Norway Vulcan Area Schools
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The Norway Spring Classic Race is coming up, volunteers are still needed! Checkout some of the race and volunteer information!
❤️ A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Mendina for organizing our March One Book, One School event featuring The Wild Robot!
What an incredible month of literacy it has been! From reading together, to creative Wild Robot projects, to the support shown during our readathon—this was truly a community success. 📚✨
Thank you for supporting our students and fostering a love of reading. Our kids are so thankful! 👏 #uknighted
What an incredible month of literacy it has been! From reading together, to creative Wild Robot projects, to the support shown during our readathon—this was truly a community success. 📚✨
Thank you for supporting our students and fostering a love of reading. Our kids are so thankful! 👏 #uknighted
🎨 Please Vote for Odin!
It’s exciting to see what our students can accomplish with the support of our community! Odin is currently competing in an art competition and has held 1st or 2nd place so far—an incredible achievement!
With just two rounds left, every vote counts. Let’s help push Odin to the top! 👏🗳️ #uknighted
It’s exciting to see what our students can accomplish with the support of our community! Odin is currently competing in an art competition and has held 1st or 2nd place so far—an incredible achievement!
With just two rounds left, every vote counts. Let’s help push Odin to the top! 👏🗳️ #uknighted
📚 March Madness… Poetry Style!
Mrs. Gustafson’s 8th grade ELA classes spent the month of March diving into their Poetry Brackets—analyzing and scoring 16 different poems along the way.
After some close competition, here are the top brackets:
🏆 5th Hour
Champion: Charlie St. Vincent
Runner-up: Brock Baldwin
🏆 6th Hour
Champion: Patrick Bray
Runner-up: Abby Vaught
Great work to all students for their thoughtful analysis and engagement—congrats to our winners! 👏 #uknighted
Mrs. Gustafson’s 8th grade ELA classes spent the month of March diving into their Poetry Brackets—analyzing and scoring 16 different poems along the way.
After some close competition, here are the top brackets:
🏆 5th Hour
Champion: Charlie St. Vincent
Runner-up: Brock Baldwin
🏆 6th Hour
Champion: Patrick Bray
Runner-up: Abby Vaught
Great work to all students for their thoughtful analysis and engagement—congrats to our winners! 👏 #uknighted
🏆 Norway High School Student of the Week – 4/3/2026
Congratulations to Paytan Carlson, daughter of Eric and Dana Carlson! Paytan is a Senior at Norway High School who participates in basketball and is actively involved in LEO Club, YAC Club, Key Club, and National Honor Society.
Paytan is a determined leader who consistently puts in the work and isn’t afraid to take on a challenge. She is dependable, hardworking, and someone her peers truly respect. Her dedication and strong character make her a standout in our school community.
#uknighted #StudentOfTheWeek
Congratulations to Paytan Carlson, daughter of Eric and Dana Carlson! Paytan is a Senior at Norway High School who participates in basketball and is actively involved in LEO Club, YAC Club, Key Club, and National Honor Society.
Paytan is a determined leader who consistently puts in the work and isn’t afraid to take on a challenge. She is dependable, hardworking, and someone her peers truly respect. Her dedication and strong character make her a standout in our school community.
#uknighted #StudentOfTheWeek
🌷 Spring Break starts Monday!
Enjoy your time off, relax, and recharge — you’ve earned it!
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, April 7.
Have a safe and happy break!
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Enjoy your time off, relax, and recharge — you’ve earned it!
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, April 7.
Have a safe and happy break!
#uknighted
🏆 Norway High School Student of the Week
Congratulations to Anna deBidart, daughter of Mike and Tracy deBidart! Anna is a Senior at Norway High School who participates in volleyball, hockey, and track. She is also actively involved as Class President and a member of LEO Club, YAC Club, Key Club, and National Honor Society.
Anna is a dedicated and talented student who competes in hockey while also taking on rigorous academic coursework. Despite her busy schedule, she is known for being friendly, kind, and positive to everyone around her. Her hard work, determination, and great attitude make her a wonderful role model.
