Morning Announcements

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Due to class activities, the library will be closed during lunches today. It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. The WMed Medical School, here in Kalamazoo, has a free internship for KPS students in 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. To apply, look for the flyers around school or talk to Mrs. Johnson in D18. Application is due October 4. Chess Club is Wednesday during all three lunches in Room D10. There are only 10 spots remaining on the Ireland and Scotland Adventure! See Ms. Ward in D-11 to receive a raffle ticket that you can bring to the meeting. Bring your raffle ticket filled out so you can win a great prize! The raffle will be during the informational meetings Oct. 2 and Oct 16 both meetings will be at 6:30 pm in D-11. IT'S THE 35th ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY, LOY NORRIX!! Stay after school Tuesday October 15 from 2:30-3:30 to paint a pumpkin. Show Ms. Ward or another designated staff member your painted pumpkin that you are donating and you will receive an extra credit coupon to be used in one of your classes. Pumpkins will be provided free of charge! The Portage Invitational is this Saturday at Portage West Middle School off Romence Road near Oakland. There is an open race in the morning before the teams compete. If any Norrix student beats any of our varsity runners, Coach Schmidt will reimburse your entry fee. For any Norrix student faster than 20 minutes for guys or 25 minutes for girls, Coach Schmidt will still make sure you get a free breakfast after the race. You can sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Portage/2018GloryDays5k. Sword and Board will meet Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room C16. In Creative Writing Club, you can write what you want, how you want, from fantasy to sci-fi, horror to realism. Join a group of like-minded writers, share your work, and participate in fun games and activities! The next meeting will be this Thursday, the third of October in room C23, from 2:30-3:15. Join the classroom with code c5yd2lu for details. Do you have an interest in Science, Math, or Nursing? If yes, you should apply for the Heyl Scholarship to attend K College or WMU school of Nursing. The Heyl Scholarship is valued over 220k. It covers 4 years of tuition, room, book allowance, and in program advising and mentoring. Please see Ms. Nelson in room C17 or RSVP for the informational meeting that will be held on October 16th at K College and October 21st at WMU for school of Nursing. RSVP via QR codes located on posters throughout the school. Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Urinetown! Please check the callback list, posted outside room J11, to see if you need to attend Thursday night's callback audition. If you wanted to audition for the show, but were unable to attend, please see Mr. Lafferty or Ms. Bergh to schedule a makeup audition. AAC will be open for tutoring today from 2:30-3:30 in the following rooms; Social Studies in C13, Math in M12W, ELA in A21, Science in C19, Spanish in A18, SAT Math Prep in B13, and Study Hall in D10. The varsity football team has a big home game this Friday Night against Battle Creek Lakeview high school! The team is asking for everyone to come out as we look to make a playoff push for the first time since 1998. The student section theme is a pink out! Knights Swimming & Diving took a short trip over to Portage Central and brought home a convincing win! Loy Norrix won 108.5 to 79.5. This marks #47 wins in a row! The Mirror Blue Knight, EFA Fall Dance Concert will take place October 9th @ 6:30pm in the LNHS Auditorium! FREE Admission, with doors opening for the public at 6:15pm. Concert features : First Trimester dancers and special guest performances. The night will include a variety of dance styles ranging from contemporary, hiphop, jazz, musical theater, majorette and more. Students will share Solo, Duet, and small group numbers for the public this evening Free cost and General Seating!

