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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 to the Virtual Backpack, please contact Pamela Anderson at panderson@norton.k12.ma.us

South Shore Children's Chorus

A group of children and teens sing in a chorus, promoting the South Shore Children's Chorus.

Sing with Joy & Find Your Voice!

Join Us for Our 10th Anniversary Season

Fall registration is now open!
Rehearsals for singers in grades K-12 start in September
at our 5 convenient locations in 4 cities,
Quincy (Woodward & Quincy Point), Sharon, Hanover, Bridgewater

No auditions or prior experience required.

Sign up at www.sscchorus.org.

Norton Parks & Rec. Halloween Costume Exchange

Flyer for Norton Parks & Rec Halloween Costume Exchange, featuring cartoon characters in costumes.

How This Works:

  • Drop off gently used kids Halloween costumes to the bin in the front lobby of Town Hall from September 2nd through October 3rd.
  • Please put costume in a bag with any accessories that go with it.
  • NO dance costumes please.
  • Then on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 7th & 8th come to Town Hall from 6-8 pm to see if your child can find a new Halloween Costume!

Cost: NOTHING! You don’t need to bring a costume to take a costume. This is a totally free event!

Who Can Participate: Anyone! You don’t need to be from Norton to drop off or pick out a new to you costume.

Hours for Drop off at Norton Town Hall (72 East Main Street):

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 7:30 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Hours for Selecting New to You Costumes: 6:00-8:00 pm at Town hall on Tuesday, October 7th & 8th

Any questions, please contact Parks & Rec at 508-285-0228 or parksandrec@nortonmaus.com

Teen Stuff at Norton Library

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Attention students in grades 6 to 12!

The Norton Library is hosting four October events for middle school and high school students.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5:15pm to 6:15pm: Creative Writing Chaos Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 4:15pm to 5:15pm: Teen Improv Troupe

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5:15pm to 7:15pm: Teen D&D

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4:15pm to 5:15pm: Teen Read & Relax

Register on the Norton Library Website.

More Information/Questions: Please contact Leah LabrecqueYouth Services Librarian at leah@sailsinc.org. 

 

Camp Finberg Vacation Day: Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Join Camp Finberg at the Attleboro Norton YMCA for a Vacation Day of hiking, ropes course, and archery, for Indigenous People’s Day from 8:00am to 5:00pm for ages 5-12.

More Information/Questions: Please contact Marsea McGonagle, Director of Marketing & Communications for Attleboro Norton YMCA at mmcgonagle@attleboroymca.org.

Art Classes and Workshops

A collage of art pieces and text promoting Fall Art Classes & Workshops for all ages.

Attleboro Arts Museum
Fall Art Classes & Workshops

Sept-Dec 2025
Children | Teens | Adults

Scholarships available
for students of all ages

Click here to view full flyer.

W. Charles Thompson Museum School
Attleboro Arts Museum
86 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703
508.222.2644

Register Online: www.attieboroartsmuseum.org,
click on “Our Classes.”

English Language Learners Conversation Circle

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Looking for an encouraging, supportive place to practice speaking English?

Join English Language Learners (ELLs) for Conversation Circles on Tuesday nights from 6:30pm to 7:15pm at the Norton Public Library.

No registration is needed.

Please note that the ELL Conversation Circle is not a class for learning English; it is an opportunity to practice informal spoken English.

Norton Embracing Educational Development

A flyer promoting Norton Embracing Educational Development (NEED) events.

NEED is a nonprofit organization created to support the Norton Public Schools by offering financial assistance to teachers to enrich student classroom experiences. We do this through fundraising and community outreach.

Check us out, and these upcoming events!

SEPT 27 – SAVERS CLOTHING DRIVE 9 AM-12 PM
Henri Yelle Elementary Loop | 64 W. Main St.

CHECK OUT OUR NEWSLETTER
Stay up to date on all our upcoming events, and what we’ve been up to!

PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE
Have a Norton “N” painted in your driveway for $30.
Scan the QR Code for more information.

WE NEED YOU!!!
Are you a caregiver of a NPS student who would like to expand their social circle while helping the schools at the same time? NEED is always excited to welcome new members! Please email us at info@nortonneed.org for more information!

MORE INFO: WWW.NORTONNEED.ORG

Norton Youth Recreational Basketball Registration

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Dribble. Shoot. Score. Join the team to have some fun!

 

3rd thru 8th Grade Boys and Girls Program:

Our recreational program will consist of one practice night per week and games on Saturdays with times
ranging from 10am-2pm at Norton Middle School as well as the Henry A Yelle School. The season will
run from late November to early February.

 

Last season’s times (subject to change).
Boys Girls
Grade 3-4 Boys: 10am & 11am @NMS Grade 3-4 Girls: TBD
Grade 5-6 Boys: 12pm & 1pm @Yelle Grade 5-8 Girls: 5-8 played @ Henry A Yelle School at 11am Sat
Grade 7-8 Boys: 12:00-2:00pm @ NMS  

 

Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade Instructional Program:

The developmental program is held at the JC Solmonese School on Saturday mornings. The goal of our
instructional program is to give our athletes an introduction to the game of basketball through
fundamentals, teamwork, and some game work. The season will run from late November to early
February.
Please visit the Norton Basketball Association Website to register.

 

Questions/More Information: Please contact Bill Foley, President of the Norton Basketball Association Board at nortonhoop@gmail.com.

AED & CPR Training

Image promoting a CPR training course, with date, time, and location information.

Certified in AED & CPR in Just One Day!
Thursday October 16

Learn Livesaving Skills From an Expert
This American Heart Association designed course will cover AED useage, choking and CPR skills.

6 – 8pm
Nelson Senior & Community Center
120 Mansfield Ave, Norton MA 02766
Click here to register.

Mansfield CPR Services | AHA Accredited Training

508-285-0228
www.nortonma.org/parks-and-recreation

Titans Youth Lacrosse FREE Halloween Clinic

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Get ready for a spooktacular good time on the field! Join the Titans coaches for a fun-filled, free clinic packed with skills, games, and Halloween spirit! This is a great opportunity for new players to try lacrosse before committing to the 2026 spring season and returning players to keep their skills sharp in the off-season! Prizes for best costume, best Halloween socks, and for bringing a friend new to lacrosse! Pre-register by October 11 on the Titans Youth Lacrosse Website or scan the QR code on the attached flier. Click “Register” in the top right corner to get started.

This clinic is for new and returning girls and boys players in grades PreK to 8th grade.

Questions/More Information: Please reach out to Lisa Baldwin, Director of Girls Titans Youth Lacrosse  at lb3311@gmail.com.

Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program (WIC)

 

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The Mass WIC Program and the Mass Cultural Council have partnered to offer discounted admissions to over 100 of the Commonwealth’s museums and cultural institutions. Because of the generosity of the participating organizations, WIC clients can receive free or discounted admissions by showing their WIC Card.

 

For a complete list of participating organizations visit, please the Mass.Gov Woman, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program Website.

 

 

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Wic spanish information poster

 

 

Learn to Skate

Cartoon children ice skating on a wintery background, advertising ice skating lessons.

Fall 2025 Lessons for Tot and Youth Levels
Norton Residents can choose either:

Raynham IcePlex

Saturdays
Sept. 13, 20, 27
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov. 1

Taunton Alexio

Sundays
Sept. 14, 21, 28
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
Nov. 2


$10 discount

See website for class times and to register!

Know Your Rights: ICE Enforcement

Document from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office regarding ICE enforcement and immigrant rights.

Attorney General Guidance:
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: ICE Enforcement
A Guide for Immigrants, Families, and Communities

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DOCUMENT

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.