Morning Announcements
The weight room is open for any athlete on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Sword and Board Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 8 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.
The Loy Norrix Travel Club will be going to the Galapagos Islands this summer from Jul. 15 through Jul. 22. There are still spots available. The cost is $4,900.00, and you will have the opportunity to earn college credit. If you are interested in signing up, please check out the WorldStrides website and use code Kalamazoo-2024 to register. Please email Rebecca Learner in the Counseling Office for more information and she will schedule a time to meet with you this week or next.
The Class of 2027 will be hosting the Winterfest dance in just a couple of weeks, on Feb. 16 from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale for $15 apiece at all three lunches starting Monday, Feb. 12 and continuing until the day of the event. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $20. There will also be a gift card raffle for several businesses, including Barnes & Noble, WingStop and Target. See class advisor Ms. McMillon if you have any questions.
This week is National School Counseling Week. Make sure you thank your counselor for promoting access and equity for all and creating a school culture of success.
If you are a graduating senior interested in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign up in room B18 by Tuesday, Feb. 27.
There will be a Key Club meeting in Ms. Nelson's room, D13, today at 2:30 p.m.
AAC will be open today from 2:30 to 3:30 for tutoring in the following rooms: English in B21, Math in B13, Science in C17, Social Studies in K13, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, Testing in A19 and Study Hall in C16.
Monday, February 5, 2024
The weight room is open for any athlete on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Sword and Board Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 8 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.
The Loy Norrix Travel Club will be going to the Galapagos Islands this summer from Jul. 15 through Jul. 22. There are still spots available. The cost is $4,900.00, and you will have the opportunity to earn college credit. If you are interested in signing up, please check out the WorldStrides website and use code Kalamazoo-2024 to register. Please email Rebecca Learner in the Counseling Office for more information and she will schedule a time to meet with you this week or next.
Last weekend, our bowling team took on Otsego. The men's team dominated the competition, winning both baker games by over 50 points. Leading the charge was Haneef Hampton with a 242 game, followed by Hunter Conolly with a 235 game, who additionally secured a 257 game for a 492 series. Despite the continuing shortage of athletes on the women's bowling team, TejaShrea Dantu managed to set great personal games of 126 and 124.
AAC will be open today from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for tutoring in the following rooms: English in B11, Math in M12W, Science in B14, Social Studies in C19, Spanish in K12 and Study Hall in C16.
The wrestling team competed in SMAC conferences this past weekend. Will Dominianni came out as conference champion, while Caleb Burns and Dennis Allen-Womack earned 4th place. As for the JV wrestlers, Michael McDonald earned 2nd place while Robert Pounds took 3rd.
The Class of 2027 will be hosting the Winterfest dance in just a couple of weeks, on Feb. 16 from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale for $15 apiece at all three lunches starting Monday, Feb. 12 and continuing until the day of the event. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $20. There will also be a gift card raffle for several businesses, including Barnes & Noble, WingStop and Target. See class advisor Ms. McMillon if you have any questions.
This week is National School Counseling Week. Make sure you thank your counselor for promoting access and equity for all and creating a school culture of success.
If you are a graduating senior interested in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign up in room B18 by Tuesday, Feb. 27.
The library is closed today unless you are assigned to the library or accompanied by a teacher.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
There will be an Esports Club meeting after school today in Mr. Wood's room, C19. We will discuss our MiHSEF spring season, our Mario Kart tournament, and any potential future events. If you are interested in joining us, come to C19 and find out more.
The weight room is open for any athlete on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Sword and Board Club will meet today from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.
The Loy Norrix Travel Club will be going to the Galapagos Islands this summer from Jul. 15 through Jul. 22. There are still spots available. The cost is $4,900.00, and you have the opportunity to earn college credit. If you are interested in signing up, please check out the WorldStrides website and use code Kalamazoo-2024 to register. Please email Rebecca Learner in the Counseling Office for more information and she will schedule a time to meet with you this week or next.
AAC will be open today from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for tutoring in the following rooms: Math in K4, Science in C17, Social Studies in K13, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, SAT Math Prep in B13 and Study Hall in D12.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
There will be an Esports Club meeting after school on Thursday, Feb. 1 in Mr. Wood's room, C19. We will discuss our MiHSEF spring season, our Mario Kart tournament, and any potential future events. If you are interested in joining us, come to C19 and find out more.
The weight room is open for any athlete on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Sword and Board Club will meet Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
There will be an important meeting for Youth in Government today after school in Mrs. Johnson's room, D18. If you are planning to attend the conference in Lansing next week, be sure to attend the Youth in Government meeting today.
There will be an Esports Club meeting after school on Thursday, Feb. 1 in Mr. Wood's room, C19. We will discuss our MiHSEF spring season, our Mario Kart tournament, and any potential future events. If you are interested in joining us, come to C19 and find out more.
The weight room is open for any athlete on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Sword and Board Club will meet Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.
AAC will be open today from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for tutoring in the following rooms: English in B21, Math in B13, Science in C17, Social Studies in K13, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, Testing in A19 and Study Hall in C16.
The men’s swim and dive team took the victory against Bridgman this past Thursday with a score of 115 to 68, bringing the record to 5 and 1 on the season. Come support the swimmers and divers next week Thursday, Feb. 1, at home against Portage Central.
