Students - do you need help with selecting your classes for next year? All counselors will be in the cafeteria during all lunches on Thursday and Friday to assist you with your online course selection process. There will be no AAC this afternoon due to Parent-Teacher conferences.  There is no Chess Club today due to conferences. If you bought a ticket to the Winterfest dance, please see Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for your refund or today, Thursday and Friday during all 3 lunches.  Junior Executive Board members will need to work one of the Parent Conferences today or tomorrow. Officers will need to work both! Text Ben or Breyon so they will know what day you plan on attending. Attendance will be taken.  Did you go to El Sol or are you a Peacejammer or both or need community service hours? Tomorrow afterschool we will meet at Mrs. May's room right afterschool and go to El Sol to make Valentines for Veterans at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. You will need to wear a Loy Norrix shirt or a Peacejam shirt to attend. Please either see Mrs. May or put your name under her door to reserve your spot. Thursday morning at 7am in C19, Mrs. Witt-Thomas's room. Any students interested in playing football next year who did not play this year please go to the athletic office and sign up with Coach Rickli.  Loy Norrix Conservatives will be meeting this Thursday after school in D18. Last call for Senior and Freshman Tee shirts. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12.  Mrs. May would like to invite all students to a Serious Fun workshop Friday afternoon. We will meet in C-12 right after school. BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW! Yearbooks are over halfway gone! Get yours before they run out! Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring $65 cash or check to room K3.  SENIOR ADS AND BABY PICTURE DEADLINE is FEBRUARY 28! Senior ads and baby pictures are on sale until February 28! This is the final date to purchase. Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring cash or check to room K3. Prices are $150 for a full page, $85 for a half page, $45 for a quarter page, $28 for a business card, or $15 for a baby picture. Email [email protected] with any questions.   

SSR is 2nd hour today. Are you interested in Dance, Movement, Choreography, and Music? The Loy Norrix Band's Colorguard Section is looking for new students! The colorguard is the only section of the band that you can be a part of if you don't play an instrument. We are having an "Open Spin" today, January 28 in J10 from 2:45 - 4:45 pm. It's not a try-out, there's no commitment, just come on down and learn the basics of how to spin a flag! It's very casual and low-pressure. Any questions, please see Mr. Mirakovits! 9th and 10th grader Book Quiz Bowl teams -please meet in A10 room today after school. If you bought a ticket to the Winterfest dance, please see Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for your refund on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during all 3 lunches. The Kenya Pot Luck Meeting will be tonight at 6:00 pm at Mrs. May's house. Please bring a dish to pass. See Ms. May for more details. Did you go to El Sol or a Peacejammer or both or need community service hours? This Thursday after school we will meet at Mrs. May's room and go to El Sol to make Valentines for Veterans at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. You will need to wear a Loy Norrix shirt or a Peacejam shirt to attend. We have 12 classes that will be waiting for us from 1st through 5th grade. Looking for some on-ice excitement. Come cheer on your KU Hockey team Wednesday night at Wings West. The puck drops at 5:15 pm against Mid Michigan Marauders. $5 is needed to get in unless you have a student hockey pass. Parker Remelius, Sean Mason, Ian Woodruff, and Nolan Tribu will be looking for you in the stands. Loy Norrix Conservatives will be meeting this Thursday after school in D18 Last call for Senior and Freshman Tee shirts. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12. Mrs. May would like to invite all students to a Serious Fun workshop Friday afternoon. We will meet in C-12 right after school.

