Attention Juniors: Make sure you are bringing a charged chromebook with you this week for state testing! Haven't checked out GSA yet? We are a social club with an activism angle, open to all LGBTQIA+ students and allies who want to enjoy each other's company in a welcoming space. Join us for games, movies, hangouts, and social projects. We meet Tuesdays in Mr. Ezekiel's room, M12E. In honor of Women's History Month, Mrs Roman's Women's Studies class is putting together a door decorating contest. The contest will begin on March 17th and go till the judging date on April 25th. For more information see the email or contact Mrs Roman.   Link Crew is our freshman transition program, where we come together as a team to support next year’s freshmen as they transition successfully to high school. Link Crew is all about learning new leadership skills, helping others, and having a lot of fun. If you want to make a difference at Loy Norrix, pick up an application in the main office or the library. Be sure to read the application carefully and note the mandatory dates at the bottom. Applications are due Friday, April 25th by 2:30 in the main office or library. See Ms. Hensen, Ms. Milton, Ms. Fires, or Ms. Anderson if you have any questions.   Seniors, if you're planning to attend KVCC in the fall and want to go on the Orientation Field trip on April 16th, sign up through the email from Miss Nesbitt. During the trip you'll get to explore their campus, meet with academic advisors and counselors, enjoy a nice lunch and sign up for classes.    Multilingual students of Loy Norrix - please check your email inbox for an invitation to a field trip this Friday you may have missed. If you took the WIDA test this year, you may be eligible to join us to watch the movie "Rule Breakers" while snacking on buttery popcorn. Respond to the email TODAY if you have not turned in a permission slip yet. The women's soccer team has their home opener against league rival Mattawan this Wednesday, April 9th. Kick off for the Junior Varsity is at 5pm with the Varsity kicking off around 6:30pm.   AAC will be open today for tutoring from 2:30-3:30 in the following rooms; social studies in C19, math in C13, science in D13, ESL support in K5W, and study hall in D12. AAC will not be open the rest of the week due to state testing.   There will be no Sword and Board this week due to state testing.

There will be no AAC today due to the start of Spring Break.   Book Club members:  Stop by the library to pick up April’s book club selection!   The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 2025 Dress Giveaway Event will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center in Kalamazoo. Our event is open to any high school student in need of a dress for prom! Appointments are required for all participants, and appointment booking begins on March 1, 2025. Booking information can be found by scanning the QR codes located on posters in the hallway and the main office. Haven't checked out GSA yet? We are a social club with an activism angle, open to all LGBTQIA+ students and allies who want to enjoy each other's company in a welcoming space. Join us for games, movies, hangouts, and social projects. We meet Tuesdays in Mr. Ezekiel's room, M12E. Students who are fasting can visit the library during their lunch period for a food-free, restful space during Ramadan. Please be responsible by following library rules and respecting the environment.   You have been chosen to attend the fabulous May 2025 Prom! Get ready for an unforgettable night! Pre-sale tickets are available for $60 until April 1. After that date, the price will increase to $70. Please note that there will be no tickets sold at the door. In honor of Women's History Month, Mrs Roman's Women's Studies class is putting together a door decorating contest. The contest will begin on March 17th and go till the judging date on April 25th. For more information see the email or contact Mrs Roman.   Sword and Board is scheduled for this Today from 2:30-3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Please check with your staff game leaders in other rooms for their schedule this week. Mr. Eiler will be hosting Magic the Gathering in his room, C13.   Attention all Sophomores and Juniors! We want you to apply for next year’s Link Crew! Link Crew is our freshman transition program, where we come together as a team to support next year’s freshmen as they transition successfully to high school. Link Crew is all about learning new leadership skills, helping others, and having a lot of fun. If you want to make a difference at Loy Norrix, pick up an application in the main office or the library. Be sure to read the application carefully and note the mandatory dates at the bottom. Applications are due Friday, April 25th by 2:30 in the main office or library. See Ms. Hensen, Ms. Milton, Ms. Fires, or Ms. Anderson if you have any questions. Hey Loy Norrix Knights, we know you have Spotify Premium, might as well put it to good use and listen to Knights of the Round table! And our newest episode is dropping today, third hour. It features the host, Elwen Trost-Bailey, who interviews Mr. Dominguez about Winter Fest. The Knights Health Center staff would like you to know that the health center will be closed next week, the week of Spring Break. If you are in need of medical attention, please see your regular health care provider, use the urgent care, or go to the ER if you have an emergency. We hope that you have a healthy Spring Break. Get plenty of sleep and try to do something restful and enjoyable while you are on break. Take care of your physical and mental health!    Seniors, if you're planning to attend KVCC in the fall and want to go on the Orientation Field trip on April 16th, sign up through the email from Miss Nesbitt. During the trip you'll get to explore their campus, meet with academic advisors and counselors, enjoy a nice lunch and sign up for classes.

