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OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER FOR
NORWALK COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Norwalk Warriors
Vol. 52 No. 2 Norwalk, Iowa 50211 USPS No. 395-120 Phone 981-0406 emaih news@norwalknewspaper.com Thursday, June 13, 2019
Norwalk
Awarded
Funds from
Wellmark
Wellmark Blue Cross
and Blue Shield is
awarding six comm-
unities in Iowa and
South Dakota funds as
part of its 3-Point Play
program. Throughout
the entirety of the 2018-
2019 college football and
basketball seasons, each
time a successful field
goal was kicked or 3-
point basket was made
during a game, area
sports fans were en-
couraged to nominate
their Iowa or South
Dakota hometown for a
chance to win.
"We're thrilled to
announce we received a
record number of home-
town nominations this
season," said Chris
Verlengia, Wellmark's
senior brand marketing
manager. "It's exciting to
watch this program grow
and positively impact so
many people. By pro-
viding resources that
encourage Iowans and
South Dakotans to lead
healthier lifestyles, we're
able to help these
communities toward a
future of better health for
generations to come."
At the end of this year's
basketball season, the
nominations were tallied.
More than 400 home-
towns were nominated
between the two states.
Funding was awarded to
initiate or complete
community health im-
provement projects in
Norwalk, Carlisle, Lohr-
ville, and Hudson, Iowa,
and Redfield and Ver-
million, SD. Norwalk will
be receiving $14,600 for
its university affiliation
with Drake University.
Since the program's
founding in 2010,
City State Bank
Makes Kick-Off Donation to
Norwalk Physical Education
Competition Center
City State Bank has announced a $100,000 donation to the Norwalk Physical
Education Competition Center (NPECC) project.
City State Bank has been a part of the Norwalk community since 1895. They
pride themselves on being good corporate citizens that volunteer and give back
to the communities that they serve.
City State Bank President Steve Albrecht said, "This is a great project for our
community, our school, and for the employees, customers, and families that will
use this facility for years to come. I am excited to announce that City State Bank
is donating $100,000 to the CSB Charitable Foundation to be used towards the
new Norwalk Physical Education Competition Center. We are proud to have
supported this community for over 120 years, and we are proud to be a leader in
helping this project move forward."
Jaki Livingston, Norwalk Physical Education Competition Center committee
member, said, '%Vith all of the exciting things happening in Norwalk-so much
new housing, so many new commercial and industrial businesses, national
recognition as the safest city and one of the best places to live in Iowa-school
enrollment is increasing and student participation in activities is increasing. I
put three children through Norwalk Schools and we have supported the growth
in enrollment as well as physical structure. It is time for the physical education
program to move forward. The current high school gymnasium was built in 1966/
67 when the student population was 153 students. The current population is
about 3100 students. We need to accommodate the growth in population by
providing at least an adequate education space."
Livingston added, "The NPECC facility we have been showing the public is a
$14M facility. The school will bond for $11M in February, 2020. The community
needs to raise $3M-$5M to have the facility we want and need to accommodate
the needs of the students. The $100,000 donated by City State Bank kicks off
the fundraising and is a great support to the efforts of the school and the
community fundraising committee in bringing the full design to fruition."
Pictured are City State Bank employees with their donation check, as well as
Norwalk Schools faculty and students.
For more information on the Norwalk Physical Education Competition Center,
please find them on Facebook at norwalkpe&competitioncenter.
NORWALK SCHOOL
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2019-2020 STUDENT REGISTRATION
**Early Bird Student Fee Discount
Registration Deadline is 06-30-19.*
An annual registration must be completed for ALL
students (returning and new). Parents can register
students at www.norwalkschools.org by clicking
under "Parents" and logging into Parent Portal
account. Parents should register all students that will
be returning in 19-20 by logging into their Parent
Portal account. After completing the registration, go
to the online fees payment link under "Parents",
"Revtrak Online Payments". The District-will accept
debit or credit card payments with no transaction fees.
Early Bird Discount Student Registration:
The District is offering "Early Bird" discounted
registration and transportation fees to all parents that
register and pay their fees prior to 06-30-19. The "Early
Bird" discounts will end 06-30-19. If payment is not
completed by June 30th, parents will lose the discount.
Moving:
If you are moving and your student will be
attending another school district this fall, please
email registrar@norwalk.k12.ia .us. This notification
will help both Norwalk Schools and the new district
of residents of your student's pending enrollment. If
you are moving within the Norwalk School District
please make sure to update your new address within
the online registration.
Preschool & Kindergarten Registration:
Parents enrolling a preschool or kindergarten
student(s) should click on the "Add New Student"
button on the "Student" tab for each PK or K student
to enroll. Online registration does not recognize
students as returning students until they have
completed Kindergarten.
Transportation Requests,
Including Pay-For-Ride:
Parents request transportation through online
registration. The Transportation Department will begin
processing all transportation requests after June 1st.
Pay-for-Ride students will be processed first on a first-
come-first served basis. Fees-will be applied in Parent
Portal as requests are processed. Online registration
transportation requests submitted and paid by 06-30-
19 will qualify for the Early Bird discount rates.
Please call the Norwalk Community School District
office at 515-981-0676 with any questions.
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Wellmark has provided
more than $760,000 for
projects that build
vibrant, active comm-
unities. From bike trails
to playgrounds, Well-
mark's 3-Point Play is
one of the many ways the
health insurer is
continuously improving
the health of its members
and communities.
To learn more about
Wellmark's 3-Point Play
program, visit Wellmark
3pointplay.com.
Enjoy the Norwalk Farmers
Market This Season
Don't forget to visit the Norwalk Farmers Market!
Shop weekly on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
in the Ace Hardware parking lot. Throughout the
season, there will be local growers, farmers, artists,
direct sales, bakers, and more. Don't miss it! The
market will be open Friday evenings through
October.
For more information, call Chris Swisher at 515-
745-4495, or check out the Norwalk Farmers Market
facebook page for the latest updates.
Norwalk Aquatic Center
is Open for the Season
The Norwalk Aquatic Center is now open for the summer! The pool is open
daily (weather permitting) until August 21st. Pool hours are Monday through
Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday:
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Adult Lap Swim takes place from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. daily.
For information on pricing, swimming lessons, pool passes, and pool party
rental, please call the Parks and Recreation office at 515-981-9206, or visit
www.norwalkparks.org.
The Norwalk Aquatic Center is located at 1112 E. 18th Street. The direct phone
number to the pool office is 515-981-4002.
