Men’s Basketball tryouts are underway! You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be today and tomorrow from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before coming to tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Interested in wrestling this winter? Practice will be in the auxiliary gym every day this week from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. Are you a hidden Pokemon master? Come prove it on Nov. 29, as the esports team presents their first Pokemon Battle Day event in Mr. Wood’s room, C19. Keep an eye out around the school for fliers with QR codes for the signup form and a Google Classroom containing information on rules and former events, or join using classroom code u3wziea. Teachers are also welcome to participate. Any other questions can be sent to Mr. Wood. Looking for a new winter wardrobe? Green School is hosting a clothing swap on Nov. 30 in the cafeteria from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Please bring any clothing you would like to swap, excluding undergarments and socks, to room B14 in the weeks prior to the event. There will be a $3 entry fee and each person can take as many articles of clothing as they wish. Swim season begins for male athletes after school Monday, Nov. 20. All male swimmers and divers and any male students who do not play a winter sport are welcome: this is a no-cut sport. If you want to join a program that is dedicated to hard work and winning championships, look no further. If you are interested or want more information, there will be a sign up sheet in the athletic office. There will be no AAC this week due to final exams. The Sword and Board club will meet this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. The Loy Norrix Library will be doing inventory soon. Avoid fines on your library account by returning overdue books by Monday, Nov. 20. Banners for senior volleyball players are available for pick up in the athletic office. Athletes who left clothes in the varsity locker rooms have until Wednesday to retrieve them. Need to request a schedule change for the second trimester? Counselors will be in the cafeteria during all three lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Stop by their tables if you need assistance. Juniors and Seniors with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and higher are invited to apply to the National Honor Society.  Applications are available in Mr. Allen and Mr. Porco's room starting after school today and can be picked up before or after school the rest of the week. Applications will be due after Thanksgiving Break.  The Latinx Club will be meeting tomorrow in room A18 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball tryouts are starting today. You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be Nov. 13 to 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Interested in wrestling this winter? The first official practice is today from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. Are you a hidden Pokemon master? Come prove it on Nov. 29, as the esports team presents their first Pokemon Battle Day event in Mr. Wood’s room, C19. Keep an eye out around the school for fliers with QR codes for the signup form and a Google Classroom containing information on rules and former events, or join using classroom code u3wziea. Teachers are also welcome to participate. Any other questions can be sent to Mr. Wood. Looking for a new winter wardrobe? Green School is hosting a clothing swap on Nov. 30 in the cafeteria from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Please bring any clothing you would like to swap, excluding undergarments and socks, to room B14 in the weeks prior to the event. There will be a $3 entry fee and each person can take as many articles of clothing as they wish. Swim season begins after school Monday, Nov. 20, for male athletes. All male swimmers and divers and any male students who do not play a winter sport are welcome: this is a no-cut sport. If you want to join a program that is dedicated to hard work and winning championships, look no further. If you are interested or want more information, there will be a sign up sheet in the athletic office. There will be no AAC this week due to final exams. The Sword and Board club will meet this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. The Loy Norrix Library will be doing inventory soon. Avoid fines on your library account by returning overdue books by Monday, Nov. 20. Banners for senior volleyball players are available for pick up in the athletic office. Need to request a schedule change for the second trimester? Counselors will be in the cafeteria during all three lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Stop by their tables if you need assistance. Over the weekend, the cross country runners competed for the last time this season. Jackson Lam competed in the MITCA Meet of Champions. He ran for the Michigan Run Foundation, and achieved a new personal record of 15:57. Meanwhile, 19 of his teammates ran in Indiana at the Nike Midwest Cross-Regional. The course was longer than 5k, but the runners still did well. Aiden Unangst ran a personal record of 21:00, Jessica White was the talk of the race in her dinosaur costume and ran a time of 25:04, and all three seniors -- Danny, Cash and Amelia -- finished on a high note with a great race and trip with their teammates.