AAC will be open for tutoring from 2:30-3:30 today in the following rooms; social studies in k13, math in d13, English in a21, environmental science in b15, biology and anatomy in c10, ESL support in k5w, and Spanish in a18.   The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 2025 Dress Giveaway Event will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center in Kalamazoo. Our event is open to any high school student in need of a dress for prom! Appointments are required for all participants, and appointment booking begins on March 1, 2025. Booking information can be found by scanning the QR codes located on posters in the hallway and the main office. Haven't checked out GSA yet? We are a social club with an activism angle, open to all LGBTQIA+ students and allies who want to enjoy each other's company in a welcoming space. Join us for games, movies, hangouts, and social projects. We meet Tuesdays in Mr. Ezekiel's room, M12E.   Students who are fasting can visit the library during their lunch period for a food-free, restful space during Ramadan. Please be responsible by following library rules and respecting the environment.   You have been chosen to attend the fabulous May 2025 Prom! Get ready for an unforgettable night! Pre-sale tickets are available for $60 until April 1. After that date, the price will increase to $70. Please note that there will be no tickets sold at the door. In honor of Women's History Month, Mrs Roman's Women's Studies class is putting together a door decorating contest. The contest will begin on March 17th and go till the judging date on April 25th.    Juniors, Calvin College will be in the 4 Corners on Thursday, March 27 at 12pm. Sign up through your email from Miss Nesbitt if you are interested in learning more about the small, liberal arts college, located right outside of Grand Rapids.   Sword and Board is scheduled for this Thursday from 230-330 in room C16.    Travel club will be having an informational meeting Wednesday March 26 at 6:30 pm in D-11. Bring your parents and learn about the trip to France and Spain during the summer of 2026 and how you can earn 3 college credits. Contact Ms. Ward wardal@kalamazoopublicschools.net with any questions.   Attention: Any 10th or 11th grade student who has taken and PASSED the biliteracy seal exam. Please email Mrs. Perry and she will include you in the Recruitment meeting for WMU Spanish Class for next year. This meeting is happening TODAY during 5th hour.   Track will have practice for all athletes at the normal time, after school until 4:30. See you all there. Make arrangements to arrive on time and leave on time and work hard in between.

The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 2025 Dress Giveaway Event will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center in Kalamazoo. Our event is open to any high school student in need of a dress for prom! Appointments are required for all participants, and appointment booking begins on March 1, 2025. Booking information can be found by scanning the QR codes located on posters in the hallway and the main office.   Haven't checked out GSA yet? We are a social club with an activism angle, open to all LGBTQIA+ students and allies who want to enjoy each other's company in a welcoming space. Join us for games, movies, hangouts, and social projects. We meet Tuesdays in Mr. Ezekiel's room, M12E. Students who are fasting can visit the library during their lunch period for a food-free, restful space during Ramadan. Please be responsible by following library rules and respecting the environment.   Attention Students! You have been chosen to attend the fabulous May 2025 Prom! Get ready for an unforgettable night! Pre-sale tickets are available for $60 until April 1. After that date, the price will increase to $70. Please note that there will be no tickets sold at the door. In honor of Women's History Month, Mrs Roman's Women's Studies class is putting together a door decorating contest. The contest will begin on March 17th and go till the judging date on April 25th. For more information see the email or contact Mrs Roman.   Juniors, Calvin College will be in the 4 Corners on Thursday, March 27 at 12pm. Sign up through your email from Miss Nesbitt if you are interested in learning more about the small, liberal arts college, located right outside of Grand Rapids.

