Panther Pride Newsletter

I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how excited I am to be serving the board, administration, staff, students, parents, and community at Norton City Schools. It is our goal in the Treasurer’s office to provide excellent fiscal services, so please feel free to stop by the office, introduce yourself, and let me know how we can be of service to you. This collaboration will enable me to onboard more effectively, learn more about our district, and assist in providing exceptional service. I look forward to meeting you!

Go Panthers!

Barb Markland

Treasurer

Norton City Schools

Congratulations to the following students for their excellence inside and outside of the classroom as they have been chosen as our April Students of the Month. They truly exemplify what it means to be a Norton Panther. Panther Pride!

• Primary - Duke Venables
• Elementary - Keegan Pfahler
• Middle School - Cecelia Stratos
• High School - Dominick Riggs
• HS Compact - Kennedy Cooper

April 3, 1860 - Pony Express began

April 6, 1896 - 1st modern Olympics was held

April 9, 1865 - Civil War ends with the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, VA

April 12, 1861 - Civil War started at Fort Sumter in Charleston, SC

April 14, 1865 - President Lincoln was mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater

April 15, 1912 - Titanic sank

April 18, 1775 - Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes

April 19, 1775 - American Revolution started

April 22 - Earth Day

April 30, 1789 - George Washington became the 1st President of United States

Getting ready for state testing just got a lot more egg-citing! Mrs. Barker’s 5th-grade science classes are on the move, teaming up in pairs or small groups to search the room for hidden eggs. Inside each egg is a science question just waiting to be cracked! The questions are based on key 5th-grade science standards, including Earth and space, ecosystems, sound and light, and Newton’s Laws. What a fantastic, hands-on, collaborative, and exciting way to get students ready for the test!

This is the time of year when career tech students in the Four Cities Compact, and all across the state of Ohio, compete in various competitions through SkillsUSA, HOSA, and DECA. This is an opportunity for our students to showcase all the skills and talents they've acquired in their programs and a chance to compare their knowledge to others in the field. Many students win awards, such as Kennedy Cooper pictured here, and continue to advance the great reputation of the Four Cities Compact. Congratulations to all the career tech teachers who make a lasting impact, and to all the students who work hard in their chosen career field!

Norton Middle School students brought the Panther Way to life during a high-energy, Positive Communication Assembly! They learned how words can build others up—or bring them down—and how kindness can turn someone’s day around, while creating a positive school environment.

To celebrate students who consistently demonstrated The Panther Way in Quarter 3, Norton Middle School hosted an epic Students vs. Teachers Volleyball Tournament! The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the fun was nonstop.

During “Around the World Family Literacy Night,” the elementary school cafeteria was transformed into NES International Airport, offering exciting flights to Mexico, Italy, France, and various U.S. destinations. Our third-grade world travelers and their families embarked on a journey filled with engaging reading activities that earned them stamps in their passports. From reading, to therapy dogs, conducting STEM experiments to exploring travel brochures, postcards, and even encountering mystery readers—there was something for everyone! Tasty snacks and other surprises added to the fun.

Thanks to the dedication of community leaders, sponsors, and volunteers, the night was an overwhelming success! Our young globetrotters left with more than just smiles and unforgettable memories; they carried home real-life learning experiences that will inspire them for years to come.

Norton Primary Kindergarten students participated in an outdoor learning day with twin baby goats on Friday, March 21st. The Kindergarten students got to pet and spend time with them on the lower playground. We would like to thank Sharon VanArnam for bringing the goats, sharing all of her wonderful knowledge and making a lasting memory with the children.

In the event that school is closed due to weather or other circumstances, information can be obtained in the following manner:

• 1st Priority (main methods of notification)
• School Messaging System - via text message
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nortoncityschoolsohio
  
• School website: https://www.nortonschools.org/
• 2nd Priority (may experience delays due to call volume)
  
• Television: Local Television Stations Channels 3, 5, 8
  
• School Messaging System - via phone
  

• May 3 - Panther Run
• May 5 - 9 Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 10 - Prom
• May 11 - Mother's Day
• May 18 - Graduation
• May 26 - Memorial Day - No School
• May 30 - Student Last Day
• August 21 - First Day of School (PK, 1-12)
• August 27 - First Day Kindergarten

4128 S. Cleveland Massillon Road

Norton, OH 44203

Phone: 330.825.0863

Website: nortonschools.org

High School

Grades 9-12

330.825.7300

Middle School

Grades 5-8

330.825.5607

Elementary School

Grades 1-4

330.825.3828

Primary School

Pre-K thru Kindergarten

330.825.5133

Attendance Hotline

330.706.2760