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World Class Schools for Our Students: School Funding and Filling Open Positions
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Two areas that are at the top of the priority list for the Norwalk CSD are school funding and filling open positions. I want to thank NCSD staff members, constituents, and the NCSD Board of Directors for helping out in these important priority areas for our District.
Our best recruiters of new staff members are current staff members, parents, students, and community members. If you know anyone who may be interested in working for our District, please have them apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/norwalkcsd/onlineapp/_application.aspx?starting=true. We have current positions available for a middle school strat 2 special education teacher, activity sponsors and athletic coaches, custodians, nutrition workers, paraprofessionals (teacher aides), bus drivers, and substitute teachers, custodians, nutrition workers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, nurses, and secretaries. Thank you for helping us attract and retain high quality staff members in our District. Our kids are depending on us!
School funding in our District is different from most school districts in Iowa. To help NCSD patrons learn more about Iowa school finance laws and regulations, and how those laws and regulations impact the education programming and facilities we can provide in our District, Jake Loll, NCSD Director of Business Services and I will be holding a town hall meeting to inform local residents about school finance in Iowa and the Norwalk CSD. More information will be sent out in the coming weeks about that town hall event.
Thank you to everyone who has helped create a wonderful atmosphere at the start of this school year. Go Warriors!
Yours in service,
D.T. Magee
Listen - Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
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Thanks for an amazing HOCO Warriors! Our fall programs are off to an outstanding start! We hope to see you at our Warrior events in October including the NPECC Open House on Thursday, Oct. 6th! GO WARRIORS! | |
Poster Credits: Andy Kreider Photography | |
Join Us! Norwalk Physical Education and Competition Center Community Open House 10.6.22
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The Norwalk Community School District is hosting an open house for the public to tour the new Norwalk Physical Education & Competition Center (NPECC). The public is welcome to walk through the NPECC from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The Board will host a brief program at 6:30 pm along with a Norwalk Chamber Ribbon Cutting to follow.
The District began planning for this project in 2018 with a group of passionate citizens that advocated for additional gym space. This grassroots effort launched several months of discussion regarding construction options and funding capacity. In 2019 the Board of Directors determined that sufficient funding was available due to the new property valuation growth associated with the Osmium Microsoft Data Center constructed in our District. A $24 million bond vote was approved by the public in February 2020. The District approved public bids in April of 2021 and construction began in May of 2021. Pandemic conditions have resulted in a few project delays, but the Board was able to accept bids ahead of the recent construction price increases. In addition, the Board was able to sell the $24 million bonds at record low interest rates, yielding significant savings to local taxpayers. Like all of Norwalk’s construction projects, the constellations are always shining bright on Norwalk Schools.
Below is a listing of the new facility spaces that were constructed with the NPECC project.
- 3-court gym for PE and athletics
- 3-mat wrestling room for varsity wrestling practice and small events
- Cardio fitness room
- Weight and strength building room
- 5 locker rooms (2 PE; 1 football/wrestling; 2 basketball)
- Concessions located in a large lobby at the main entrance
- Corridor to Connecting the West side of HS to Auditorium and Cafeteria
- Multipurpose Room near the Cafeteria
- 6 new classrooms (2 Science, 3 flex labs, and special education)
- Renovation of existing HS gym balcony area for MS wrestling program
- Renovation of the existing fitness rooms into three classrooms
- Other improvements to existing HS gym and adjacent classrooms to include
- Installing fire sprinklers in existing HS rooms (bldg. is 100% sprinkled)
- Installing a new fire exit hallway off the current gym to accommodate safety measure for crowds in the gym and students in adjacent classrooms
- Installing new, LED energy efficient light fixtures, technology wiring and A/V projectors in existing classrooms near the HS gym
- Painting the existing HS gym
Below is a rendering that illustrates new construction (highlighted in green) and areas that have been renovated.
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Norwalk Athletic and Music Boosters
The Norwalk Athletic Booster Club (NABC) and the Norwalk Music Booster Club are strong organizations with a rich tradition in Norwalk. Both organizations have a mission to help support fundraising, events and to enhance the programs that are offered to our students.
Norwalk's Booster Clubs aren't just for parents of high school aged student athletes and musicians. If you’re a parent of a middle school student, grandparent of a first grader, an aunt or uncle, sister or brother, alumni, business owner – whoever you are – you are invited to join! We have opportunities for you to provide insight, volunteer your time at games, meets or performances, and take part in the planning of upcoming events. We can do even more with your membership and participation. Sign up to be a part of a Norwalk Booster Club today. Onward Norwalk!
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Now Hiring Custodians, Nutrition, Paraeducators and Subs | |
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With the new year brings exciting new opportunities to be part of our growing community at Norwalk Schools! If you enjoy working with children and like the idea of a flexible schedule, we invite you to check our open career opportunities at norwalkschools.org!
Career Spotlights:
- Full-time and Part-time Custodians
- Head Cook: Orchard Hills Elementary
- General Nutrition Workers
- Paraeducators
- Substitutes
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Norwalk Student Named Semifinalist
in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that would be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of competition. Over 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar Title.
Norwalk High School is proud to announce Ethan Franklin as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Ethan Franklin is the son of Sara Segreto and Ken Nugent. Ethan is currently exploring college opportunities, but plans to study Computer Science next year.
Congratulations on this accomplishment, Ethan!
|  | Ethan Franklin was recognized by the Norwalk School Board at the Sept. 26 board meeting. | |
Warrior Homecoming Week
Congratulations to our 2022 Norwalk Hall of Fame Inductees, Head Coach Marshall Enderlin-1985-2016, Angie Berry-Chaney - Class of '06 and Kyle Cumings - Class of '09!
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Congratulations to our 2022 Norwalk Homecoming Queen and King, Chloe Martin and Maddux Borcherding-Johnson and the entire 2022 Homecoming Court! | |
Homecoming performances included the Norwalk High School marching band, dance team and cheer squad. | |
Senior boys took first place in Rock Solid volleyball this year while the junior girls dominated in powderpuff football. | |
Norwalk defeats Boone 53 - 20 in a rainy homecoming game at Warrior stadium. | |
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Norwalk Student Education Fall Gala is November 12!
After a two-year pause, the Norwalk Student Education Foundation will host its 2022 Fall Gala at Carper Winery on Saturday, November 12, 2022. This event will feature a cocktail hour from 5:30-6:30, with a seated dinner and live auction to follow. All proceeds generated from this event help support Norwalk schools, students, classrooms, and educators! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to support our community! Claim your seat by registering here: https://tinyurl.com/3we9jfx8
Event Information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/654836656358567?ref=newsfeed
Register Here:
tinyurl.com/3we9jfx8
NSEF Website:
http://www.norwalkstudentfoundation.org/
*The Norwalk Student Education Foundation is an independent, community based 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that is incorporated in the State of Iowa. It is operated by dedicated volunteers that have a passion for education in their community. The foundation is required to file annual reports to the IRS and bi-annual filings to the Secretary of State in Iowa. Donors can be assured that the foundation is operated independently and also makes decisions independently. Funds are administered by the Board of Directors in accordance with the guidelines of the foundation and the donating benefactors.
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Homecoming 2022 Community Pep Assembly | |
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Oct. 6: Norwalk Physical Education and Competition Center Open House
Oct. 10: No School K-12, Teacher Professional Learning Day
Oct 31 - Nov. 3: Fall Conferences
Nov. 3 - 4: No School K-12 (Teachers Day Off)
*ACT for Juniors will be held on March 8, 2023. This will be a no school day for Freshman, Sophomores and Seniors. The public school calendar has been updated.
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