Norton City Schools Clarifies Historical Employment Referenced in Recent News Report
Norton, Virginia — Norton City Schools is aware of a report published today by regional news outlets regarding a former teacher who was recently sentenced on narcotics-related charges. The report indicates that the individual worked for our school division but does not specify the dates of employment nor the significant time gap between her time of employment and her criminal actions.
To clarify: while the individual named in the report was formerly employed by Norton City Schools, her employment ended in 2002. She has had no affiliation or employment relationship with the school division in the more than two decades since.
Some language in the report may imply a more recent or ongoing association with Norton City Schools. We are issuing this statement to clarify the public record and ensure the community is accurately informed about this individual’s employment.
We remain committed to transparency and will provide any additional updates if necessary.
Dr. Gina Wohlford
Superintendent
Norton City Schools
276-679-2330
info@nortoncityschools.org
Norton, Virginia — Norton City Schools is aware of a report published today by regional news outlets regarding a former teacher who was recently sentenced on narcotics-related charges. The report indicates that the individual worked for our school division but does not specify the dates of employment nor the significant time gap between her time of employment and her criminal actions.
To clarify: while the individual named in the report was formerly employed by Norton City Schools, her employment ended in 2002. She has had no affiliation or employment relationship with the school division in the more than two decades since.
Some language in the report may imply a more recent or ongoing association with Norton City Schools. We are issuing this statement to clarify the public record and ensure the community is accurately informed about this individual’s employment.
We remain committed to transparency and will provide any additional updates if necessary.
Dr. Gina Wohlford
Superintendent
Norton City Schools
276-679-2330
info@nortoncityschools.org
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John I. Burton: Come join us for our Annual Community Open House featuring our GO TEC lab! 4:30- 6PM.
A fundraising Italian Dinner for Education First travel will also be available in our cafeteria-- $10.00 donation. You may pick up or eat in! Come see our new "look" in the cafeteria and enjoy a meal with us.
Teachers will be available for parent/teacher conferences. Please reach out to the teacher to let them know if you want a meeting!
John I Burton High School
March 18- 4:30- 7 PM
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Norton City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, March 6, 2025.
John I. Burton: Come join us for our Annual Community Open House featuring our GO TEC lab! 4:30- 6PM
A fundraising Italian Dinner for EF travel! will also be available in our cafeteria-- $10.00 donation. You may pick up or eat in! Come see our new "look" in the cafeteria and enjoy a meal with us.
Teachers will be available for parent/teacher conferences. Please reach out to the teacher to let them know if you want a meeting!
John I Burton High School
March 18- 4:30- 7 PM
Norton City Schools will have a virtual/remote learning day on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Good afternoon,
Norton City Schools will have a virtual/remote learning day on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
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Good afternoon,
Norton City Schools will have a virtual/remote learning day on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Good afternoon,
Norton City Schools will have a remote/virtual learning day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Meals for tomorrow were available for students to pick up this afternoon before dismissal.
Stay safe!
Due to a road closure on Kentucky Avenue, our buses cannot drop off students on that route. Parents of students who ride a bus on that route will need to contact the school immediately for alternate arrangements. This does not impact other routes.
Norton City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Reminder: Meals will be available for pick up at NEMS today.
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Stay safe and well!
Once again, Norton City Schools will operate on a remote/virtual learning day, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Due to inclement weather, Norton City Schools will have a Virtual Learning Day today, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to the timing of the forecasted weather, Norton City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Good afternoon,
Norton City Schools will operate on a 2- hour delay Monday, January 27, 2025, with alternate routes for:
Hamner Hill
Sawmill
Spring Avenue
No buses will run to Dorchester or Bear Creek.
Thank you for your continued patience and support during this time.
Norton City Schools will be closed on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Norton City Schools - 2-Hour Delay Notice.
Friday, January 24, 2025.
Norton City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay.
Alternate Bus Routes:
Hamner: Students meet at the bottom of the hill.
Sawmill: Students meet at Ramsey pick-up location.
Laurel Ave. & Chapman St.: Students meet at the Destination Center.
Guest River: Pick-up at Wells Adams Road.
Routes Not Running:
Appalachia Route.
Dorchester.
Bear Creek.
Highland Avenue.
We will reevaluate conditions early in the morning and provide updates by 8:30 AM, if needed. Thank you for your support and understanding!