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
Norton Public Schools
Summer Enrichment Program 2024
Week 1: July 8-July 11, 2024
Week 2: July 15-July 18, 2024
Week 3: July 22-July 25, 2024
Week 4: July 29-August 1, 2024
Registration for the 2024 Summer Enrichment Program is now open. Please click to view this year's Summer Enrichment Program Brochure. Registration ends on May 31, 2024.
*Classes with spots will remain open on the
Registration Form after May 31st*
Any questions? Contact Kelly Allen, Summer Enrichment Coordinator, kellyallen@norton.k12.ma.us
Join us for the 20th annual Norton Police vs. Norton Teachers community basketball event on Friday, May 3rd beginning at 7pm at Norton High School. Steven Bishop will be the master of ceremonies. There will be balloon animals, 50/50 raffle, face painting and more! If you would like to sponsor this event or have quesitons, please email itacnorton@gmail.com
SPRING CRAFT FAIR
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sponsored by NHS Science Honor Society
Raffles | over 70 vendors including
home decor | candles | photography | soaps
tumblers | wooden items | pet accessories | jewelry
sea glass art | wreaths | chocheted items | pottery
bird houses | stained glass | cannoli | jams & jellies
and so much more …
Go shopping for the perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Norton High School
cafeteria and gym
66 W. Main Street, Norton, MA
NORTON CLEAN UP DAY
2024
Sat. May 4th
Check In: 9-10 am Everett Leonard Park (6 Parker St.)
Clean Up: 10 am – 1 pm
Post-Event Cookout: 12:30 pm Bog Iron Brewing (33 W. Main St.)
FREE for anyone who helps cleanup!
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH US!
For more information and to register
www.nortonmaus.org/parks-and-recreation
Brought to you by:
Norton Highway | Norton Select Board | Norton Conservation
and Norton Parks & Rec Departments
Along with partners: Bog Iron Brewing | Marchand Environmental | Home Depot
Boy Scouts of America
BSA Troop 12
FOOD DRIVE
Cupboard of Kindness
Saturday May 4th
Drop off food!
Canned goods | Non-perishable can meats etc|
Non-opened, non-perishable peanut butter, pasta etc.
8am-11am
Henri A. Yelle Elementary School
Horeshoe Driveway
Your Year of Friendship
Learn something about your new friends!
Learn a Girl Scout friendship song!
Make friendship bracelets to share!
The first steps to friendships that last forever? Feeling totally confortable being yourself. Be part of a crew that celebrates you just the way you are!
Be a Girl Scout
Meet your new forever friends with Girl Scouts in Norton!
For girls in PreK who are entering Kindergarten in the fall!
Free! Bring your grown-up(s) along.
Tuesday May 7, 2024 | 6-7 pm
Trinitarian Congregational Church
2 Pine Street, Norton
Please RSVP and let us know you are coming!
www.gsema.org/eventrsvp4
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Scan code or visit gsema.org/trygirlscouts
WHEATON Pre-College
Create your future this summer
Tech/AI | Science | Arts
Criminal Justice | and More!
Experience campus life.
Discover your passion in college-level courses.
Join a supportive community where your ideas matter.
Chose your path
Student Experience: Two courses in one or more disciplines
Athlete Experience: One course + training in Fencing or Swimming from NCAA coaches
Learn more!
Contact us at precollege@wheatoncollege.edu
508-286-8242
Click here for more information.
Wheaton College Massachusetts
Program details:
July 6 – August 2, 2024
For rising high school juniors and seniors
Residential or commuter options
Life beyond classes:
Connect with peers
College life workshops
Trips & social activities
Interdisciplinary studies: (credit or non-credit)
AI, Technology & Innovation
Communicating Creatively
Environmental Sciencein Action
Justice, Law & Psychology
Nursing & Life Sciences
Resources:
Expert faculty & support staff
Innovative research centers, labs & studios
Beautiful friendly campus
Its Time to Skate
JOIN US FOR PUBLIC SKATE AND STICK + PUCK
PUBLIC SKATE
$& Adults | $5 Children
(No Figure Skating, Jumping, or Pucks)
STICK + PUCK
$10 Player | Goalies Free | Open to All Ages
(13 and Under Require Full Gear)
Use the QR Code to View Schedule and Register
for Public Skate and Stick + Puck
Rental Skates Available at Goal Line Pro Shop
2024 Fall NBK Football
Registration is Open!
