Friday, January 17, 2020

Don’t forget to go onto norrix.voting4schools.com and vote for Winterfest court. Voting will end today, Friday, at noon. You can find QR codes for the voting site on TV monitors and fliers hung up around the school. If you have any questions, come to the athletic office to see Coach Rickli. 

There will be no dance ticket sales until Monday.

Young men! Do you want to develop your leadership skills and refine your self-image, social skills and environmental awareness? Join other young men from Kalamazoo Central and Phoenix High School by joining Kappa League. For more information and an application see Ms. Middleton in the counseling office.

Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm starting January 19. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions 

Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12.

Did you miss out on the great trips for this school year? So don’t delay to enroll for Italy in 2021. Early enrollees can get a $350 scholarship, 3 free college credits and low payment plans. There will be parent/student information meetings soon. See Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu for enrollment packets in A12 or A16. 

Travel Club trips are closing soon. There are 4 seats for Scandinavia left. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for enrollment packets. 

Have you wanted to get back in shape? Do you need to get or stay in condition for a spring sport? Have you wondered about track but didn’t want to commit to the whole season and team? Meet at the four-corners area after school from 2:40 – 4:10 pm. We are a group of athletes and coaches interested in training to get faster, stronger, and more agile. Try it out any day of the week and enjoy good socialization and hard work. Don’t wait. Join us and improve. 

Attention all Sophomores and Juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Spring Team. We are looking for 20 students who are motivated, have a positive attitude, make good grades, work well in a team setting, responsible, and not afraid to try new things. The Third 90 program will give you an opportunity to participate in meaningful projects in environmental sustainability. The team works with college faculty and college students. There will be 2 visits to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2-3 college campus visits and 2 after school workshops. If you are interested, pick up an application in M14, Mrs. Young’s room or K10 Ms. Nelson’s room. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 31.