Officials Ask Norwood Residents For Help Naming New Middle School

NORWOOD, MA — Now is your chance to be a part of Norwood history: the school committee is asking locals to help choose the name of the new middle school set to open in the fall of 2025!

Superintendent David Thomson is asking Norwood residents to submit a suggestion using the New Norwood Middle School Building Name Nomination Form, which is available to community members from now through June 21.

"Naming a school facility is an important community responsibility," Thomson said in a news release Thursday. "I encourage Norwood residents of all ages to take part in this exciting process and submit a nomination."

During its June 21 meeting, the Norwood School Committee will review suggested names. From the names submitted, the committee will create a list to be presented at a forum in the fall—an exact date is yet to be determined—when community members will be able to give feedback on the possible names, officials said.

During the Second School Committee Meeting in September, a list of the top three name choices, selected by the Norwood School Committee based on community input, will be presented ahead of a student vote, according to officials.

Finally, in September, students in grades 5-8 will vote on the top three list of names, selecting the winning name to be announced during the second School Committee Meeting in October.

To submit your nomination, click here.