Are you interested in Dance, Movement, Choreography, and Music? The Loy Norrix Band's Colorguard Section is looking for new students! The colorguard is the only section of the band that you can be a part of if you don't play an instrument. We are having an "Open Spin" this Tuesday, January 28 in J10 from 2:45 - 4:45 pm. It's not a try-out, there's no commitment, just come on down and learn the basics of how to spin a flag! It's very casual and low-pressure. Any questions, please see Mr. Mirakovits! The Kenya Pot Luck Meeting will be held at 6pm tomorrow, Tuesday at Mrs. May's house. Please bring a dish to pass. See Ms. May for more details. Did you go to El Sol or a Peacejammer or both or need community service hours? This Thursday afterschool we will meet at Mrs. May's room right afterschool and go to El Sol to make Valentines for Veterans at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. You will need to wear a Loy Norrix shirt or a Peacejam shirt to attend. We have 12 classes that will be waiting for us from 1st through 5th grade. Attention all Sophomores and Juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Spring Team. We are looking for 20 students who are motivated, have a positive attitude, make good grades, work well in a team setting, responsible, and not afraid to try new things. The Third 90 program will give you an opportunity to participate in meaningful projects in environmental sustainability. The team works with college faculty and college students. There will be 2 visits to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2-3 college campus visits and 2 after school workshops. If you are interested, pick up an application in M14, Mrs. Young's room or K10 Ms. Nelson's room. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 31. Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. Attention 1st Trimester Mr. Leander’s Auto Tech students: Would you like a chance to go to Detroit to see a very cool auto show? The Autorama Show will be in Detroit February 28. Please contact Mr. Leander for details.

Winterfest voting will end at Noon. Go onto norrix.voting4schools.com and place your vote. You can also find QR codes around the school that will take you to the site. If your having trouble voting Go see Coach Rickli in the athletic office. There will be a Book Quiz Bowl meeting on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm in Mr. Shack's room. ACT-SO Scholarship Program for African American Students is now seeking talented individuals to participate in the annual program. There are 27 categories. ACT-SO is the youth division of the NAACP. You have the opportunity to be mentored in your chosen discipline. Gold Medal winners qualify to go to the national convention. See Ms. Van Lieu A12 for information on how to register. Your Kalamazoo United Hockey team takes to the Wings West Ice on Friday night, January 24, against St. Clair Shores Unified at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5 unless you have a student pass. The Kalamazoo United Alpine ski team competed in their first event with strong results. Team results include three top 10 finishes and individual success included first in boys Slalom and 4 additional top ten finishes. congratulations to team members Connor Ott, Ella Rathbun, and Mikayla Ide. Dance tickets are on sale at all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. $5 all week but $10 at the door. The dance will start after the game and will end to 11 pm. Young men! Do you want to develop your leadership skills and refine your self-image, social skills and environmental awareness? Join other young men from Kalamazoo Central and Phoenix High School by joining Kappa League. For more information and an application see Ms. Middleton in the counseling office. Attention all Sophomores and Juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Spring Team. We are looking for 20 students who are motivated, have a positive attitude, make good grades, work well in a team setting, responsible, and not afraid to try new things. The Third 90 program will give you an opportunity to participate in meaningful projects in environmental sustainability. The team works with college faculty and college students. There will be 2 visits to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2-3 college campus visits and 2 after school workshops. If you are interested, pick up an application in M14, Mrs. Young's room or K10, Ms. Nelson's room. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 31. Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30th. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. Attention 1st Trimester Mr. Leander’s Auto Tech students: Would you like a chance to go to Detroit to see a very cool auto show? The Autorama Show will be in Detroit February 28. Please contact Mr. Leander for details.

