Congratulations to the following Burton High School students for winning in the recent Cedar Regional Coal Fair 2008:  Jazmin S., 1st Place Art grades 5 - 8; Morgan P., 2nd Place Art Grades 5 - 8; Molly S., 1st Place Music grades 5 - 8; Coty B., 2nd Place English grades 9 - 12; Danielle A., 3rd Place English grades 9 - 12; Brandi C., 1st Place Music grades 9 - 12; Alex S. and Jaymil S., 1st Place History & Social Studies grades 9 - 12 and Alex S. and Jaymil S., 3rd Place Grade Level Winners grades 9 - 12.

Molly S. (Left)

L-R: Coty B., Brandi C., Alex S., Morgan P., Danielle A., Jazmin S., and Jaymil S.

L-R:  Jaymil S. and Alex S.

Norton Elementary School's seventh grade Rockin' Reading Raiders were treated to breakfast at Hardee's in Norton recently to celebrate their reading accomplishments for the sixth grading period.  Students attending were:  Chelsea M., Lexie A., Jazmane R., Savahanna K., Rhiannon P., Logan H., Erica R., Melodee D., Rachel A., Chrissy S., Christi S., Ian W., Logan O., Logan H., Nick C., Tanner C., William Pl, Kevin B. and Josh W.

Pictured at right is Superintendent Dr. Lee Brannon chatting with some of the students.
 

Norton City Public Schools and the Southwest Virginia Public Education Consortium, which includes 15 schools,  recently won a $1 Million Federal Grant to Enhance Teaching of American History.  The Teaching American History grant program offers educators opportunities to work with colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, libraries or museums to learn more about our country's history, culture and democratic tradition.  More information can be found on www.boucher.house.gov.

Pictured left to right:  Dr. David Prior, Chancellor University of Virginia's College at Wise; Dr. Lee Brannon, Superintendent of Norton City Schools; The Honorable Rick Boucher, Congressman, Ninth
District of Virginia; Mrs. Barbara Willis, Director of Southwest Virginia Public Education Consortium.
 

Congratulations to the following fifth graders for placing in the Virginia Math League competition:  1st Place:  Olivia D., Gavin L. and Patience E.  2nd Place:  Chris H.  3rd Place:  Madison F.  4th Place:  Jacob J. and 5th Place:  Vanessa B., Kali S. and Alek B.  Mrs. Terri Bright is the NES fifth grade math teacher.

Pictured at right, Top standing L-R:  Alek B. and Jacob J.  Middle sitting L-R:  Gavin L., Vanessa B., Chris H. and Kali S.  Bottom sitting L-R:  Patience E. and Olivia  E.
 

 

NES fifth grader Jacob J. won second place in the math division for grades five through eight in the Cedar Regional Coal Fair 2008.  Jacob's entry was a scale model of a coal mine ventilation system.  Congratulations Jacob!
 

 

Congratulations to the following NES 4th graders for winning in the Virginia Math League Contest:  1st Place:  Evan W. and Dylan D.  2nd Place:  Thomas C., Peyton S. and Ira A.  3rd Place:  Mike T. and Natalie A.  4th Place:  Isaac D., Tiffany C., Austin J., Jazlyn A., Dillon R. and Raashaun N.  5th Place:  Blake McCracken, Omar B., Cody M., Charisma H. and Wes H.

Congratulations to the NES 6th grade math team who achieved 24th place out of 77 schools in the state who participated in this year's contest.  The team competed against Bedford, Greene, Harrisonburg City., Henry, Lynchburg City, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, Tazewell and Wythe.  Members Brittney R. and Christian B. were ranked first and second respectively in the region.  Ms. Susan Fore is the NES sixth grade math teacher.

6th grade team pictured left to right:  Tyler C., Samantha B., Christian B., Brittney R. and Dakota W.

Students from Norton Elementary School and Burton High School recently performed in the Appalachian Children's Theatre production of "Suessical the Musical, Jr."  Congratulations on a memorable performance.

Standing left to right from Burton High School:  "Yertle the Turtle" portrayed by Emily T., "Jojo" portrayed by Molly S. and "Gertrude" portrayed by Gabriele C.

In front left to right from Norton Elementary:  "Little Bird Girl" portrayed by Chloe G.-P. and "Thing 2" portrayed by Sophie G.-P.
 

The Lions Club of Norton recently made a donation of $5,000 to the J. I. Burton High School Band toward the purchase of new uniforms.  This will be the first new uniform for the band in 14 years.  We appreciate the Norton Lions Club and all of the support they have made to our schools through the years.

Pictured left to right:  Band Director Bud Stewart, Burton Principal Scott Keith, Lions Club President Jeff Heaberlin, Lion John Ellington, Superintendent Dr. Lee Brannon and Lion Hoppy Hopkins.
 

WISE COUNTY AND NORTON CITY SCHOOLS VIRGINIA SCHOOL CENSUS 2008 The Wise County and Norton City School Division will conduct the 2008 SCHOOL CENSUS as required by the Code of Virginia, Sections 22.1-281 through 22.1-286 during March 1 – June 30, 2008.  It is very important that a full, accurate count is completed of all persons age  5 – 19.  The amount of State funds received by the school division is based in part on the census results. All census takers will carry proper identification.  Information Requested will be limited to names of parents and their addresses, names of children age 5 – 19 and their dates of birth.  Your kind assistance in providing this information is greatly appreciated.  Questions may be directed to Mr. Greg Mullins, Wise County School Board Office, (276) 328-8017 and Mrs. Stephanie Adams or Mrs. Linda Wilson, Norton City School Board Office, (276) 679-2330. EVERY CHILD COUNTS!

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