AAC will be open for tutoring today from 2:30-3:30 in the following rooms; social studies in k13, math in d13, English in a19, science in c10, ESL support in k5w, Spanish in a18, SAT math prep in b13, Courseware in k10, and study hall in d10.   Sword and Board will meet Today in room C16 from 2:30-3:30.    The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 2025 Dress Giveaway Event will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center in Kalamazoo. Our event is open to any high school student in need of a dress for prom! Appointments are required for all participants, and appointment booking begins on March 1, 2025. Booking information can be found by scanning the QR codes located on posters in the hallway and the main office.   Haven't checked out GSA yet? We are a social club with an activism angle, open to all LGBTQIA+ students and allies who want to enjoy each other's company in a welcoming space. Join us for games, movies, hangouts, and social projects. We meet Tuesdays in Mr. Ezekiel's room, M12E.   Students who are fasting can visit the library during their lunch period for a food-free, restful space during Ramadan. Please be responsible by following library rules and respecting the environment.   You have been chosen to attend the fabulous May 2025 Prom! Get ready for an unforgettable night! Pre-sale tickets are available for $60 until April 1. After that date, the price will increase to $70. Please note that there will be no tickets sold at the door.  In honor of Women's History Month, Mrs Roman's Women's Studies class is putting together a door decorating contest. The contest will begin on March 17th and go till the judging date on April 25th. For more information see the email or contact Mrs Roman.   Deca: There were over 5,000 participants and 38 events this year. Our Loy Norrix students represented us exceptionally well. We are proud to announce that we received medals from:

• Margarite McBride
• Dominic Abate
• Connor Doren
• Terrell McClinton

Additionally, Terrell McClinton will be competing at the International Career Conference in April. We also have Leland Wagner and Ari Johnson attending the nationals after winning a Thrive Academy competition.

AAC opens today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; social studies in C19, Math in C12, science in D13, ESL support in K5W, and Study Hall in D12.   Book Club will meet Tuesday in the Library from 2:30-3:30.   Sword and Board will meet Thursday in room C16 from 2:30-3:30.   Green School Club will meet this Wednesday after school in room M14.    The Women's Soccer team opened up their season with a friendly on the road at Plainwell. Missing four players on their roster, the varsity team showed great character and scored more than their opponent. Fielding a team with five freshmen on the roster, combined with 15 returning players, the season looks bright. The Junior Varsity team showed well but was on the short end of scoring by a goal. With half of the team being first year players, the team looks to improve as the season progresses. Opening the regular season on the road on Monday March 24th, the next game will be the home opener against conference rival Mattawan after our spring break, on April 9th with the JV kickoff at 5p and the varsity around 6:30p.   The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 2025 Dress Giveaway Event will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center in Kalamazoo. Our event is open to any high school student in need of a dress for prom! Appointments are required for all participants, and appointment booking begins on March 1, 2025. Booking information can be found by scanning the QR codes located on posters in the hallway and the main office.   Women's lacrosse is looking for players to join the team! We are welcoming all grade and skill levels. There are no try outs. Come try the new sport and join the team!! Practices are 5:45-8pm at Kalamazoo Central on the stadium field Mondays through Fridays. Haven't checked out GSA yet? We are a social club with an activism angle, open to all LGBTQIA+ students and allies who want to enjoy each other's company in a welcoming space. Join us for games, movies, hangouts, and social projects. We meet Tuesdays in Mr. Ezekiel's room, M12E. Students who are fasting can visit the library during their lunch period for a food-free, restful space during Ramadan. Please be responsible by following library rules and respecting the environment.   You have been chosen to attend the fabulous May 2025 Prom! Get ready for an unforgettable night! Pre-sale tickets are available for $60 until April 1. After that date, the price will increase to $70. Please note that there will be no tickets sold at the door. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Purchase your tickets early to secure your spot!   What do Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia, Mission Impossible 2 and Loy Norrix have in common? Those four movies were all filmed at Plaza de Espana in Spain. What does that have to do with Loy Norrix? The travel club will be visiting Plaza de Espana where Anakin Skywalker and Queen Padme's love story began! Travel Club will be traveling to France and Spain during the summer of 2026. Students can receive 3 college credits. An informational meeting will be held March 18th 6:30 pm in room D-11. Early registration has been moved back to March 20th. Save $350 by signing up by March 20th. Save an additional $400 since this is Ms. Ward's first solo lead trip.    The Knights Health Center staff would like you to know that we will be closing the health center every day for 30 minutes, sometime between 12 o’clock and 1 o’clock, so that the health center staff can eat lunch. If you come to the health center during this time, the door will be locked, however if you believe that you have an emergency, please go to the school office and the office staff can call our office. If your concern is not an emergency, then you may return to the health center after we reopen. There will be a sign on the window that says when we will reopen after our lunch.

