

Nord News
November 2024

Principal's Message
March 2025
The school year is moving right along here at Nord! It is hard to believe that the last day of the third quarter is Thursday, March 13th! There is no school for students on Friday, March 14th due to staff professional development. Spring Break is Monday, March 31st through Friday, April 4th. We return on Monday, April 7th.
Remember, tonight is Family First Night! I encourage you to take this time to pause, reconnect, and enjoy quality moments with your loved ones. Tonight is a reminder that while academics are important, so is the well-being of our students and the connections they have at home. Enjoy your evening together!
Take care,
Mrs. Harigan
2024 Momentum Award
Walter G. Nord School has been honored with a 2024 Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), recognizing our outstanding academic growth and commitment to student achievement!
The Momentum Award is given to schools that have increased their Performance Index by three or more points from the previous year’s report card and have achieved a progress rating of four or more stars. Nord School joins an elite group of fewer than 200 schools across Ohio that demonstrated significant improvement in student learning outcomes last school year.
This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of Nord's staff and students. It highlights our commitment to providing a high-quality education and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. We are incredibly proud of the progress we have made and will continue to build on this momentum.
February Comet Impact Awards
Tech Tips for Students
Second Harvest
Community Events
Nord PTO
The next Nord PTO meeting is on Monday, April 21st at 9:00 am at Nord School. If you would like the link to join virtually, please submit this form.
There are lots of events happening with Nord PTO to end the school year. Be on the look out for flyers coming home to explain Spring Dances, Field Day Volunteer Sign Up, Spring Flower Sales, 25-26 School Supplies Fundraiser, and Walk-a-ton!!
Please contact nordpto1@gmail.com if you have any questions about Nord PTO's remaining events. Thank you for the support!
Spring PTO Dances
Spring Dances
The annual Nord PTO Spring Dances are set and we hope you are able to join us for a Spring Luau!
Boys Choice, Friday, April 11th from 7-9 pm
Girls Choice, Saturday, April 12th from 6-8 pm
Each student must be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the dance. This is a cash only event. Tickets are $10.00 cash per couple ($5.00 for each additional Nord sibling) at the door. Cash concessions will be available along with photos from Studio Q.
Please contact Nord PTO at nordpto1@gmail.com with any questions.
Dine-to-Donate
On the first Wednesday of each month, Nord PTO hosts a Dine-to-Donate fundraiser at a local restaurant.
The next Dine-to-Donate fundraiser is on Wednesday, April 23 at Marco's Pizza. This is the 5th grade pizza box night (4th grade was March 5th). Students decorate a pizza box in Art class and can receive their order in their own box on April 23rd. All Nord Families may participate in Dine-to-Donate, not just 5th grade families!
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Important Dates
Wednesday, March 12th: Family First Night
Thursday, March 13th: End of 3rd Quarter
Friday, March 14th: Professional Development Day, No School for Students
Monday, March 31 - Friday, April 4th: Spring Break
Friday, April 11th: Nord PTO Boys Choice Dance, 7 - 9pm
Saturday, April 12th: Nord PTO Girls Choice Dance, 6 - 8pm
Monday, April 14th: ELA 5 OST, Part 1
Tuesday, April 15th: ELA 5 OST, Part 2
Wednesday, April 16th: ELA 4 OST, Part 1
Thursday, April 17th: ELA 4 OST, Part 2
Friday, April 18th: Good Friday, No School
Monday, April 21st: PTO Meeting, 9 am
Wednesday, April 23rd: PTO Dine-to-Donate @ Marco's Pizza (5th grade box night)
Thursday, April 24th: Science 5 OST, Part 1
Friday, April 25th: Science 5 OST, Part 2
Tuesday, April 29th: Math 5 OST, Part 1
Wednesday, April 30th: Math 5 OST, Part 2
Thursday, May 1st: Math 4 OST , Part 1
Friday, May 2nd: Math 4 OST, Part 2
Monday, May 5th: Columbus Trip ( , Burman, Hershiser, Mullen, Smith, & Stellwagen)
Wednesday, May 7th: PTO Dine-to-Donate @ BW3
Friday, May 9th: PTO Walk-a-thon
Monday, May 12th: PTO Meeting, 9 am
Thursday, May 15th: 5th grade AJH Tour
Friday, May 16th: Pop Show Field Trip @ Steele HS
Monday, May 19th: Columbus Trip (Backman, Beetler, DelVecchio, Costello, Watkin, & Zajkowski)
Wednesday, May 21st: 5th grade AJH tour
Friday, May 23rd: 4th grade Famous Ohioans (Hershiser & Stellwagen @ 9:15 am, Beetler & Watkin @ 2 pm)
Monday, May 26th: Memorial Day, No School
Tuesday, May 27th: 4th grade Academic Awards- 9am, 5th grade Field Day
Wednesday, May 28th: 5th grade Academic Awards- 9am, 4th grade Field Day
Thursday, May 29th: Last Day of School, 2-hour Early Release
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Walter G. Nord School
Email: ashley_harigan@amherstk12.org
Website: https://www.amherstk12.org/schools/nord
Location: 501 Lincoln Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-4441
X: @NordPrincipal