NORRIS HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN - September 1, 2023
TODAY’S ACTIVITIES:
Varsity Girls Golf @ Tri-County Invite - 9:00 a.m.
Varsity Football vs. Elkhorn - HOME - 7:00 p.m.
Athletic Boosters Tailgate - 5:30 - serving Chick-fil-A sandwiches
Saturday’s Activities:
JV Softball Doubleheader vs. Hastings @ Cortland Ballpark - 8:30 a.m.
Var. Softball Triangular- HOME - 8:30 a.m.
JV VB @ Gretna Invite - 9:00 a.m.
Cross Country @ Beatrice Invite - 9:00 a.m.
During homecoming week there will be a pickleball tournament during lunch. You need to sign up today by 3:30 with Mr. Johnson in order to participate.
Homecoming Dress Up Days next week:
Tuesday: Barbie vs Ken
Wednesday: Mathletes vs Athletes
Thursday: Your class hallway theme!
Friday: NORRIS NORRIS NORRIS!
Mock Trial - Any student interested in joining mock trial this year, please attend a meeting during IAP next Tuesday during IAP in Mr. Cover’s room (S-1)
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:
Yearbook Release Event! TOMORROW from 9:55-10:40 (The last 12 minutes of 2nd and IAP)
GSA will meet in S7 (Ms. Lengel's room) after school on Friday. New members are always welcome!
Creative Writing Club will meet in S7 (Ms. Lengel's room) after school on Thursday. New members are always welcome! Part of our meeting will be to inform students about a new opportunity at Norris, a slam poetry team that will be organized with the Nebraska Writers Collective. Come to the Creative Writing Club meeting if you are interested in learning more about the slam poetry team (the team will meet once a week for an hour right after school - hopefully alongside the Creative Writing Club - more details to come).
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
Unified Titans will be meeting in the south gym on Tuesday, September 5 during IAP. All are welcome to join! Any questions, contact Ms. Henke or Mrs. Faz.
Volunteer Opportunity:
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!
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.