Norris School District
Changing Lives Through the Power of Learning
Friendly Fire Friday included s’mores this week! Learners started their day gathered around the fire, sharing conversations and enjoying some tasty treats.
Collaboration in the studio provides learners an opportunity to blend different styles and create something truly original.
Over the past few weeks, learners have been observing cocoons as they transformed into butterflies. Last week, they had the opportunity to release them—bringing the full learning experience to life.
Stay tuned—our learners are launching our very first podcast! 🎙️ Big things are in the works… more coming in the next few weeks!
Exploratory Friday included some extra-special guests back on our Norris Academy campus… the goats!
The indoor ropes course did not pose any issues for our learners this morning during adventure education. Check out some of our climbers...
What happens when we stop asking young people to fit into a mold and start listening to who they truly are? Our district, Norris School District is answering that question by building a learning ecosystem where every young person is known, valued, and supported. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, this community centers the unique strengths and aspirations of each learner.
We believe every child deserves a public education that helps them discover their gifts and contribute meaningfully to the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBP73E4xncU
#EducationReimagined #LearnerCentered #LearningEcosystems #NorrisSchoolDistrict #FutureOfLearning #EducationTransformation
We believe every child deserves a public education that helps them discover their gifts and contribute meaningfully to the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBP73E4xncU
#EducationReimagined #LearnerCentered #LearningEcosystems #NorrisSchoolDistrict #FutureOfLearning #EducationTransformation
We’re excited to share that Norris School District received a Transition Readiness Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)!
The grant allowed us to purchase a 2026 GMC Terrain to transport learners to community-based transition activities, helping them gain skills for life after high school.
A special thank you to the DPI and Ewald Motors for their support in making this possible!
#WIDPI #EwaldMotors
The grant allowed us to purchase a 2026 GMC Terrain to transport learners to community-based transition activities, helping them gain skills for life after high school.
A special thank you to the DPI and Ewald Motors for their support in making this possible!
#WIDPI #EwaldMotors
Save the Date! 🎓
Norris School District will host our Graduating Class of 2026 Celebration of Learning on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Norris School District will host our Graduating Class of 2026 Celebration of Learning on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
We are halfway to our goal in supporting our learners’ musical interests! 🎶
Your donation helps provide meaningful opportunities for expression, creativity, and growth—supporting our learners’ educational needs and areas of wonder through music.
Please consider donating today. Every little bit goes a long way!
Donate here:
https://tinyurl.com/musicnsddonate
Our learners are taking their education to new heights on our indoor ropes course for Adventure Education!
Norris School District is partnering with @NeighborhoodForest to give our community a FREE tree to plant at home during Earth Week!
Sign up for your FREE tree TODAY!
Sign up for your FREE tree TODAY!
The possibilities are endless when you have good friends by your side! 🎨
Vinnie and Vontae (learners on the left) have been working hard to complete their canvas painting, and today they were able to celebrate this amazing achievement with their friends.
Ringing in the holiday spirit! 🎄
A few of our Learn MKE learners volunteered their time this morning by ringing bells and collecting donations for the Salvation Army. We love seeing our learners actively giving back and supporting their community.
A few of our Learn MKE learners volunteered their time this morning by ringing bells and collecting donations for the Salvation Army. We love seeing our learners actively giving back and supporting their community.
Join us for this year’s Winter Art Gala at the Mukwonago Community Library, December 15–19! Our learners’ artwork will be on display all week—stop by and celebrate their amazing artistic talents.
After completing the shop safety quiz, learners worked with Scott, our Facilities Manager, on various wood projects, including wood-burned artwork and building a display frame for achievements. We are excited to see what other curiosities these learners will explore in the shop!
We’re excited to share that we were part of a new multi-case research study led by Education Reimagined, exploring how learner-centered education supports young people with learning differences. The series highlights how inclusion, responsiveness, and alignment can make a meaningful difference for every learner.
Alongside other education professionals, we collaborated as practitioner-researchers to uncover how starting with each learner’s strengths, needs, and interests can transform outcomes for young people.
You can explore the first phase of the series here: https://education-reimagined.org/learning-differences/
Featured publications:
-Research Overview: A Collaborative Multi-Case Study of Learner-Centered Education and Learning Differences
Navigating Policies and Conditions: Supporting Youth with Learning Differences in Learner-Centered Environments
-Addressing Specific Learning Differences Through Learner-Centered Education: Evidence from Practice and Literature
More findings from this series will be released in early 2026—stay tuned!
#LearnerCentered #Education #LearningDifferences #Research
Alongside other education professionals, we collaborated as practitioner-researchers to uncover how starting with each learner’s strengths, needs, and interests can transform outcomes for young people.
You can explore the first phase of the series here: https://education-reimagined.org/learning-differences/
Featured publications:
-Research Overview: A Collaborative Multi-Case Study of Learner-Centered Education and Learning Differences
Navigating Policies and Conditions: Supporting Youth with Learning Differences in Learner-Centered Environments
-Addressing Specific Learning Differences Through Learner-Centered Education: Evidence from Practice and Literature
More findings from this series will be released in early 2026—stay tuned!
#LearnerCentered #Education #LearningDifferences #Research
LAST CHANCE!!! Order your Norris Spirit Wear TODAY! The store closes TOMORROW! Shop HERE: https://distinktivemerchco.chipply.com/Norris/
