Norton City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 9, 2026, with alternate bus routes.

🚍 Please note: No bus will run on the Dorchester route.

We will continue to monitor conditions in the morning and will communicate promptly if any changes are needed.

Thank you for your patience and support. Stay safe.

Norton City Schools will be on a Two-Hour delay, tomorrow, February 9. We will be using alternate bus routes. There will be no bus run on the Dorchester Route. Details for the alternate bus routes may be found on the school website in the Inclement Weather Plan.

❄️ Snow Day Announcement ❄️

Good news, Raiders!

Tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 2026, will be a traditional SNOW DAY—no virtual learning.

We want to thank our families and educators for their hard work, flexibility, and dedication to the education of our students during our recent virtual learning days. Your support truly makes a difference.

We’re hoping for a full week of school next week and are looking forward to welcoming students back into our buildings soon. Until then, please stay safe, enjoy some extra family time, and have fun in the anticipated snow! ☃️

See you soon!

Norton City Schools will be closed, tomorrow, February 6.

Norton City Schools will be virtual tomorrow, Thursday, February 5. Meals will be available for pick up at Norton Elementary and Middle School from 11:30 to 1:00.

Norton City Schools will be virtual tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4. Meals will be available for pick up at Norton Elementary and Middle School from 11:30 to 1:00.

Norton City Schools will have a Virtual learning day,tomorrow, February 3. Meals will be available for pick up at NEMS from 11:30am - 1pm.

Norton City Schools will have a Virtual Learning day, tomorrow, February 2.

Norton City Schools will be on a Two-Hour delay, tomorrow, January 29. We will be using alternate bus routes. Details for the alternate bus routes may be found on the school website in the Inclement Weather Plan. We will continue to closely monitor the roads and weather conditions.

Norton City Schools will have a virtual day, tomorrow, January 28. Food pick up will be available at Norton Elementary School from 11:30 to 1:00.

Norton City Schools will have a virtual day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27

Norton City Schools will have a virtual day, tomorrow, January 26.

From Norton City Schools: Important Information:

In anticipation of possible virtual learning days due to inclement weather, the Food Services Program will send two days of meals (breakfast and lunch) home with students on Friday, January 23, 2026.

👉 This does NOT mean that virtual learning has been scheduled.

Additionally, in anticipation of the predicted winter storm and the State of Emergency issued by the Governor of Virginia, city staff, custodians, and administrators are taking proactive steps to ensure that—if school days are missed—we can return to in-person instruction as quickly and safely as possible.

As part of this preparation:

John I. Burton High School and NEMS parking lots will be closed beginning at 4:00 PM today.

Please remove all vehicles from these areas by 4:00 PM and do not enter the lots after that time.

We appreciate your cooperation and support as we work to keep our facilities safe and ready, with the goal of being in school as soon and as much as feasible.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership.

Norton City Schools will be on a two hour delay,today, January 22.

Norton City Schools will be on a two hour delay, tomorrow, January 20.

Norton City Schools will be on a two hour delay tomorrow, Friday January 16. We will be using alternate bus routes. Details for the alternate bus routes may be found on the school website in the Inclement Weather Plan.

Norton City Schools will have a Virtual Day today, January 15.

Norton City Schools will be on a two hour delay, tomorrow, January 15.

From our Food Service Department:

In anticipation of virtual learning days due to inclement weather the Food Services Program will be sending home with students on January 13, 2026, one day of meals, including breakfast and lunch.

This does NOT mean that virtual learning is scheduled.