Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
NCS rated EXCELLENT for second year in a row!
Congratulations and job well done to each and every staff member, student, parent and community member who have placed so much passion, effort into making our district a truly EXCELLENT school district.
Listed below are the ratings for each individual building as well the district wide for the last three school years. Congratulations again to all on a job well done!!
High School
2010 Effective 9/12 indicators 97.1 PI
2011 Excellent 11/12 indicators 100.4 PI
2012 Excellent 11/12 indicators 101 PI
Middle School
2011 Excellent 5/6 indicators 94.6 PI
2012 Excellent 5/6 indicators 97.5 PI
2011 Effective 7/10 indicators 93.9 PI
2012 Effective 9/10 indicators 99.4 PI
2011 Effective 6/10 indicators 90.8 PI
2012 Excellent 8/10 indicators 95.3 PI
Williams Elementary
2011 Effective 5/10 indicators 92.1 PI
2012 Excellent With Distinction 10/10 indicators 97.3 PI
District
2011 Excellent 20/26 indicators 94.7 PI
2012 Excellent 23/26 indicators 98.3 PI
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Norwood Service League Celebrates 95 years with The Great Norwood Micro-Q
The event is being held to thank supporters of the Service League and to help raise awareness of the League’s mission “To help people in need, connecting them to resources that improve their lives and provide help out of poverty.” Norwood Service League Director, Lupe Hoyt invites everyone to join in the festivities. “We’re so grateful to the many people who have, over the years, contributed their time, their dollars and their energies to help us carry out our mission,” said Ms. Hoyt. “We’ve worked so hard for so long, we thought it was time to take an evening to celebrate the Service League and, indeed, the entire city of Norwood that we serve.”
Ms. Hoyt would also like to thank the companies and sponsors who have helped make The Great Norwood Micro-Q possible including CVS, United Dairy Farmers, Rumpke, City Barbeque, CVS, Listermann Brewing Supply, Robin Lacy & DeZydeco, Sweets by LaDawn, Seek and gyro. “An organization like the Norwood Service League does not exist without its supporters,” said Ms. Hoyt. “From our event sponsors to the hundred of individuals and companies that have donated dollars and goods to support services such as the Norwood Food Closet, our long-standing food bank, our GED programs and our full range of traditional social services offered by our staff, we are truly blessed.”
The Great Norwood Micro-Q will offer pulled pork sandwiches, side dishes, desserts and a choice of four unique microbrews for sale. There will also be a raffle drawing. In addition, the first 25 people to confirm their attendance and one guest by October 1 will receive two free City Barbeque dinners. To confirm your attendance contact the Norwood Service League at norwoodserviceleague.org or at (513) 924-1200.
If you are not one of the first 25 people you can still enjoy dinner with your family. Dinner prices: Adult $ 7.50, Senior $ 6.50 and Children (12 and under) $ 5.00. Donate one can of food to the Norwood Food Closet and receive $ 1.00 off the price of your dinner.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Vote YES on Issue 18
Friday, September 21, 2012
Community meeting next Thursday
Ward 1 Councilperson Sarah Allan and Council-at-large Keith Moore are co-hosting a community meeting next Thursday, October 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Norwood Community Center at 1810 Courtland Avenue at the corner of Carter Avenue. Everyone is invited to attend and find out about the exciting new developments and projects in Norwood. They will provide information about Issue 18, which on this November’s ballot.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Invitation to Norwood Republican Club Candidates’ Night
Candidates’ Night
Norwood Community Center
1810 Courtland Avenue
Norwood, Ohio
Judge Pat Fisher
Wayne Lippert
Ted Hubbard
Joe Deters
Leslie Ghiz
Judge John Williams
Pete Kambelos
Rob Goering
And others to be announced….
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Alert: have you seen this vicious Norwood dog?
Please be on the lookout for this dog and teport any sightings immediately to the Norwood Police or SPCA. Until the dog is caught, we all need to take extra precautions for our pets’ safety as well as our own.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
NHD: First case of West Nile Virus in Norwood
Health Commissioner
Norwood City Health Department
458-4600
Limited time only: Free Spay/Neuter Voucher
Send a letter of request for voucher(s) with self-addressed stamped envelope to:
The Scratching Post
6948 Plainfield Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Processing takes 7-10 days.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Flu shots at the Norwood Health Department
The Norwood Health Department is conducting 3 flu shot clinics starting today at 2059 Sherman Avenue:
Tuesday, August 28, from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12, from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19, from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The cost is $20.00 for traditional flu shot and $25.00 for nasal Flumist or the NEW Intradermal shot. Payment can be made with cash or credit card. Some insurances now accepted.