District News

District News

Below you will find news stories related to the District level. You can find news specific to High School, Middle School, Intermediate School and Elementary School under the corresponding sections of the website.

Norris Education Foundation Participating in GIVE TO LINCOLN DAY 2019 for local non-profits

The Norris Foundation is a registered participant in the annual Give To Lincoln Day for 2019! Donations can now be made online and will be updated in real time on the leader board at www.givetolincoln.com on May 30. Online donations may be made...

Fourth Quarter Extended Day Announcement for Norris School District

The Norris Board of Education has authorized an extended day schedule for the fourth quarter in order to make up lost instructional time and meet state requirements for hours of instruction in the school year. To date, the district has had four cancellation da...

Are You Someone's Hero? Annette Woodhead Addresses Norris TeamMates Mentors

Annette Woodhead, southern region TeamMates coordinator, shared “Be Your Mentee’s Hero” at the Norris Intermediate media center with Norris mentors and potential mentors.  HERO represents hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism. She shared her sons...

Norris TeamMates Honored at Appreciation Luncheon

Over thirty Norris TeamMates mentors and board were honored at an appreciation luncheon at the Norris Middle School. Each person received a package of  M&M with a note, “Much and Many Thanks for all you do, we really appreciate you.” Each mentor a...

Norris Board selects John Schwartz as new Superintendent

Current Papillion LaVista Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. John Schwartz has been tapped by the Norris Board to serve as the next Norris School District Superintendent. Dr. Schwartz is a veteran educational leader who has served as a...

Titans Cheer Squad takes State Runner-Up Honors in Two Categories

Our Norris Titan Cheerleaders attended the Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Competition this past weekend. They received State Runner-Up in both the Non-Tumbling and Game Day divisions, beating 11 other Class B cheer teams in both divisions.

Norris Athletic Director Greg Hardin named Region AD Of The Year

Norris High School Athletic Director Greg Hardin has been selected as the 2019 Nebraska Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association District AD of the Year. He was nominated by colleagues from across the state because of his performance as an athl...

Norris FFA Boosters to Hold Baked Potato Bar

The Norris FFA Boosters will be holding a baked potato bar during the basketball games on January 29 in the Middle School Commons.  Come and enjoy a baked potato with a variety of toppings, all for a free-will donation!

Norris Schools Partner with SCIP to offer Suicide Prevention Training (QPR) for parents, community members

Norris in cooperation with SCIP will offer QPR Gatekeeper Training (Community Suicide Prevention Training) on Tuesday, February 12 th , 7:00-8:15 p.m. in the Norris High School Auditorium.As a followup to the QPR training administered to middle and high school...

Norris Board Determines Final Timeline for Superintendent Search

The Norris Board has engaged NASB Leadership Search Services to facilitate the process for placing the next Norris Superintendent.The Board and the NASB Search Services team have determined the final timeline for the process and wish to share this information...

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