Science students explored the new steam park legos at Gibson. They had a chance to create and explore the new sets!
Third grade STEAM students have been hard at work coding. They are coding something really special for this unit. LEGOs! What fun they are having exploring light sensors, LEDs and motors and taking on challenges trying to incorporate theme park rides that can be accessible to handicapped students.
Good morning
Today is May 19, 2025
Today is a Purple Day
🌿 Exciting News! 🌿
For the first time ever, the Norwich FFA will be hosting a Plant Sale during the budget vote!
Date: May 20th
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Just inside the District Office doors
We'll have a variety of plants available including vegetables, herbs, and houseplants! 🌱 Check out the flyer below for pricing and a full list of what's available.
Come support the FFA and grab some beautiful plants for your home or garden! 💚
Fifth grade science students have been discussing human, plant and animal body systems. This week students were able to use microscopes in class to get a better look at some of the structures of plants and animals.
Norwich High School hosted their Junior Prom "A Night In Rio" this weekend!
A special thanks to the Canasawacta Country Club!, Ballon Bar and Heather McShane Events for bringing our students vision to life!!
Attention Family and Caregivers! Please click on the link below to learn more about a series of workshop opportunities to help support children's literacy development outside of school. These workshops will provide essential guidance and suggestions of ways to work with children outside of the school day to help them become powerful and life-long readers and writers. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eJZqdije2A3C0Z65eYuTY_l25Gvy52WH/view?usp=sharing
Attention Caregivers: Please see the important dates in May below:
Friday, May 16th: ½ Day for Staff Development (dismissal times below)
Friday, May 23rd: Emergency Give Back Day - No School
Monday, May 26th: Memorial Day - No school, Offices Closed
½ Day Dismissal Times for Students
Stanford Gibson 10:25 a.m.
Perry Browne 10:35 a.m.
Norwich Middle and High School 11:30 a.m.
Good morning,
Please take a moment to watch this short video from Board of Education member, Kiernan Hamilton, about where our funding comes from:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pM3Zw6QiINUy0_VB9XCvQoj3bWRbUMyT/view?usp=sharing
Weekly Game Schedule
Game Day Monday, May 19, 2025
Senior Spotlight! Briley Beckwith!! #NCSDClassof2025 #gopurple
Good Evening,
Please take a moment to watch this short message from Board of Education member, Rich O'Hara, regarding what steps are being are taken to ensure fiscal responsibility.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19HR1cqjcsiXUeVLCNbKZ9nYyoqcm04Gc/view?usp=sharing
Good morning,
How is the 25-26 budget proposed to be spent? Please watch this short message from Board of Education member, Missy Beers.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u1TYwR6d4h5pZwnhjgW6ReoKGN0jac5E/view?usp=sharing
Calling all students at Gibson, Perry Browne and the Middle School, have you signed up at mybooster.com for our 3rd annual Fun Run? Check out the rewards you can earn this year.
We can't wait to celebrate all of your hard work at the Fun Run on June 6th!
Senior Spotlight! Jack Barnes!! #NCSDClassof2025 #gopurple
Good evening,
Please watch this short video from Board member Brian Reid on how the 25-26 year's budget proposal compares to the current year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hgSvTNuAkSd4-sm3dNwzOQEXkDcvp2v_/view?usp=sharing
Good morning,
Please watch this short message from Board member Julia Miller regarding how staffing and employee costs are being addressed with the 25-26 proposed budget.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xK4b7Q9fm3TmoVoIIy3gNbxWw7UHQ4Cs/view?usp=drive_link
Senior Spotlight! Jake Dowdall!! #NCSDClassof2025 #gopurple
Dear Norwich Community,
As we approach the upcoming school budget vote, we invite you to review the 2025–2026 Proposed Budget Overview, now available through a short video summary and a written Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. These resources highlight key priorities, including program sustainability, responsible fiscal planning, and investments that support student success.
View the Budget Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iiCUbzkDms
View the 2025-26 Proposed Budget FAQ: https://scric-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/sryan_norwichcsd_org/EZcnJg_PsDNDqyJsKc4Xf1UBgO-DuxmG1Jem_X_FF6g4GQ?wdLOR=c535EEB90-B58A-4615-84B2-144ECC0DE147
Budget Vote Information
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: District Office, 89 Midland Drive, Norwich, NY
Your voice matters. We encourage all eligible voters to stay informed and participate in this important process.
Thank you for your continued support of Norwich City Schools.
Respectfully,
Scott Ryan
Superintendent of Schools
Norwich City School District
