BELONG Poster by Carrie Krupke, NHS Photography Teacher

World Class Schools for Our Students: Preschool Information

As a part of our vision of Growing Learners and Leaders, Norwalk Schools participates in the statewide voluntary universal preschool program. This program provides for the allocation of state funds to provide programming for part-time, four-year-old children to attend preschool at Oviatt Elementary or one of our community partner programs.  

Currently, Oviatt Elementary has six sections of universal preschool (AM & PM offerings) four days of the week. To expand access to Norwalk families, we work with three partner programs in the community to provide additional spots for enrollment. Our community partners are: Serendipity Preschool; Lil’ Hands, Big Dreams; and Norwalk Christian Academy. The Oviatt Preschool program, as well as our partners, go through an annual certification process with the State of Iowa to ensure we are effectively implementing the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (IQPPS).  

Other important attributes of universal preschool in Norwalk:

• Every teacher is highly qualified and holds a state of Iowa teaching license
• The program is FREE for eligible four year olds through a state grant
• Every classroom uses Creative Curriculum and the Iowa GOLD assessment to teach and assess all students
• Teachers and community partners meet regularly and collaborate with Heartland AEA to analyze data, engage in professional development, and ensure a quality experience for all children

Some additional details regarding preschool from the Iowa Preschool Coalition:

• A great preschool program can benefit any child. But early learning efforts are especially important to ensure the success of low income students, who often start behind their more affluent peers.
• Did you know:
• 90% of the brain develops before age five.
• Low income children hear up to 30 million fewer words before entering school.
• A low income child has 975 fewer hours of one-to-one picture book reading than their middle class peers.

Congratulations to our Norwalk Warriors volleyball team for punching their very first ticket to state this season! Warriors were defeated by Clear Creek Amana in round 1 of 4A state play on Oct. 30th but had a fun and historic journey competing as one of the state's top 8 teams in 4A!

NHS Debate Students Earn National Speaking and Service Awards



Congratulations to Sam Raymond, Carson Guzman and Ryan Peters on receiving The National Speech & Debate Association's 2022-2023 Speaking and Service Award!

Now Hiring All Substitutes

We are hiring substitutes in all areas of our district but specifically for classroom teachers and paras. Substitutes are a vital part of learning and supporting our students.

Substitutes Needed: 

• Classroom Teachers
• Paraeducators

Opening Highlight:

• Skilled Maintenance/HVAC-R (apply link below)

Great retirement - IPERS, great pay ($25 - $28 /hour depending on experience), vacation, uniforms, sick leave, year around work, team environment, variety in work and location

NCSD News

Above: Community Forum was hosted by the Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce at the Norwalk Christian Church. Three of the five school board positions will be up for election on Nov. 7.

Join us for this year's Norwalk Student Education Foundation's Annual Fall Gala on Friday, November 17 at Carper Winery in Norwalk! We are THRILLED to be hosting this amazing event in our community again and would love to see you there! Join us for dinner, entertainment and a live auction to support our Norwalk Community School District students and teachers! 

Tickets can be purchased here:  https://tinyurl.com/yd3shu2b

Additional Information: 

- Dress Code: No official dress code, most guests dress business casual - dressy (think date night or what feels most comfortable to you)

- 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour 

- This is a seated dinner that starts promptly at 7:00 PM

- Event Amenities Include: Bar, DJ Music by Mesz Entertainment, SnapXP Selfie Stand

Visit Our Facebook Page!  https://www.facebook.com/NorwalkSEF

Homecoming 2023: Here's a look back at HOCO week memories!

Fall Landscapes: Take a look at these landscapes captured by our talented NHS photography class! View more images on Instagram.

photo credits: Norwalk High School Students, Gavin Housley, Kennedy Rorebeck, Sophia Symonds, Ryan Jones, Gabi Litterer

Dear Norwalk Secondary Parents,

As we prepare for the upcoming parent-teacher conferences on Tuesday, November 7th, our primary objective is to ensure that our devoted team of 180 teachers and staff (combined Middle School and High School) can count on nourishing meals and snacks throughout the day. To achieve this, we're reaching out on behalf of Norwalk Connection, the parent-led secondary campus support organization, and kindly requesting your assistance.

We're kindly asking for your support through donations, regardless of the amount, to ensure our educators have access to wholesome meals and snacks. It's not only a practical gesture but also a way to express your support for our hardworking teachers and staff.

Please send your donations via Venmo to @warriorconnection. If you would prefer to give another way, please reach out to Kara Greenlee at 

norwalkwarriorconnection@gmail.com.

Watch for other ways to support our secondary students and staff as well!

Your generosity is deeply appreciated and will undoubtedly make a substantial difference for our educators. Thank you for your support.

Warm regards,

Kara Greenlee

President

Warrior Connection “Connecting teachers, students and families”

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Dear Norwalk Families, 

The holidays are fast approaching, a time we look forward to celebrating with family and friends. This year has been challenging and in many ways has helped us to appreciate what we do have. For many of us it is a time to show caring for others through the spirit of giving. For many years, Norwalk students, families, churches and businesses have had the opportunity to help those that may be experiencing difficult times through our annual holiday service project, The Warrior Giving Project. We are pleased to again partner with the Norwalk Community School District in coordinating this project. 

The goal of The Warrior Giving Project is to help Norwalk families meet basic needs. It is also our hope that we can help to relieve a bit of the worry and stress that families experience during difficult financial times by helping to provide necessity and gift items for each child. 

If your family would like to participate in this optional service project by donating, volunteering or receiving please contact Crystal Ellis, the Norwalk Area Ministerial Association(NAMA) coordinator listed below by Saturday, November 4th. Donations will be collected on Sunday, December 10th to be distributed to families prior to winter break. 

Crystal Ellis

 Norwalk Area Ministerial Association 

 Warrior Giving Project Coordinator 

 NorwalkAreaMinisterialAssoc@gmail.com

 (515) 474-1427