Winterfest voting begins today (Thursday) at 10am and will conclude tomorrow (Friday) at noon. Go onto norrix.voting4schools.com and place your vote. You can also find QR codes around the school that will take you to the site. If your having trouble voting Go see Coach Rickli in the athletic office. There will be a Book Quiz Bowl meeting in Mrs. Sharpe's room, A10, today after school. We will also meet on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm in Mr. Shack's room. ACT-SO Scholarship Program for African American Students is now seeking talented individuals to participate in the annual program. There are 27 categories. ACT-SO is the youth division of the NAACP. You have the opportunity to be mentored in your chosen discipline. Gold Medal winners qualify to go to the national convention. See Ms. Van Lieu A12 for information on how to register. Hey Hockey Fans – Your Kalamazoo United Hockey Team beat Portage Northern last night 5-4. Thanks to all that cheered the team onto win! We want to appreciate all our Interact club members who volunteered at the Gospel Mission yesterday. Thank you all for your leadership and service to humanity. There will be a green school meeting Thursday after school in room B14. If you are interested in taking action against climate change, stop by and let your voice be heard. The last 5 years have been the hottest five years on record. Together we can bring about change. All are welcome, see you there! Dance tickets are on sale at all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. $5 all week but $10 at the door. The dance will start after the game and will end to 11 pm. Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm starting. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions The Loy Norrix Conservatives will be meeting today Thursday after school in D18. Everybody is welcome Have you wanted to get back in shape? Do you need to get or stay in condition for a spring sport? Have you wondered about track but didn't want to commit to the whole season and team? Meet at the four-corners area after school from 2:40 to 4:10. We are a group of athletes and coaches interested in training to get faster, stronger, and more agile. Try it out any day of the week and enjoy good socialization and hard work. Don't wait. Join us and improve. Young men! Do you want to develop your leadership skills and refine your self-image, social skills and environmental awareness? Join other young men from Kalamazoo Central and Phoenix High School by joining Kappa League. For more information and an application see Ms. Middleton in the counseling office. Attention all Sophomores and Juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Spring Team. We are looking for 20 students who are motivated, have a positive attitude, make good grades, work well in a team setting, responsible, and not afraid to try new things. The Third 90 program will give you an opportunity to participate in meaningful projects in environmental sustainability. The team works with college faculty and college students. There will be 2 visits to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2-3 college campus visits and 2 after school workshops. If you are interested, pick up an application in M14, Mrs. Young's room, or K10, Ms. Nelson's room. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 31. Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. Attention 1st Trimester Mr. Leander’s Auto Tech students: Would you like a chance to go to Detroit to see a very cool auto show? The Autorama Show will be in Detroit February 28th. Please contact Mr. Leander for details.  

Chess Club meets today from 2:20 to 3:30 in D10. ACT-SO Scholarship Program for African American Students is now seeking talented individuals to participate in the annual program. There are 27 categories. ACT-SO is the youth division of the NAACP. You have the opportunity to be mentored in your chosen discipline. Gold Medal winners qualify to go to the national convention. See Ms. Van Lieu A12 for information on how to register.  Interested in questions such as what makes life worth living, what makes something funny, or what does it mean to be a friend? Then philosophy club is for you! Each week we will be looking at the questions people are interested in answering and discussing them in a safe space. If you are interested, we will be meeting today Wednesday, January 22 after school in Mr. Z’s room in B17. Anyone is welcome. Please help us put in the announcement that all Loy Norrix Interact club members and intending members should not forget their meeting today, Wednesday, at 2:30 pm in the Cafeteria.  Dance tickets are on sale at all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. $5 all week but $10 at the door. The dance will start after the game and will end at 11:00 pm.  Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions. The Loy Norrix Conservatives will be meeting this Thursday after school in D18. Everybody is welcome. Have you wanted to get back in shape? Do you need to get or stay in condition for a spring sport? Have you wondered about track but didn't want to commit to the whole season and team? Meet at the four-corners area after school from 2:40 - 4:10 pm. We are a group of athletes and coaches interested in training to get faster, stronger, and more agile. Try it out any day of the week and enjoy good socialization and hard work. Don't wait. Join us and improve.  Young men! Do you want to develop your leadership skills and refine your self-image, social skills and environmental awareness? Join other young men from Kalamazoo Central and Phoenix High School by joining Kappa League. For more information and an application see Ms. Middleton in the counseling office.  Attention all Sophomores and Juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Spring Team. We are looking for 20 students who are motivated, have a positive attitude, make good grades, work well in a team setting, responsible, and not afraid to try new things. The Third 90 program will give you an opportunity to participate in meaningful projects in environmental sustainability. The team works with college faculty and college students. There will be 2 visits to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2-3 college campus visits and 2 after school workshops. If you are interested, pick up an application in M14, Mrs. Young's room or K10 Ms. Nelson's room. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 31.  Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30th. Pick up an order form around school or in A12.  Attention 1st Trimester Mr. Leander’s Auto Tech students: Would you like a chance to go to Detroit to see a very cool auto show? The Autorama Show will be in Detroit February 28. Please contact Mr. Leander for details.   

