friends-only night It's a great night to join the Friends!
Wednesday, Nov 4 9:00am-3:30pm
Thursday, Nov 5 9:00am-7:30pm
Friday, Nov 6 9:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, Nov 7 9:00am-1:00pm Fill a Target bag for $5!
Hardcovers and all paperbacks (including YA), computer games, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and puzzles – $1.00
Children’s Books – $0.50
Special books – Priced to Market
Saturday Only: 1 Target Bag of Books. Bags are supplied by the Friends. No need to bring your own – $5.00
Cash or check only
Annual Desfosses/Petersen Memorial Food Drive
November 7th - 9:00 -12:00 – Nelson Center
Cupboard of Kindness Food Pantry
Items can also be dropped off after 10/1 at the following locations:
Norton Police Dept., Norton Fire Dept., Norton Schools, Epione, 85/15, Blush, South Shore Millwork, Milly’s, Tom’s Barber Shop, Blended Beauty, Goat City, Norton House of Pizza, VFW, Outlooks, Wheaton College Early Education Center, Nelson Community Center
Sponsored by: Marsan’s Upholstery Shoppe, C2 Foundation, Norton Police Department
Most Needed Items - Cereal, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Soups, Canned Proteins (Chicken/Tuna/Ham/Beef Stew), Rice/Pasta/Potato Mixes, Baking Mixes, Granola Bars, Juice Boxes, Coffee/Tea, Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Dog/Cat Food
Co-Ed Youth Basketball League
Level Up Your Game – K to Gr. 6
Jr. Celtics Co-Ed Youth Basketball League
Train like a Celtic! In partnership with the Boston Celtics, our basketball league blends skills training, drills, and real game play in a fun, team-focused environment. Players build confidence, learn fundamentals, and grow as leaders—on and off the court.
Includes: 1 Game per Week (Saturday Mornings), Weekly Team Practices, Combine Event, Celtics Jersey, and Special Events with the Boston Celtics.
Grades K-1: 9:00 am -10:00 am
Grades 2-3:10:15 am-11:15 am
Grades 4-6:11:30 am-12:30 pm
Members: $200 | Non-Members: $250 | Registration Deadline: Oct 24
Volunteer – Make a Difference On and Off the Court
Help young athletes level up their game by supporting practices, games, and special events. Whether you're a basketball fan, a community leader, or just love working with kids – we need you!
Season: Nov 7 – Feb 6 | Learn more about volunteering here.
Norton Basketball Association Registration
Instructional & Recreational League
Grades K-8 - All Norton Residents Welcome
Competitive play that stresses fair play, fun, and skill development Programs run mid-November through February. Grades 3-8 practice one night per week with games on Saturdays.
K-2 Instructional (Boys & Girls) | $100 per player
Saturdays at J.C. Solmonese School
Boys Divisions | $170 per player
3rd & 4th Grade - Norton Middle School, Saturdays
5th & 6th Grade Henry A Yelle School, Saturdays
7th & 8th Grade - Norton Middle School, Saturdays
Girls Divisions | $170 per player
3rd & 4th Instructional - Henry A. Yelle School, Saturdays
5th-8th Grade - Henry A. Yelle School, Saturdays
Girls Scouts Daisy Troop
Bring joy to her journey.
Play, create, explore, and more. Girl Scouts is where belonging feels easy, while confidence blooms from the inside and shines on the outside.
Join Girl Scouts today and find what’s within.
Watch her:
Make friends and feel like she belongs
Try new things at her pace
Use her voice and make choices
Build real-world skills through hands-on, just-right-for-her activities
Celebrate effort over perfection
We are a new Girl Scout Daisy Troop forming in Norton! We are looking for more friends to join the fun as well as adult volunteers!
Ready to get in on the fun? Come learn more about our Troop!
Troop # 81419 | Grade Level – Kindergarten
Monday, November 9, 6-7 PM, a one-time meeting for interested caregivers
Norton Public Library, 68 E Main Street, MA 02766
Questions: Email Payton at plapointe@gsema.org
Veterans Day Parade
Veterans Day Parade
Honoring All Who Served
11.11.26 – 10:00 am
Begins at the Norton High School access road across from Freeman Street
All veterans are welcome to march or ride on the Veterans’ Float in the parade
Ceremony at the Town Common
Thank you, Veterans!
Thanksgiving Dinner Food Drive
Food Drive to Provide
Thanksgiving Dinners to Local Families
Our schools, in conjunction with Personal Best Charity, will be running a food drive for the Thanksgiving holiday. We need your support to provide Thanksgiving Dinner to local families.
All schools are being asked to only collect boxes of stuffing mix.
Please donate other foods to the local food pantry. We will not be able to take it.
Pick-up date is 11/12/26
Thank you!
