Today, learners participated in an ELO (Experiential Learning Opportunity) at the Milwaukee Art Museum, where they took part in an exhibit scavenger hunt. They explored the museum while searching for specific exhibits they’ve been discussing in class.
Learner T shared, "I couldn’t believe how big the wings are on the outside of the building—and I had never been in a glass elevator before. It was a cool!"

Meet the newest member of the Norris family—Liz, our 3-year-old bearded dragon!
Learners and staff are thrilled to welcome her to the team!

☔ Rainy days can’t dampen our learners’ spirits!
Today, they brought the energy with Minute to Win It challenges like Swish Swish, Tilt-a-Cup, Marshmallow Toss, M&M Straw Count, and Cookie Catch!

Our annual Cardboard Boat Regatta was a HUGE success!
Teams of 3–4 learners and a staff member built boats using just cardboard and one roll of duct tape to see who could stay afloat!
🏆 Congrats to T and his team for bringing home the W!

KP was cookin’ up something special today! 👨‍🍳🔥
During an exploratory culinary experience, he whipped up some delicious rice krispie treats—and even shared them with our lucky staff! 🍪👏

There are youth in our community who need safe, loving homes. YOU can help—simply by placing a yard sign in your yard, or even in a friend’s or local business’s lawn.

What if schools were designed around the learner, not the system? What if education didn’t start with a curriculum, but with curiosity? Across the country, a growing number of educators and communities are answering these questions by embracing a learner-centered approach—one that prioritizes trust, relevance, and agency. Education Reimagined offers five essential elements that shape this vision: learner agency; socially-embedded; personalized, relevant, and contextualized; open-walled; and competency-based. Read more HERE: https://aurora-institute.org/cw_post/how-schools-are-infusing-trust-autonomy-and-relevance-into-learning/

Yes — another Norris shoutout! 🎉 We're excited to share that the Norris School District has been featured in Getting Smart, a nationally recognized platform with a wide readership. This spotlight highlights the innovative work happening in our district and the incredible efforts of our learners, staff, and community. Check out the article and see how Norris continues to lead the way in personalized, learner-driven education! Read it HERE: https://www.gettingsmart.com/2025/06/12/how-do-you-build-a-learner-centered-ecosystem/

Norris News: June 2025 https://secure.smore.com/n/4wk3v

Our Summer Intersession is kicking off with some exploratory visits! First stop: Thomas' Greenhouse & Gardens in Mukwonago, where learners selected plants for our landscaping project starting next week.

Norris School District's Annual Library Report 2024-25

🎓 Congratulations to our 2025 Graduates! 🎉 We are so proud of each of you and excited for all that’s ahead. This year, we celebrate two day learners from Norris Academy and two virtual learners from NAVS — each one with a unique journey and bright future. Here’s to your next chapter!

Trimester 3 has officially wrapped up TODAY, and summer HERE! Our Summer Session kicks off on June 2nd, and we can’t wait to keep the learning going for those joining us. For our all-day learners, we’ll see you back on September 2nd to start another amazing school year! Have a safe, fun, and restful summer—we’re already looking forward to seeing everyone in the fall!

🎨✨ Don’t forget to join us tonight for our Spring Art Gala at the Mukwonago Community Library from 6–7:30 PM! Meet some of our amazing artists, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate the incredible talent of our learners. See you there! 💫🖼️

Norris School District is proud to be featured on the Canopy Project from @center-on-reinventing-public-education and @TranscendBuilds as a site for innovative, student-centered learning. Check out our profile: https://tinyurl.com/NSDCanopyProject #edchat #edtech #Learning

Norris learners are taking their education to new heights—beyond the classroom walls! Today, some of our learners visited the Milwaukee Zoo to gather information for their animal projects and observe the animals up close in environments that reflect their natural habitats. Make sure to join us at our T3 Learner Showcase to see these projects on display!

It was a goat day at Norris Academy! 🐐☀️ Our learners had an amazing afternoon spending time with some friendly goats—laughter, curiosity, and connection were in full swing. Moments like these are what experiential learning is all about!

Shout Out to Norris School District – Featured by the Aurora Institute! We’re thrilled to see Norris School District recognized by the Aurora Institute: A New Dawn for Every Learner blog series! 🎉 This spotlight highlights the incredible work happening at Norris to bring competency-based learning to life — truly meeting each learner where they are and helping them move confidently to their next best place. This recognition is a powerful reflection of the dedication, innovation, and heart that the entire Norris team brings to their work every day. We are incredibly proud of how we’re helping to lead the way toward more personalized, meaningful, and future-ready education. Check out the full blog from Aurora to learn more about how Norris is transforming learning for every learner! https://aurora-institute.org/cw_post/competency-based-learning-emphasizing-life-skills-reflection-and-proficiency/

Ready to partner with an innovative and thriving community? We’re excited to connect with future collaborators and create something amazing together! Need more info about the Norris School District? We’re here to help. Reach out to us TODAY and let’s make a difference!

🌟 Teacher Appreciation in Action! 🍎✨ This week, our learners took time to recognize and celebrate the incredible staff of the Norris School District for Teacher Appreciation Week. Learners wrote thank-you notes—honoring those who have motivated, challenged, or helped them—and prepared breakfast to show gratitude and empathy. From handwritten messages to thoughtful acts of kindness, their gestures reminded us just how powerful gratitude can be in building meaningful connections. Thank you to our amazing staff for all that you do—you make a lasting impact every single day! 🙌