Monday, September 30, 2024

Do you speak multiple languages? If so, you might qualify for an award that looks great on your transcript and gives you something else to brag about at graduation. The award is called The Seal of Biliteracy and it recognizes students who are proficient in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. Ask any language teacher for more information if you are interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Monday September 30th. It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! Students: The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. The WMed Medical School, here in Kalamazoo, has a free internship for KPS students in 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. It meets one Saturday morning a month from October to May. To apply, look for the flyers around school or talk to Mrs. Johnson in D18. Application is due October 4. Today is the FINAL DAY that you can buy your 2025 Accolade yearbook for only $60! Tomorrow the price will go up to $65, so don't delay; save $5 today! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring $60 cash or check to Ms. English in room K4! Auditions are just around the corner! We need talented students to audition for this year's Loy Norrix Musical! If you want to act, sing, dance, or just have fun acting goofy on stage, we want you! Auditions are Tuesday October 1 from 2:30 to 5:30 in the Choir Room J10. You can see Mr. Lafferty in J11 or Ms. Bergh in J10 for an audition packet, to ask any questions, or to get some audition help. Hope to see everyone after school on Tuesday! Youth in Government is having their first meeting this upcoming Tuesday, October first after school from 2:30 to 3:15 in Room D18. Come to learn more and get introduced to all things YIG! That's Tuesday after school in Mrs. Johnson's room, D18. Chess Club is Wednesday during all three lunches in Room D10. Please get a purple pass from your teacher, pick up your lunch, and come to play. The Knight's soccer teams went undefeated last week, with the Varsity tying #1 ranked Portage Central 1-1, defeating Portage Northern 4-0 and tying undefeated Milford 0-0. The Junior Varsity defeated Portage Central 1-0, the Huskies 2-0 and Milford 1-0. Both teams travel to Mattawan for the first round of the SMAC Tournament on Tuesday October 1st. There are only 10 spots remaining on the Ireland and Scotland Adventure! Do not miss out on this trip of a lifetime and earning 3 free college credits!! See Ms. Ward in D-11 to receive a raffle ticket that you can bring to the meeting. Bring your raffle ticket filled out so you can win a great prize! The raffle will be during the informational meetings Oct. 2 and Oct 16 both meetings will be at 6:30 pm in D-11. You only need to attend 1 meeting. You must be present at an informational meeting with a parent or guardian to win! IT"S THE 35th ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY, LOY NORRIX!! Stay after school Tuesday October 15 from 2:30-3:30 to paint a pumpkin. Show Ms. Ward or another designated staff member your painted pumpkin that you are donating and you will receive an extra credit coupon to be used in one of your classes. The Pumpkin Painting Party is a fun, creative way to spend some time with your friends! Pumpkins will be provided free of charge! The cross country teams competed in Otsego Saturday in the Bulldog Invitational. 38 out of the 50 runners earned season or personal best times. The biggest time drops were by Tyler, Paul, Pap, Zach, Laylah, Lyla, Amelia, Sille, Josi, Nadiya, and Jenna Whittle. We also had three medalists: Sofia was 26th, Nico was 14th, and Jackson was 3rd. We race at Portage West next Saturday at the Portage Invitational. The Portage Invitational is this Saturday at Portage West Middle School off Romence Road near Oakland. There is an open race in the morning before the teams compete. If any Norrix student beats any of our varsity runners, Coach Schmidt will reimburse your entry fee. For any Norrix student faster than 20 minutes for guys or 25 minutes for girls, Coach Schmidt will still make sure you get a free breakfast after the race. You can sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Portage/2018GloryDays5k. AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; Social Studies in A19, Math in B13, ELA in A21, Science in C19, Spanish in A18, and Study Hall in the Library. The Testing Room will also be open today in the AWing office area. Sword and Board will meet Thursday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Do you speak multiple languages? The award is called The Seal of Biliteracy and it recognizes students who are proficient in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. Ask any language teacher. The deadline to apply is Monday September 30th. Join the travel club on an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland during the summer of 2025. Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] for more information! It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! Stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Students: The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. If you have ever taken or you are currently enrolled in any business class this year, You must explore Deca NATIONAL Renowned organization. We have a meeting this Friday 2:30-3:15 , Where: in K5C with Mr. Ward. Are you interested in a career in the health or medical profession? The WMed Medical School, here in Kalamazoo, has a free internship for KPS students in 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. It meets one Saturday morning a month from October to May. To apply, look for the flyers around school or talk to Mrs. Johnson in D18. Application is due October 4. The 2025 Accolade Yearbook is at our lowest price, $60, for a limited time only! From now until September 30, you can make your way to K4 with cash or check or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Don't wait, because the price will rise starting next month. I repeat, bring $60 cash or check to K4 or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 to purchase your yearbook! Auditions are just around the corner! We need talented students to audition for this year's Loy Norrix Musical! Auditions are Tuesday October 1 from 2:30 to 5:30 in the Choir Room J10. Not sure if auditioning is for you? Well you can see Mr. Lafferty in J11 or Ms. Bergh in J10 for an audition packet, to ask any questions, or to get some audition help. Interested in all things Government? Youth in Government is having their first meeting this upcoming Tuesday, October first afterschool from 2:30 to 3:15! Come to learn more and get introduced to all things YIG!

