Attention students: the CIS Snacks are only available before and after school.  No snacks will be handed out during passing time or lunch. Student athletes look for weekly emails from Mrs. Rocco regarding volunteer work.  You can log your volunteer hours using the QR code posted outside of the athletic office. Loy Norrix Key Club has now begun their annual membership drive. If you are interested in joining Key Club, please pick up the membership profile outside of Ms. Nelson's room, D13. Key Club is an international club in over 35 countries around the world. Its mission is to serve, build character and develop leadership. Being an active member looks great on resumes and college applications. Please see Ms. Nelson or a current Key Club member if you have any questions. The first Key Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19th at 2:30 in Ms. Nelson's room D13. All are welcome! The Green School club will meet on Thursday in room B14. If you missed the meeting last week, no problem! You are still welcome. If you have questions, you can stop by B14 and talk to Mr. David. Hope to see you there! This week we are highlighting guidelines for using the library. #3:  Please enjoy any food in the cafeteria before coming to the library!  Food attracts bugs, and if we let the bugs get near the books, they will gain all the knowledge and take over the world.  As you can tell from this joke, the librarian has enough cheese in the library already. Come to Mr. Shack’s room, C13, on Friday September 15th for the first Young Democrats club meeting of the year! We will discuss future meetings, activities and plan for the year. Come for political discussion and action with the Young Democrats on Friday! AAC will be open today for tutoring from 2:30 to 3:30 in the following rooms: social studies in C19, math in B13, English in B11, science in B14, ESL support in K1, and Spanish in K12. Study hall will not be open today. 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 second Youth in Government meeting this year, after school on Monday the 18th in D18, Ms. Johnson's room, at 2:20!

Attention students: the CIS Snacks are ONLY available before and after school. NO snacks will be handed out during passing time or lunch. Attention Link Crew! Don't forget we have a meeting Today, 9-12 after school. Check your email or google classroom for more details. Can't wait to see you then! Loy Norrix Jazz Band is accepting new members! If you can read music, and are interested in learning how to improvise and perform Jazz, Rock, or Latin music,  join our band! We rehearse in the Band room (J10) every Tuesday right after school. If interested, please contact Mr. Shebukhov or stop by the band room on Tuesday after school. Student athletes look for weekly emails from Mrs. Rocco regarding volunteer work.  You can log your volunteer hours using the QR code posted outside of the athletic office. Loy Norrix Key Club has now begun their annual membership drive. If you are interested in joining Key Club please pick up the membership profile outside of Ms. Nelson's room D13. Key Club is an international club in over 35 countries around the world. Its mission is to serve, build character and develop leadership. Being an active member looks great on resumes and college applications. Please see Ms. Nelson or a current Key Club member if you have any questions. This week we will be highlighting some guidelines for using the library. #2: All school rules apply in the library.  Please remove hats and hoods.  If you are visiting during class time, your phone must be put away. If your work is completed and you are looking for something to do, the librarian will be happy to suggest a book for you! AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; social studies in K13, math in B23, English in B21, science in C17, esl support in K5W, spanish in K12, and SAT math prep in B13. Study hall will not be open today. Sword and Board will meet Thursday in room C16 from 230-330pm. All tabletop gamers and games are invited. It's that time of year again! Time to get ready for the Loy Norrix Musical! This year's show will be Oklahoma! and we need actors, singers, and dancers of all grades, genders, and ethnicities. Are you interested? Then come to our FREE workshop next Tuesday the 19th from 2:30 to 5:30 in the Choir room J12. The directors will teach you songs and a dance combination to help you prepare for your audition. We can also answer any questions you might have. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to shine!

Attention Link Crew! Don't forget we have a meeting on Tuesday, 9-12 before or after school. Check your email or google classroom for more details. Can't wait to see you then!   There will be no AAC today due to a staff meeting.   Sword and Board will meet Thursday in room C16 from 230-330pm. All tabletop gamers and games are invited.   This week we will be highlighting some guidelines for using the library. #1:  We welcome you to use the library fifteen minutes before and after school, during your scheduled lunch, and with teacher permission during 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th hours.  Please bring your ID and a pass.  Come check out books or work on our community puzzle!   Student athletes watch out for weekly emails from Mrs. Rocco regarding volunteer work.  You can log your volunteer hours using the QR code posted outside of the athletic office.

