Morning Announcements

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

The Library is closed today for testing. Volleyball weightlifting will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week from 2:30-3:30. CTE/EFA applications are now open! If you are interested in a program, applications are due by Friday, February 21. 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! Poetry Club is starting Today, Tuesday, February 4th. It will be meeting in C-13 (Mr. Eiler's room) from 2:30 to 3:30. For those interested, the google classroom code is zpn5wcb. If you are in Youth in Government, please attend the meeting tomorrow after school in Mrs. Johnson's room, which is D18. Kalamazoo United Men's Lacrosse has conditioning Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 7-9pm at Milwood Middle School. It's National School Counseling Week! Make sure you thank your counselor, and did you know a school counselor's role is to be an advocate for all students. Hey seniors, there are only 3 more months left until the 2025 Accolade Yearbook comes out! Check your email for the nomination form for senior superlative mock elections, including categories like best dressed, worst driver, and social butterfly. Nominations can be submitted until 2:20 on Wednesday, and then we will move on to the final vote! Its 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. The GSA will be meeting TODAY from 2:30-3:30 in Mr. Ezekiel's room M12E. For more information talk to either Mr. Ezekiel or Ms. Pike (B20). Kalamazoo United woman’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! Come check out this sport and join the team!! 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. Attention anyone interested in playing men’s volleyball this spring, there will be an open gym on Wednesday from 7:30-9:00. All are welcome to come check it out. If you have any questions, reach out to coach Mac! AAC will be open today for tutoring from 2:30-3:30 in the following rooms; social studies in K13, math in B21, english in A16, science in C10, ESL support in K5W, spanish in A18, courseware in K10, and study hall in A19. The testing room will be open for make-up testing in the Awing offices. Please have your teacher contact Mrs Hensen regarding testing. 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.