#uknighted #StudentOfTheWeek
Congratulations to Anna deBidart, daughter of Mike and Tracy deBidart! Anna is a Senior at Norway High School who participates in volleyball, hockey, and track. She is also actively involved as Class President and a member of LEO Club, YAC Club, Key Club, and National Honor Society.
Anna is a dedicated and talented student who competes in hockey while also taking on rigorous academic coursework. Despite her busy schedule, she is known for being friendly, kind, and positive to everyone around her. Her hard work, determination, and great attitude make her a wonderful role model.
#uknighted #StudentOfTheWeek
Family Literacy Night was a great success! 📚✨
It was so much fun working with our families and sharing simple, effective strategies to help students grow as readers. We had amazing participation from our community, enjoyed some yummy snacks, and gave away some great prizes!
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so special—we love partnering with our families to support student success.
We’re already looking forward to hosting more nights like this next year… keep an eye out! 👀
It was so much fun working with our families and sharing simple, effective strategies to help students grow as readers. We had amazing participation from our community, enjoyed some yummy snacks, and gave away some great prizes!
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so special—we love partnering with our families to support student success.
We’re already looking forward to hosting more nights like this next year… keep an eye out! 👀
The quarter is wrapping up!
We’re proud of the hard work and progress our students have shown. Let’s finish strong!
We’re proud of the hard work and progress our students have shown. Let’s finish strong!
🏆 Norway High School Student of the Week – 3/20/2026
Congratulations to Ashley Carlson, daughter of Grant & Lisa Carlson! Ashley is a Senior at Norway High School and a true powerhouse in both leadership and athletics. She participates in basketball, volleyball, and softball, and serves as YAC President, Key Club President, LEO Vice-President, Student Council Vice-President, and Blood Drive Coordinator. She’s also involved in Big Brothers/Big Sisters, National Honor Society, and Quiz Bowl.
Ashley’s ability to balance multiple leadership roles, sports, and academics is inspiring. She leads with confidence, dedication, and positivity, leaving a lasting impact on our school community. 💛💙
#uknighted #StudentOfTheWeek
Congratulations to Ashley Carlson, daughter of Grant & Lisa Carlson! Ashley is a Senior at Norway High School and a true powerhouse in both leadership and athletics. She participates in basketball, volleyball, and softball, and serves as YAC President, Key Club President, LEO Vice-President, Student Council Vice-President, and Blood Drive Coordinator. She’s also involved in Big Brothers/Big Sisters, National Honor Society, and Quiz Bowl.
Ashley’s ability to balance multiple leadership roles, sports, and academics is inspiring. She leads with confidence, dedication, and positivity, leaving a lasting impact on our school community. 💛💙
#uknighted #StudentOfTheWeek
🇺🇸 As part of our Kindergarten Social Studies USA unit, students have been learning about their community—and bringing it to life!
They created amazing 3D replicas of places that are meaningful to them and their families. We are so proud of their creativity and hard work! ❤️
Projects are on display across from the elementary office—stop by and check them out!
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They created amazing 3D replicas of places that are meaningful to them and their families. We are so proud of their creativity and hard work! ❤️
Projects are on display across from the elementary office—stop by and check them out!
#uknighted
🏀 Skyline Central Conference Honors 🏀
We’re proud to recognize our outstanding student-athletes who earned conference honors this season!
Boys Basketball Awards
⭐ 1st Team: Anthony Pineda (SR)
⭐ 2nd Team: Kaleb LaPine (JR)
⭐ Honorable Mention: Owen Baij (SR) & Elliott Kraemer (SR)
🛡 Defensive MVP: Anthony Pineda (SR)
🛡 All Defensive Team: Noah Pearson (JR)
Girls Basketball Awards
🏆 Player of the Year: Lauren Adams (SR)
⭐ 1st Team: Paytan Carlson (SR)
⭐ 2nd Team: Jessa Rossler (JR)
🛡 All Defensive Team: Paytan Carlson (SR)
Congratulations to all of these athletes on an incredible season and well-deserved recognition! 👏
#uknighted #NorwayKnights #StudentAthletes #ConferenceHonors
We’re proud to recognize our outstanding student-athletes who earned conference honors this season!
