College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend 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 in room B13. If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. For all students interested in joining Loy Norrix Key Club, the $15 Key Club dues are due by Oct. 20. Our next Key Club meeting will be Oct. 24 at 2:30 in Ms. Nelson’s room, D13. If you’re a senior interested in studying science or math, you should come learn more about the Heyl Scholarship on Monday, Oct. 16 at Kalamazoo College. In addition to this informational meeting, there is another one about this scholarship opportunity on Monday, Oct. 23 at Western Michigan University for those interested in a nursing career. For more information, look for the flyers around the building or see Ms. Nelson in room D13. If you are interested in learning archery, you may want to consider joining the Loy Norrix Archery Club. Join the Google Classroom using code xx22efb to get updates regarding the upcoming start of this club. The library will be closed during lunches and 4th and 5th hours today. The Women’s Swimming and Diving Team won 105-80 against St. Joseph last night, finishing the dual meet season 9-0 and winning their 40th meet in a row in the past four years. The JV Football team narrowly won 18-14 against Hopkins, scoring a touchdown in the game's final minute. The Knights are now up 6-1 in the season.

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend 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 in room B13. If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. For all students interested in joining Loy Norrix Key Club, the $15 Key Club dues are due by Oct. 20. Our next Key Club meeting will be Oct. 24 at 2:30 in Ms. Nelson’s room, D13. If you’re a senior interested in studying science or math, you should come learn more about the Heyl Scholarship on Monday, Oct. 16 at Kalamazoo College. In addition to this informational meeting, there is another one about this scholarship opportunity on Monday, Oct. 23 at Western Michigan University for those interested in a nursing career. For more information, look for the flyers around the building or see Ms. Nelson in room D13. 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 from 2:30 to 3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. If you are interested in learning archery, you may want to consider joining the Loy Norrix Archery Club. Join the Google Classroom using code xx22efb to get updates regarding the upcoming start of this club. Author Mark Oshiro will be visiting Loy Norrix on Friday, Oct. 13 during 4th hour. If you are interested in hearing the author of “Anger is a Gift” and “Each of Us a Desert” speak and getting a free book signed, please see Ms. Coash in the library before 2:20 on Wednesday to sign up for this event. The Green School club will meet today in room B14 from 2:30 to 3:30. All are welcome! Save the date: the Pumpkin Painting Party will be Oct. 24 from 2:30 to 3:30. More information to come. The first meeting of the new Crew Club will be today after school. We will meet in Room J11 and then move to the auditorium from there. Anyone interested in learning about tech crew is welcome. Last night your varsity Knights came out with a win on Senior Night. They beat Stevensville Lakeshore 3-1, dominating defensively all the way through. Taliyah Hanks lead the team with 3.75 blocks per set, while Zoe Reeves achieved 8.5 digs per set. Riley Ketchum lead the team in hitting percentage with hitting .374. McKenna Bradley lead the team in assist attempts with an average 12.5 sets per set. For those who don't know volleyball, these stats are very impressive. Thank you to our seniors Zoe Reeves, McKenna Bradley, Elyssa Burse, Riley Ketchum, Maya Alvarez, Teya Dawson, Sophia DeAnda and Sade Worthy for your continued commitment to the program. Go Knights!

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend 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 in room B13. If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. For all students interested in joining Loy Norrix Key Club, the $15 Key Club dues are due by Oct. 20. Our next Key Club meeting will be Oct. 24 at 2:30 in Ms. Nelson’s room, D13. If you’re a senior interested in studying science or math, you should come learn more about the Heyl Scholarship on Monday, Oct. 16 at Kalamazoo College. In addition to this informational meeting, there is another one about this scholarship opportunity on Monday, Oct. 23 at Western Michigan University for those interested in a nursing career. For more information, look for the flyers around the building or see Ms. Nelson in room D13. The Loy Norrix Knights will play in their last home match of the season for volleyball tonight against Stevensville Lakeshore. JV and Freshmen start at 5:30, with Varsity to follow. Tonight is also senior night and they will be recognized at the beginning of the match. We encourage you to come out and support our team, as we would love to see you there in your blackout attire. There will be no AAC today due to conferences. 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. If you are interested in learning archery, you may want to consider joining the Loy Norrix Archery Club. Join the Google Classroom using code xx22efb to get updates regarding the upcoming start of this club. Author Mark Oshiro will be visiting Loy Norrix on Friday, Oct. 13 during 4th hour. If you are interested in hearing the author of “Anger is a Gift” and “Each of Us a Desert” speak and getting a free book signed, please see Ms. Coash in the library before 2:20 on Wednesday to sign up for this event. School picture retakes will be today in the auxiliary gym. If you need your picture re-taken or missed Picture Day, please wait to be released by your teachers. The Green School club will meet Thursday in room B14 from 2:30 to 3:30. All are welcome! Save the date: the Pumpkin Painting Party will be Oct. 24 from 2:30 to 3:30. More information to come. The first meeting of the new Crew Club will be this Thursday after school. We will meet in Room J11 and then move to the auditorium from there. Anyone interested in learning about tech crew is welcome. Yesterday evening the Loy Norrix Marching Band traveled to Vicksburg High School to perform at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s annual Marching Band Festival. The Marching Knights earned a 1st Division “Superior” rating, the highest rating that can be awarded by the 3 judge panel. Congratulations to all band members on a great performance.