College visits for this week are as follows:

• Northern Michigan University today, Thursday, Nov. 9

Please email Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore to sign up and get more information. Men’s Basketball tryouts are a few weeks away. You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be Nov. 13 to 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Interested in wrestling this winter? The first official practice is Nov. 13, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: math in K4, English in K1, science in C17, ESL support in K5W, Spanish in K12, and SAT math prep in B13. Study hall will not be open today. 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. Are you a hidden Pokemon master? Come prove it on Nov. 29, as the esports team presents their first Pokemon Battle Day event in Mr. Wood’s room, C19. Keep an eye out around the school for fliers with QR codes for the signup form and a Google Classroom containing information on rules and former events, or join using classroom code u3wziea. Teachers are also welcome to participate. Any other questions can be sent to Mr. Wood. Looking for a new winter wardrobe? Green School is hosting a clothing swap on Nov. 30 in the cafeteria from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Please bring any clothing you would like to swap, excluding undergarments and socks, to room B14 in the weeks prior to the event. There will be a $3 entry fee and each person can take as many articles of clothing as they wish. Stop by the library to pick up a Veterans’ Day coloring page! Color it in and drop it in the box in the library by 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Pictures will be delivered to veterans on Friday. The Loy Norrix Travel Club will have their first parent and student meeting this week for those traveling to Scandinavia this summer. We will meet in the cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Learner in the LN Counseling Office. There is a men’s volleyball meeting and open gym for anyone interested in joining the team after school Friday from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. See Coach Mac if you have any questions. The library will be closed today due to author and college visits.

College visits for this week are as follows:

• Oakland University Today, Wednesday, November 8th
• Northern Michigan Thursday, November 9th

Please email Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore to sign up and get more information. Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room B13. Men’s Basketball tryouts are a few weeks away. You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be Nov. 13 to 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Interested in wrestling this winter? The first official practice is Nov. 13, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. Final exams are right around the corner. If you’re a freshman, come join the Link Crew for a Snack and Study after school today from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A Snack and Study event is where you can get tutoring help and snacks. Make sure to bring your freshman ID and have your own transportation home. AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: social studies in C19, math in B13, science in B14, ESL support in K1, Spanish in K12, and study hall in C16. If an AAC room is closed today, please check in at the Snack and Study event. The Sword and Board club will meet this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. We need crew members to work on our musical “Oklahoma!” We are looking for about 20 dedicated students to help with lights, sound, ushering, backstage work and more. Please pick up an application from Mr. Lafferty in room J11. Applications are due today. Are you a hidden Pokemon master? Come prove it on Nov. 29, as the esports team presents their first Pokemon Battle Day event in Mr. Wood’s room, C19. Keep an eye out around the school for fliers with QR codes for the signup form and a Google Classroom containing information on rules and former events, or join using classroom code u3wziea. Teachers are also welcome to participate. Any other questions can be sent to Mr. Wood. Looking for a new winter wardrobe? Green School is hosting a clothing swap on Nov. 30 in the Cafeteria from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Please bring any clothing you would like to swap, excluding undergarments and socks, to room B14 in the weeks prior to the event. There will be a $3 entry fee and each person can take as many articles of clothing as they wish. Stop by the library to pick up a Veterans’ Day coloring page! Color it in and drop it in the box in the library by 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Pictures will be delivered to veterans on Friday. The Loy Norrix Travel Club will have their first parent and student meeting this week for those traveling to Scandinavia this summer. We will meet in the cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Learner in the LN Counseling Office. Congratulations to our Knights swimmers & divers for their 4th straight SMAC Championship. These athletes are making history with a 41-0 dual meet record. The library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 9 due to author and college visits.

College visits for this week are as follows:

• Wayne State University today
• Oakland University on Wednesday, Nov. 8
• Northern Michigan University on Thursday, Nov. 9

