Maplehurst first grade students in Mrs. Caitlyn Cannon's class are enjoying some reading time this week in the adventure reading centers! Police Chief Scott Dahlgren was a guest reader in her classroom, thank you Chief Dahlgren!





Maplehurst Elementary is celebrating right to read week with a theme of "book an adventure". Guest readers are coming in each day to read to the students in their classrooms. First grade students in Mrs. Kingsborough's class went on an adventure to Africa! Former Norwalk resident Maddie (Roche) Anderson lives in Africa with her husband. Maddie read to the students today via zoom from Africa. Maddie read a story her dad wrote when she was little and her sister illustrated it. Because Africa is eight hours ahead of us, it was 10:30 at night there so Maddie shared pictures she had taken with the students. She spoke to them about the weather, the landscape, the animals, the currency and the foods they eat. The students were not excited about the idea of eating bugs-which is something people in Africa eat. A student asked Maddie why they eat bugs and she responded that many people in Africa are poor and cannot afford to buy food and bugs are free. The students were attentive and engaged and asked many good questions. We are grateful to have had this opportunity.








Maplehurst Right to Read Week is March 2-6 with a theme of Book an Adventure. Guest readers will be coming in all week, there is a reading challenge for students, a kick off assembly on Monday morning, a school wide bingo game and dress up days. It is also book fair week.

146 League students earned their way to Snow Trails as part of our PBIS reward for strong grades, positive behavior, and consistent effort! We are so proud of the hard work, responsibility, and leadership our students have shown. When expectations are clear and students rise to meet them, we celebrate big. ❄️ At League, effort matters. Character matters. Growth matters. And today, 146 students showed exactly what that looks like!








NCSD's March Madness Attendance Challenge starts Monday, March 2nd and runs through the end of the month!
JUST SHOW UP!!!!
JUST SHOW UP!!!!

To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, we will celebrate National School Breakfast Week during March 2-6, 2026.
Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find the time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, we offer nutritious school breakfasts, complete with fruit and low fat or fat free milk, to ensure students are fueled for learning every school day. Look for the special Quest for School Breakfast menu items.
Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find the time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, we offer nutritious school breakfasts, complete with fruit and low fat or fat free milk, to ensure students are fueled for learning every school day. Look for the special Quest for School Breakfast menu items.

Shirt Sales end tomorrow!!
Help send our NHS Spanish Club students to Europe!
Help send our NHS Spanish Club students to Europe!

It’s finally show week! So thankful for our great community!! The box office is open tonight from 5-7. and 1 hour before each show.
The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived!! Our cast and crew are thrilled to present a magical production of Mary Poppins, with performances this weekend, February 26–March 1.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, and the best seats will fill quickly. We are thrilled to bring this classic story to life on the Norwalk High School stage!!
https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/43552
The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived!! Our cast and crew are thrilled to present a magical production of Mary Poppins, with performances this weekend, February 26–March 1.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, and the best seats will fill quickly. We are thrilled to bring this classic story to life on the Norwalk High School stage!!
https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/43552


Mrs. Baker’s class using games to learn and practice comparing decimals.










Norwalk City School District will now be closed today, Monday, February 23rd due to the winter weather conditions.
This will be our 3rd online learning day, please follow your students online learning plan.
This will be our 3rd online learning day, please follow your students online learning plan.
Norwalk City Schools will be on a 2 hour delay today, Monday, February 23rd due to winter weather conditions.
The Board of Education special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 24th is moving to Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 pm due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting will be held at Norwalk High School in the Art Gallery. This meeting is to discuss the financial position of the district.

Maplehurst students from Mr. Joe Ludwig's class are the leaders this week. Kindergarten student Kaiden Fisher from Mr. Joe Ludwig's class collected recycling Tuesday along with TLC students and preschool students Dax Brown and James Fannin.








Norwalk City Schools will be operating on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, February 19th due to fog.
We have 9 Trucker students signed up to travel to Europe this summer, and in an effort to help afford the trip, we are offering you a chance to buy our limited edition t-shirt, "Truckers Take Europe", that is available for a short time only! Please consider helping our students have a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel! https://my.peachjar.com/district/50081/flyer/3005719?audienceId=50081

“Snow Day Fun” for Mrs. Alexander’s class







Mrs. Gambles class enjoyed a day of play in the snow!!!










Maplehurst Elementary had workout Wednesday as part of the kindness spirit week. Students were encouraged to wear their workout clothes and to get some exercise in to help keep their hearts healthy. Kindergarten students in Miss Staley's class have really put in the effort to dress up each day! Great job!

Mrs. Jude from 4-H did a lesson on robotics and coding with Mrs. Alexander’s class.









**DRAFT** 2026-2027 Academic Calendar posted for public input until the Board of Education Regular Meeting on March, 10, 2026.