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Sword and Board will meet Today, Thursday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Ms Pike will be hosting our first Pokemon TCG day this Thursday. Stop in to learn the basics and play. Do you speak multiple languages? Are you a junior or a senior? If so, you might qualify for an award that looks great on your transcript and gives you something else to brag about at graduation. The award is called The Seal of Biliteracy and it recognizes students who are proficient in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. Ask any language teacher for more information if you are interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Monday September 30th. Would you like to improve your communication skills? Would you like to be more confident when you speak? Irish lore says that if one kisses the Blarney Stone, he or she becomes a better, more confident speaker! Where is this Blarney Stone? It is in Ireland! Join the travel club on an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland during the summer of 2025 where you, too, can kiss the Blarney Stone and earn 3 college credits! Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] for more information! It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! Stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Students: The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. D.E.C.A, D.E.C.A, D.E.C.A, You may have heard this from MR. Ward this is the most exciting club Loy Norrix has to offer. You learn about Business, Participate in activities and challenges, hold leadership roles, participate in competition, and develop your skills in 38 areas of business. If you have ever taken or you are currently enrolled in any business class this year, You must explore Deca NATIONAL Renowned organization. We have a meeting this Friday 2:30-3:15 , Where: in K5C with Mr. Ward. Calling all LGBTQ+ students and allies! 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 Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 in Mr. Ezekiel's room M12E. For more information talk to either Mr. Ezekiel or Ms. Pike (B20). Hope to see you there! AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; Social Studies in K13, Math in D13, ELA in A16, Science in C10, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, and Study Hall in D10. Are you interested in a career in the health or medical profession? The WMed Medical School, here in Kalamazoo, has a free internship for KPS students in 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. It meets one Saturday morning a month from October to May. This is a great opportunity to learn more about health care jobs, have a mentor, and make connections for your future. To apply, look for the flyers around school or talk to Mrs. Johnson in D18. Application is due October 4. Listen up, Knights! The 2025 Accolade Yearbook is at our lowest price, $60, for a limited time only! From now until September 30, you can make your way to K4 with cash or check or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Don't wait, because the price will rise starting next month. I repeat, bring $60 cash or check to K4 or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 to purchase your yearbook! The Latinx Club will be meeting Thursday 9/26 after school from 2:30pm-3:30pm in room A-18. If you have any questions, please see one of your fellow classmates, Rose Hernandez and Obed Gonzalez. You can also contact Mrs. Castillo in the Library. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Chess Club is Today during all three lunches in Room D10. Please get a purple pass from your teacher, pick up your lunch, and come to play a real person or use the computers for Chess.com. Anybody may attend, and anyone who beats Mr. Bellware wins a custom-made chess board. Sword and Board will meet Thursday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Ms Pike will be hosting our first Pokemon TCG day this Thursday. Stop in to learn the basics and play. Do you speak multiple languages? Are you a junior or a senior? If so, you might qualify for an award that looks great on your transcript and gives you something else to brag about at graduation. The award is called The Seal of Biliteracy and it recognizes students who are proficient in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. Ask any language teacher for more information if you are interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Monday September 30th. Would you like to improve your communication skills? Would you like to be more confident when you speak? Irish lore says that if one kisses the Blarney Stone, he or she becomes a better, more confident speaker! Where is this Blarney Stone? It is in Ireland! Join the travel club on an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland during the summer of 2025 where you, too, can kiss the Blarney Stone and earn 3 college credits! Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] for more information! The Loy Norrix MUSICAL is just around the corner! This year we will perform Urinetown, a hilarious modern musical about people standing up for what's right! We need actors, singers, and dancers of ALL kinds! Get a leg up on auditions by attending our FREE workshop Today, Wednesday September 25. Learn an audition song and a dance routine that you can use for the Auditions on October 1. The workshop will be from 2:30 to 5:30 in room J12. Everyone is welcome! See Mr Lafferty or Ms Bergh with any questions. It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! Stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Students: The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. D.E.C.A, D.E.C.A, D.E.C.A, You may have heard this from MR. Ward this is the most exciting club Loy Norrix has to offer. You learn about Business, Participate in activities and challenges, hold leadership roles, participate in competition, and develop your skills in 38 areas of business. If you have ever taken or you are currently enrolled in any business class this year, You must explore Deca NATIONAL Renowned organization. We have a meeting this Friday 2:30-3:15 , Where: in K5C with Mr. Ward. Calling all LGBTQ+ students and allies! 