The NFA Teacher of the Year award has been rewarding teachers for their phenomenal work for over 40 years.  This year, NFA’s Teacher of the Year committee selected school psychologist, Arikka Kalwara to represent them. “It’s certainly a boost of self esteem doing this, ‘cause it’s a tough...

The essence of NFA’s motto of “Providing opportunities, Preparing lives” can be found in the NFA Journalism Program and its partnership with Fox 61 News in Hartford. The class is co-taught by teachers Cheray Fitzgerald, who has a background in television production, and Tracey DeDonato, NFA’s...

On Veteran’s Day, Norwich Free Academy honored both current and past service members with a display of over 170 American flags on its front lawn. For their second year, the school’s Supporting Our Servicemen and Women Club (SOS) paid respect to its town’s veterans by promoting sponsored flags....

Ellis Walter Ruley was an African American artist who lived in Norwich from his birth on December 3, 1882 until January 16, 1959, when he was found dead, frozen on the ground in front of his home. An investigation into the suspicious circumstances of his death never came to a conclusion, leaving many...

Annual Classic Marching Band Festival Norwich Free Academy’s marching band celebrated its 25th year of hosting the Annual Classic Marching Band Festival this September on its home turf field. Not only did ten guest high schools from across the state participate: Cheshire, East Haven, East Lyme,...