NCSD Meet and Greets on Wednesday, September 7th!! Come on in to meet your teachers and check out your classroom(s)! Click on the flyer to see available times.
ATTN HS Seniors & families,
The Common App is open! Please utilize this step-by-step process to guide you through the initial process. It’s located on our NHS Counseling Page @https://www.norwichcsd.org/page/student-services-nhs
Students can pick up their schedules at meet & greet on Wednesday between 1:00-3:00. If students are not able to attend meet & greet they can pick up their schedule on the first day of school. Schedule distribution for both days are as follows:
Grade 9 Gymnasium doors
Grade 10 Cafeteria
Grade 11 Auditorium
Grade 12 Room 1
Norwich CSD Ski & Board Club was represented at the High School Freshman Orientation yesterday evening. For those students that immediately signed up, and the parents/caregivers who have already contacted us with questions, thank you - I will respond shortly! For anybody interested in skiing and snowboarding between January-March, please be on the lookout for our club flyers in the schools, where you can scan the QR code to sign up. Or, contact the Ski Advisor, Mr. Mark Moutarde, at: mmoutarde@norwichcsd.org. See you on the slopes!
We would like to welcome Mr. Taylor to the CARE program at the High School. He will be the working as the CARE Administrator and the Mathematics Department and went to Columbia College, Teachers College. He loves being a father and enjoys Boxing, Kon Do Go Ju Ryu, Brazilian Ju Jitsu, Djaying-Remixing Music, Science Fiction and great movies in General, Seeing that world as it is and shaping/influencing it into the world I want it to be.
Calling all caregivers, teachers and students! We would like to invite you to join the Purple Tornado PTSA!!
Meetings are held the last Monday of the month at 5:30 pm - in person at Stanford Gibson and online via Google Meet!
Click on the flyer for information on how to join!
Hey Middle School Parents - check out the link below for some important tips on raising a youngster in middle school:
https://grownandflown.com/middle-school-survival-guide-for-parents/
NCSD Meet and Greets on Wednesday, September 7th!! Come on in to meet your teachers and check out your classroom(s)! Click on the flyer to see available times.
Freshman Mentors are getting trained and ready for Freshman Orientation! They are excited to welcome incoming Freshman on Wednesday, 8/31 at 5 PM for chromebook pickup and the orientation at 6 PM. GO PURPLE!
NCSD is hiring Instructional and Support Staff immediately! We offer competitive pay, great health, dental & retirement benefits, and growth opportunities. Please consider the opportunities currently available here: https://www.norwichcsd.org/page/job-opportunities
Please help us welcome Ms. Julia Roach to the Norwich Middle School family!! She will be teaching 8th grade English. Read on to learn more about Ms. Roach:
"My name is Julia Roach; I am a happily relocated Californian and a teacher for the last 8 years. I have previously taught English, History, and Art to middle and high schoolers as well as young adults. I’m from a warm and loving family with 3 siblings and our father, all back in California, who I miss very much, and wish would move to New York! I very much look forward to teaching 8th grade English at Norwich Middle School. I graduated from UCSD with a bachelor’s in Literatures of the World and National University for my graduate degree in education and teaching credential. I am a believer in whole child education which focuses on the “whole child” and their talents, growth areas, and interests. I bring this philosophy to my teaching no matter what the subject is. I have many hobbies including: crafting and art of all types, gardening, linguistics, writing poetry, community service, hunting and bushcraft, and hanging out with my wild son Layth. I can’t wait to be a part of the fabulous, welcoming community or Norwich."
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Please join us in welcoming the new technology teacher to the High School.
“My name is Mark Moutarde and I am excited to be joining Norwich High School as the Technology Teacher. I grew up in London, England and am a graduate of King’s College London and the University of Wales. My first career was as an Army Officer (retired as a Major in 2008). During this time, I completed several teaching appointments, including at the Army Foundation College (for Junior Soldiers) and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (UK equivalent of USMA West Point). I also deployed on combat operations to Iraq in 2003. As a civilian, I have taught and run technology businesses in several locations, including the Middle East, Europe and the US, where I have been privileged to work on exciting projects using cutting-edge immersive technologies. I moved to Norwich with my family in 2021, having been a regular visitor here for nearly 20-years! Outside of school I enjoy hiking, skiing, drone flying and the many other delights that Upstate New York has to offer! I am also an avid Rugby fan and never miss the opportunity to watch a game or three!”
We would like to welcome Jamie Foote back to the High School, below is a bio from her.
I cannot tell you how excited I am to be returning to the high school, it feels like I’m returning home 💜This time around, I will be serving as the At-Risk Coordinator!
I moved to Norwich as a senior in college and have lived in the area for the past 9 years. My first job after graduation from Hartwick College was working with the Liberty Partnerships Program. I loved it SO much that I spent the next 7 years growing in that role.
Outside of school I love to spend time with my friends, family, my husband and our 2 sweet labradoodles. I love traveling and experiencing the world, as well as expressing myself through home interior design!
See you soon, NHS!
Attention Seniors!! If you are planning to apply to college it is highly recommended that you take the SAT on October 1st. The deadline is Sept. 2nd. Registration can be found @collegeboard.org. For a fee waiver contact us at 334-1600 ext. 1037 or email dbeardslee@norwichcsd.org
10 Things I Wish I Knew Going Into Middle School
1. Teachers are people too.
2. Each part of you needs a friend.
3. Talk to people, not about them.
4. Focus less on what you want to happen and more on who you want to be.
5. Play.
6. It takes two healthy people for a healthy relationship.
7. Avoid the hair straightener.
9. Cut EVERYONE some slack
10. Friendships come in ALL shapes and sizes
Go Purple!
Norwich High School would like to welcome Mr. Diego Robles He will be teaching Social Studies & AP U.S. History. He was born in Argentina, grew up in Los Angeles, U.S. army veteran, graduate of Ohio University and New York University, professional photographer for 15 years. His hobbies include reading, working out, kayaking, fishing, and kayak fishing.
Middle School Students - the countdown is on!!! ONLY 8 more days until school starts. We can't wait to see you on September 8th for the first day of school.
Remember, Meet and Greet is on September 7th from 10:00-12:00!!
Be a part of the Purple Tornados and join the Parent, Teacher, Student Association. email any questions to norwichpupletornadoptsa@gmail.com
