Norwayne Middle School

Last week was a Jazzy one!
Thursday, our Cobra Jazz Band performed at Jazz Fest along with Eastern Wayne HS, CBA, WCC Choir, and the Starlight Dance Band! It was an amazing evening with a packed auditorium!
Friday and Saturday, Abram Edwards represented Norwayne Middle School and Wayne County at All State Jazz Band! The event was held at NC State and concluded with an outstanding performance!
We're so proud of our Cobras!
This week, our band students have WCPS All County Band at Dillard and Month of the Military Child Honor Band on Saturday! So stay tuned for all that's happening in Band Land!

This week is a busy one!
Hang on to your horses!
Your News, Menu, and End of the Year Event Schedule is attached.

Don't miss out!!
Next Wednesday Norwayne's Drama Department is presenting School House Live Jr. Please feel free to come out and join us for the fun. The show runs about an hour. The students have been working hard !

School House Rock Live Jr
April 22nd, 2026
Wayne Community College Auditorium
9am, 11am, 4pm, and 6pm.
Tickets are $5.00

Reminder to 8th grade parents: Tomorrow, April 17, is the last chance for in person ticket sales for the 8th grade formal. If you need a little more time, you can still purchase a ticket through Venmo until April 30th. Please see the attached flyers for details on the formal. If you have not done so already, please scan the QR code on the invitation and register your child if they plan on attending so the committee can have accurate and updated parent information. If you have any questions, please direct them to norwayneformal2026@gmail.com. Thank you!

Attention Cobra Fam! Do you know an upcoming 6th grade family that will be joining or interested in joining our school? If so, please share this information with them!

Our baseball team had the opportunity to play a game at Grainger Stadium! Of course they won 4-3 in a crazy last inning!
What an amazing memory to have!
Congratulations boys!

Assistant Principals Week was last week so we gave them the week off :)
We'll celebrate Mrs. Smith and Mr. Arias this week!
Thank you for all you do!!

And we're back!
8 weeks left until Summer Break!
Let's lock in and rock it out!

We are thrilled to announce the results for the 3rd Annual Month of the Military Child Honor Band! 🎺🥁

A huge congratulations to the following talented students!

These musicians will be traveling to White Oak High School on April 25th to rehearse and perform a special concert alongside fellow military students from across North Carolina.

We are incredibly proud of your hard work, talent, and the way you represent our community! 🎷✨

#MonthOfTheMilitary Child #PurpleUp #HonorBand #StudentMusicians #MilitaryKidsRock #NorthCarolinaMusic

April is Month of the Military Child and we want to honor you!
Spirit Week, here we come!
Get your gear together over break!

Summer Enrichment Camps are now enrolling!
The deadline to request transportation is April 24th so sign up now!
https://bit.ly/SumEn26

Tomorrow, we wear BLUE for Autism Awareness!

This is an increasing population with 1 in 36 children having an Autism diagnosis. And... because April is Autism Awareness Month, let's wear them on Wednesdays for the rest of the month!

Yearbook orders close Wednesday!
Order yours before it's too late!
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/norwayne-middle-school/2025-2026-yearbook-56/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

Four Alarm Clocks until Spring Break!!
Who's ready?!
What are your plans for break?
Have a great week Cobras!

Attention All Students!

HE DID IT! 🎺

Abram is officially headed to All State Jazz, the first ever from Norwayne!
He’ll be representing Wayne County at NC State this April 17-18th.

Help us celebrate this historic milestone by hitting that like button! We are so proud of you, Abram! 👏

#JazzBand #AllState #NorwayneProud

Reminder to 8th grade parents: This Friday, March 27, the 8th grade formal committee will be in person for ticket sales from 8:15-8:45am. This Friday and April 17th will be the last chances to purchase tickets in person. Please see the attached fliers for details on the formal. If you have any questions, please direct them to norwayneformal2026@gmail.com

9 schools days separates us from Spring Break! Students, that means dig in! Don't start day dreaming yet! Stay focused on your goals. We're almost there!

Because of you, our band program is thriving!
If you're able to support our fundraiser so we can continue to rock out, we would appreciate it!
We're almost to our goal!!
https://raise.snap.app/donate/norwayne-ms-band-2025