Attention Senior, Males of Color!  The Males of Promise Conference  is happening today at The Kalamazoo Promise! Please report to the auditorium entrance right after 1st hour to board the bus. Departure is at 9:00 am sharp—don’t be late! This leadership conference is all about college and career exposure, so you don’t want to miss it! You’ll be back at school by 1:00pm. If you have any questions, email Miss Nesbitt.    March is National Reading Month! Come check out the  Reading Challenge  in the Library and get prizes for reading books!   The Cinderella Project  of Kalamazoo 2025 Dress Giveaway Event will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center in Kalamazoo. Our event is open to any high school student in need of a dress for prom! Appointments are required for all participants, and appointment booking begins on March 1, 2025. Booking information can be found by scanning the QR codes located on posters in the hallway and the main office.   Current 9th-grade students will be able to attend a college visit to Western Michigan University on Thursday, March 27th called  Bronco Buds.  Permission slips will be given to you from your 1st-hour freshman classes. If you do not have a 1st hour of freshman class, please ask your next hour class for a permission slip. All permission slips are due back by Friday, March 14th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Muysenberg Softball Tryouts  will be Tonight from 5-7 pm in the gym.   Woman’s lacrosse  is looking for players to join the team! We are welcoming all grade and skill levels. There are no try outs. Come try the new sport and join the team!! Practices are 5:45-8pm at Kalamazoo Central on the stadium field Mondays through Fridays. Haven't checked out  GSA  yet? We are a social club with an activism angle, open to all LGBTQIA+ students and allies who want to enjoy each other's company in a welcoming space. Join us for games, movies, hangouts, and social projects. We meet Tuesdays in Mr. Ezekiel's room, M12E. Students who are fasting can visit the library during their lunch period for a food-free, restful space during Ramadan. Please be responsible by following library rules and respecting the environment.   Did you know that donating 1 pint of blood can save up to three lives? The annual  Loy Norrix blood drive takes place on Monday, March 17. If you are 16 or older and would like to sign up (or to just learn more about it), visit the blood drive table during all three lunches or see Mr. Allen in A19.  Sword and Board  will meet Today from 2:30-3:30 in room C16.    Are you creative? Do you enjoy telling your own stories, crafting your own characters and building your own worlds from scratch? Then it sounds like  Creative Writing club  is the space for you. Participate in fun games and activities, draft new masterpieces and share your work with a group of like minded artists. The next meeting will be Today from 2:30 to 3:30 in room c23.  Women's soccer  is still looking for a person that would be in charge of the team's video for games. Please contact Coach Forrester at forrestersc@kalamazoopublicschools.net   The outdoor track season  started this week but we are still taking anyone wanting to run, throw, or jump their way onto a great, supportive team. Whether you are a first timer or someone who has been on the team before, come out and give this season a chance. If you get cut from soccer, baseball, or softball, we would love to have you. We will make you faster, stronger, and better for you to make that cut next time. Try some sprints, pole vault, or even the 400. There are so many opportunities for you to find events that you will enjoy and fit your abilities. See you after school in the lobby by the gym.   Attention Students! You have been chosen to attend the fabulous  May 2025 Prom!  Get ready for an unforgettable night! Pre-sale tickets are available for $60 until April 1. After that date, the price will increase to $70. Please note that there will be no tickets sold at the door.   What do Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia, Mission Impossible 2 and Loy Norrix have in common? Those four movies were all filmed at Plaza de Espana in Spain. What does that have to do with Loy Norrix?  The travel club  will be visiting Plaza de Espana where Anakin Skywalker and Queen Padme's love story began! Travel Club will be traveling to France and Spain during the summer of 2026. Students can receive 3 college credits. An informational meeting will be held March 18th 6:30pm in room D-11. Early registration has been moved back to March 20th. Save $350 by signing up by March 20th. Save an additional $400 since this is Ms. Ward's first solo lead trip. Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or wardal@kalamazoopublicschools.net with any questions!   The Women's Soccer teams  will open up the 2025 season on the road at Plainwell this Saturday with friendly matches. The JV kickoff is at 10 am followed by the varsity friendly at 12 pm. With many new faces on the field, this will be a great kickoff for the season and an awesome opportunity for Knights fans to show their support.   Today right after school is the last chance to tryout for  men’s volleyball.  Come down to the gym at 2:30 to see if it is for you. We will be in the gym from 2:30-4:30 today. If you have any questions, reach out to coach Mac.   We know you all love to listen to podcasts. Well you are in luck since Knight Life has it's own podcast called  Knights of the Round Table  which can be found on the Knight Life News website and the Knight Life spotify station. Look out today for a fun way to get ahold of the QR code that will lead you to all 10 of these great discussions held with students, teachers and community members.

