NORRIS HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN - September 19, 2023
TODAY’S ACTIVITIES:
Cross Country @ Elkhorn Mt. Michael Invite - 2:30
Reserve Softball DH vs. Waverly - HOME - 5:00
Parent-Teacher Conferences - 4:00-8:00
Junior Parents’ Meeting - 7:00 p.m.- W-9 (Choir Room)
Interested in joining SkillsUSA to embrace your hobbies and find a future career path? Pay $35 to Mr. Jorgenson by THIS THURSDAY 9/21 if you're interested! To learn more visit https://sites.google.com/nsdtitans.org/norrisskillsusa/home
The library will be hosting a Fall Acrylic Painting event on Wednesday, September 27th after school until 5:00 PM. We will be painting a fall scene with a step by step video instruction. Cost is $5, space is limited. Sign up in the high school library.
Wrestling: If you would like to be a student manager for the upcoming 2023-24 wrestling team contact Coach Duran at brian.duran@nsdtitns.org for more information.
It's almost time for Pink Out! Order your T-shirts, Sweatshirts, and Crewnecks today! All orders are due OCTOBER 1ST!!
https://stores.inksoft.com/norris_pink_out/shop/home
Anyone interested in joining the Spanish Club this year, please come to our first meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21 during IAP in room W4.
BLOOD DRIVE!
When:Wednesday, September 20th, 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: NCBB Blood Mobile
How: https://www.ncbbherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/71854
Who: anyone 16 years old and older
Seniors, qualify for a NCBB scholarship when you donate.
Donating counts as 2 hours of Community Service.
What: Be the TYPE that gives! #savetheday
All Norris students must have a parent permission form on file (only need to do this once per school year).
Additionally, anNCBB parent permission formis required at each drive for 16 year old donors.
Forms available in the HS office, Counseling Center, and linked here. Return to Mrs. Thomas.
2019 16 Year Old Consent Form NCBB.pdf
Blood Drive Parent Permission
GSA will meet in Ms. Lengel's room (S7) on Friday after school. New Members are always welcome!
Norris Neighbors is seeking new mentors!
Who: sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply.
What: high school students are paired with an elementary-age student to mentor every Wednesday during 6th or 7th period. High School mentors will talk, read, or play games, or do other fun activities with their elementary mentee each week.
When: applications are due Friday, September 15th, by 4pm
How: It's best for students that have unassigned or release during 6th or 7th period, but if you are extra interested in joining and can work it out with your teacher for the entire school year, we will consider you! Students can earn community service hours for participating, this is also a great experience to include on applications for scholarships and college!
If you are interested, complete the application below:
Show your pride, get a Titan head outside! The Norris Cheer Team is offering Titan head driveway paintings in red and navy. One for $35 or two for $60. Painting dates available throughout September! SIGN UP LINK
National Honor Society Application Open Now
What: Apply to National Honor Society
Who: Juniors and Seniors with a 3.75 GPA or higher, information was sent to you via email
When: Student Activity Forms due Thursday, September 21st, by 4:00 p.m. to Mrs. Thomas
Where: Forms can be found on the Norris160 website and linked HERE.
Questions: talk to Mrs. Thomas or a current NHS member
PSAT Test for Juniors
What: PSAT Exam for interested Juniors
When: October 11, 2023 @ 8:30am
Where: Norris High School How to Register 1. First, students fill out this form >Click here (you must be logged into your Norris Google account) 2. Next return theparent permission form & $20 payment to Mrs. Ludwig in the Counseling Center no later than Sept. 21 - Absolutely no late registrations will be accepted.
Juniors read the email you received regarding PSAT Administration for details about new fully digital testing this year.
COLLEGE & MILITARY FAIRS DURING IAP THIS YEAR
The Counseling Center would like to announce that our College and Military Fairs are returning to Norris this year during IAP. Students-- this is posted in your Class of 202# Google Classroom. You can also preview below : ) Students interested in visiting with reps are welcome to attend.
Check back regularly for more additions still signing up!
SEPT 27th > CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF ATTENDEES
OCT 18th > CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF ATTENDEES
NOV 8th > CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF ATTENDEES
APR 10th > CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF ATTENDEES
Volunteer Opportunities:
Looking for a sweet volunteer opportunity to get those community service hours in?
Paper Moon Pastries in Cortland would like to help you out! They are looking for volunteers for the Over the Moon Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 14th in Cortland. Please see Mrs. Oelling in the Library to sign up!