Friday, January 31, 2025

It's SPIRIT WEEK ~ Today is Blue and White Day! Let's fill the student section with School Spirit Tonight for our Men's Basketball games starting at 4:15PM. Winterfest dance to follow after the Varsity game. 9PM-11PM Volleyball weightlifting will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week from 2:30-3:30. The Women's Soccer team is looking for an individual that would take charge as our video coordinators position. This would involve setting up and taking down our video equipment before and after all games. Additional involvement may include editing and disseminating footage for the players. Kalamazoo United Ski Team is having a fundraiser at Buddy's Pizza in Portage on Sunday, February 2nd from 11am - 9pm. 20% of all dine in, delivery, or takeout orders at Buddy's will benefit the Ski Team. Make sure to mention Kalamazoo United Ski Team when ordering. For Takeout or Delivery use the promo code GIVEBACK on buddyspizza.com. Are you ready for swag from the Class of 2027? Well, preorder your long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt in the cafeteria, during all three lunches today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday) with the Class of 2027 Executive Board. Or, you can enter a raffle to win a t-shirt or a sweatshirt. T-shirt raffles cost $1.00 and sweatshirt raffles cost $2.00. The Class of 2028 will be selling WinterFest Tickets through Friday Jan 31st during lunch. This is going to be a memorable event with music provided by DJ MAR who is traveling all the way from Englewood, and a special performance by D. Lylez, a Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer. Tickets are $10 so make sure you get yours fast! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Dominguez. CTE/EFA applications are now open! If you are interested in a program, applications are due by Friday, February 21. 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! Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th graders! Join us for the KRESA Career Connect Open House at The Kalamazoo Promise on February 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Explore career programs, meet instructors, enjoy free food, and enter to win Beats headphones! The first 50 guests get free tickets to the Loy Norrix vs. Kalamazoo Central city rivalry basketball game. RSVP is encouraged but not required! Only a few days are left to get your 2025 Accolade yearbook for only $65! Buy online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring $65 cash or check to room K4! Prices will increase on Monday, so save 5 bucks and lock in your yearbook today! Poetry Club is starting next Tuesday, February 4th. It will be meeting in C-13 (Mr. Eiler's room) from 2:30 to 3:30. For those interested, the google classroom code is zpn5wcb. Come support your Kalamazoo United Hockey team this Friday and Saturday! Game on Friday is at 7pm and is free for all. Saturday’s game is at 11:00am and the first 20 students are free! Games are at Wings West. Come support your fellow Knights, 1/3 of the team is from Norrix!! The Kalamazoo United Alpine Ski Team Boys team finished 1st overall in the Conference for Race 4, 1st in slalom and 3rd in Giant Slalom. Leading the boy’s team was Junior Sam Oberlee with a 1st in Slalom and 2nd in Giant Slalom, finishing overall for Race 4 in 1st place! Sophomore Luke Buytendorp was 3rd in SL and 7th in GS, Senior, Nolan Kiplinger, was 13th in SL. Sophomore Grady Heystek finished 3rd in Slalom and 1st in GS on Varsity B. The girls team finished 4th in both Slalom and Giant Slalom. Senior Lizzie Bierlein was 13th in Slalom and 16th in Giant Slalom, Junior Mary Ewing was 23rd in Slalom and 33rd in GS, and Freshman Zoe Newman was 30th in GS and 33rd in Slalom. Attention Youth in Government members: there will be an important meeting after school next Wednesday, February 5, in Mrs. Johnson's room, which is D18. If you are attending the conference in Lansing, plan to attend the meeting on Wednesday in Room D18.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; Social Studies in K13, Math in D13, English in A16, Science in C10, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, SAT Prep in B13, Courseware in K10, and Study Hall in D10. It's SPIRIT WEEK~ Dress up days are.. Thursday- Camouflage Day Friday- Blue and White Day (school colors) Volleyball weightlifting will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week from 2:30-3:30. Hope to see you there! Attention all Loy Norrix Knights! Don't miss your chance to be part of the most exciting event this Trimester - sign up now for our pep rally games and show everyone what Norrix Spirit is all about. Whether you want to compete in the three-point contest, mattress madness, red light - green light, or our legendary tug-of-war championship, we need YOU to make this the best pep rally ever! Please check your emails. Current student-athletes, while we can't have you competing in the pep rally games for safety reasons, we'd love to have your energy in the stands as you cheer on your classmates and help make this event unforgettable! The Women's Soccer team is looking for an individual that would take charge as our video coordinators position. This would involve setting up and taking down our video equipment before and after all games. Additional involvement may include editing and disseminating footage for the players. Kalamazoo United Ski Team is having a fundraiser at Buddy's Pizza in Portage on Sunday, February 2nd from 11am - 9pm. 20% of all dine in, delivery, or takeout orders at Buddy's will benefit the Ski Team. Make sure to mention Kalamazoo United Ski Team when ordering. For Takeout or Delivery use the promo code GIVEBACK on buddyspizza.com. Sword and Board will meet on Today from 230-330 in room C16. Are you ready for swag from the Class of 2027? Well, preorder your long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt in the cafeteria, during all three lunches today( Monday) and tomorrow( Tuesday) with the Class of 2027 Executive Board. Or, you can enter a raffle to win a t-shirt or a sweatshirt. T-shirt raffles cost $1.00 and sweatshirt raffles cost $2.00. Have you signed up for the trip to Ireland and Scotland this summer? It is not too late! If you sign up by January 30 at midnight, you can still receive a discount on the price of the trip! Students who travel can earn 3 free college credits! See Ms. Ward in D-11 or email her at [email protected] for more information! The Class of 2028 will be selling WinterFest Tickets through Friday Jan 31st during lunch. This is going to be a memorable event with music provided by DJ MAR who is traveling all the way from Englewood, and a special performance by D. Lylez, a Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer. Tickets are $10 so make sure you get yours fast! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Dominguez. CTE/EFA applications are now open! If you are interested in a program, applications are due by Friday, February 21. 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! Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th graders! Join us for the KRESA Career Connect Open House at The Kalamazoo Promise on February 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Explore career programs, meet instructors, enjoy free food, and enter to win Beats headphones! The first 50 guests get free tickets to the Loy Norrix vs. Kalamazoo Central city rivalry basketball game. RSVP is encouraged but not required! Only a few days are left to get your 2025 Accolade yearbook for only $65! Buy online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring $65 cash or check to room K4! Prices will increase on Monday, so save 5 bucks and lock in your yearbook today! Poetry Club is starting next Tuesday, February 4th. It will be meeting in C-13 (Mr. Eiler's room) from 2:30 to 3:30. For those interested, the google classroom code is zpn5wcb. Come support your Kalamazoo United Hockey team this Friday and Saturday! Game on Friday is at 7pm and is free for all. Saturday’s game is at 11:00am and the first 20 students are free! Games are at Wings West. Come support your fellow Knights, 1/3 of the team is from Norrix!! Loy Norrix Wrestling defeated Kalamazoo Central in a dual last night, coming down to a tiebreaker, with Norrix winning on the first criteria, 37-36. Undefeated wrestlers on the night included Dennis Allen-Wormack, Nasir Spurlock, Darik Smith, Wyatt Buddiemer, and Conrado Carrillo. There were also two outstanding 6-point pins by Caleb Burns and Heaven Cole. If you see one of the wrestlers in the hallway today, take a moment to celebrate with them, as it is the first time Norrix has beaten Central in wrestling in over 20 years.