ACT-SO Scholarship Program for African American Students is now seeking talented individuals to participate in the annual program. There are 27 categories. ACT-SO is the youth division of the NAACP. You have the opportunity to be mentored in your chosen discipline. Gold Medal winners qualify to go to the national convention. See Ms. Van Lieu A12 for information on how to register. There will be a Book Quiz Bowl meeting in Mrs. Sharpe's room, A10 today after school. We will also meet on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm in Mr. Shack's room.  Dance tickets are on sale at all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. $5 all week but $10 at the door. The dance will start after the game and will end to 11 pm.  Travel Club 2020 and 2021 will have a parent information meeting tonight, Tuesday at 7:00 pm in room A12. This will be for both Scandinavia and Italy. Tell Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu if you and your parent will attend. Scholarships are available now.  Interested in questions such as what makes life worth living, what makes something funny, or what does it mean to be a friend? Then philosophy club is for you! Each week we will be looking at the questions people are interested in answering and discussing them in a safe space. If you are interested, the next meeting will be Wednesday, January 22 in Mr. Z’s room B17. Anyone is welcome. Are you looking for a place to discuss the social and cultural aspects and impacts of contemporary music and musicians such as Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar? Come join the Anatomize Music Club on Tuesdays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm in J12, the choir room. All are welcome! Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm starting. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions.  The Loy Norrix Conservatives will be meeting this Thursday after school in D18. Everybody is welcome.  Have you wanted to get back in shape? Do you need to get or stay in condition for a spring sport? Have you wondered about track but didn't want to commit to the whole season and team? Meet at the four-corners area after school from 2:40 - 4:10 pm. We are a group of athletes and coaches interested in training to get faster, stronger, and more agile. Try it out any day of the week and enjoy good socialization and hard work. Don't wait. Join us and improve.  Young men! Do you want to develop your leadership skills and refine your self-image, social skills and environmental awareness? Join other young men from Kalamazoo Central and Phoenix High School by joining Kappa League. For more information and an application see Ms. Middleton in the counseling office.  Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. 

Don't forget to go onto norrix.voting4schools.com and vote for Winterfest court. Voting will end today, Friday, at noon. You can find QR codes for the voting site on TV monitors and fliers hung up around the school. If you have any questions, come to the athletic office to see Coach Rickli.  There will be no dance ticket sales until Monday. Young men! Do you want to develop your leadership skills and refine your self-image, social skills and environmental awareness? Join other young men from Kalamazoo Central and Phoenix High School by joining Kappa League. For more information and an application see Ms. Middleton in the counseling office. Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm starting January 19. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions  Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. Did you miss out on the great trips for this school year? So don't delay to enroll for Italy in 2021. Early enrollees can get a $350 scholarship, 3 free college credits and low payment plans. There will be parent/student information meetings soon. See Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu for enrollment packets in A12 or A16.  Travel Club trips are closing soon. There are 4 seats for Scandinavia left. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for enrollment packets.  Have you wanted to get back in shape? Do you need to get or stay in condition for a spring sport? Have you wondered about track but didn't want to commit to the whole season and team? Meet at the four-corners area after school from 2:40 - 4:10 pm. We are a group of athletes and coaches interested in training to get faster, stronger, and more agile. Try it out any day of the week and enjoy good socialization and hard work. Don't wait. Join us and improve.  Attention all Sophomores and Juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Spring Team. We are looking for 20 students who are motivated, have a positive attitude, make good grades, work well in a team setting, responsible, and not afraid to try new things. The Third 90 program will give you an opportunity to participate in meaningful projects in environmental sustainability. The team works with college faculty and college students. There will be 2 visits to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2-3 college campus visits and 2 after school workshops. If you are interested, pick up an application in M14, Mrs. Young's room or K10 Ms. Nelson's room. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 31. 

