NOTE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
World Class Schools for Our Students:
A Thank You to NCSD Teachers
It was March of 2020 when school districts across the country transitioned to a remote learning environment and the Norwalk CSD learned we would not be returning to school after spring break. Fast forward to May of 2021 and it has simply been amazing and inspirational how our teaching staff has stepped up to lead our district through this pandemic.

The NCSD Board of Directors passed a Teacher Appreciation Week resolution at the April 26 Board meeting. This resolution reaffirms the love and respect that our school community has for our teachers. Please consider reaching out and thanking a teacher for all of their hard work and sacrifices this year, especially during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7).

NCSD teachers have learned new skills during this pandemic and have gone above and beyond to serve students who are learning in-person, learning while in a COVID-19 quarantine, and learning remotely. A common proverb in education is that teaching is both an art and science. Our teachers have proven that this year through their use of sound instructional strategies while customizing instruction to meet the needs of our students. NCSD teachers are all truly amazing.

NCSD teachers, thanks for teaching!

Yours in service,
D.T. Magee
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Spring Sports Teams
Photo Credit: Toni Johnson
Girls & Boys Track
Girls & Boys Golf
Photo Credit: Andy Kreider, Kreider Photography
Girls & Boys Soccer
Art Credit: Dale Tunender
Art Credit: Andy Kreider, Kreider Photography
Girls & Boys Tennis
Art Credit: Andy Kreider, Kreider Photography
LATEST NEWS
Norwalk CSD Early Bird Registration Starts May 1!
Registration for the Norwalk 2021-2022 school year will open May 1st with Early Bird Registration running through May 31st! Early Bird Registration fees will expire on May 31st. Parents will be required to pay the regular fees if the student is not registered and fees are not paid by 11:00 pm on May 31, 2021.
NHS Commencement 2021
Graduation will be at Warrior Stadium, Saturday, May 22 at 10:00am. The District is allowing each graduate to bring a maximum of 8 guests to the event. Tickets are not transferable. At this time, we are working with the Norwalk Activities Department to create an online ticket. More information will come out about online tickets in May.

Gates will open on May 22nd at 9:00am for seating. Home bleachers will seat 1,500 at half capacity. We ask that each family sit together and maintain social distance from other families. Masks will be required.

The forecast will be monitored closely throughout the week. If chances are good that it will rain Saturday, we will do our best to make a call on Friday and push the ceremony back to Sunday, May 23 at 2:00pm, gates opening at 1:00pm.

If it rains both days, the ceremony will move indoors on Sunday, May 23 at 2:00pm at Norwalk High School and seniors will be limited to two guests. Seniors from split households may request up to two additional tickets from the High School Principal.
OTHER NEWS
May is School Board Recognition Month
Norwalk PTO Online Auction
PTO FUN NIGHT was cancelled this year due to COVID, but the ONLINE AUCTION is still ON!
 
The online auction will be live this Saturday, May 1st at 9AM and will end on May 10th at 9AM. To view and bid on the auction items, visit Norwalk PTO Online Auction
 
The annual PTO online auction is an important fundraiser that helps support Norwalk schools, teachers, and students. Funds are used for items such as playground equipment, field trips, assembly guest speakers, teacher grants for classroom items outside of the school budget, sensory equipment, bus pickup shelter at Lakewood, basketball hoops and more.
 
Thank you for supporting the Norwalk Elementary PTO Online Auction!
HUMAN RESOURCES
WE'RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM!
The Norwalk Community School District has new para, custodian and support staff openings available and is now hiring for the 2021-2022 school year! Join our team and be a part of a creative and collaborative school district striving to grow learners and leaders! Apply online today at norwalkschools.org!
WARRIOR ALUMNI
Norwalk Announces 2021 Wall of Fame Inductees
The Norwalk Community School District is proud to announce the inaugural class for the Norwalk Alumni/Staff Wall of Fame. The purpose is to recognize the accomplishments of Norwalk Graduates and Staff. Anyone can nominate a candidate for induction. Nomination forms and criteria can be found on the Norwalk website on the drop down menu under District.
Andy Fox
1996 Graduate
Merle Huff
1945 Graduate
Dennis Wulf
Employee 1979-2016
Photo of the Month
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Presents the Carrie Chapman Catt Award to Students: Norwalk is proud to be a recipient of the Carrie Chapman Catt Award for the second straight year! Congrats to our NHS student council for all their work in making sure that 90% of eligible students are registered to vote!

District Links
Upcoming Dates to Remember
May 19: NEW! Regular Student Attendance Day
May 21: Last Day for Seniors
May 22: Commencement
May 28: Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 12:00 Elementary 12:30 Secondary
Cumming Clean Up Day is Saturday, May 8th. Students can earn silver cord hours for volunteering! Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves and wear clothes they don't mind getting a little dirty.