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend 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 2:30-3:30 in room B13. If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. For all students interested in joining Loy Norrix Key Club, the $15 Key Club dues are due by October 20th. Our next Key Club meeting will be Oct. 24 at 2:30 in Ms. Nelson’s room, D13. If you’re a senior interested in studying science or math, you should come learn more about the Heyl Scholarship on Monday, October 16 at Kalamazoo College. In addition to this informational meeting, there is another one about this scholarship opportunity on Monday, Oct. 23 at Western Michigan University for those interested in a nursing career. For more information, look for the flyers around the building or see Ms. Nelson in room D13. The Loy Norrix Knights will play in their last home match of the season for volleyball on Wednesday against Stevensville Lakeshore. JV and Freshmen start at 5:30, with Varsity to follow. Wednesday is also senior night and they will be recognized at the beginning of the match. We encourage you to come out and support our team, as we would love to see you there in your blackout attire. AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: social studies in K13, 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. If you are interested in learning archery, you may want to consider joining the Loy Norrix Archery Club. Join the Google Classroom using code xx22efb to get updates regarding the upcoming start of this club. Author Mark Oshiro will be visiting Loy Norrix on Friday, Oct. 13 during 4th hour. If you are interested in hearing the author of “Anger is a Gift” and “Each of Us a Desert” speak and getting a free book signed, please see Ms. Coash in the library before 2:20 on Wednesday to sign up for this event. School Picture Retake Day will be this Wednesday in the Auxiliary Gym. Green School Club will meet Thursday in room B14 after school. All are welcome.

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend 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 Loy Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 in room B13. If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. For all students interested in joining Loy Norrix Key Club, the $15 Key Club dues are due by October 20th. Our next Key Club meeting will be Oct. 24 at 2:30 in Ms. Nelson’s room, D13. If you’re a senior interested in studying science or math, you should come learn more about the Heyl Scholarship on Monday, October 16 at Kalamazoo College. In addition to this informational meeting, there is another one about this scholarship opportunity on Monday, Oct. 23 at Western Michigan University for those interested in a nursing career. For more information, look for the flyers around the building or see Ms. Nelson in room D13. The Loy Norrix Knights will play in their last home match of the season for volleyball on Wednesday against Stevensville Lakeshore. JV and Freshmen start at 5:30, with Varsity to follow. Wednesday is also senior night and they will be recognized at the beginning of the match. We encourage you to come out and support our team, as we would love to see you there in your blackout attire. AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: social studies in C19, 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 from 2:30 to 3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. If you are interested in learning archery, you may want to consider joining the Loy Norrix Archery Club. Join the Google Classroom using code xx22efb to get updates regarding the upcoming start of this club. Author Mark Oshiro will be visiting Loy Norrix on Friday, Oct. 13 during 4th hour. If you are interested in hearing the author of “Anger is a Gift” and “Each of Us a Desert'' speak and getting a free book signed, please see Ms. Coash in the library before 2:20 on Wednesday to sign up for this event. School Picture Retake Day will be this Wednesday in the auxiliary gym.

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Grand Valley State University on Oct. 9
• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend and get more information. Homecoming dance tickets are available at lunch or in Ms. Corstange’s room for $10 each. The dance is tonight, from after the football game until 11:00. If you are interested in playing men’s volleyball, come check out the open gym in the main gym this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00. Be sure to contact Coach Mac if you have any questions. Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Loy Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 in room B13. If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. For all students interested in joining Loy Norrix Key Club, the $15 Key Club dues are due by October 20th. Our next Key Club meeting will be Oct. 24 at 2:30 in Ms. Nelson's room, D13. The school-wide homecoming ballot will be released at 10:00 AM and will close at 4:00. Please vote during your lunch or after school. You will be nominating two people for the Senior Court. If you are in A-lunch and have signed up for the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament, today is your day to compete. Please come to the table by the windows during lunch to play. If you are in B or C-lunch and you won yesterday, please come to the table as well. If you're a senior interested in studying science or math, you should come learn more about the Heyl Scholarship on Monday, October 16 at Kalamazoo College. In addition to this informational meeting, there is another one about this scholarship opportunity on Monday, Oct. 23 at Western Michigan University for those interested in a nursing career. For more information, look for the flyers around the building or see Ms. Nelson in room D13.

