Summer 2025 Update

Welcome to the Balch School web page! There are a number of important links below to help you find your way to the information that is needed. As always, feel free to reach out to Principal Diane Ferreira (dferreira@norwood.k12.ma.us) with any questions. 

New Enrollments: If you are new to Norwood and live in the boundaries of the Balch School district, please visit this webpage to begin your enrollment. Please note the district Central Registrar is located at the Savage Center at 275 Prospect Street in Norwood. You can call 781-487-1351 for additional information. 

Bus Transportation: Students wishing to ride the bus in the Fall must enroll and receive a bus pass. The bus enrollment page can be found here. 

Supply Lists: Students were given “Classroom Supplies” lists at their Step-Up sessions on the last day.  They can also be found on our website under “Supply Lists by Grade”

School Calendar: The school calendar for the 2025-2026 can be found here. Please note that the first day for students is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Our school hours are 7:50am-2:05pm. Students are able to arrive on campus under the supervision of Balch staff starting at 7:35am each morning. 

Extended Day: There is an extended day program (before and after school care) that is housed at the Balch School. Enrollments, wait list management and payments are all handled through the Norwood Extended Day Program and not the Balch School. The program director can be reached at 781-551-3480, extension 2.

Summer Learning Plans: Students have the opportunity to complete optional summer learning activities found here. Paper copies can be picked up at the Savage Center or the Norwood Morrill Memorial Library.