Monday, January 27, 2025

The Chromebook Help Desk will be closed today. There will be no AAC today due to a staff meeting. Students, please remember that guest teachers are not able to write passes to the library. If you want to be a part of a positive African American representation at Loy Norrix High School, come to the Black Student Union Informational Meeting in K13 (Ms. McMillon's room) on Tuesday the 28th from 2:30-3:30. Sword and Board will meet on Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Are you ready for swag from the Class of 2027? Well, pre order your long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt in the cafeteria, during all three lunches today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday) with the Class of 2027 Executive Board. Or, you can enter a raffle to win a t-shirt or a sweatshirt. T-shirt raffles cost $1.00 and sweatshirt raffles cost $2.00. Book Club will meet Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 in the library. Have you signed up for the trip to Ireland and Scotland this summer? It is not too late! If you sign up by January 30 at midnight, you can still receive a discount on the price of the trip! Students who travel can earn 3 free college credits! See Ms. Ward in D-11 or email her at [email protected] for more information! The Men's Swim and Dive team took a trip to GR this weekend and won their third straight Ottawa Hills Invite. All swimmers and divers that attended scored to help secure the victory. Highlight performance from Diver Isaac Patrick, winning First place and achieving a National Qualifying Score. There will be a meeting for Youth in Government tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, after school in Mrs. Johnson's room, which is D18. The Class of 2028 will be selling WinterFest Tickets through Friday Jan 31st during lunch. This is going to be a memorable event with music provided by DJ MAR who is traveling all the way from Englewood, and a special performance by D. Lylez, a Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer. Tickets are $10 so make sure you get yours fast! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Dominguez. CTE/EFA applications are now open! If you are interested in a program, applications are due by Friday, February 21. 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! We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of our DECA students! On January 24th,53 students participated in the District 3 regional competition There were about 3,000 contestants. 20 outstanding members of our own club earned medals across a variety of business role plays and tests, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and business acumen. The students were Grayson Borick, Felix Wendt, the Team of Edmundo Casitillo and Osacr Markovich-Ewards ,Tenley Douma, Jayda Hayworth, Lealand Wagner, Madison Johnson, Allison Boucher, Dominic Abate, Camille Mckee,Margarite McBride, Zahra Rahimi, Connor Doren, Plamedie Ekumbaki,Ariah Leake, Tj McClintion, Ari Johonson Eden Sleper, and JJ Bennett-Cloeman . Good Job Mr. Ward and your business club.

