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Congratulationsto the class of 2026

On Friday, May 22, 2026, Norwin School District graduated 408 students who became the proud and accomplished members of the Class of 2026. At commencement, the valedictorian, salutatorian, the armed services, and all honor graduates were recognized.
The students are determined to follow a productive and contributing pathway for future success. Many plan to further their education or enter the armed services or the workforce. Members of the Class of 2026 are also receiving significant amounts of scholarship money from academic and other institutions where they plan to further their education.
During their last week of school graduating seniors returned to their elementary buildings to participate in the annual Graduating Senior Parade. Adorned in their graduation gowns, the Norwin seniors paraded through the hallways, stopping to visit with their former teachers and interact with the K-4 students. Leading up to graduation, many students also participated in the annual Vespers ceremony, as well as the Excellence in Education Luncheon that honors the top 20 students of the graduating class.
CLASS OF 2026 STATISTICS AND INFORMATION:
• Number of graduates: 408
• Plans After College:
• Four-Year College or University: 65 %
• Two-Year Community College, Business, Trade, or Technical School: 13 %
• Armed Services: 2 %
• Entering the Workforce: 14 %
• Other: 6 %
• Valedictorian: Joshua Bauer
• Salutatorian: Jace Pirillo
• Local Scholarship Received: $ 318,780
• Institution and Other Scholarships Received: $ 2,875,334
• Rodgers- Riley Miller
• Murdoch- Joshua Bauer
• Outstanding Female- Anna Czajkowski
• Outstanding Male- Joshua Bauer

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Senior Honors & Awards Program
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Norwin High School in conjunction with the guidance office held the NHS Honors & Awards Program for the Class of 2026. During this event, members of the Class of 2026 were recognized as recipients of different awards and scholarships totaling over $ 318,000. Working in collaboration with the Norwin School District Community Foundation, the majority of these scholarships come from local donors and organizations who have decided to invest in these students and their future.