The Nora School

The Nora School

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The Nora School, grades 9-12 in Silver Spring, MD

A progressive, college preparatory high school, i

Independent School
Small by Design
Academically Supportive
Community Oriented
High School Diploma
"Beyond AP" Course work
Meditative Practice
Community Service
Weekly Advisory for Academic Support
College Counseling
Consulting Counselor
Peer Mediation
Accommodations
Non-Competitive Sports open to all
Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Rock Climbing
SGA, Prom Committee, Yearbook Club
Dungeons and Dragon

Photos from The Nora School's post 05/08/2026

Things we remembered we enjoy doing together.

Photos from The Nora School's post 05/07/2026

Serving with the Oglala Sioux.

Photos from The Nora School's post 05/03/2026

After four days of visiting historic and glorious sites in South Dakota, we have safely landed at Re-Member.

The Arts at Nora — The Nora School 04/17/2026

Nora News: The Arts at Nora

The Arts at Nora — The Nora School Dear Friends, The arts feature prominently in our program this month. Last week students in the Music Performance class had the very special opportunity to visit a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR. Students got a tour of the studio, met the hosts and performer, and attended the show. Students spoke very

Photos from Bread for the City's post 02/13/2026

Thank you, Bread for the City, for your kind words!

02/01/2026

MCPS has no classes tomorrow to make up a teacher grading day, but Nora will be open ONE HOUR LATE. We are so ready to be back in the building with you all. The roads, sidewalks and crosswalks are in pretty good shape in Silver Spring, but please be cautious getting into school tomorrow. See your email for more details!

02/01/2026

One hour delayed opening
Monday, February 2
Classes begin at 9:45

Time to get those brains moving again! — The Nora School 01/30/2026

Nora News: Time to get those brains moving again!

Time to get those brains moving again! — The Nora School 1/30/2026 Dear Friends, Maybe this week was a little iteration of that classic movie Groundhog Day. Each day we awoke to the same snow and cancelled school. NOW IT’S TIME TO GET OUR BRAINS ACTIVE AGAIN! VIRTUAL SCHOOL DAYS ARE ACTUAL SCHOOL DAYS. On Thursday and Friday, teachers posted assignm

01/29/2026

Our building might be closed, but the learning doesn’t stop! Check your email and Google Classroom for your assignments today. Make sure you turn something in for each class.

01/25/2026

MCPS has closed schools on Monday and Tuesday, so we’ll be closed as well. Stay safe and warm!

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955 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
20910

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm