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High school students run in the annual fundraising celebration Rocket Races at Norton's field on Friday, Mar. 21, 2025. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

Students and Staff Raise Money in Norton’s Annual Rocket Races

Jude Lopez, Culture Editor March 24, 2025

On Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 Norton held its annual Rocket Races, a school tradition spearheaded by Norton’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that fundraises money through the online Boosterthon platform....

Norton Principal Erika Agosto talks about strategies to improve English Learner (EL) education at Norton at the Lewis Center for Educational Research board meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (Photo credit: Ethan Corral)

Lewis Center Board Reviews Academic Improvement Plan, WASC Self-Study, Bell Schedules

Edmond Ramirez, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

On Monday Mar. 17, 2025 the Lewis Center for Educational Research Board (LCERB) met for its monthly meeting to discuss updates regarding the accreditation review by Western Association of Schools and Colleges...

Ninth grade AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) students tour the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025. (Photo credit: Ethan Corral)

High School AVID Students Visit USC, Share Favorite Moments

Jude Lopez, Culture Editor March 14, 2025

On Wednesday, Mar. 12, ninth grade Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) students toured the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. Students shared what they felt was most impactful...

Norton ambassador Desiree Gago ('25) (left) shakes hands with San Bernardino County Superintendent Ted Alejandre (right) before the San Bernardino County Board of Education met to vote on Norton's charter renewal on Monday, Mar. 10, 2025. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

‘Obvious Rocket Pride’

Nicole Jaramillo, Editor-in-chief March 12, 2025

On Monday, Mar. 10, 2025 Norton staff and students packed into a bus to cheer on their school as Norton faced an existential crossroads–whether the San Bernardino County Board of Education (SBCBOE) would...

Maximilian Goodly addresses the San Bernardino County Board of Education about how Norton has helped him achieve successes throughout his academic career on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Jisela Corona.)

Norton Staff and Students Rally Support at County Board Meeting

Nicole Jaramillo, Editor-in-chief March 7, 2025

On Feb. 10, Norton staff and student ambassadors spoke to the San Bernardino County Board of Education (SBCBOE) to highlight Norton’s strongest programs and strategies for improvement. Norton’s showcasing...

Teremildred Estrada ('25) (center) laughs as Johnny Rivera ('25) (left) and Norton ambassador David Ruiz ('26) (right) support her in donating blood on Jan. 22, 2025. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

Norton’s Second Blood Drive Helps Save Lives

Jose Iniguez Vera, News Editor February 27, 2025

Norton held its second blood drive of the school year on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. LifeStream Blood Bank, a local non-profit, hosted the blood drive to allow Norton staff and students...

High school computer science teacher Daniel Ruiz talks to Norton Ambassador Kasey Medina ('25) while he donates blood. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

Norton Blood Drive Donors Save Lives, Conquer Fears

Jose Iniguez Vera, News Editor November 4, 2024

Norton held a blood drive for high school students on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gym. LifeStream Blood Bank, a nonprofit, facilitated the event, drawing blood from student volunteers...

Sophomores Destiny Olivares ('27) and Fernanda Hernandez ('27) showing off their shaka hand signs with Maddy Fetter, Assistant Director of Admissions for Hawaiʻi Pacific University. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

College Fair Inspires Students–and Hopes for Future Fairs

Jose Iniguez Vera, News Editor October 24, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 3, Norton hosted its fall college fair for middle and high school students during lunch and homeroom in the gym. Five colleges managed booths–Hawaiʻi Pacific University, Northern Arizona...

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