Our golf team was 2nd place out of 12 Teams! Two players received medals for being in the Top 10! Isaac Scavarda and Xander Gorham! Attention Seniors: Grad Bash ticket sales end soon! Buy your ticket online, at the office, in the cafeteria on Wednesday or at the awards ceremony on Friday. Tickets will not be sold at the door on the day of the event; advanced purchase is required in order to attend. The winners of last week’s Grad Bash gift card drawing are Kamiyah Betts and Albert Godayol-Carceller. Kamiyah & Albert, please pick up your prizes from Ms. Reimink in the office. More prize winners will be announced at Grad Bash! There will be the second to last Chess Club today during all lunch shifts in computer lab D-10. If you would like to attend, please pick up a purple lunch pass and bring your lunch. Anybody with a pass may attend, and anyone who beats Mr. Bellware wins a custom-made chess board. Sword and Board will meet today from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited. There will be a Green School meeting Thursday in room B14. All are welcome, see you there! If you’re in AP Art for the 2023/24 school year stop by A-12 and see Mr. Stevens for the summer assignment. Summer assignments are a requirement and must be picked up by all AP Art students to remain enrolled in the class. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Mr. Stevens. Men’s basketball will be having open gyms every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:30. Please spread the word! We will be providing information about summer workouts and team camps. If you have any questions please see Coach Moore or Coach Gardner. If you are signed up to take AP US History next year, the summer assignment is available for pickup in Mr. Porco's room (D9). All APUSH students need to get this before the end of the school year. Are you interested in playing football in the fall? There will be Football weightlifting this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday right after school in the weight room until 3:30. See Coach Kyle in the J-wing for more information! Good Morning Loy Norrix Knights! Do you have clothes that you are no longer wearing or wanting? Do you enjoy thrifting and the art of upcycling? If so, please join your peers at the Ardea Spring thrifting event! Ardea is a Youth Climate Coalition composed of local youth in Kalamazoo, most of which being Loy Norrix Knights! If you have any clothes please bring them to the drop off box located in the Library. The last day to bring in clothes will be Thursday, May 25th. The spring event is taking place at Kalamazoo Nature Center on May 27th at 3-8 PM. Please come to shop, listen to a live band and get free food! If you have any questions please refer to the Ardea instagram: @ardeayouthcc. Hope to see you all there! Seniors, turn in your library books. Thank you

Attention Seniors: Grad Bash ticket sales end soon! Buy your ticket online, at the office, in the cafeteria on Wednesday or at the awards ceremony on Friday. Tickets will not be sold at the door on the day of the event; advanced purchase is required in order to attend. The winners of last week’s Grad Bash gift card drawing are Kamiyah Betts and Albert Godayol-Carceller. Kamiyah & Albert, please pick up your prizes from Ms. Reimink in the office. More prize winners will be announced at Grad Bash! AAC will be open today from 230-330 in the following rooms; English and Chinese in K1, Spanish in A18, and Math/Study Hall in C16. Snacks will be available for students who behave appropriately and complete work. women’s basketball will be having open gyms every Tuesday starting today. All young ladies are welcome. This will be the beginning of our transition into the summer with team camps and workouts. Please spread the word! We hope to see as many young ladies as possible next Tuesday and every Tuesday thereafter! Sword and Board will meet Wednesday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited. There will be a Green School meeting Thursday in room B14. All are welcome, see you there! If you in AP Art for the 2023/24 school year stop by A-12 and see Mr. Stevens for the summer assignment. Summer assignments are a requirement and must be picked up by all AP Art students to remain enrolled in the