NORRIS HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN - September 11, 2023
TODAY’S ACTIVITIES:
V-JV Softball vs. Pius X @ Doris Bair Field - 5:00/6:30
JV Football @ Elkhorn North - 6:30
Seniors Class Meetings w/Guidance Counselors this week during IAP in the auditorium:
TODAY: Last name: A-Docter
Tuesday: Last name: Dorn-J
Wednesday: Last name: K-R
Thursday: Last name: S-Z
If you are unable to attend the day you are assigned, please attend another day.
Slam Poetry Team - a new opportunity for any high school student to join! We are starting a slam poetry team. Please come to the recruitment meeting during IAP on September 13 in S7. We will have some guest speakers/experts coming in to talk to us. Come to the meeting to learn more about slam poetry and see what it's all about. Also, we will have some refreshments there as well for students who attend the meeting! See you there! :)
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!
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
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
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. 27th - 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.
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!
Rustic Barn Vendor Show is looking for volunteers this upcoming Saturday to help direct vendors and shoppers, serve and deliver food, empty trash and provide guidance to customers at our Vendor Fair. Volunteer hours would begin at 6:30 AM and finish by 2 PM. If interested, contact Marilynn DeVries at 402-499-4535.