Holiday Fair
2026 Holiday Fair
Trinitarian Church, 2 Pine Street, Norton
Friday Nov 13th 5-8 PM
Spaghetti Supper
Saturday Nov 14th 9 AM - 1 PM
Pancake Breakfast 9-11 AM
Lunch 11 AM - 1 PM
Raffles | Thrift Store | Cookie Walk | Meals-to-Go
General Store & Cafe | Crafts | Indoor Plants
Big Screen TV Raffle
tccnorton.org
Holiday Craft Fair
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NHS Girls Volleyball
invites you to their
Holiday Craft Fair
Over 60 handmade crafts/artisans,
Raffles, Bake Sale, & Face Painting!
November 14, 2026 | 10am – 2pm
Norton High School
64 W. Main Street, Norton, MA
Read to a Dog!
Norton Public Library
Read to a Dog!
Tuesday, November 17
Community Room 5:00-6:00pm
Reading aloud in the calm presence of a therapy dog motivates kids to read more often, which builds fluency, comprehension, stamina, and enjoyment! It's also a great opportunity to gain comfort around dogs. Register online for a 10-minute spot with Tracie and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Danny.
LEGO Club
Norton Public Library
LEGO Club
Thursday, November 19
Community Room 4:15-5:15pm
Come unleash your creativity! What can you create with our huge LEGO collection? Bring a friend and let your imagination go wild. Ages 3-12. No registration required.
Soccer Tournament
Kick It 3v3 Black Friday Soccer Tournament | November 27th, 2026
ForeKicks Taunton Sports Complex Indoor Fields | 223 Fremont Street Taunton, MA 02780
Norton Public School Families can enjoy $15 off with Promo Code: “NORTON”
Act Now! $325 Early Bird Team Registration | 4 Games Guaranteed
Divisions Youth Boys & Girls Adult Men, Women, and COED Competitive & Developmental Divisions
Also Launching our 1st Mini-Strikers Clinic!
Fun High Energy 60 Minutes of Soccer
$45 Per Child
Kick It 3v3 T-Shirt Included with each Registration
Ages 2-6 Years Olds
A fun way to introduce your little one to soccer!
Use “NPS” for $10 off!
Winter Art Classes and Workshops
Attleboro Arts Museum
Register Today! Options for all levels. Space is limited.
Jan – Mar 2027 – Winter Art Classes & Workshops
Children | Teens | Adults
W. Charles Thompson Museum School
86 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703 | 508.222.2644
Register Online: www.attleboroartsmuseum.org, click on “Our Classes”
Get Involved with Norton DECA
Norton High School DECA is seeking local community members, business professionals, and alumni to help students develop real-world leadership and business skills. You can support our students by volunteering as a competition judge, serving as a mentor, or becoming a program sponsor.
To get involved, please contact Bobby Portway, Chapter Advisor for Partnerships, at bportway@norton.k12.ma.us or complete the volunteer interest form.
Child Find Notice
Norton Public Schools Child Find Notice - Little Lancers Preschool
What is Child Find? Child find is a legal requirement for districts to actively identify, locate and evaluate children of preschool age who may need special education services.
Who is Eligible? Residents of Norton ages 3-5 years.
Are you concerned about your child’s development? Do you have concerns in the area of language, fine motor, gross motor and/or overall development?
Free Developmental Screenings Available. We offer screenings for children who may be suspected of a disability at JCS’s Little Lancers Preschool.
Contact us: For additional information contact Cailyn Pawlowski, Little Lancers Preschool Coordinator at cpawlowski@norton.k12.ma.us
508-285-0120
Little Lancers Preschool
Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
Do You Have a Child Child Under 5?
Are You Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
WIC Offers Families:
• Free healthy food
• Personalized nutrition consultations
• Tips for eating well to improve health
• Referrals for medical and dental care, health insurance, child care, housing and fuel assistance, and other services that can benefit the whole family!
Check these guidelines to decide if WIC might be right for your family:
| 2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines | ||||
| Household | Yearly | Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 | $1,114 | $557 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 | $1,505 | $753 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 | $1,897 | $949 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 | $2,288 | $1,144 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 | $2,679 | $1,340 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 | $3,071 | $1,536 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 | $3,462 | $1,731 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 | $3,853 | $1,927 |
To learn more about WIC visit mass.gov/wic or call 1-800-WIC-1007
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Know Your Rights: ICE Enforcement
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Attorney General Guidance: Due to the recent surge in immigration enforcement activity across Massachusetts, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has received a number of questions about the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the role of local police in immigration enforcement, and the rights people have when they interact with federal immigration officers. This guidance is meant to provide communities with information about their rights and the legal framework for ICE stops, arrests, and inquiries. It is not, however, legal advice or a formal legal opinion of the Attorney General. The AGO does not supervise or control the activities of ICE or federal prosecutors. This guidance does not address all circumstances in which residents may come into contact with ICE and the AGO cannot guarantee that ICE agents will act in a manner consistent with this guidance in any given situation. Immigrants, their families, and community members should consult with legal counsel if they need advice or representation in specific cases or circumstances. The AGO is committed to protecting the civil rights of all residents, regardless of immigration status. |