March is  National Reading Month!  Come check out the Reading Challenge in the Library and get prizes for reading books!   The   Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 2025 Dress Giveaway Event  will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center in Kalamazoo. Our event is open to any high school student in need of a dress for prom! Appointments are required for all participants, and appointment booking begins on March 1, 2025. Booking information can be found by scanning the QR codes located on posters in the hallway and the main office.   Current 9th-grade students will be able to attend a college visit to Western Michigan University on Thursday, March 27th called Bronco Buds. Permission slips will be given to you from your 1st-hour freshman classes. If you do not have a 1st hour of freshman class, please ask your next hour class for a permission slip. All permission slips are due back by Friday, March 14th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Muysenberg Softball Tryouts  will be March 12th and 13th from 5-7pm in the gym.   Tryouts for  Men’s volleyball  will be on Wednesday in the gym from 7-9:30. All are welcome to come check out the fastest growing sport in Michigan. If you have any questions contact Coach Mac! Haven't checked out  GSA  yet? We are a social club with an activism angle, open to all LGBTQIA+ students and allies who want to enjoy each other's company in a welcoming space. Join us for games, movies, hangouts, and social projects. We meet Tuesdays in Mr. Ezekiel's room, M12E. Students who are fasting can visit the library during their lunch period for a food-free, restful space during Ramadan. Please be responsible for following library rules and respecting the environment.   Did you know that donating 1 pint of blood can save up to three lives? The annual  Loy Norrix blood drive  takes place on Monday, March 17. If you are 16 or older and would like to sign up (or to just learn more about it), visit the blood drive table during all three lunches or see Mr. Allen in A19.  Sword and Board  will meet Thursday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.   Are you a creative? Do you enjoy telling your own stories, crafting your own characters and building your own worlds from scratch? Then it sounds like  Creative Writing club  is the space for you. Participate in fun games and activities, draft new masterpieces and share your work with a group of like minded artists. The next meeting will be this Thursday, from 2:30 to 3:30 in room c23.  Women's soccer tryouts  for today will be held on the back training field behind tennis close to baseball from 4:30-6:30. Women's soccer is still looking for a person that would be in charge of the team's video for games. Please contact Coach Forrester at forrestersc@kalamazoopublicschools.net.   Poetry Club  will meet today, Tuesday March 11th, in C-13, Mr. Eiler's room, from 2:30 to 3:30.   Over the weekend we had 3 athletes compete in the  indoor track state meet.  Highlights were Teagan Borick running an all-time best split in the 800 with a time of 2:27, Elliott Anderson running his best time in the 60 hurdles at 9.02, and Jackson Lam running his indoor best 1600 with a time good enough for all-state honors in 4:22.2. Congratulations to all these hard-working runners.   You missed it? I can't believe you missed it. Well, its not too late.  The outdoor track season  started yesterday but we are still taking anyone wanting to run, throw, or jump their way onto a great, supportive team. Whether you are a first timer or someone who has been on the team before, come out and give this season a chance. If you get cut from soccer, baseball, or softball, we would love to have you. We will make you faster, stronger, and better for you to make that cut next time. Try some sprints, pole vault, or even the 400. There are so many opportunities for you to find events that you will enjoy and fit your abilities. See you after school in the lobby by the gym.   Attention Students! You have been chosen to attend the fabulous  May 2025 Prom!  Get ready for an unforgettable night! Pre-sale tickets are available for $60 until April 1. After that date, the price will increase to $70. Please note that there will be no tickets sold at the door. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Purchase your tickets early to secure your spot! Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at prom!

There will be no AAC today since it is final exams week.   Students, are you going to be playing a spring sport?  If you haven’t had a sports physical this year, stop by the Knights Health Center to schedule a FREE sports physical.  You will need a sports physical form filled out and signed by your parent or guardian, and you will also need to have your parent or guardian fill out a Knights Health Center consent form if they have not already done so.  You can pick up the sports physical form and health center consent form at the Knights Health Center.     During Exams, please don't give passes to students to come to the Zen room, due to them needing the time to test and to not distract others.    The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 2025 Dress Giveaway Event will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center in Kalamazoo. Our event is open to any high school student in need of a dress for prom! Appointments are required for all participants, and appointment booking begins on March 1, 2025. Booking information can be found by scanning the QR codes located on posters in the hallway and the main office.   There will be no GSA meeting this week due to finals. Students in Current Events have been working on Civic Action Projects this trimester. Please watch the halls for awareness-raising projects. Read the posters and snap the QR codes to support your classmates and for additional information about how to help make the world a better place!   Attention 12th grade Males: If you are on track to graduate this year and are African American or Hispanic, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has a scholarship for you. Please pick up a copy from the counseling office or ask your counselor about it. Remember a scholarship is FREE money and all you need to do is put some time into the application. Spring Sports start March 10th you must pass four out of five classes to be eligible to participate, have an athletic physical on file with planeths.com and pay your $50 insurance fee before you try out. If you have already participated in a sport this year you are all set.   Current 9th-grade students will be able to attend a college visit to Western Michigan University on Thursday, March 27th called Bronco Buds. Permission slips will be given to you from your 1st-hour freshman classes. If you do not have a 1st hour of freshman class, please ask your next hour class for a permission slip. All permission slips are due back by Friday, March 14th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Muysenberg The countdown has begun! Yearbooks are on sale now but are going fast, so don't miss out! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring $70 cash or check to room K4 to reserve one. There are only 200 yearbooks lerft, so don't miss your chance! BREAKING NEWS!!!!! There are more ways to save on the trip to France, the Mediterranean, and Spain with the travel club for the Summer of 2026. Since this is Ms. Ward's first trip as a solo leader, Worldstrides will give anyone who signs up $400 off the cost of the trip. There is no deadline on the $400 savings. In addition to that, anyone who signs up by March 6 will receive $350 off the cost of the trip! That is $750 total off the cost of the trip if you sign up by March 6!! Students who apply for the Flag Scholarship through WorldStrides can receive up to $600 off in addition to the previously mentioned $750!!! Stop by D-11 if you have any questions, or contact Ms. Ward at wardal@kalamazoopublicschools.net!   There will be no Yarn club this week due to exams.   The Theater Tech Club meets every Thursday after school. Due to exam half days, The theater tech club will meet at 11:30 to 1:00 this week. They will return to their normal time of 2:30 to 4:00 next week. Softball Tryouts will be March 10th, 12th and 13th from 5-7pm in the gym.   The Ski Team placed 3rd for boys and 4th for girls in the final standings for the Southwest Michigan Ski Conference. Both the girls and boys teams finished 1st team Academic All-State with the boys finishing 6th in the State with a GPA of 3.65 and the girls 9th in the State with a GPA of 3.725! Junior Sam Oberlee finished 3rd overall in Conference, making the All-Conference Team, All-Regional Team and 2nd team All-State in GS placing 14th in the State!!! Senior Lizzie Bierlein just missed out on All-Conference honors by placing 16th. She did however finish 10th in slalom in the Conference. Sophomore Luke Butendorp finished 9th overall in Conference earning All-Conference honors. Senior Nolan Kiplinger just missed out on All-Conference honors placing 17th overall. Junior Mary Ewing had a best individual Conference finish by placing 20th overall. Sophomores Grady Heystek and Michael Austin along with freshman Zoe Newman were all big contributors to the success of Kalamazoo United in 2025! The Black Student Union wants to congratulate Ms. DeVeries and her class on winning the Door/Classroom decorating contest for Black History Month.   Tryouts for Men’s volleyball will be on Monday and Wednesday in the gym from 7-9:30. All are welcome to come check out the fastest growing sport in Michigan. If you have any questions contact Coach Mac.

There will be no AAC today since it is final exams week.   Students, are you going to be playing a spring sport?  If you haven’t had a sports physical this year, stop by the Knights Health Center to schedule a FREE sports physical.  You will need a sports physical form filled out and signed by your parent or guardian, and you will also need to have your parent or guardian fill out a Knights Health Center consent form if they have not already done so.  You can pick up the sports physical form and health center consent form at the Knights Health Center.     During Exams, please don't give passes to students to come to the Zen room, due to them needing the time to test and to not distract others.    The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 2025 Dress Giveaway Event will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center in Kalamazoo. Our event is open to any high school student in need of a dress for prom! Appointments are required for all participants, and appointment booking begins on March 1, 2025. Booking information can be found by scanning the QR codes located on posters in the hallway and the main office.   There will be no GSA meeting this week due to finals.   Students in Current Events have been working on Civic Action Projects this trimester. Please watch the halls for awareness-raising projects. Read the posters and snap the QR codes to support your classmates and for additional information about how to help make the world a better place!   Attention 12th grade Males: If you are on track to graduate this year and are African American or Hispanic, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has a scholarship for you. Please pick up a copy from the counseling office or ask your counselor about it. Remember a scholarship is FREE money and all you need to do is put some time into the application.   Spring Sports start March 10th you must pass four out of five classes to be eligible to participate, have an athletic physical on file with planeths.com and pay your $50 insurance fee before you try out. If you have already participated in a sport this year you are all set.   Current 9th-grade students will be able to attend a college visit to Western Michigan University on Thursday, March 27th called Bronco Buds. Permission slips will be given to you from your 1st-hour freshman classes. If you do not have a 1st hour of freshman class, please ask your next hour class for a permission slip. All permission slips are due back by Friday, March 14th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Muysenberg The countdown has begun! Yearbooks are on sale now but are going fast, so don't miss out! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring $70 cash or check to room K4 to reserve one. There are only 200 yearbooks lerft, so don't miss your chance! BREAKING NEWS!!!!! There are more ways to save on the trip to France, the Mediterranean, and Spain with the travel club for the Summer of 2026. Since this is Ms. Ward's first trip as a solo leader, Worldstrides will give anyone who signs up $400 off the cost of the trip. There is no deadline on the $400 savings. In addition to that, anyone who signs up by March 6 will receive $350 off the cost of the trip! That is $750 total off the cost of the trip if you sign up by March 6!! Students who apply for the Flag Scholarship through WorldStrides can receive up to $600 off in addition to the previously mentioned $750!!! Stop by D-11 if you have any questions, or contact Ms. Ward at wardal@kalamazoopublicschools.net!   The Loy Norrix spring play is right around the corner. We will be holding auditions for Middletown after school on Monday in the Choir room. If you would like to audition but can't make it to the audition, please see Mr. Lafferty in J11. You can also pick up audition packets in J11.