Norris Elementary School News

Norris Elementary School News

Norris Elementary teacher Bollinger co-authors national publication on effective writing instruction

Norris has amassed a steady history of outstanding academic achievement that is a reflection of focused instructional expertise and dedicated student learners.  Writing is one area where the Norris schools have sustained tremendous results, and one of the...

Norris District provides key input on national health study of school food, nutrition standards

WASHINGTON — (JUNE 26, 2012) — Updating national nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold in schools could help students maintain a healthy weight and increase food service viability in schools, according to a health impact assessme...

MS X-Country at Waverly

The Middle School X-country teams picked up where they left off at Seward. At the 8 team Waverly invite team scores were not kept. Had official team scores been kept the girls would have been the Waverly Invite Champions. 1st Melissa Trapp, 3rd Katie Trapp, 6t...

Norris reading test results among best in state

Norris parents and patrons should be proud of the results obtained by Norris students on the inaugural state reading exam.  Norris' aggregate results place the district in the upper echelon of the state.  The district exceeded the state per...

Elementary raises money with Hats for Haiti

Norris Elementary held a fund raiser for the American Red Cross on Friday January 22.  Any student or staff member who made a monetary donation in any amount was allowed to wear a school appropriate hat during the entire school day.  Each person who contribu...

Camp Invention back this summer at Norris Elementary

INVENTORS WANTED!   Camp Invention® will be back at Norris Elementary School again this summer!  We are looking for new inventors as well as returning veterans.  We have 5 new classes that will stretch your creativity and empower your mind...

Norris Music Department wins award

The Nebraska Music Educators Association’s Exemplary Program Award was presented to the Norris Music Department last night at the NMEA convention. This is one of the most prestigious awards given by the Nebraska Music Educators Association and very few...

Norris Elementary Celebrates Fire Prevention Week

By John Skretta, Asst. Supt.Norris Elementary observed national Fire Prevention Week on October the 7thwith interactive teaching demonstrations from 28 local volunteers who serve the community as emergency response personnel for various local fire and rescue d...

Elementary playground resurfacing project status update

The Norris Elementary playground is receiving a state of the art makeover that incorporates the latest technological advancements in playground surfacing.  When complete, the playground will feature one of the finest playing surfaces for children in the area.

4th Grade Garden added to Elementary campus

The next time you come to the Elementary building, check out the fourth grade garden. It is located just south of the main entrance to the Elementary building. Every student in the fourth grade had to work to create this project. We cut out sod and reused it i...

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