SSR is 5th hour today. There will be a Book Quiz Bowl meeting today after school in A10. The National Art Honor Society will not meet after school today. The meeting will be rescheduled. Listen for announcements. There will be no dance ticket sales until Monday. Young men! Do you want to develop your leadership skills and refine your self-image, social skills and environmental awareness? Join other young men from Kalamazoo Central and Phoenix High School by joining Kappa League. For more information and an application see Ms. Middleton in the counseling office. Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next 3 weeks to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00-5:00 pm starting January 19. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions. Freshman and senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. Did you miss out on the great trips for this school year? So don't delay to enroll for Italy in 2021. Early enrollees can get a $350 scholarship, 3 free college credits and low payment plans. There will be parent/student information meetings soon. See Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for enrollment packets. Travel Club trips are closing soon. There are 4 seats for Scandinavia left. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for enrollment packets. Have you wanted to get back in shape? Do you need to get or stay in condition for a spring sport? Have you wondered about track but didn't want to commit to the whole season and team? Meet at the four-corners area after school from 2:40-4:10. We are a group of athletes and coaches interested in training to get faster, stronger and more agile. Try it out any day of the week and enjoy good socialization and hard work. Don't wait. Join us and improve. Attention all sophomores and juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Spring Team. We are looking for 20 students who are motivated, have a positive attitude, make good grades, work well in a team setting, responsible, and not afraid to try new things. The Third 90 program will give you an opportunity to participate in meaningful projects in environmental sustainability. The team works with college faculty and college students. There will be 2 visits to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2-3 college campus visits and 2 after school workshops. If you are interested, pick up an application in M14, Mrs. Young's room, or K10, Ms. Nelson's room. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 31.

Chess Club meets today from 2:20 - 3:30 pm in Computer Lab D10. Anybody may attend, and anyone who beats Mr. Bellware wins a customized chess board.  It's time again to take a look at the AP classes we have here at Norrix. There will be an APeek day today, Wednesday, January 15. If you would like to sit in on an AP class and see if it is the right fit for you sign up in the counseling office to reserve your spot today!  Seniors interested in joining the National Art Honor Society need to attend a meeting tomorrow, January 16 at 2:30 pm in A12.  Winterfest Dance tickets will be sold in the cafeteria during all 3 lunches starting today Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Make sure to mark the date January 24 and come and join the fun. You may also buy tickets in Room A12 after school. Young men! Do you want to develop your leadership skills and refine your self-image, social skills and environmental awareness? Join other young men from Kalamazoo Central and Phoenix High School by joining Kappa League. For more information and an application see Ms. Middleton in the counseling office. Tonight January 15, your KU Hockey team battles for the puck against Mattawan at Wings West on the blue ice at 7:30 pm. Cost is $5 unless you have a student hockey pass. Be there to cheer Ian Woodruff, Sean Mason, Parker Remelius, and Nolan Tribu on to a victory.  Peacejam meetings held on Thursday morning's in Mrs. Witt-Thomas's class will resume on Thursday, January 30, but will NOT be held for the next 2 weeks.  Have you wanted to get back in shape? Do you need to get or stay in condition for a spring sport? Have you wondered about track but didn't want to commit to the whole season and team? Meet at the four-corners area after school from 2:40 - 4:10 pm. We are a group of athletes and coaches interested in training to get faster, stronger, and more agile. Try it out any day of the week and enjoy good socialization and hard work. Don't wait. Join us and improve.  Attention all Sophomores and Juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Spring Team. We are looking for 20 students who are motivated, have a positive attitude, make good grades, work well in a team setting, responsible, and not afraid to try new things. The Third 90 program will give you an opportunity to participate in meaningful projects in environmental sustainability. The team works with college faculty and college students. There will be 2 visits to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2-3 college campus visits and 2 after school workshops. If you are interested, pick up an application in M14, Mrs. Young's room or K10, Ms. Nelson's room. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 31.