Please email Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore to sign up and get more information. Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room B13. Men’s Basketball tryouts are a few weeks away. You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be Nov. 13 to 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Interested in wrestling this winter? The first official practice is Nov. 13, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: social studies in K13, math in B23, English in B21, science in C17, ESL support in K5W, Spanish in K12, SAT math prep in B13, and study hall in C16. The Sword and Board club will meet this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Final exams are right around the corner. If you’re a freshman, come join Link Crew for a Snack and Study after school on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A Snack and Study event is where you can get tutoring help and snacks. Make sure you bring your freshman ID and have your own transportation home. We need crew members to work on our musical “Oklahoma!” We are looking for about 20 dedicated students to help with lights, sound, ushering, backstage work and more. Please pick up an application from Mr. Lafferty in room J11. Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 8. Are you a hidden Pokemon master? Come prove it on Nov. 29, as the esports team presents their first Pokemon Battle Day event in Mr. Wood’s room, C19. Keep an eye out around the school for fliers with QR codes for the signup form and a Google Classroom containing information on rules and former events, or join using classroom code u3wziea. Teachers are also welcome to participate. Any other questions can be sent to Mr. Wood. Looking for a new winter wardrobe? Green School is hosting a clothing swap on Nov. 30 in the Cafeteria from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Please bring any clothing you would like to swap, excluding undergarments and socks, to room B14 in the weeks prior to the event. There will be a $3 entry fee and each person can take as many articles of clothing as they wish. Attention Key Club members: there is a meeting today in room D13 at 2:30 p.m. Stop by the library to pick up a Veterans' Day coloring page! Color it in and drop it in the box in the library by 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Pictures will be delivered to veterans on Friday. Loy Norrix Travel Club will have their first parent and student meeting for those traveling to Scandinavia this summer. We will meet in the cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Learner in the LN Counseling Office.

College visits for this week are as follows:

• Wayne State University on Tuesday, Nov. 7
• Oakland University on Wednesday, Nov. 8
• Northern Michigan University on Thursday, Nov. 9

Please email Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore to sign up and get more information. Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room B13. Men’s Basketball tryouts are a few weeks away. You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be Nov. 13 to 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Interested in wrestling this winter? The first official practice is Nov. 13, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: English in B11, science in B14, Spanish in K10, ESL support in K1, and study hall in C16. The Sword and Board club will meet this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Final exams are right around the corner. If you’re a freshman, come join Link Crew for a Snack and Study after school on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A Snack and Study event is where you can get tutoring help and snacks. Make sure you bring your freshman ID and have your own transportation home. We need crew members to work on our musical “Oklahoma!” We are looking for about 20 dedicated students to help with lights, sound, ushering, backstage work and more. Please pick up an application from Mr. Lafferty in room J11. Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 8. Are you a hidden Pokemon master? Come prove it on Nov. 29, as the esports team presents their first Pokemon Battle Day event in Mr. Wood’s room, C19. Keep an eye out around the school for fliers with QR codes for the signup form and a Google Classroom containing information on rules and former events, or join using classroom code u3wziea. Teachers are also welcome to participate. Any other questions can be sent to Mr. Wood. Looking for a new winter wardrobe? Green School is hosting a clothing swap on Nov. 30 in the Cafeteria from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Please bring any clothing you would like to swap, excluding undergarments and socks, to room B14 in the weeks prior to the event. There will be a $3 entry fee and each person can take as many articles of clothing as they wish.

Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room B13. Day two of Kalamazoo United Hockey tryouts will be Thursday, Nov. 2 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wings West. Men’s Basketball tryouts are a few weeks away. You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be Nov. 13 to 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Interested in wrestling this winter? There will be conditioning and tryouts today from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the auxilary gym. First official practice is Nov. 13 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: social studies in K13, math in K4, English in K1, science in C17, ESL support in K5W, Spanish in K12, and SAT math prep in B13. Study hall will not be open today. 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. Final exams are right around the corner. If you're a freshman, come join Link Crew for a Snack and Study after school on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A Snack and Study event is where you can get tutoring help and snacks. Make sure you bring your freshman ID and have your own transportation home. We need crew members to work on our musical "Oklahoma!" We are looking for about 20 dedicated students to help with lights, sound, ushering, backstage work and more. Please pick up an application from Mr. Lafferty in room J11. Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 8. Last night, the Loy Norrix volleyball team lost to Portage Northern in the District Semi Finals. Congratulations to them on a very successful season. Are you a hidden Pokemon master? Come prove it on Nov. 29, as the esports team presents their first Pokemon Battle Day event in Mr. Wood's room, C19. Keep an eye out around the school for fliers with QR codes for the signup form and a Google Classroom containing information on rules and former events, or join using classroom code u3wziea. Teachers are also welcome to participate. Any other questions can be sent to Mr. Wood. The library will be closed for all three lunches. Students assigned to the library and classes accompanied by a teacher are still welcome!