Friday, January 17, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Class of 2028 will begin selling WinterFest Tickets starting Tuesday Jan 7th through Friday Jan 31st during lunch. This is going to be a memorable event with music provided by DJ MAR who is traveling all the way from Englewood, and a special performance by D. Lylez, a Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer. Tickets are $10 so make sure you get yours fast! Need help filling out the FAFSA? Financial Aid representatives will be at Loy Norrix during conferences on January 22 and 23 in the library to help. Come get your questions answered while you eat a free dinner! AAC will be open for tutoring today from 230-330 in the following rooms; Social Studies in K13, Math in D13, English in A21, 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 this Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Ms. Coash’s campaign is cancelled today. From now until January 31st, the 2025 Accolade Yearbook is only $65. If you take your time, that price will rise, so don't wait! Take your money down to K4 cash or check or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 to buy it online. Attention 11th and 12th grade students: Are you curious about the Military Branches? Are you wondering if the Military is right for you? Please refer to your email as Mrs. Perry sent you a google form. If you are interested in careers in the military, please fill out the google form so you can get more information. Attention anyone interested in playing volleyball, the weight room will be open Tuesday and Thursday this week from 2:30-3:30. Green School is cancelled today. Mr. David is out sick. Next meeting will be next Wednesday in room M14. This is your morning announcement for Wednesday, January 16th. We want to take a moment today to talk about something important: vaping and its impact on your health, particularly your heart. Many students may not realize the serious effects that vaping can have on the cardiovascular system. Vaping can lead to increased heart rate, higher blood pressure, and can even contribute to long-term heart disease. Studies have shown that the chemicals in vape products can damage blood vessels and make it harder for your heart to function properly. This is especially concerning for young people whose hearts are still developing. The Knights Health Center will be closed on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Kalamazoo United Alpine Ski Team had a strong first event of the 2025 season with five top ten finishes across the four events. The Boys team finished 2nd overall in the Conference for Race 1 while the girls finished 4th overall for the first Race. Loy Norrix Wrestling Knights had an eventful night at the dual meet against Portage Central and Portage Northern! The team went 1-1, winning 45-33 against Portage Central but coming up short against Portage Northern. The Girls Basketball team has a home game Today vs Gull Lake High School! JV starts at 5:30 and Varsity at 7.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The Class of 2028 will begin selling WinterFest Tickets starting Tuesday Jan 7th through Friday Jan 31st during lunch. This is going to be a memorable event with music provided by DJ MAR who is traveling all the way from Englewood, and a special performance by D. Lylez, a Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer. Tickets are $10 so make sure you get yours fast! Need help filling out the FAFSA? Financial Aid representatives will be at Loy Norrix during conferences on January 22 and 23 in the library to help. Come get your questions answered while you eat a free dinner! If you have questions, contact your counselor. There will be no AAC today due to the half day schedule. Sword and Board will meet this Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room C16. From now until January 31st, the 2025 Accolade Yearbook is only $65. If you take your time, that price will rise, so don't wait! Take your money down to K4 cash or check or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 to buy it online. Attention 11th and 12th grade students: Are you curious about the Military Branches? Are you wondering if the Military is right for you? Please refer to your email as Mrs. Perry sent you an google form. If you are interested in careers in the military, please fill out the google form so you can get more information. Attention anyone interested in playing volleyball, the weight room will be open Tuesday and Thursday this week from 2:30-3:30. Green School Club is Back! We will be meeting in room M14 Thursday after school to design stickers and work on project ideas. Come and get some snacks and have some fun. This is your morning vaping announcement, and today we want to take a moment to talk about something that’s been affecting many of your peers: vaping. While it’s often marketed as a harmless alternative to smoking, the truth is, vaping can have serious mental health effects, especially for teens. Studies have shown that vaping can impact your brain, particularly the areas responsible for memory, focus, and decision-making. The nicotine in vapes can alter brain chemistry, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Over time, these effects can make it harder to concentrate in class, retain information, and manage stress. The Knights Health Center will be closed on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The Class of 2028 will begin selling WinterFest Tickets starting Tuesday Jan 7th through Friday Jan 31st during lunch. This is going to be a memorable event with music provided by DJ MAR who is traveling all the way from Englewood, and a special performance by D. Lylez, a Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer. Tickets are $10 so make sure you get yours fast! Need help filling out the FAFSA? Financial Aid representatives will be at Loy Norrix during conferences on January 22 and 23 in the library to help. Come get your questions answered while you eat a free dinner! If you have questions, contact your counselor. AAC will be open for tutoring from 2:30-3:30 in the following rooms; Math in B21, English in A16, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, Courseware in K10, and Study Hall in A19. The testing room will be available in the A-Wing offices. Sword and Board will meet this Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Important Message from Mr.Ward and the Business Academy Today is Tuesday Lung Day, we want to take a moment to address an important issue affecting the health of many people: vaping. While it’s often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, vaping can still have serious consequences for your lungs and overall health. Why did the chicken cross the road? To buy a yearbook! From now until January 31st, the 2025 Accolade Yearbook is only $65. If you take your time, that price will rise, so don't wait! Take your money down to K4 cash or check or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 to buy it online. You will not regret it! A school day can be long, tedious and draining. That's why you should come to a club that's fun, engaging and energetic. This Tuesday, Creative Writing Club will be hosting a black out poetry session. Come cross things out, cut things up, glue things on, and make a masterpiece. That's this Tuesday, 2:30 to 3:30 in room C23. Snacks provided! Attention 11th and 12th grade students: Are you curious about the Military Branches? Are you wondering if the Military is right for you? Please refer to your email as Mrs. Perry sent you a google form. If you are interested in careers in the military, please fill out the google form so you can get more information. Calling all LGBTQ+ students and allies. Are you interested in learning more about the queer community, showing pride in your identity, or creating an inclusive environment in the school? Join the GSA, meeting TODAY from 2:30-3:30 in Mr. Ezekiel's room M12E. For more information talk to either Mr. Ezekiel or Ms. Pike (B20). Attention anyone interested in playing volleyball, the weight room will

