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
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.
NHS Music and Theatre Wreath Fundraiser
NHS Music and Theatre Parents
Wreath Fundraiser
For Sale Until November 2nd
Local Distribution Orders:
Pick up at Norton High School
November 20th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Direct delivery will come to you!
Scan to order. Online payment is recommended.
Also accepting cash and check made out to “Norton Band Parents Club”.
Contact: awright@norton.k12.ma.us
or nortonmusicparents@gmail.com
Halloween Costume Swap
Give A Costume | Find A Costume | Share The Fun!
September 14th – October 7th
Drop Off: During Normal Town Hall Business Hours
Norton Town Hall Lobby
72 East Main Street, Norton, MA
Monday-Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Wednesday, October 14th
Costume Swap
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Norton Town Hall
Costume Guidelines
Kids’ and family-appropriate costumes only.
Costumes must be clean, in good condition, and gently used.
No rips, stains, or missing parts.
Place each costume in a clear plastic bag labeled with its size.
Norton Parks and Recreation
Titans Youth Lacrosse
Register today for the Titans Youth Lacrosse Little Laxers Clinic!
Target Audience: Girls and Boys in grades K-2
Learn to play lacrosse!
This program will give the experience and build the confidence to play on a team!
Halloween Clinic
Target Audience: Girls and Boys in grades K-8
Learn to play lacrosse!
Halloween themed activities. Wear a costume win a Prize
Register today for the Titans Youth Lacrosse 2027 SPRING SEASON!
Target Audience: Girls and Boys in grades K-8
Payment plans available
titansyouthlacrosse.com
Halloween Spooktacular
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Join Us This October For Our Annual
Halloween Spooktacular
Haunted House & Haunted Hayride
Friday And Saturday October 23rd & 24th | 6pm - 10pm
Norton VFW 38 Summer Street Norton
$10 Haunted Hayride | $10 Haunted House | $15 Combo Ticket
This is fun for all ages and 100% proceeds go
towards local veterans and veteran organizations.
Contact Jim Houpe For More Info And Tickets 508-964-9095
Please email: circleofflags.vfw@gmail.com with questions or to inquire about purchasing advance tickets.
Norton Public Library October Calendar
Check out what’s happening at
the Norton Public Library
in October!
Click here for the full calendar.
Visit the Norton Public Library’s website for additional information and to register for programs.
Annual Halloween Parade
Norton Parks & Recreation Presents
33rd Annual Chartley Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM Rain Or Shine
Parade Route | Route 123
Begins at the Attleboro town line and ends at St. Mary’s Church
Live Music | Plenty Of Candy | Costumes Encouraged!
A Family-Friendly Community Tradition
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
South Shore Children's Chorus
Classes Located In
Quincy | Hanover | Bridgewater | Sharon | Foxborough
All SSCC Programs Are Audition-Free!
Registration Closes October 15!
Sign Up Online Today
Upbeat
K-2nd Grade
Amplify
3rd-6th Grade
Dynamic
7th-12th Grade
Resonate
9th-12th Grade
Resonate International Tour in 2027!
enroll.sscchorus.org
www.sscchorus.org
@sscchorus
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
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. |