Athletic Schedule

Tournament time continues! We expect multiple teams to continue competition next week. To view the live NHS athletic schedule visit Arbiter LIVE, and for daily updates please visit the NHS Athletics Twitter Account or the NHS Athletics Instagram. 

Hello NHS Students and Families!

Our school spirit was on full display today as the students came together to support one another with a spectacular Groutfit Day.  So… what exactly is a groutfit?  To be honest, my personal preparation included a Google search to make sure I was dressed just right for the occasion.  If you haven’t guessed, it’s a gray outfit spirit day and our students demonstrated the full spectrum of the grayscale.  The pictures below will give you the best insight into this expression of style and spirit.

Most importantly, Groutfit Day is all about hyping the school up for an awesome weekend of MIAA tournament games.  The playoffs begin tonight and are, no doubt, going to be a spectacular outpouring of school spirit as the students are looking to pack the house for the girls and boys basketball tournament doubleheader.  This is a day that the strength and spirit of our whole community will be on full display in the gym.  So, lay out your best Norwell Groutfit and join the Clipper Pride celebration this evening!  

• Girls Basketball - Friday, March 4 at 5:00 PM @ Norwell High School

• Boys Basketball - Friday, March 4 at 7:00 PM

The Clipper celebration continues on Saturday with both boys and girls hockey games.  The only difference on Saturday is we’re changing our outfits and laying out our best Norwell whites as we bring a Blizzard to The Bog for the boys' tournament game at 3:00 PM.  From there, we’ll take our spirit on the road to Foxborough as we cheer on the girls hockey team at 6:00 PM.   

One-Act Performances - Next week we continue our collective support of our fellow students by attending Norwell High School's one-act performances.  Our school’s theater company, the Fourth Wall Players, will present two one-act plays both Thursday, March 10th, and Friday, March 11th at 4:30 PM. These fantastic performances promise to be a memorable evening of entertainment.  Tickets are $10 at the door.  Here’s additional information about the shows:

• Five Down One Across by Michael Towers. The story of a somewhat difficult, and occasionally comical, coming-out. (This show is Norwell's entry in 2022's Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild's high school drama festival and will also be performed at the competition at 2:30 pm at Bourne High School on Saturday, March 19th.)

• The Tower, adapted from a short story of the same name, and directed, by our very own senior Nick Abreu. The play is a powerful look at a family desperately trying to survive in a terrifying post-nuclear apocalyptic world. 

Here’s some additional information to be aware of…

Term 3 Interim Reports Available -  On a different note, this weekend is a great time to have a discussion with your student about how they are progressing in each of their classes and to review their interim report, which is now available in the Aspen portal.  As always, if your child is having difficulty please make sure they are communicating with their teacher and utilizing extra help.  Additionally, if you see a comment on the interim report that raises a question or concern I encourage you to contact the appropriate teacher for additional information.

Incoming 9th-Grade Curriculum Night - For all of you with siblings in the 8th grade, On Wednesday, March 30th at 6:00 PM, Norwell High School will host a Curriculum Night for eighth-grade students and their families at Norwell High School to learn about the academic opportunities at NHS.  Be sure to mark your calendars and keep an eye out for an email from Mr. Sulc's with additional information.

Be sure to come out and celebrate Clipper pride this weekend!  I’m looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!

GO CLIPPERS!!!!

Marc F. Bender

Principal 

Norwell High School    

Theater Performances and Festival

Five Down One Across and The Tower will both be presented on Thursday, March 10th, and Friday, March 11th. First show begins at 4:30pm and there will be a short intermission between the shows. Tickets $10 at the door. 

Five Down One Across will be presented at Bourne High School on Saturday, March 19th at 2:30pm as Norwell High School's entry in the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild's high school festival competition. Tickets $10 at the box office.

Follow Robotics! - Team 348

Livestream link to the Robotics Competition in Florida:

https://m.twitch.tv/firstinspires1

Team 348:  Norwell Robotics!

World Language 2023 Trip to Costa Rica

Yearbook Orders

We are in the final weeks of Yearbook PreOrders.  Please visit http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A03521000 to pre order your yearbook today to guarantee one is available for you in June. 

Free Home Rapid Test Kits

To opt-in and receive your free at-home rapid test kits, please complete our Opt-In Form . There is no additional consent necessary for the at-home tests. 

Those that have already opted in with receive their first two tests this week. 

To report your test results on Sunday please use this form. Additionally, you will receive an email each Sunday reminding you to complete your at-home antigen test, including a form to report each individual's results. 

Norwell Public Schools COVID Safety Testing Options

1. At-Home Rapid Antigen Testing Weekly on Sunday Opt-In Form.

2. Routine Safety Checks (Pooled Testing) every week. HERE is the link to register if you have not done so already

3. Symptomatic Testing. Individuals experiencing symptoms should drive through the Sparrell School testing center to be tested. This option is available each day Monday- Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. for students.

AP Art Show

COVID: Report a Case, Ask Questions

We have set up a Norwell Public Schools email and phone number that families can use to seek clarification, report cases and get any COVID related questions answered. The email is covid.19@norwellschools.org and the phone number is 781-635-2219.

Navigator - School Newspaper

Check out the online school newspaper.

NHS Navigator

NHS PTO March Madness Spring Fundraiser

The NHS PTO is excited to announce our March Madness Spring Fundraiser!

For 16 nights in March, we will raffle off one prize in our sweet sixteen "bracket"!

All prizes are valued at a minimum of $100 with many being much more!

Entries are $25 each and limited to 300 entries total.

Entries may be purchased via:

• Cash

• Check (made payable to NHS PTO)

• Venmo (@NHSPTO) (MUST include Name, Cell, Email and number of entries in the notes)

• Cash or Check (MUST include Name, Cell, Email and number of entries purchased in the envelope) These may be dropped at the main office, Judy's home or Mary Ellen's.

You do NOT need to be a resident of Norwell or a family of the High School ALL are invited and encouraged to play! Good Luck and thank you for supporting the NHS PTO!

Any questions, just ask!

The Norwell Education Foundation 30th Anniversary

The Norwell Education Foundation (NEF), a non-profit that has given more than $500,000 to educational activities and programs in the Norwell Public Schools, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The NEF funds teacher-written grants that help bring lessons alive for Norwell students and inspire teachers to try new and innovative educational programs. In recognition of its 30 years of service to our community, the NEF is launching the "$30 on the 30th" campaign, asking Norwell residents and businesses to consider donating thirty dollars on the thirtieth day of each month. The NEF relies solely on community support to fund our mission, so we appreciate any support you can offer!  Please visit our website to learn more and click DONATE to $30 on the 30th.

Norwell Public Library March Newsletter