Monday, January 13

The Class of 2028 will begin selling WinterFest Tickets starting Tuesday Jan 7th through Friday Jan 31st during lunch. This is going to be a memorable event with music provided by DJ MAR who is traveling all the way from Englewood, and a special performance by D. Lylez, a Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer. Tickets are $10 so make sure you get yours fast! If you are at all interested in playing: Overwatch 2, Super Smash Brothers, Madden 25, Fortnite, Rocket League, Rainbow 6 Siege, Mario Kart, Valorant, or Call of Duty, there will be a meeting Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14th, after school until 3:30 in Mr. Wood's Room, C-19, to discuss the Spring MiHSEF season, and what games we would like to compete in. Need help filling out the FAFSA? Financial Aid representatives will be at Loy Norrix during conferences on January 22 and 23 in the library to help. Come get your questions answered while you eat a free dinner! If you have questions, contact your counselor. Saturday our bowling team took on Plainwell. Both the boys and girls teams were able to walk away with the victory. The boys handled them quite easily, losing only 1 individual point. The girls worked a little harder for their win, losing one of their team points by only 5 pins. Last Sunday we played in the Huskie Invitational. The boys finished 2nd out of 12 schools. Senior, Dylan Ashbaugh finished 9th for individual match play. This weekend we played in the Three Rivers Invitational. And again, the boys team finished 2nd. Senior, Devin Harris qualified 1st for individual match play. On the girl's side, Junior, Zoe Wazny finished 12th. All in all, a very good showing by all our bowlers 2 weekends in a row. AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 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. Stop in if you need to get your grade up before conferences next week! Sword and Board will meet this Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room C16. Vaping may seem harmless to some, but research shows it can have serious long-term effects on your brain. Nicotine and other harmful chemicals in e-cigarettes can affect brain development, especially in young people whose brains are still growing. These substances can lead to problems with memory, attention, and learning—things that are essential for your success in school and life. More than just brain health, vaping is linked to increased risks for lung damage and other serious health issues. Your body is your most important asset, and it’s vital to take care of it, especially as you grow and develop. So, remember: keep your brain and body healthy. Say no to vaping, and encourage your friends to do the same. Stay focused, stay strong, and make choices that will help you succeed today and in the future.

Thursday, January 9, 2025

AAC will be open for tutoring from 2:30-3:30 in the following rooms; Social Studies in K13, Math in D13, English in A16, Science in C10, ESL Support in K2, SAT Math Prep in B13, Courseware in K10, and Study Hall in D10. Sword and Board will be in room C16 from 2:30-3:30 today. All Sword and Board students and staff mentors please report to the library at 2:30 pm for a quick yearbook photo prior to starting your events for today. The Class of 2028 will begin selling WinterFest Tickets starting Tuesday Jan 7th through Friday Jan 31st during lunch. This is going to be a memorable event with music provided by DJ MAR who is traveling all the way from Englewood, and a special performance by D. Lylez, a Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer. Tickets are $10 so make sure you get yours fast! Green School Club is back! If you have a genuine interest in improving the school environment and community of Kalamazoo, share awesome ideas, enjoy some snacks and hang out with friends, then come by Mr. David's room in M14 on Thursdays after school. Attention Gamers! If you are at all interested in playing: Overwatch 2, Super Smash Brothers, Madden 25, Fortnite, Rocket League, Rainbow 6 Siege, Mario Kart, Valorant, or Call of Duty, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 14, after school until 3:30 in Mr. Wood's Room, C-19, to discuss the Spring MiHSEF season, and what games we would like to compete in. There will be no after school lifting for volleyball today. We will start back up next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2:30-3:30.

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