The Norwin School District is composed of the municipalities of North Huntingdon Township, Irwin Borough and North Irwin Borough in the southwest corner of Westmoreland County. Approximately ten (10) miles from Greensburg, the county seat, and twenty (20) miles from downtown Pittsburgh, off exit 67 (old exit 7) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the community covers thirty-six (36) square miles while serving as home to approximately 30,000 residents.
The Norwin School District is the result of the 1958 jointure between the North Huntingdon Township Schools and the Irwin Borough Schools - reuniting what was in the 1930's - one system. The present Norwin school system consists of four (4) elementary schools, an intermediate school, a middle school and a high school as well as a central administration building. Approximately 1,700 students are presently entered in the K-4 elementary program. There are approximately 800 students enrolled in the 5-6 Hillcrest Intermediate program, 800 attend middle school covering grades 7-8 and 1,700 are enrolled in the high school which encompasses grades 9-12.
MISSION STATEMENT
Through quality educational experiences, the Norwin School District prepares students to become productive and responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.