class. If you have any questions or concerns please see Mr. Stevens. Men’s basketball will be having open gyms every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:30. Please spread the word! We will be providing information about summer workouts and team camps. If you have any questions please see Coach Moore or Coach Gardner. If you are signed up to take AP US History next year, the summer assignment is available for pickup in Mr. Porco's room (D9). All APUSH students need to get this before the end of the school year." Are you interested in playing football in the fall? There will be Football weightlifting this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday right after school in the weight room until 3:30. See Coach Kyle in the J-wing for more information! Good Morning Loy Norrix Knights! Do you have clothes that you are no longer wearing or wanting? Do you enjoy thrifting and the art of upcycling? If so, please join your peers at the Ardea Spring thrifting event! Ardea is a Youth Climate Coalition composed of local youth in Kalamazoo, most of which being Loy Norrix Knights! If you have any clothes please bring them to the drop off box located in the Library. The last day to bring in clothes will be Thursday, May 25th. The spring event is taking place at Kalamazoo Nature Center on May 27th at 3-8 PM. Please come to shop, listen to a live band and get free food! If you have any questions please refer to the Ardea instagram: @ardeayouthcc. Hope to see you all there! Seniors, turn in your library books. Thank you

Attention all graduating, returning, and incoming Link Leaders! Remember that today, Thursday May 18th, is our training day. Check the google classroom for more information. Let Mrs Simpson, Ms Milton, or Mr Hernandez know if you have any questions. Calling all Steves, Terrys and Bowsers! Do you think you're a pro Smash Brothers player? Then come prove it today, May 18th, in the Loy Norrix Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament after school! See Mr. Wood in C-19 or email him for more information. Graduating seniors, your library books are due by this Friday, April 19th. Please reach out to Kreider if you have any questions or concerns. Are you in AP Art for the 2023/24 school year? If so, it's time to stop by A-12 and see Mr. Stevens for the summer assignment. Summer assignments are a requirement and must be picked up by all AP Art students to remain enrolled in the class. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Mr. Stevens. Seniors- Class of 2023 T-Shirts are now on sale and being sold in the Main Office. They are now $10- Stop by before or after school to get your shirt! Everyone that buys a T-Shirt will be entered into a drawing for a "Class of 2023 Hoodie” Get your shirt before they sell out! AAC will be open today from 230-330 in the following rooms; Science in C17, Spanish in A18, and Study Hall in C16. Snacks will be available for students who behave appropriately and complete work. Thank you to everyone who picked up their yearbooks at the signing party! We hope you're enjoying your yearbook. If you bought a yearbook but did not pick it up, or if you want to buy one, come to K3 before school, after school, or during your lunch to get it! Please do not come during passing time or class time. Yearbooks are still available for $65 cash or check, or you can order online through Friday at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Any track and field athlete that is no longer practicing needs to turn in their uniform and any other school issued equipment to Mr Schmidt, Mrs Rocco, Mr Duckett, or the athletic office as soon as possible please. If you take it to the athletic office, please put everything in a plastic or paper bag with your name on it. Failing to turn in your uniform or other equipment will lead to you not getting any awards and being charged fees. Please take care of this. And now a message from Coach Kendra Logan with women’s basketball. We will be having open gyms every Tuesday beginning next Tuesday, May 23rd. All young ladies are welcome. This will be the beginning of our transition into the summer with team camps and workouts. Please spread the word! We hope to see as many young ladies as possible next Tuesday and every Tuesday thereafter!

