 The first seventh grade class opened in September 1998, followed by the first eighth grade in September 1999.That same month, the school opened its new middle school and athletic buildings, which provided classroom space for fifth through eighth grades, a library, two science laboratories, choral and instrumental music rooms, two light-filled art rooms, lunch facilities, two basketball courts, a training room, locker rooms, and athletic offices.Since its founding in 1952, Norwood has had five heads of school