Marion W. Cross School

The school is great academically but socially it has a lot of bullies that that school does not know how to deal with. Teachers turn a blind eye to them and allow the “football kids” to bully others and “run the school”. The school has more boys than girls so it makes it a very “jock” mentality. Tea

MCS is just a gem of a school. The collaborative and supportive culture is led by a AMAZING principal, "Mr. Bill" -- and put into action by wonderful teachers, staff and helpers. We chose Norwich specifically in the Upper Valley community because of the tight-knit and hands-on approach of the school

With two current Marion Cross students and one graduate now in high school, I have nothing but resoundingly positive comments. Each of my children, with his or her own unique style of learning, personality and interests, has been nurtured, encouraged, and made to feel safe in every sense of the word

I hesitate to write about our little slice of heaven here in Norwich because much of what makes it so special is our humble community. It truly is a thriving community, where teachers are accessible and parents are present, welcomed and involved. Plus, kids here are happy. That may sound trite, but

We have two children at Marion Cross for over 5 years, both started in Kindergarten. The school has been incredible for them. The classes are small, the teachers are excellent, and there is a solid community feel that builds safety and confidence to be themselves. We got a well needed breath of fres