Balch PTO

03/17/2026

Balch is being represented in the upcoming Wizards basketball game. Get your tickets and cheer on Ms. Camacho!

🎉✨ Drumroll, please! 🎉✨

Introducing our newest Net Ninja Rookie, the one and only "Magic" Mirenis Camacho! 🥷✨ When she’s not busy being a paraprofessional at Balch, she can be found conjuring up delicious baked goods or trying to figure out which of her favorites to have for dinner, pizza OR tacos?! 🍕🌮

Her favorite color is purple, which perfectly matches her vibrant personality! 💜 She’s got a passion for math (yes, you read that right—math!), basketball, and all things delicious. If you ever need help with your math homework or want to challenge her to a game of HORSE, just remember: she’s got the magic touch! 🏀🪄

Join us in welcoming Mirenis to the Net Ninja squad! We can’t wait to see what kind of magic she brings to the team—preferably something involving pizza! 🍕🔮

Get your tickets at https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/norwoodma04-12-26-03-00pm/?require_cookie=true

03/16/2026

The Morrill Memorial Library is hosting at Book Fair at the Balch during school hours. All students will receive a ticket to pick out their own book. Additional gently used books will be available for purchase, all under $5.

03/16/2026

We have a fun week planned!

On Tuesday, the Harney-Crawford Academy of Irish Dance will be performing during school hours to help celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.

Also on Tuesday, we have our PTO meeting at 7:00 PM in the school library.

On Thursday, we are providing the staff with a catered dinner to keep them going during parent-teacher conferences.

And finally, on Friday, the Morrill Library will be hosting a pop-up book fair!

03/14/2026

☘️☘️☘️Head over to the page Mustang Winner Wheel to participate in our March 50/50 cash split raffle! The group is linked in the comments. This raffle is open until tomorrow at 6:00pm! ☘️☘️☘️

02/21/2026

Sign up for afterschool clubs!

We fixed the link, so this should work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKIZCW3pzMTJZBFp9q5XSHzJFne5apx-oZm0KJJOvx6xcaaQ/viewform?usp=send_form

02/02/2026

Let’s Spread the Love at the Balch this Valentine’s Day!

You should have received a flyer with notes for your child to send to teachers and staff. You are also welcome to make your own. The staff truly loves reading these messages from students, so please try to send them in by this Friday, February 6th!

01/31/2026

Come to the Balch cafeteria for a Coakley Middle School Outreach event - Today 10-12!!

Lots of information, fun things to do, free swag, hot chocolate & more!!

Your Balch PTO is here with sweets & bracelets!

01/18/2026

🍽️ Fundraiser Today! 🍽️
@ Jake n Joes

📅 Date: Sunday, January 18th
⏰ Time: anytime 11:30am - 11:30 pm
📍 Location: 475 Providence Highway, Norwood

A portion of every purchase will be donated to help the Balch PTO support graduation events for the 4th graders. It’s an easy (and delicious!) way to give back—just grab a meal and “flag your check”.

Bring your friends, family, and appetite.

12/18/2025

‼️REMINDER‼️
The Nutcracker Fieldtrip is tomorrow (Friday).

If your student likes to get fancy, this is the day for it! There is also no specific dress code - so dress to impress or dress for comfort.

12/18/2025

The Balch orchestra had a in school performance today. Here are some pictures the teachers shared with us.
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The students also helped to celebrate Mrs. Lariviere on her retirement! Mrs. Lariviere has been a cherished part of the Balch community, it is so bittersweet to say good-bye. 💕🥺🎼

12/17/2025

Field Trip Chaperones

We truly appreciate the many parents and guardians who have offered their time to chaperone our upcoming whole-school field trip. Because nearly all teachers and staff will be attending and students will remain together throughout the performance, additional chaperones will not be needed for this trip.

Each grade will be taking an individual field trip in the spring, and those trips will provide a wonderful opportunity for parents and guardians to participate as chaperones.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement!