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 [email protected]   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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].   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 [email protected]!   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 [email protected]!   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.

The Book Club will meet today from 2:30-3:30 in the library.   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.   Kalamazoo United Women's Lacrosse is looking for more athletes interested in joining! Spring season starts March 10th and there are no try outs!   Both men’s and women’s teams will be Conditioning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Maple St middle school from 7-9pm now until the end of February.   Attention graduating Seniors! If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign-up in room B-18 by Tuesday, February 25th.   Seniors, I bet you looked SO cute as a baby! Want to prove it? Buy a baby picture to go in the yearbook! We have room for 5 more baby pictures, but they're first come, first served! Only $20, cash or check only, to room K4 to buy yours now.    The Loy Norrix spring play is just around the corner. This year we will be performing the hit production MiddleTown, a comedic yet touching modern take on the American classic, Our Town. Interested in performing on stage? We will have a free audition workshop after school on Thursday, February 27th in the choir room; Auditions will begin on Monday March 3rd. Are you interested in helping out BEHIND the scenes? Then come to Crew Club. The Crew Club meets every Thursday in the Auditorium from 2:30-4:00. All are welcome. See Mr. Lafferty with any questions.   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.   Hello all possible golf players for the upcoming men’s golf season. There will be an informational meeting on Thursday February 27th in the Loy Norrix Cafeteria at 2:30pm. We will be going over expectations for the upcoming golf season and covering important information for the 2025 golf season. All high school golf players who are interested in playing men’s golf, please come to the meeting on Thursday February 27th at 2:30pm in the cafeteria!    Want a Tri 3 schedule change? Counselors will be in the lunchroom during all three lunches this week on Tuesday (2/25), Wednesday (2/26), and Thursday (2/27) to help you.   Do you love to cook? Or, do you want to learn how to cook? Have you ever thought about taking a culinary class? How about a culinary class in a different country? While in Spain, the travel club will be taking a culinary class and creating an authentic Spanish dish. You will eat what you make! Join the travel club on their trip to France, the Mediterranean, and Spain July 2026! Sign up by March 6, and receive $350 off the cost of the trip! Scholarships and other financial assistance is available, too. There will be an informational meeting Feb. 26 6:30 pm in D-11. Bring your parents! Students who sign up for the trip can earn 3 college credits. Contact Ms. Ward [email protected] or stop by D-11 for more information!   Sword and Board will meet this Thursday in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.   This is the last week of indoor track training. Distance runners will be outside all week and sprinters will meet on Tuesday and Thursday. Next week is exam week with no coach-led practices. Monday, March 10th starts mandatory practices for outdoor track. 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.   The last indoor track meet of the season was held over the weekend at GVSU. The women's teams consisting of Macy, Layla, Sofia, Jenna, and Lily ran in the Distance Medley Relay and 4x400m relays with great times but just short of the state meet qualifications. Sofia individually ran the 800m run with a personal best and just off the state cut by 2 seconds. Jackson ran the 3200 beating many in the so-called-elite field to a personal best that solidified his place in the indoor state meet. Please congratulate these runners. Jackson, Elliott, and Teagan all qualified over the winter to compete in the state meet at CMU in a week and a half.   The winner of the Class of 2027 t-shirt or hoodie raffle is NiaAsia C. NiaAsia, you won a hoodie. Please contact Ms. McMillon in K13 for more information. Congratulations to Ms. Pankop's Advanced Journalism class for winning this year's food drive! They brought in half of the school's total and earned a food day courtesy of Mr. Aguinaga! Thank you to all the classes that brought in food. And thank you to all of the National Honor Society students that participated in this event. Together we brought in 1,800 pounds of food for the Kalamazoo community, the highest total in the past three years. We look forward to building on this next year.   AAC will be open today for tutoring from 2:30-3:30 in the following rooms; social studies in k13, science in c10, ESL support in k5w, Spanish in a18, courseware in k10, and study hall in a19. The testing room will also be available in the a-wing offices. Please have your teacher contact Mrs Hensen regarding make-up testing.   The Poetry Club will meet today, Tuesday, February 25th, in C-13, Mr. Eiler's room, from 2:30 to 3:30.   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 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.   Kalamazoo United Women's Lacrosse is looking for more athletes interested in joining! Spring season starts March 10th and there are no try outs!    Both men’s and women’s teams will be Conditioning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Maple St middle school from 7-9pm now until the end of February.   Attention graduating Seniors! If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign-up in room B-18 by Tuesday, February 25th.   Seniors, I bet you looked SO cute as a baby! Want to prove it? Buy a baby picture to go in the yearbook! We have room for 10 more baby pictures, but they're first come, first served! Only $20, cash or check only, to room K4 to buy yours now.    The Loy Norrix spring play is just around the corner. This year we will be performing the hit production MiddleTown, a comedic yet touching modern take on the American classic, Our Town. Interested in performing on stage? We will have a free audition workshop after school on Thursday, February 27th in the choir room; Auditions will begin on Monday March 3rd. Are you interested in helping out BEHIND the scenes? Then come to Crew Club. The Crew Club meets every Thursday in the Auditorium from 2:30-4:00. All are welcome. See Mr. Lafferty with any questions.   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.   Hello all possible golf players for the upcoming men’s golf season. There will be an informational meeting on Thursday February 27th in the Loy Norrix Cafeteria at 2:30pm. We will be going over expectations for the upcoming golf season and covering important information for the 2025 golf season. All high school golf players who are interested in playing men’s golf, please come to the meeting on Thursday February 27th at 2:30pm in the cafeteria! Have a great day!   Want a Tri 3 schedule change? Counselors will be in the lunchroom during all three lunches this week on Tuesday (2/25), Wednesday (2/26), and Thursday (2/27) to help you.   If you are an African American female student that is interested in the field of Medicine, contact Ms. McMillon to discuss the Black Girl/White Coat Foundation.   Black Student Union Meeting today in K13 from 2:30-3:30.   Do you love to cook? Or, do you want to learn how to cook? Have you ever thought about taking a culinary class? How about a culinary class in a different country? While in Spain, the travel club will be taking a culinary class and creating an authentic Spanish dish. You will eat what you make! Join the travel club on their trip to France, the Mediterranean, and Spain July 2026! Sign up by March 6, and receive $350 off the cost of the trip! Scholarships and other financial assistance is available, too. There will be an informational meeting Feb. 26 6:30 pm in D-11. Bring your parents! Students who sign up for the trip can earn 3 college credits. Contact Ms. Ward [email protected] or stop by D-11 for more information!   The Poetry Club will meet on Tuesday in C-13, Mr. Eiler's room.   AAC will be open today for tutoring from 2:30-3:30 in the following rooms; social studies in A19, math in C16, English in A21, science in C19, Spanish in K12, and study hall in D12.   Sword and Board will meet this Thursday in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.   This is the last week of indoor track training. Distance runners will be outside all week and sprinters will meet on Tuesday and Thursday. Next week is exam week with no coach-led practices. Monday, March 10th starts mandatory practices for outdoor track.

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.   Kalamazoo United Women's Lacrosse is looking for more athletes interested in joining! Conditionings are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Maple St middle school from 7-9pm now until the end of February. Spring season starts March 10th and there are no try outs! Today is the last day for CTE and EFA applications. If you are interested in a program, have your application in by 4pm today. You can go to studentapplication.swmitech.org, contact your counselor, or follow the links in the counseling google classroom or weekly Loy Norrix newsletter to apply! It's February. Do you know where your fitness is? Don't wait until March to get ready for spring sports. Come out and get fit with the indoor track club. We run and strength train every day. Coach Bates is here with sprinters Tuesdays and Thursdays. Coach Schmidt is here every day with distance runners. Come when you can. Build up gradually. We can adapt workouts to you. We are always looking for potential track athletes but all are welcome without commitment. See you at the four-corners after school from 2:40 to 4:15.   Attention graduating Seniors! If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign-up in room B-18 by Tuesday, February 25th.   Kalamazoo United Men's Lacrosse has conditioning Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 7-9pm at Milwood Middle School.   Which is mightier the pen or the sword? Join the travel club in an adventure of a lifetime to France, the Mediterranean, and Spain in the Summer of 2026 where we will take lessons on how to Fence and learn how to write calligraphy! We will explore the culture and history of France and Spain. Anyone who signs up for this 10 day trip by March 6 will receive $350 off the cost. Scholarships and financial assistance are available. Students can earn 3 college credits. Teachers will receive 3 CEU's. Stop by Ms. Ward's room, D-11, to pick up a flier and enrollment packet! There will be an informational meeting Wednesday February 26 at 6:30pm in D-11! Bring your parents! Contact Ms. Ward [email protected] with any questions!   Seniors, I bet you looked SO cute as a baby! Want to prove it? Buy a baby picture to go in the yearbook! We have room for 10 more baby pictures, but they're first come, first served! Only $20, cash or check only, to room K4 to buy yours now.    The Loy Norrix spring play is just around the corner. This year we will be performing the hit production Middle Town, a comedic yet touching modern take on the American classic, Our Town. Interested in performing on stage? We will have a free audition workshop after school on Thursday, February 27th in the choir room; Auditions will begin on Monday March 3rd. Are you interested in helping out BEHIND the scenes? Then come to Crew Club. The Crew Club meets every Thursday in the Auditorium from 2:30-4:00. All our welcome. See Mr. Lafferty with any questions. Black Student Union Meeting is Monday the 24th from 2:30 -3.30 in K-13.   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.