Strategic Plan Development 2021 Now Underway

Posted on 01/21/2021

Norwalk Public Schools has kicked off planning and development for the districts new Strategic Plan. The development of the Strategic Plan represents months of work from a wide variety of stakeholders, including input from the district’s senior management team and school administrators, as well as teachers, staff, parents, students, community leaders and funders. The plan will help ensure that all students leave Grade 12 ready for future academic or work success.  READ MORE... about Strategic Plan Development 2021 Now Underway

Strategic Operating Plan Task Force 2021

Posted on 01/11/2021

Norwalk Public Schools is poised for implementing the right strategies, systems and supports to ensure that all students leave Grade 12 ready for future academic or work success. The Strategic Operating Plan (SOP) is composed of several months of work, including a Board of Education retreat, input from the District’s Senior Management Team and school administrators, plus feedback received from information sessions for teachers, staff, parents and members of the community.  READ MORE... about Strategic Operating Plan Task Force 2021

Statement of the Board of Education and Dr. Estrella About Events at the US Capitol

Posted on 01/07/2021

Yesterday’s unprecedented insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., was deeply troubling. When a protest turns from peace to violence, it damages the democratic values we hold dear in this country. Along with the rest of the nation, our children were watching.   READ MORE... about Statement of the Board of Education and Dr. Estrella About Events at the US Capitol

A COVID-19 learning update from Dr. Alexandra Estrella

Posted on 01/05/2021

As 2021 begins, Norwalk Public Schools is planning ahead for the next phase of teaching and learning during COVID. While the roll out of a coronavirus vaccine is promising news, we know that there is still a long way to go before we truly turn the corner on the virus.  READ MORE... about A COVID-19 learning update from Dr. Alexandra Estrella

Priority COVID-19 Testing for Staff

Posted on 01/05/2021

As part of the State of Connecticut's testing program, Connecticut’s testing partners are providing priority access for staff who need to get tested quickly, in order to ensure their work day is not interrupted.  READ MORE... about Priority COVID-19 Testing for Staff

Free Meals for Children

Posted on 01/04/2021

Free meals for all children are available for pick up at locations around the city through the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.  READ MORE... about Free Meals for Children

NPS State of the Schools 2020

Posted on 12/18/2020

Each year, NPS compiles the State of the Schools report as a look back at last year’s achievements. The 2019-20 school year marked the final year of the Strategic Operating Plan approved by the Norwalk Board of Education in 2016. As the district moves forward to develop a new Strategic Operating Plan to guide NPS through the next five years, the State of the Schools reports on recent accomplishments.  READ MORE... about NPS State of the Schools 2020

NPS Weather Update: Temporary Switch to Remote Learning

Posted on 12/14/2020

As you may know, a major, early season snowstorm is likely to impact our area beginning late Wednesday. As a result, to give families and staff time to plan in advance, Norwalk Public Schools will temporarily switch to full remote learning for all schools beginning Thursday, December 17. All schools and offices will return to in-person and hybrid instruction on Monday, January 4.   READ MORE... about NPS Weather Update: Temporary Switch to Remote Learning

NPS Equity in Education Survey with Temple University

Posted on 12/04/2020

To get a deeper perspective from the community on equity, a survey for parents is available online.   READ MORE... about NPS Equity in Education Survey with Temple University

A Thanksgiving Video and Message from Dr. Estrella

Posted on 11/25/2020

The start of the holiday season is here, bringing yet another milestone in what has been an unprecedented year. While Thanksgiving celebrations will undoubtedly look different in 2020, the holiday should remain an opportunity to pause and reflect on life’s blessings.  READ MORE... about A Thanksgiving Video and Message from Dr. Estrella