Attention all incoming and returning Link Leaders, congratulations on your acceptance to the Link Crew team. Please remember to check your email and the Link Crew google classroom for more information about May Day, which will take place tomorrow, Thursday May 17th. Make sure you join the new Remind for the latest updates. Let Mrs Simpson, Ms Milton, or Mr Hernandez know if you have any questions. See you tomorrow! There will be chess club today during all three lunches in Computer Lab D-10. Seniors- Class of 2023 T-Shirts are now on sale and being sold in the Main Office----They are now $10- Stop by before or after school to get your shirt! Everyone that buys a T-Shirt will be entered into a drawing for a "Class of 2023 Hoodie” Get your shirt before they sell out! AAC will be open today from 2:30-3:30 pm in only the Library for Study Hall due to new teacher meetings. Thank you to everyone who picked up their yearbooks at the signing party! We hope you're enjoying your yearbook. If you bought a yearbook but did not pick it up, or if you want to buy one, come to K3 before school, after school, or during your lunch to get it! Please do not come during passing time or class time. Yearbooks are still available for $65 cash or check, or you can order online through Friday at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Attention Seniors: Grad Bash tickets on sale now! Only $10! Stop by the Grad Bash table in the cafeteria today, May 17, during lunch to say hi to Ms Getachew, buy your ticket and maybe win a big jar of candy. Or buy online or from Ms Reimink in the office. Seniors who have bought tickets by the end of the week will be entered in a drawing for $10 gift cards. Get 10 of your friends to buy tickets and earn a chance to win a $25 gift card. Winners will be announced next week. Sword and Board will meet today, Wednesday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited. Any track and field athlete that is no longer practicing needs to turn in their uniform and any other school issued equipment to Mr Schmidt, Mrs Rocco, Mr Duckett, or the athletic office as soon as possible please. If you take it to the athletic office, please put everything in a plastic or paper bag with your name on it. Failing to turn in your uniform or other equipment will lead to you not getting any awards and being charged fees. Please take care of this. Calling all Steves, Terrys and Bowsers! Do you think you're a pro Smash Brothers player? Then come prove it next Thursday, May 18th, in the Loy Norrix Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament after school! See Mr. Wood in C-19 or email him for more information Loy Norrix EFA Dance presents our 3rd trimester dance concert tonight, May 17th at 6pm in the Auditorium! Come see our dancers perform dance styles of hip hop, jazz, modern, and dancehall! You don’t want to miss it! Admission is free! Graduating seniors, your library books are due by this Friday, April 19th. Please reach out to Kreider if you have any questions or concerns. Attention Seniors: Grad Bash tickets on sale today in the cafeteria during all 3 lunches! Only $10! Stop by the Grad Bash table to say hi to Ms Getachew, buy your ticket and maybe win a big jar of candy. Seniors who have bought tickets by the end of the week will be entered in a drawing for $10 gift cards. Get 10 of your friends to buy tickets and earn a chance to win a $25 gift card. Winners will be announced next week. And now a message from Coach Kendra Logan with women’s basketball. We will be having open gyms every Tuesday beginning next Tuesday, May 23rd. All young ladies are welcome. This will be the beginning of our transition into the summer with team camps and workouts. Please spread the word! We hope to see as many young ladies as possible next Tuesday and every Tuesday thereafter!

Saturday Loy Norrix Esports finished our MiHSEF season this past Saturday at UM Flint. After an early morning and technical difficulties beyond anyone's control, our Smite team placed 3rd and our Overwatch team was defeated by the eventual winner of the tournament, Detroit Catholic Central. Congratulations players, we did great Yearbooks are here and will be given out tomorrow at 2:00! You must buy a yearbook in advance to attend the Yearbook Signing Party tomorrow. There are only around 125 left, so come to K3 before or after school or during lunch with $65 cash or check, or buy online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613! Passes to the party will be given out during third period today and tomorrow. SENIORS- Class of 2023 T-Shirts are now on sale and being sold in the Main Office. They are now $10- Stop by before or after school to get your shirt! Everyone that buys a T-Shirt will be entered into a drawing for a "Class of 2023 Hoodie" Get your shirt before