Grades 3-8
Tackle Football $350 | Grade K-2 Flag $175
Scan QR Code to Register
Season Runs August 1st-December 15th
Registration Includes: (5) $10 raffle tickets, once sold, parents can keep first $50 of ticket sales
When Registering: Please choose the grade your athlete will be entering in Fall 2024.
AYF Player packet, report card & 2024 medical clearance due prior to first practices.
More information: wwwnortonyouthfootballandcheer.com
NBK SPRING CHEER
Register NOW through 4/1!
When: April 8th-June3rd
Grades K-3 Mondays 5:30-7:30 pm
Grades 4-11 Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost $100
T-Shirt & Bow Included with Fee
Practice includes stuning, tumbling, dancing, & sideline cheer
To register please scan the QR code
2024 Fall NBK Cheer
Grades 2-8 – $430
Grades K-1 – $255
*Fee includes 3 bows, pink shirt for competition, game day shorts, sweatpants
Scan QR Code to Register
Season Starts: August 1st
Registration Includes: (5) $10 raffle tickets, once sold, parents can keep first $50 of ticket sales
When Registering: Please choose the grade your athlete will be entering in Fall 2024.
AYF Player packet, report card & 2024 medical clearance due prior to first practices.
More information: wwwnortonyouthfootballandcheer.com
Project Contemporary Competitiveness
Advanced Studies Program
”A Summer of a Lifetime”
Take Unique Classes and Make New Friendships
Grades 7-10
An Incredible Four Week Exerience
Located on the Beautiful Stonehill College Campus
Click here to visit pccasp.org and learn more about this amazing program.
Applications due May 1st.
Follow PCC: @PCCASP
Norton Links
195 Mansfield Avenue | Norton, MA
Affordable Housing Lottery
Join Our Rally Against Cancer Team
and Support Patients At Dana-Farber Cancer Institue
Our Team Name: NORTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Click Here To Donate to Our Fundraiser
Donors of $50 or more receive a Red Sox hat!
Our Team Coach: Sara Horton
Rally Againt Cancer
The Dana-Farber Campaign | Defy Cancer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Jimmy Fund
ATTLEBORO ARTS MUSEUM
Summer Art Weeks and Classes
June – August 2024
Children | Tweens | Adults
see full list of classes here
W. Charles Thompson Museum School
Scholarships available for students of all ages.
Attleboro Arts Museum
86 Park Street | Attleboro, MA 02703
508.222.2644
Register Online www.attleboroartsmuseum.org
Click on Our “Classes”
Think Summer!
Day and Extended Day Programs – Bus Options – Outdoor Activities
a S.T.E.M. experience in Easton
College Gate | Kindergarten – Grade 3
Stonehill College | July 8-26 & July 29-August 16
www.collegegate.org
Art “Rageous” | Awesome Astronomers | CG Detective | Chess (beg/adv)
Creative Confections | Computer Coding | Curtain Call | Dance Studio
Engineering | Lights, Camera Action | Flying Things | Marine Biology
Minecraft Creator | Photograpy Fun | Pond “Tastic” | Power It Up!
Robotics (beg/adv) | Rocketry | Science Discovery | Sculpture | Woodworkers
College Gate | Grades 4-8
Stonehill College | July 8-26 & July 29-August 16
www.collegeacademy.org
Actor’s Workshop | Animation | CA Shark Tank | Campus Courtroom | Chemistry
Chess (beg/adv) | Creative Confections | Dance Studio | Finding Forensics
Gone Fishin’ | Graphic Design | It’s Sketchy | Marine Biology | Minecraft Creator
Movie makers | Music Production | Physics Factory | Radio Broadcasting
Robotics (beg/adv) | Rocketry (beg/adv) | Sculpture | TV Production
APPLY NOW! A Summer Experience That Lasts a Lifetime!
Click to See What Our Parents are Saying
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: www.mass.gov/orgs/women-infants-children-nutrition-program