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 Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 in Mr. Ezekiel's room M12E. For more information talk to either Mr. Ezekiel or Ms. Pike (B20). Hope to see you there! AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; Social Studies in C13, ELA in A21, Science in C19, Spanish in K12, SAT Math Prep in B13, and Study Hall in D10. Are you interested in a career in the health or medical profession? The WMed Medical School, here in Kalamazoo, has a free internship for KPS students in 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. It meets one Saturday morning a month from October to May. This is a great opportunity to learn more about health care jobs, have a mentor, and make connections for your future. To apply, look for the flyers around school or talk to Mrs. Johnson in D18. Application is due October 4. Listen up, Knights! The 2025 Accolade Yearbook is at our lowest price, $60, for a limited time only! From now until September 30, you can make your way to K4 with cash or check or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Don't wait, because the price will rise starting next month. I repeat, bring $60 cash or check to K4 or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 to purchase your yearbook! Archery club will meet for the first time this year today in room C16 after school. All new members must attend the orientation and safety training at 230 before being allowed to participate. Please join our google classroom using code "xx22efb" for additional information. Girl's swimming & diving won big 123-68. This marks their dual meet record to 46-0. Next week Knights compete against Portage Central. We would love to have all our fans show up for support. Go Knights!!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Chess Club is Wednesday during all three lunches in Room D10. Please get a purple pass from your teacher, pick up your lunch, and come to play a real person or use the computers for Chess.com. Anybody may attend, and anyone who beats Mr. Bellware wins a custom-made chess board. Sword and Board will meet Thursday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Ms Pike will be hosting our first Pokemon TCG day this Thursday. Stop in to learn the basics and play. Any students interested in archery, please consider joining out club's Google classroom using code "xx22efb". Updates and scheduling are posted there for upcoming sessions. Do you speak multiple languages? Are you a junior or a senior? If so, you might qualify for an award that looks great on your transcript and gives you something else to brag about at graduation. The award is called The Seal of Biliteracy and it recognizes students who are proficient in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. Ask any language teacher for more information if you are interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Monday September 30th. Would you like to improve your communication skills? Would you like to be more confident when you speak? Irish lore says that if one kisses the Blarney Stone, he or she becomes a better, more confident speaker! Where is this Blarney Stone? It is in Ireland! Join the travel club on an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland during the summer of 2025 where you, too, can kiss the Blarney Stone and earn 3 college credits! Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] for more information! The Loy Norrix MUSICAL is just around the corner! This year we will perform Urinetown, a hilarious modern musical about people standing up for what's right! We need actors, singers, and dancers of ALL kinds! Get a leg up on auditions by attending our FREE workshop on Wednesday September 25. Learn an audition song and a dance routine that you can use for the Auditions on October 1. The workshop will be from 2:30 to 5:30 in room J12. Everyone is welcome! See Mr Lafferty or Ms Bergh with any questions. It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! Stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Students: The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. Attention everyone! Curious about the big questions in life? Join us after school for Philosophy Club Today, Tuesday, September 24 in Mrs. Weaver's room, K-17! No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have engaging discussions. Come check it out and see what philosophy is all about! D.E.C.A, D.E.C.A, D.E.C.A, You may have heard this from MR. Ward this is the most exciting club Loy Norrix has to offer. You learn about Business, Participate in activities and challenges, hold leadership roles, participate in competition, and develop your skills in 38 areas of business. If you have ever taken or you are currently enrolled in any business class this year, You must explore Deca NATIONAL Renowned organization. We have a meeting this Friday 2:30-3:15 , Where in K5C Mr. Ward. Calling all LGBTQ+ students and allies! 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 Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 in Mr. Ezekiel's room M12E. For more information talk to either Mr. Ezekiel or Ms. Pike (B20). Hope to see you there! AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; Social Studies in A19, Math in B23, Science in C10, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in K12, and Study Hall in D12. Are you interested in a career in the health or medical profession? The WMed Medical School, here in Kalamazoo, has a free internship for KPS students in 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. It meets one Saturday morning a month from October to May. This is a great opportunity to learn more about health care jobs, have a mentor, and make connections for your future. To apply, look for the flyers around school or talk to Mrs. Johnson in D18. Application is due October 4.