Boys Basketball Awards
⭐ 1st Team: Anthony Pineda (SR)
⭐ 2nd Team: Kaleb LaPine (JR)
⭐ Honorable Mention: Owen Baij (SR) & Elliott Kraemer (SR)
🛡 Defensive MVP: Anthony Pineda (SR)
🛡 All Defensive Team: Noah Pearson (JR)
Girls Basketball Awards
🏆 Player of the Year: Lauren Adams (SR)
⭐ 1st Team: Paytan Carlson (SR)
⭐ 2nd Team: Jessa Rossler (JR)
🛡 All Defensive Team: Paytan Carlson (SR)
Congratulations to all of these athletes on an incredible season and well-deserved recognition! 👏
#uknighted #NorwayKnights #StudentAthletes #ConferenceHonors
Snow days = reading days! ❄️📚
Some families shared photos of students reading at home during Winter Storm Elsa—we loved seeing those cozy reading moments!
We’d love to see even more students reading at home—share your photos in the comments! 👇
Reminder: Our Readathon is still underway!
Sponsor a reader by March 27th and help support our school.
#uknighted
Some families shared photos of students reading at home during Winter Storm Elsa—we loved seeing those cozy reading moments!
We’d love to see even more students reading at home—share your photos in the comments! 👇
Reminder: Our Readathon is still underway!
Sponsor a reader by March 27th and help support our school.
#uknighted
Norway High School Student of the Week (Week of 3/13/2026) ⭐
Congratulations to Carter Cazzola, son of Dwayne and Kristi Cazzola of Norway, our Student of the Week! Carter is a senior at Norway High School and participates in baseball.
Carter is a hardworking student who is actively involved in the UP Construction Connect Program, gaining valuable hands-on experience and building skills for his future career. In addition to his school responsibilities, he also balances a part-time job, demonstrating dedication, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
We’re proud of Carter’s commitment to his goals and the positive example he sets for others. Keep up the great work! 💙🤍 #uknighted
Congratulations to Carter Cazzola, son of Dwayne and Kristi Cazzola of Norway, our Student of the Week! Carter is a senior at Norway High School and participates in baseball.
Carter is a hardworking student who is actively involved in the UP Construction Connect Program, gaining valuable hands-on experience and building skills for his future career. In addition to his school responsibilities, he also balances a part-time job, demonstrating dedication, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
We’re proud of Carter’s commitment to his goals and the positive example he sets for others. Keep up the great work! 💙🤍 #uknighted
📚 Read-A-Thon Update!
We are so close to reaching our goal! Keep reading and sponsoring our readers—your support is so encouraging to our students.
Funds raised help our PTO continue providing awesome opportunities and services for our school and students, so every page read and every sponsorship makes a difference! Last chance to sponsor is March 27th!
Let’s finish strong, Knights! 📖💙 #uknighted
We are so close to reaching our goal! Keep reading and sponsoring our readers—your support is so encouraging to our students.
Funds raised help our PTO continue providing awesome opportunities and services for our school and students, so every page read and every sponsorship makes a difference! Last chance to sponsor is March 27th!
Let’s finish strong, Knights! 📖💙 #uknighted
Congratulations to our Reading Olympians! 📚🏅
We had a huge turnout of Norway students participating in Reading Olympics this year! Each student had to read a minimum of six books to earn a spot on the team—and many students read even more.
Our students did an outstanding job in today’s competition, showing great teamwork, sportsmanship, and support for their fellow readers. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
The first place teams from each grade will move on to the Regional Competition in Florence on March 24.
Way to go, KNIGHTS! #uknighted
We had a huge turnout of Norway students participating in Reading Olympics this year! Each student had to read a minimum of six books to earn a spot on the team—and many students read even more.
Our students did an outstanding job in today’s competition, showing great teamwork, sportsmanship, and support for their fellow readers. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
The first place teams from each grade will move on to the Regional Competition in Florence on March 24.
Way to go, KNIGHTS! #uknighted
🛡️📚 Family Learning Night at NVES! 📚🛡️
Norway-Vulcan Elementary families are invited to our first-ever Family Learning Night—a fun, hands-on evening designed to help you support your child’s learning at home!
Inspired by our March is Reading Month theme The Wild Robot, this interactive event will give families the same strategies our teachers use every day to help our Knights grow in literacy and math.