Monday, January 29, 2024
There will be an important meeting for Youth in Government tomorrow, Jan. 30, after school in Mrs. Johnson's room, D18. If you are planning to attend the conference in Lansing next week, be sure to attend the meeting tomorrow.
There will be an Esports Club meeting after school on Thursday, Feb. 1 in Mr. Wood's room, C19. We will discuss our MiHSEF spring season, our Mario Kart tournament and any potential future events. If you are interested in joining us, come to C19 and find out more.
There will be no Yarn Club after school today due to a staff meeting.
The Knight Wrestlers had a busy weekend. Last Friday, the Lady Knights wrestled at Bangor. Jessica White and Heaven Cole dominated, both pinning their way to 1st place. On Saturday, the ladies wrestled hard again at Fennville, with Heaven Cole securing 1st, while Jessica White earned 2nd. Additionally, the boys wrestled at Lake Odessa the same day: on the JV side, Robert Pounds got 1st, while Aidan Unangst came in 2nd. As for the Varsity team, Dennis Allen-Womack, Darik Smith, and Nasir Spurlock all placed 3rd, with Wyatt Buddemeier placing 4th. Their last home meet will be this Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. for Senior Night.
The skiing teams will compete this week in a League Race on Wednesday at Timber Ridge beginning at 4:30 p.m. Last week, sophomore Sam Oberlee finished first and freshman Luke Buytendorp finished second to help the team finish second overall. Additionally, the women's team was able to secure a 4th place finish last week, and look to improve their finish for the MHSAA Regional in two weeks.
There will be no AAC today due to a staff meeting.
The Sword and Board Club will meet Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.
The men's bowling team competed against Portage Northern earlier this week, winning in a decisive victory as they took the lead early and never looked back. They only lost points during one baker game, winning all other games. Hunter Conolly led the way with a score of 203. Devin Harris also led with games of 200 and 209. The women's team also put up a good fight, but struggled to secure a win due to a lack of players. Additionally, the men's team also competed in the Portage Northern Invitational. Out of 14 schools, The boys qualified for 2nd place with a total score of 3040. Unfortunately, they were eliminated in the 1st round of finals. Hunter Conolly finished in 1st place, and Devin Harris finished in 7th.
Friday, January 26, 2024
There will be an Esports Club meeting after school Thursday, Feb. 1 in Mr. Wood's room, C19. We will discuss the upcoming MiHSEF spring season, as well as our Mario Kart tournament and potential future events. If you are interested in joining us, come to C19 and find out more.
The weight room is open for any athlete on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Do you find yourself admiring those brown and white Knight Life shirts, wishing you could have the super soft T or the cuddly crew that is softer than a dream, both sporting your favorite mascot, Artie the Aardvark? Well, you're in luck. During the week of Jan. 22, Knight Life will be taking shirt orders from any student or staff member during all three lunches. T-Shirts are $15 and crewneck sweatshirts are $20.
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Green School will meet on today in room B14. All are welcome.
There will be no AAC today due to parent-teacher conferences.
There will be an Esports Club meeting after school Thursday, Feb. 1 in Mr. Wood's room, C19. We will discuss the upcoming MiHSEF spring season, as well as our Mario Kart tournament and potential future events. If you are interested in joining us, come to C19 and find out more.
The weight room is open for any athlete on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Do you find yourself admiring those brown and white Knight Life shirts, wishing you could have the super soft T or the cuddly crew that is softer than a dream, both sporting your favorite mascot, Artie the Aardvark? Well, you're in luck. During the week of Jan. 22, Knight Life will be taking shirt orders from any student or staff member during all three lunches. T-Shirts are $15 and crewneck sweatshirts are $20.
The Sword and Board club will meet today in room C16 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.
Friday, January 19, 2024
If you are a sophomore currently taking regular or Advanced Placement U.S. History, representatives from KRESA will be coming to your class on Jan. 25 or 26 to present on next year's CTE opportunities.
Mr. Ward and DECA have a special opportunity for students to see the Detroit Pistons play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 2. See Mr. Ward in K5C for permission slips. Preference will be given to former and current Business students.
The wrestling team competed valiantly Wednesday night against Portage Northern and Portage Central, losing both matches 15-60 and 18-48. However, Caleb Burns and Dennis Allen-Wormack ran undefeated throughout the night.
Athletes should be checking their email and logging their volunteer hours regularly.
If you are a winter athlete, please make sure to vote for the movie you want to watch for our first athlete movie night.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
If you are a sophomore currently taking regular or Advanced Placement U.S. History, representatives from KRESA will be coming to your class on Jan. 25 or 26 to present on next year's CTE opportunities.
Mr. Ward and DECA have a special opportunity for students to see the Detroit Pistons play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 2. See Mr. Ward in K5C for permission slips. Preference will be given to former and current Business students.
Permission slips for GSA members to see Jagged Little Pill are due to Mrs. Bergh today.
AAC will be open today from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for tutoring in the following rooms: Math in K4, Science in C17, Social Studies in K13, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, SAT Math Prep in B13 and Study Hall in D12.
The Sword and Board club will meet today from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.
The wrestling team competed valiantly last night against Portage Northern and Portage Central, losing both matches 15-60 and 18-48. However, Caleb Burns and Dennis Allen-Wormack ran undefeated throughout the night.