Monday, September 23, 2024

The Chromebook Helpdesk will be closed today. There will be no AAC today due to a staff meeting. Chess Club is Wednesday during all three lunches in Room D10. Please get a purple pass from your teacher, pick up your lunch, and come to play a real person or use the computers for Chess.com. Anybody may attend, and anyone who beats Mr. Bellware wins a custom-made chess board. Sword and Board will meet Thursday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. Any students interested in archery, please consider joining out club's Google classroom using code "xx22efb". Updates and scheduling are posted there for upcoming sessions. The cross country teams completed a grueling stretch of 4 meets in 9 days. Both teams finished 2nd in the division Tuesday with Jackson, Dylan, Oscar Dunfee, Sofia, Lilly, Macy, and Teagan all getting all division honors. Friday, during the JV race, many kids ran amazing times. Graham medaled and Eli was just two spots from medaling in a competitive field. Axel ran his first race, Pap PRed by nearly 3 minutes, and Thomas continued his improvement streak. On the women's side, Lauren PRed by almost 3 minutes, her sister Jenna by one and a half minutes, and Joyce improved by almost 2 minutes. On Saturday, the varsity competed and had some shining moments too. Nearly half of them had season or personal best times. The biggest improvements were from Laylah and Hawwa. Jackson was the only medalist, finishing in 6th with his best time ever and the best 5k time in the school's recent history. We will be checking the record books, but he may be the fastest cross country runner in school history. Everyone races again this Saturday at Otsego. Please wish them continued success as the work hard to improve. Do you speak multiple languages? Are you a junior or a senior? If so, you might qualify for an award that looks great on your transcript and gives you something else to brag about at graduation. The award is called The Seal of Biliteracy and it recognizes students who are proficient in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. Ask any language teacher for more information if you are interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Monday September 30th. Would you like to improve your communication skills? Would you like to be more confident when you speak? Irish lore says that if one kisses the Blarney Stone, he or she becomes a better, more confident speaker! Where is this Blarney Stone? It is in Ireland! Join the travel club on an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland during the summer of 2025 where you, too, can kiss the Blarney Stone and earn 3 college credits! Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] for more information! The Loy Norrix MUSICAL is just around the corner! This year we will perform Urinetown, a hilarious modern musical about people standing up for what's right! We need actors, singers, and dancers of ALL kinds! Get a leg up on auditions by attending our FREE workshop on Wednesday September 25. Learn an audition song and a dance routine that you can use for the Auditions on October 1. The workshop will be from 2:30 to 5:30 in room J12. Everyone is welcome! See Mr Lafferty or Ms Bergh with any questions. It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! Stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Students: The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. Attention everyone! Curious about the big questions in life? Join us after school for Philosophy Club on Tuesday, September 24 in Mrs. Weaver's room, K-17! No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have engaging discussions. Come check it out and see what philosophy is all about! Do you like saving money? Do you like looking at cool photos? Well, you're in luck! Until September 30th, the yearbook is at its lowest price all year at 60 dollars. Do you hate saving money? Well, you're also in luck! If you wait until October 1st, you miss the lowest price all year. To pre-order your yearbook, take cash or check for 60 dollars to K4, or order online from anywhere at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Again, that's www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Today is the day! The varsity football team takes on Mattawan High school today for homecoming! Kickoff is at 7PM! Student section theme is a black out! Come out support the football team, band and the cheerleaders and don't forget to wear black! It should be a good knight out in the castle. Do you speak multiple languages? Are you a junior or a senior? If so, you might qualify for an award that looks great on your transcript and gives you something else to brag about at graduation. The award is called The Seal of Biliteracy and it recognizes students who are proficient in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. Ask any language teacher for more information if you are interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Monday September 30th. If you're in need of a metro bus pass there are still a few passes left! Stop by the C-wing to see Coach Kyle for an application! It will be first come, first serve basis so make sure you stop by before we're all out. Would you like to improve your communication skills? Would you like to be more confident when you speak? Irish lore says that if one kisses the Blarney Stone, he or she becomes a better, more confident speaker! Where is this Blarney Stone? It is in Ireland! Join the travel club on an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland during the summer of 2025 where you, too, can kiss the Blarney Stone and earn 3 college credits! Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] for more information! It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! Stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Do you like saving money? Do you like looking at cool photos? Well, you're in luck! Until September 30th, the yearbook is at its lowest price all year at 60 dollars. Do you hate saving money? Well, you're also in luck! If you wait until October 1st, you miss the lowest price all year. To pre-order your yearbook, take cash or check for 60 dollars to K4, or order online from anywhere at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Again, that's www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Students: The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. The Loy Norrix MUSICAL is just around the corner! This year we will perform Urinetown, a hilarious modern musical about people standing up for what's right! We need actors, singers, and dancers of ALL kinds! Get a leg up on auditions by attending our FREE workshop on Wednesday September 25. Learn an audition song and a dance routine that you can use for the Auditions on October 1. The workshop will be from 2:30 to 5:30 in room J12. Everyone is welcome! See Mr Lafferty or Ms Bergh with any questions. Attention everyone! Curious about the big questions in life? Join us after school for Philosophy Club on Tuesday, September 24 in Mrs. Weaver's room, K-17! No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have engaging discussions. Come check it out and see what philosophy is all about!

Thursday, September 19, 2024

The Chromebook Help Desk will be closed today Do you speak multiple languages? Are you a junior or a senior? If so, you might qualify for an award that looks great on your transcript and gives you something else to brag about at graduation. The award is called The Seal of Biliteracy and it recognizes students who are proficient in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. Ask any language teacher for more information if you are interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Monday September 30th. AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; Social Studies in K13, Math in D13, ELA in A16, Science in C10, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, and Study Hall in D10. If you're in need of a metro bus pass there are still a few passes left! Stop by the C-wing to see Coach Kyle for an application! It will be first come, first serve basis so make sure you stop by before we're all out. Would you like to improve your communication skills? Would you like to be more confident when you speak? Irish lore says that if one kisses the Blarney Stone, he or she becomes a better, more confident speaker! Where is this Blarney Stone? It is in Ireland! Join the travel club on an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland during the summer of 2025 where you, too, can kiss the Blarney Stone and earn 3 college credits! Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] for more information! Esports competitors -- There will be a meeting in Mr. Wood's room, C-19, to finalize as much information as we can before the preseason starts on the 23rd of September. If you have questions, or if you have assembled your team, please email Mr. Wood so he can get things set up for you. It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! Stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Do you like saving money? Do you like looking at cool photos? Well, you're in luck! Until September 30th, the yearbook is at its lowest price all year at 60 dollars. Do you hate saving money? Well, you're also in luck! If you wait until October 1st, you miss the lowest price all year. To pre-order your yearbook, take cash or check for 60 dollars to K4, or order online from anywhere at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Again, that's www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Students: The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. Sword and Board will meet today in room C16 from 230-330. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. We are still looking to build Magic the Gathering and Pokemon TCG groups. Please stop by if you're interested in these card games! Good morning Knights! This is a message from Ms. McMillon. This is a big week....Homecoming! Fashion, Football and Fun. It is time to get those tickets for the dance that will follow immediately after the game. All week, at any time of the day, you can purchase your tickets for just 10 dollars in the main office. If you wait, they are 15 dollars at the door. Let's end the night with dancing and food! Go Knights! The Loy Norrix MUSICAL is just around the corner! This year we will perform Urinetown, a hilarious modern musical about people standing up for what's right! We need actors, singers, and dancers of ALL kinds! Get a leg up on auditions by attending our FREE workshop on Wednesday September 25. Learn an audition song and a dance routine that you can use for the Auditions on October 1. The workshop will be from 2:30 to 5:30 in room J12. Everyone is welcome! See Mr Lafferty or Ms Bergh with any questions. Attention everyone! Curious about the big questions in life? Join us after school for Philosophy Club on Tuesday, September 24 in Mrs. Weaver's room, K-17! No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have engaging discussions. Come check it out and see what philosophy is all about! 5th Hour CORNSTANGE report to A20 - Cornstange's room