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Grand Valley State University on Oct. 9
• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend and get more information. Homecoming dance tickets are available at lunch or in Ms. Corstange’s room for $10 each. The dance is Oct. 6, from after the football game until 11:00. 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. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. If you are interested in playing men’s volleyball, come check out the open gym in the main gym this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00. Be sure to contact Coach Mac if you have any questions. If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Attention all environmentalists: Green School will meet today in Room B14 after school. All are welcome. Last night, the cross country teams competed at Linden Grove in the last jamboree meet of the season. The women's team finished 3rd in both jamborees to take 3rd in the division. Almost the entire team fished better than projected and closed the gap on 2nd place Gull Lake but ultimately missed them by one point. The men's team finished first after getting first in the home jamboree as well. This makes them division champs for the first time in over 15 years. They will race again on Saturday at noon during the Portage Invite held at Portage West Middle School. Today is the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. The brackets will be played out during lunches today. The final eight will play for the championship tomorrow during the Pep Assembly. If you signed up for the tournament, please come to the tournament table in the cafeteria today. As you celebrate your school, did you know that:

• The Men’s Cross Country Team are SMAC East Division Champions?
• The Women’s Swimming and Diving Team won the Loy Norrix Invitational, then followed that up with their 39th straight win as they defeated Portage Central on Tuesday and Abby Miliken broke a school record?
• The Volleyball teams swept past Battle Creek Central last night and will host Stevensville Lakeshore during Senior Night next week?
• The Men’s Soccer team is playing in the SMAC Gold Tournament this week and nearly won against Gull Lake Tuesday, the #1 ranked team, 3-2, and that they will play for 3rd place in the best soccer league in the state tonight at Battle Creek Lakeview?
• The JV Football team is still undefeated?

And there's so much more that you can be proud of our Loy Norrix athletes for. Today is BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom day. Friday is Spirit Day. Wear your class colors - red for freshman, yellow for sophomores, green for juniors and blue for seniors. If you cannot wear your class colors that day, blue and white is always welcome as well.

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Grand Valley State University on Oct. 9
• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend and get more information. Homecoming dance tickets are available at lunch or in Ms. Corstange’s room for $10 each. The dance is October 6 from after the football game until 11:00. AAC will be open for tutoring today from 2:30 to 3:30 in the following rooms; English in B11, science in B14, and study hall in C16. All other rooms are closed due to a teacher meeting. The Sword and Board club will meet in room C16 from 2:30 to 3:30 this Thursday. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. If you are interested in playing men's volleyball, come check out the open gym in the main gym this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00. Be sure to contact Coach Mac if you have any questions. If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Attention all environmentalists: Green School will meet in Room B14 after school this Thursday. All are welcome. The Loy Norrix volleyball team will play against Battle Creek Central tonight at 5:30. Students are encouraged to wear blue to support your team. Friday is Spirit Day. Wear your class colors - red for freshmen, yellow for sophomores, green for juniors and blue for seniors. If you cannot wear your class color, blue and white is always acceptable as well.

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Grand Valley State University on Oct. 9
• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend and get more information. Homecoming dance tickets are available at lunch or in Ms. Corstange’s room for $10 each. The dance is October 6 from after the football game until 11:00. 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. Sword and Board will meet in room C16 this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Attention anyone interested in playing men's volleyball, there is an open gym in the main gym this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00. Come check it out, and be sure to contact Coach Mac if you have any questions. Attention Loy Norrix seniors: please stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. These meetings are required for all seniors. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Attention all environmentalists: Green School will meet Thursday in Room B14 after school. All are welcome. Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Loy Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 in room B13.

Attention Loy Norrix seniors: colleges will be visiting this fall.

• Hope College on Oct. 2 [today]
• Grand Valley State University on Oct. 9
• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach, Mr. Moore, in the library to sign up to attend and get more information. Homecoming dance tickets are available at lunch or in Ms. Corstange’s room for $10 each. The dance is on October 6, after the football game until 11:00. There will be no AAC today due to a staff meeting. The Sword and Board club will meet in room C16 this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. The female flag football game will be located in the football stadium today, starting at 5:15. Come one, come all to see the junior and senior ladies play flag football.