The Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (OIAAA) and its Board of Directors have announced that Travis Dobbins, Athletic Director of Norton High School, has been awarded the prestigious Bruce Brown Award of Excellence for his exceptional contributions to advancing interscholastic athletics at Norton High School.
This esteemed award honors athletic administrators who have demonstrated excellence in implementing education-based athletics programs that adhere to Best Practices and Nationally Accepted Standards. It recognizes individuals who are deeply committed to the holistic development of student-athletes through their work in school athletics.
This year, the OIAAA received 32 exceptional submissions from athletic administrators across Ohio. After a thorough review process, Travis Dobbins’ application exceeded the rigorous criteria, reflecting the high quality and professionalism of the Norton High School athletic program.
“We are thrilled to recognize Travis Dobbins for his dedication to our athletic program and student-athletes. His leadership exemplifies the standard of excellence in Norton City Schools,” said Superintendent Bryan Farson.
The Bruce Brown Award of Excellence highlights the ongoing efforts of athletic administrators like Dobbins to create a meaningful, well-rounded athletic experience that supports both the physical and educational growth of students. Under his leadership, Norton High School continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to these values, ensuring student-athletes are well-prepared for success both on and off the field.
Norton Primary School is thrilled to announce a $3,000 grant from Arby's/Inspire to expand our family engagement programs for Kindergarten students. This generous funding will directly support our efforts to nurture a love of reading and empower families in fostering their children's literacy development.
The grant will allow us to:
Provide high-quality literacy resources: Stock classrooms and potentially create lending libraries with engaging books and materials.
Offer parent education workshops: Equip families with strategies and tools to support their child's reading journey at home.
By putting books in children's hands, fostering a love of reading, and equipping families with the knowledge to support learning, this grant will significantly impact literacy growth for our Kindergarten students. We are incredibly grateful to Arby's/Inspire for their commitment to education and their investment in the future success of our students. Thank You and Go Panthers!