Norton City Schools Announcement
To encourage student involvement and school spirit, all students enrolled in Norton City Schools (Pre-K through Grade 12) will now receive free admission to home VHSL-sanctioned events.
This free admission is a privilege and comes with the following guidelines:
Launch Date: The first event for free student admission will be Friday, October 24, at our home football game—Senior Night. Students will receive a ticket for admission to this event.
Supervision: Students in Pre-K through 7th grade must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Eligibility: Students who are currently under suspension or have been identified as truant will not receive free admission.
Winter Sports: Beginning with the winter sports season, all students will be issued a school badge displaying their identification information as a Norton City School student.
If a badge is lost, a replacement fee of $5.00 will apply.
Until the badge is replaced, the student must pay regular admission.
Event Type: Free admission applies only to regular-season home events. Admission will be charged for all post-season (tournament or playoff) events.
We look forward to seeing our students and families proudly supporting Raider athletic and academic competitions throughout the year!
Dr. Gina Wohlford
To encourage student involvement and school spirit, all students enrolled in Norton City Schools (Pre-K through Grade 12) will now receive free admission to home VHSL-sanctioned events.
This free admission is a privilege and comes with the following guidelines:
Launch Date: The first event for free student admission will be Friday, October 24, at our home football game—Senior Night. Students will receive a ticket for admission to this event.
Supervision: Students in Pre-K through 7th grade must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Eligibility: Students who are currently under suspension or have been identified as truant will not receive free admission.
Winter Sports: Beginning with the winter sports season, all students will be issued a school badge displaying their identification information as a Norton City School student.
If a badge is lost, a replacement fee of $5.00 will apply.
Until the badge is replaced, the student must pay regular admission.
Event Type: Free admission applies only to regular-season home events. Admission will be charged for all post-season (tournament or playoff) events.
We look forward to seeing our students and families proudly supporting Raider athletic and academic competitions throughout the year!
Dr. Gina Wohlford
Due to the scheduled football jamboree and the anticipated traffic, John I. Burton High School will dismiss at 2:45 p.m. this Friday.
This early dismissal does not affect Norton Elementary and Middle School, which will dismiss at their regular time.
Thank you.
This early dismissal does not affect Norton Elementary and Middle School, which will dismiss at their regular time.
Thank you.
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
Due to a strong thunderstorm in the area, our release will be delayed by approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
2025 Summer Internship Opportunities with Norton City Schools- current 10th and 11th grade NCS students can apply!
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
Due to black ice, Norton City Schools will have a virtual/remote learning day on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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.