From the Knight Life team to our readers, happy Halloween! Make sure to stay safe as you enjoy the long night. Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room B13. Day two of Kalamazoo United Hockey tryouts will be Thursday, Nov. 2 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wings West. Men’s Basketball tryouts are a few weeks away. You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be Nov. 13 to 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Interested in wrestling this winter? There will be conditioning and tryouts today though Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the auxilary gym. First official practice is Nov. 13 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: social studies in K13, math in B23, English in B21, science in C17, ESL support in K5W, SAT math prep in B13, and study hall in C16. The Sword and Board club will meet this Thursday in room C16 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Jackson Lam qualified for the State meet by finishing 8th at the Regional meet at Portage West Middle School on Friday after school. Please congratulate Jackson on a wonderful race and wish him the best on this upcoming week. Besides Jackson, our other runners competed at the Regional as well. Many placed much better than projected and competed well. While no one else qualified for State, there were some really good performances and finishes. We want to wish a farewell to seniors Amelia, Danny and Cash, for a great cross country career with us. Thank you all. We look forward to NXR and the track seasons.

Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room B13. Are you interested in sewing, knitting, embroidering, crocheting, and more? Come to room A20 after school on Mondays. There will be homemade baked goods. If you have any supplies, you’re welcome to bring them. Please email Mrs. Corstange with any questions. Kalamazoo United Hockey tryouts are as follows:

• Today from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. @ Wings West
• Thursday, Nov. 2 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. @ Wings West

The cost is $60, payable to the Maroon Foundation, and due on the first night of tryouts. Men’s Basketball tryouts are a few weeks away. You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be Nov. 13 to 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Are you interested in running for office someday or working in politics? Our Youth in Government team is a fun and exciting way to learn about how to be an elected official and get laws passed. This year, our Youth in Government team has a lot planned and is ready to compete against hundreds of other Michigan students in the actual chambers of the Michigan Capitol. Come find out more at our Youth in Government meeting after school today in Mrs. Johnson’s room, D18. Interested in wrestling this winter? There will be conditioning and tryouts today though Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the auxilary gym. First official practice is Nov. 13 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. The SMAAC conference recently voted on All-District teams for volleyball. Congratulations to Zoe Reeves and McKenna Bradley for making the East Division's 2nd team and to Riley Ketchum, Sophia DeAnda and Taliyah Hanks for receiving honorable mentions. Their next match is at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Gull Lake versus Portage Northern.  AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: math in M12W, English in B11, science in B14, ESL support in K1, Spanish in K12, and study hall in C16. The Sword and Board club will meet this Thursday in room C16 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.

Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room B13. Are you interested in sewing, knitting, embroidering, crocheting, and more? Come to A20 after school on Mondays starting next week. There will be homemade baked goods. If you have any supplies, you’re welcome to bring them. Please email Mrs. Corstange with any questions. There is an open gym in the main gym from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. this Sunday for all interested in playing men’s volleyball. Come check it out, and be sure to contact Coach Mac if you have any questions. Kalamazoo United Hockey tryouts are as follows:

• Monday, Oct. 30 from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. @ Wings West
• Thursday, Nov. 2 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. @ Wings West

The cost is $60, payable to the Maroon Foundation, and due on the first night of tryouts. Men’s Basketball tryouts are a few weeks away. You can pick up a schedule and paperwork you need in the athletic office in order to participate. Tryouts will be Nov. 13 to 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Before tryouts, you should file your physical, register through Planet High School, and pay your insurance fee. Are you interested in running for office someday or working in politics? Our Youth in Government Team is a fun and exciting way to learn about how to be an elected official and get laws passed. This year, our Youth in Government team has a lot planned and is ready to compete against hundreds of other Michigan students in the actual chambers of the Michigan Capitol. Come find out more at our Youth in Government meeting next week after school Monday, Oct. 30, in Mrs. Johnson's room, D18.