About
Welcome to Norwalk High School
Home of the Bears
A community of students, teachers, administrators and families, NHS embraces its diversity and encourages intellectual curiosity. Each day, students are challenged to become knowledgeable, ethical citizens capable of making independent and collaborative decisions in real-world settings.
Students have the opportunity to explore the diverse course offerings through the Program of Studies, enabling them to be best prepared for college or employment upon completion of their senior year. With a wide variety of courses to choose from, NHS students can choose to follow their interests from STEM to social justice, journalism and more. Advanced Placement and Honors courses are also available for students looking for a more rigorous course of study.
Norwalk High School has academies and pathways within the school including the Digital Media & Communications Academy, Culinary, Project Lead the Way and Interdisciplinary Global Engagement. Each academy is a smaller learning community within the school with multiple pathways to success.
The NHS Music Department has a long history of excellence from top performing vocal ensembles, renowned musical productions, concert band, a nationally recognized marching band and string orchestra. Students may choose to take an AP music theory course.
As BEARS, we embrace our community partners and have comprehensive support structures allowing us to offer a plethora of wellness opportunities for our students and families. NHS offers many after school sports activities including soccer, field hockey, basketball, football, swimming and more. The Norwalk Bears baseball team earned the title of State Champions in 2021. Students can engage in a variety of clubs such as Bears Beating Cancer, Bears Reaching Out Within Norwalk, buildOn, Gaming Club and Bear Pack. Our Air Force Junior ROTC program offers leadership and service opportunities.
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Our Mission & Vision
OUR MISSION: Norwalk High School, a community of students, teachers, administrators and families, embraces its diversity and encourages intellectual curiosity. We value a safe, accepting culture rooted in a rigorous, relevant curriculum rich with technology and artistic expression.
We must challenge students to become knowledgeable, ethical citizens capable of making independent and collaborative decisions in real-world settings. We must prepare students for the social, civic, and technological demands of the 21st century in order to effectively participate in an ever-changing global society that acknowledges and accepts all cultures.
Academic Competencies
- Students will demonstrate effective literacy skills by communicating through writing, read and speaking.
- Students will be critical thinkers and effective problem solvers in real-world settings.
- Students will ethically & effectively use technology to enhance their learning.
Social Competencies
- Students will work effectively as a collaborative member of a group.
- Students will participate responsibly in their education.
- Students will communicate an understanding and empathy for global perspectives.
Civic Competencies
- Students will demonstrate the ability to be contributing members of their community.
OUR VISION: Norwalk High School is a diverse and dynamic community that operates in a safe environment. The population of students, faculty, and staff is a compilation of academically inquisitive, environmentally responsible, and ethical thinkers who solve dilemmas, and who challenge themselves in artistic expression, inspired collaboration, and healthy life choices. We value our openness of thought and perspective; we exercise informed empathy; we actively practice social consciousness and responsibility. We work for humanized unity; and we prepare ourselves to meet the technological demands required of global citizenry.
How to Get to Norwalk High School
Address: 23 Calvin Murphy Drive, Norwalk, CT 06851
FROM I-95
Take Exit 16; southbound turn right, northbound turn left onto US 1. From US 1 turn right onto Strawberry Ave. Once on Strawberry Ave, and at the first light, turn left onto County. School is on right.
FROM MERRITT PARKWAY (RTE. 15)
Take Exit 41: southbound turn right, northbound turn left. Proceed on Rte. 33 to US 1 and turn right. Proceed on US 1 to Strawberry Ave. Turn left. At first light, turn left onto County. School is on right.
To contact Norwalk High School:
Phone: 203-838-4481
Fax: 203-899-2815