they sell out! AAC will be open today from 230-330 in the following rooms; Math in M12W, Science in B15, Social Studies in K2, ESL Support in K1, Spanish in A18, SAT Prep in B13, and Study Hall in the main Library. Snacks will be available for students who behave appropriately and complete work. There will be football workouts for all levels after school Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week after school until 3:30! Please see Coach Kyle in the J-wing for any questions. Attention Seniors: Grad Bash tickets on sale now! Only $10! Stop by the Grad Bash table in the cafeteria Wednesday, May 17, during lunch to say hi to Ms Getachew, buy your ticket and maybe win a big jar of candy. Or buy online or from Ms Reimink in the office. Seniors who have bought tickets by the end of the week will be entered in a drawing for $10 gift cards. Get 10 of your friends to buy tickets and earn a chance to win a $25 gift card. Winners will be announced next week. Sword and Board will meet this Wednesday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited. There's a summer journalism camp opportunity at Michigan State July 23-27. If you are interested or already planning to attend, there will be a 30 minute meeting on Thursday, May 11 in Ms. Pankop's room, K-6. Plan to attend. See Ms. Pankop if you cannot make this very important informational meeting. Attention Loy Norrix : You are invited May 13th from 4-7pm at the Kalamazoo Expo for the "One World" multi-cultural celebration. The purpose of this event is to promote literacy and celebrate our cultural diversity. This is a great opportunity to get together to celebrate our diversity. Calling all Steves, Terrys and Bowsers! Do you think you're a pro Smash Brothers player? Then come prove it next Thursday, May 18th, in the Loy Norrix Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament after school! See Mr. Wood in C-19 or email him for more information Loy Norrix EFA Dance presents our 3rd trimester dance concert on Wednesday May 17th at 6pm in the Auditorium! Come see our dancers perform dance styles of hip hop, jazz, modern, and dancehall! You don’t want to miss! Admission is free! Loy Norrix Golf took 5th out of 15 Teams. Issac was tied for 5th best score and received a medal for his low round. The rest of the Team played strong too with the following scores for the tournament: Xandor Gorham shot a nice round of 83. Sam Gagie shot a very solid round of 86. Aaron Teal shot a nice round of 87. Connor Rafferty shot a solid 88 for the tournament! Nice Job Loy Norrix Knights Varsity Golf Team. The conference championship was held in track and field at Portage Central on Saturday. Both teams performed well. While none of our sprinters or throwers placed, the mid-distance, distance, and jumpers had a great showing and all relays scored. Ana was 3rd in the 800 and 1600, Sofia and Abby scored in those events as well. Trevor was 2nd in both hurdle events while Naomi and Neveah scored in one of those each as well. Jackson was 3rd in the 1600 and Sam was 2nd in the 800. James was first in high jump and Thomas was 2nd in pole vault. Trevor also scored in long jump, Helen in pole vault, and Nevaeh in high jump. The highlight of the meet was the 4x800 relay team of Oskar, Jackson, Gryffin, and Sam setting the school and conference meet records in a time under 8 minutes! Congratulate everyone and encourage them this week as they prepare for the regional meet on Friday.

The Kalamazoo Promise will be hosting a Post-Secondary Signing Day celebration tomorrow, May 12th from 10am-1pm. Departure will be immediately after 1st hour. This will be a celebratory event and a resource fair. All Seniors are welcomed, not just promise eligible students. Look out for an email from your promise coach with more details or stop by their office if you have questions. This week there will be a school lunch survey available to take in the cafeteria by scanning the QR code on the flyers provided. By submitting a survey you are automatically entered to win a prize. Prizes include wireless earbuds, a mini movie projector, a waterproof action camera, and more! Your feedback is important to KPS Food Service. Don’t forget to submit your survey by May 17th to be entered to win! AAC will be open today from 230-330 in the following rooms; Science in C17 and Spanish in A18. Snacks will be available for students who behave appropriately and complete work. Football conditioning will be today after school until 3:15 in the weight room. All football players are expected to be in the weight room after school unless you’re doing a spring sport! Please see Coach Kyle down in the j-wing for any questions The 2023 Yearbook Signing Party is just a week away! Yearbooks will be distributed on Tuesday, May 16 during fifth hour. To get an invite into