Schools

The Norwell Education Foundation is a local group that raises money each year to fund grants requested by teachers in the Norwell School system. The group's charter purpose is "to promote academic excellence in the Norwell schools". Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, based on a variety of factors. Some of the criteria used by the Board in distributing grant dollars include: number of students affected; creativity; and duration of use.

Norwell Education Foundation: The Norwell Education Foundation is a local group that raises money each year to fund grants requested by teachers in the Norwell School system. The group's charter purpose is "to promote academic excellence in the Norwell schools". Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, based on a variety of factors. Some of the criteria used by the Board in distributing grant dollars include: number of students affected; creativity; and duration of use.

Norwell's deep commitment to its schools is clear at every level, from kindergarten to high school. Norwell's educational system sets itself apart in a number of ways, not the least of which is strong community support, including:

Construction archives (These pictures taken April 24, 2000). The Middle School is fully completed and a vibrant place all day long (starting at 6:30 with early band).

Caitlin Stempleski's Paul G. Jevne Memorial scholarship award winning essay on Norwell:

When someone asks me what Norwell is like I tell them it is a very welcoming, caring, supportive and a loving environment to live in. I moved here in 1994, going into the seventh grade, and everyone around me was so unbelievably thoughtful. I had new neighbors and friends come over with cakes and many other enjoyable gifts to welcome us to our new home. My family and myself just could not believe what a pleasant place Norwell is to live in. Another example is when my family discovered that my mother was terminally ill with ovarian cancer in 1996, all of my neighbors and friends came over with meals and desserts and were always asking how we were doing. They offered to sit with my mom or take her to her chemotherapy or do anything for us if we ever needed them, and everyone of them still does, they take care of us like a large extended family. It is just so surprising to us to find so many wonderful caring people in such a small town. It makes me feel so nice inside to know that I live in such a safe, happy and loving town. Most people find it very hard to believe that there are still people in the world that will do anything for their neighbors or friends, and I tell them that there are plenty in Norwell. I myself find it hard to believe, but it is such a welcoming town and I have cherished all of the years that I have grown up here, and wish it could have been much longer than it was. I love Norwell and hope that it will continue to remain as a loving and safe environment.