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Karen M. Cook '89, a history teacher at Norwich Free Academy has been named one of ten finalists for the 2019 National History Teacher of the Year Award
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Experienced law enforcement and business executive Wayne Sheehan has been named Norwich Free Academy’s Director of Campus Safety.
Head of School David J. Klein announced today that Tracey P. Dedonato has been named House Principal at Norwich Free Academy.
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All athletes will need proof of a physical on file with the school nurse and a signed Sports Participation Permission form (form available at www.nfaschool.org/athletics).
Norwich Free Academy has named Noel Houle the new Field Hockey Head Coach.
Norwich Free Academy has named Jaclyn Sullivan the new Boys Cross Country Head Coach.
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NFA announced today its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), or free milk served under the Special Milk Program (SMP).
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The following Norwich Free Academy students have made the 2018-19 Semester Two Honor Roll.
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The Norwich City Council recently recognized Norwich Free Academy students selected for the American Legion Girls & Boys State, one of the most respected educational programs in the United States.
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At 4 p.m. sharp, June 12, 484 members of the Class of 2019 stepped onto the field to capstone their four years at NFA as the chords of "Pomp and Circumstance" were performed by the NFA Concert Band.