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- Alma Mater
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- Food Service
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- PTA & PTSA
- Nondiscrimination
- School Closings
- Security Information
- Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline
- Transportation
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 1700 students are presently entered in the K-4 elementary program, 880 in the 5-6 intermediate program, 880 attend middle school covering grades 7-8 and 1700 are enrolled in the high school which encompasses grades 9-12.
The Norwin School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to employment. Inquiries should be directed to Mr. Thomas H. Wrobleski, Director of Human Resources, 281 McMahon Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642, (724-861-3029).
Parents are an integral part of the success of the Norwin School District. The district encourages their participation in the Norwin educational program through such organizations as the PTA in the elementary schools and PTSA in the middle and high schools; through conferences and regular contact with school personnel and especially through attendance at the annual Open House activities held in the fall of each school year at each school building. Many of the PTA's at different schools host a web site with current PTA activities as does the Norwin Council of PTAs.
Bus transportation is provided to all students in the Norwin School District who live within the areas which are approved for transportation by the Department of Education in Harrisburg. Riding the school bus is a privilege for each student. As a privilege, it may be revoked if the student violates any of the established rules and regulations, thereby creating a safety hazard. Cameras mounted in buses monitor student behavior.
Questions regarding specific bus schedules, changing bus stops, or queries about bus delays can be directed to Laidlaw Bus Company at (724) 863-2262. The Norwin School District Office of Transportation can be contacted at (724) 861-3006 from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday from Mid-August to Mid-June.
Information relative to the closing of schools in the Norwin School District, due to any emergency, is broadcast over the following television stations: KDKA, WTAE and WPXI. The decision to delay or postpone school due to weather conditions is made as early as possible. If weather conditions deteriorate while school is in session, an early dismissal may occur.
Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline
1/2/2007A revised and updated set of regulations on student rights, responsibilities and discipline has been adopted by the Norwin School Board. A copy of the document is sent home with each student at the beginning of the school year. The document is reviewed by each building administrator or classroom teacher with the students to insure its understanding. Additional copies of the document can be obtained from any building administrator.