the party, you must have purchased a yearbook in advance! There are only around 150 left! Buy yours today at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or find us in the cafeteria or room K3 during your lunch to pay $65 in cash or check. Your yearbook will also get you 15% off at local restaurant San Francisco, so buy one while they still last! Sword and Board will meet today in room C16 from 230-330. All tabletop gamers and games are invited. There's a summer journalism camp opportunity at Michigan State July 23-27. If you are interested or already planning to attend, there will be a 30 minute meeting on Thursday, May 11 in Ms. Pankop's room, K-6. Plan to attend. See Ms. Pankop if you cannot make this very important informational meeting. Attention Loy Norrix: You are invited May 13th from 4-7pm at the Kalamazoo Expo for the "One World" multi-cultural celebration. The purpose of this event is to promote literacy and celebrate our cultural diversity. This is a great opportunity to get together to celebrate our diversity. Calling all Steves, Terrys and Bowsers! Do you think you're a pro Smash Brothers player? Then come prove it next Thursday, May 18th, in the Loy Norrix Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament after school! See Mr. Wood in C-19 or email him for more information Loy Norrix EFA Dance presents our 3rd trimester dance concert on Wednesday May 17th at 6pm in the Auditorium! Come see our dancers perform dance styles of hip hop, jazz, modern, and dancehall! You don’t want to miss it! Admission is free!

The Women’s Soccer team has had 2 strong performances this week. They defeated Portage Northern 3-0 on Monday and then tied the conference leading Mattawan team 0-0 last night. It was definitely a tense game against Mattawan with some near misses in the last minutes of the contest. To be the best, you need to play the best. The team will host #12 ranked Plainwell on Friday. This week there will be a school lunch survey available to take in the cafeteria by scanning the QR code on the flyers provided. By submitting a survey you are automatically entered to win a prize. Prizes include wireless earbuds, a mini movie projector, a waterproof action camera, and more! Your feedback is important to KPS Food Service. Don’t forget to submit your survey by May 17th to be entered to win! Football conditioning will be Thursday after school until 3:15 in the weight room. All football players are expected to be in the weight room after school unless you’re doing a spring sport! Please see Coach Kyle down in the j-wing for any questions The 2023 Yearbook Signing Party is just a week away! Yearbooks will be distributed on Tuesday, May 16 during fifth hour. To get an invite into the party, you must have purchased a yearbook in advance! There are only around 150 left! Buy yours today at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or find us in the cafeteria or room K3 during your lunch to pay $65 in cash or check. Your yearbook will also get you 15% off at local restaurant San Francisco, so buy one while they still last! There is no AAC today due to staff meetings. There will be no Chess Club today due to department meetings. Sword and Board will meet Thursday this week in room C16 from 230-330. All tabletop gamers and games are invited. There's a summer journalism camp opportunity at Michigan State July 23-27. If you are interested or already planning to attend, there will be a 30 minute meeting on Thursday, May 11 in Ms. Pankop's room, K-6. Plan to attend. See Ms. Pankop if you cannot make this very important informational meeting. Attention Loy Norrix: You are invited May 13th from 4-7pm at the Kalamazoo Expo for the "One World" multi-cultural celebration. The purpose of this event is to promote literacy and celebrate our cultural diversity. This is a great opportunity to get together to celebrate our diversity. Seniors, The Kalamazoo Promise will be hosting a Post-Secondary Signing Day celebration on May 12th from 10am-1pm. Departure will be immediately after 1st hour so mark your calendars. This will be a celebratory event and a resource fair. All Seniors are welcomed, not just promise eligible students. Look out for an email from your promise coach with more details or stop by their office if you have questions. Calling all Steves, Terrys and Bowsers! Do you think you're a pro Smash Brothers player? Then come prove it next Thursday, May 18th, in the Loy Norrix Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament after school! See Mr. Wood in C-19 or email him for more information. Loy Norrix EFA Dance presents our 3rd trimester dance concert on Wednesday May 17th at 6pm in the Auditorium! Come see our dancers perform dance styles of hip hop, jazz, modern, and dancehall! You don’t want to miss it! Admission is free!