See what's happening at the Balch this summer!
Summer 2026 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 within the boundaries of the Balch School district (scenario 1- Balch in yellow), 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: The Balch School will be providing the majority of student supplies, teachers may ask for personal headphones for Chromebooks, and donations of tissue, wipes, or paper towels
School Calendar: The school calendar for 2026-2027 can be found here. Please note that the first day for students is Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 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.
Classroom Placements: Families will receive notification of their child's classroom placement via a letter sent home the week of August 3, 2026. If you do not receive a letter by the week of August 10, 2026, please contact the Balch School at 781-762-0694 or Mrs. Diane Ferreira at dferreira@norwood.k12.ma.us
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. Summer Learning Slideshow
New Family Orientation (incoming kindergarten, grade 1 and all new families): Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 1:00-2:00.