Monday, September 16th, 2024

If you're in need of a metro bus pass, please stop by the c-wing office to see coach Kyle for an application! It's only a limited amount of passes left so make sure you get one before we are all out! Would you like to improve your communication skills? Would you like to be more confident when you speak? Irish lore says that if one kisses the Blarney Stone, he or she becomes a better, more confident speaker! Where is this Blarney Stone? It is in Ireland! Join the travel club on an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland during the summer of 2025 where you, too, can kiss the Blarney Stone and earn 3 college credits! Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] for more information! Esports competitors -- There will be a meeting in Mr. Wood's room, C-19, to finalize as much information as we can before the preseason starts on the 23rd of September. If you have questions, or if you have assembled your team, please email Mr. Wood so he can get things set up for you. Chess Club is Wednesday during all three lunches in Room D10. Please get a purple pass from your teacher, pick up your lunch, and come to play. Anybody may attend, and anyone who beats Mr. Bellware wins a custom-made chess board. It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors! Stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting. Do you like saving money? Do you like looking at cool photos? Well, you're in luck! Until September 30th, the yearbook is at its lowest price all year at 60 dollars. Do you hate saving money? Well, you're also in luck! If you wait until October 1st, you miss the lowest price all year. To pre-order your yearbook, take cash or check for 60 dollars to K4, or order online from anywhere at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Again, that's www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Students: The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information. Both Knights soccer teams went three and 0 on the week. Hosting the Giants, the varsity won 5-0 with the junior varsity winning 3-0. Thursday, both teams defeated Gull Lake with the varsity 7-0 and the JV winning 6-0. Saturday, the teams traveled to Eaton Rapids where the varsity team won 9-1 and the JV 5-1. The varsity team is now 9-1-0 and the JV team 7-2-1. This week we will host Battle Creek Central on Tuesday and Lakeshore on Thursday. Both games will feature Tacos 'Y Gorditas food, so bring your appetite and school spirit. Your Knights cross country team competed at Ottawa Hills in Grand Rapids during school last Friday. Nearly everyone ran season or personal best times. Highlights were Jackson, Nico, Sofia, Conner, Michael, and Eli all medaling in their races. Pap, Wyatt, Graham, Max, Laylah, Hawwa, Joyce, Sabine, Kenzie had huge time drops of over a minute. Great work. They compete again tomorrow at Gilmore Car Museum for the divisional jamboree. It was a great weekend for Loy Norrix Volleyball. The JV team played great on Saturday and took 2nd place at the Ottawa hill’s tournament The Varsity team went to the Grand River Prep Tournament and went 12-0 on the day and came home with a 1st place finish. Shout out to Junior Taliyah Hanks for making her commitment to play volleyball at the next level for USC. Your teammates and coaches are so proud of you. This Wednesday come on out to see the girls in action against Portage Central at home. Bring the energy and help us get a W! Travel Club will have another informational meeting September 18 at 6:30 pm in D-11 to discuss the Ireland and Scotland trip. Save $400 off of your trip by registering by September 19. Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] if you have any questions. AAC will be open today from 230-330 for tutoring in the following rooms; Social Studies in A19, Math in B13, ELA in A21, Science in C19, Spanish in K12, Testing Room in the A-Wing office, and Study Hall in the Library. Sword and Board will meet this Thursday in room C16 from 230-330. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. We are still looking to build Magic the Gathering and Pokemon TCG groups. Please stop by if you're interested in these card games! Good morning Knights! This is a message from Ms. McMillon. This is a big week....Homecoming! Fashion, Football and Fun. It is time to get those tickets for the dance that will follow immediately after the game. All week, at any time of the day, you can purchase your tickets for just 10 dollars in the main office. If you wait, they are 15 dollars at the door. Let's end the night with dancing and food! Go Knights!

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