✨ What to expect:
• Interactive learning stations led by teachers and Title I staff
• A “Knight’s Toolkit” take-home kit filled with learning resources
• Tips and strategies to make reading and math practice easier at home
• “Wild” snacks and refreshments
• Community partners, school swag, and raffle prizes
📅 Monday, March 23
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Norway-Vulcan Elementary School
When school and home work together, our students become unstoppable. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting night of learning and connection!
Please RSVP by Friday, March 13 so we can prepare enough kits and snacks for everyone.
Norway-Vulcan Elementary families are invited to our first-ever Family Learning Night—a fun, hands-on evening designed to help you support your child’s learning at home!
Inspired by our March is Reading Month theme The Wild Robot, this interactive event will give families the same strategies our teachers use every day to help our Knights grow in literacy and math.
✨ What to expect:
• Interactive learning stations led by teachers and Title I staff
• A “Knight’s Toolkit” take-home kit filled with learning resources
• Tips and strategies to make reading and math practice easier at home
• “Wild” snacks and refreshments
• Community partners, school swag, and raffle prizes
📅 Monday, March 23
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Norway-Vulcan Elementary School
When school and home work together, our students become unstoppable. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting night of learning and connection!
Please RSVP by Friday, March 13 so we can prepare enough kits and snacks for everyone.
📚✨ EK/K Round Up Success! ✨📚
We had our biggest turnout yet for this year’s EK/K Round Up! It was great to see so many future Knights and their families come out to learn more about our elementary program.
Families enjoyed:
• A presentation by Mr. Mendina
• Fun giveaways from our PTO
• Delicious cookies from Simply Sweet (Camio Mendina)
• Classroom tours
• Activities for the kids
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a great experience for our incoming students and families!
Missed the event? No problem! Please call or stop by the Elementary Office to sign up for screenings and pick up important enrollment information.
We’re excited to welcome our newest Knights soon! 🛡️ #uknighted
We had our biggest turnout yet for this year’s EK/K Round Up! It was great to see so many future Knights and their families come out to learn more about our elementary program.
Families enjoyed:
• A presentation by Mr. Mendina
• Fun giveaways from our PTO
• Delicious cookies from Simply Sweet (Camio Mendina)
• Classroom tours
• Activities for the kids
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a great experience for our incoming students and families!
Missed the event? No problem! Please call or stop by the Elementary Office to sign up for screenings and pick up important enrollment information.
We’re excited to welcome our newest Knights soon! 🛡️ #uknighted
Norway High School Student of the Week (Week of 3/6/2026) ⭐
Congratulations to Ella Opolka, daughter of Sarah & Lee Opolka, our Student of the Week! Ella is a freshman at Norway High School and participates in both YAC and LEO Club.
As a freshman, Ella has already made a big impact by going above and beyond when it comes to volunteering and helping others. Always willing to lend a hand, she shows kindness, responsibility, and a true commitment to making our school and community better.
We’re proud of your dedication and positive example—keep up the great work, Ella! 💙🤍 #uknighted
Congratulations to Ella Opolka, daughter of Sarah & Lee Opolka, our Student of the Week! Ella is a freshman at Norway High School and participates in both YAC and LEO Club.
As a freshman, Ella has already made a big impact by going above and beyond when it comes to volunteering and helping others. Always willing to lend a hand, she shows kindness, responsibility, and a true commitment to making our school and community better.
We’re proud of your dedication and positive example—keep up the great work, Ella! 💙🤍 #uknighted
🏆 Student of the Week: Maddex Burklund
Meet Maddex Burklund, son of Ericka and Nathaniel Burklund, a Senior at Norway High School. Maddex stays busy with football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and track, and is an active member of YAC and LEO Clubs.
Maddex is recognized as Student of the Week because he works hard, sets high expectations for himself, and achieves impressive goals. Even while recovering from an injury, he’s continued to be a positive leader and teammate—always cheering on others with genuine enthusiasm. Maddex approaches life with integrity, humility, and a smile that brightens any room. We’re proud of you, Maddex! 💛💙
#uknighted #StudentOfTheWeek
