Weekly Announcements
Weekly Announcements
Week of January 20th
NCWHS Student Announcements – Wednesday January 22, 2025
The final picture retake day is on January 22 in room 150 AB from 8:30 - 3:30. If you have not had a picture taken for the yearbook this year, please plan to do so on this day. This is for staff and students.
Academic Assistance starts back up today! If you need a QUIET place to study or some help with homework, then academic assistance is for you. We meet in the IMC from 3:30 to 4:30. If you need a ride home transportation is provided.
Last weekend, Normal West speech team competed at Eureka. Hannah Kerman received 2nd place in Informative Soeaking and the team placed 1st as a small school. If you are interested in learning more about the speech team, attend group practice this Friday in room 122. New members are welcome to join at any point during the season.
Anyone interested in Boys Volleyball this spring, please attend a short informational meeting on Wednesday January 22nd after school at 3:35 in cafeteria. If you can’t attend, please see or email Mrs Mueller! Hope to see you there!
Registration is Now OPEN for Spring Sports! This includes Baseball, Girls Soccer, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Boys Tennis, Boys & Girls Track. Contact NCHS for Boys Lacrosse. A Parent or Guardian must register their student athlete on Snap! Manage prior to the first practice. https://ncwhs.8to18.com/accounts/login
Congratulations to seniors Cadence Duvall and Vivian Guither for their performance at this past weekend’s Oswego East wrestling tournament. Vivian Guither placed second and Cadence Duvall finished as champion!
Attention sophomores and juniors: Are you interested in being an FMP next year? If so, please join the FMP Mentor Application Google Classroom. The code is ohbarfs. Be sure to complete the appropriate application. Your application is due by Friday, February 7th at 3:30 PM. Any questions, please see Mr. Klokkenga.
Best Buddies will meet on Tuesday, February 11th from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Senior Cafe. Bring Valentines to exchange for each buddy and peer. If you are unable to attend, email Ms. Lueschen or Ms. Peterson
Wildcats – We are at 20 days of our 90 Day No Fight Challenge (as of 1/10/25) Keep it going!!!
*As always, additional information regarding all of these Announcements is available on Infinite Campus or check your email every Monday.
And remember - It’s a great day to be a Wildcat! RAWR, RAWR, RAWR!!!
Week of January 13
NCWHS Student Announcements – Monday, January 13, 2025
Starting today Lunch line 7 will open for Hot Lunch. Any student can come through the Hot Lunch or Deli line in the Sr Cafe. The lines are often shorter with less time to stand in line.
There will NOT be Academic Assistance this week. Academic Assistance will begin again on Wednesday, January 22.
The final picture retake day is on January 22 in room 150 AB from 8:30 - 3:30. If you have not had a picture taken for the yearbook this year, please plan to do so on this day. This is for staff and students.
Do you know of a teacher, staff member, or classmate who deserves some recognition? If so, here is your chance to nominate them for "catching the kat-itude." Please fill this form out to have your nominee recognized.
Best Buddies will meet on Tuesday, January 14th from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Senior Cafe. If you are unable to attend, email Ms. Lueschen or Ms. Peterson
Attention sophomores and juniors: Are you interested in being an FMP next year? If so, please join the FMP Mentor Application Google Classroom. The code is ohbarfs. Be sure to complete the appropriate application. Your application is due by Friday, February 7th at 3:30 PM. Any questions, please see Mr. Klokkenga.
The Normal West Boxing Club will start again Wednesday, January 15. The grading period resets, so all are welcome. New Boxing Club members will be allowed to go the competition MMA route once they’ve successfully completed one semester of Boxing Club guidelines. If you love the standard of low expectations and mediocrity, this is NOT the club for you. Only those seeking personal excellence should show up.
The next IL Math League competition is Tuesday January 14 in Room 203 from 7:45-8:15 AM or 3:30-4:00 PM or during lunch in the Math Office (Room 201). You have 30 minutes to answer 6 questions and calculators are allowed! There are prizes for the top scorers per grade level.
Anyone interested in being a part of the Math Team should attend the first practice this week either on Thu Jan 16 from 3:30-4:15pm or Fri Jan 17 from 7:45-8:20am in Room 203. See Coach Schermann or your math teacher with questions. You can also join our Google Classroom using code ix3lewq
Boy's Track will start official practice on Monday, Jan 27th. We will have a short informational meeting on Tuesday, Jan 14th after school in the cafeteria. If you are interested but cannot attend, please email Coach Aubin for information. (aubincs@unit.org) Athletes will need to be registered and have an updated physical by the 27th.
Reminder for those planning on attending January's Cooking Club meeting, your $5 dues MUST be turned in to any FCS teacher (Mrs. Young, Mrs. Lehar, Mrs. Suddarth, or Mrs. Wilson) by 3:30 TODAY!
Are you interested in learning business skills, improving your community through volunteer work or learning leadership skills? Then come to an FBLA meeting. Our next meeting will be held right after school in room 2013 on January 14th. See Mr. Matthews for details.
*As always, additional information regarding all of these Announcements is available on Infinite Campus or check your email every Monday.
And remember - It’s a great day to be a Wildcat! RAWR, RAWR, RAWR!!!
Week of January 6
NCWHS Student Announcements – Tuesday, January 7, 2025
There will NOT be Academic Assistance this week or next week. Academic Assistance will begin again on Wednesday, January 22.
Attention sophomores and juniors: Are you interested in being an FMP next year? If so, please join the FMP Mentor Application Google Classroom. The code is ohbarfs. Be sure to complete the appropriate application. Your application is due by Friday, February 7th at 3:30 PM. Any questions, please see Mr. Klokkenga.
The Normal West Boxing Club will start again Wednesday, January 15. The grading period resets, so all are welcome. Those on the competition MMA path will start tomorrow at 5am. New Boxing Club members will be allowed to go the competition MMA route once they’ve successfully completed one semester of Boxing Club guidelines. If you love the standard of low expectations and mediocrity, this is NOT the club for you. Only those seeking personal excellence should show up. Ain’t nobody got time for slacking.
Looking for something comforting in this winter weather? The Cooking Club is holding their monthly meeting to make comfort food next Wednesday, January 15th from 3:30-5:00 in the Culinary Lab (room 221) with Mrs. Young. If you would like to participate, please get your $5 dues to any FCS teacher by THIS Friday. There must be a minimum of 5 signed up in order to have our meeting. For more information, join the Google Classroom with code: vq5mh2c.
Are you interested in learning business skills, improving your community through volunteer work or learning leadership skills? Then come to an FBLA meeting. Our next meeting will be held right after school in room 2013 on January 14th. See Mr. Matthews for details.
*As always, additional information regarding all of these Announcements is available on Infinite Campus or check your email every Monday.
And remember - It’s a great day to be a Wildcat! RAWR, RAWR, RAWR!!!
Week of December 9
NCWHS Student Announcements – Monday, December 9th, 2024
It's time to "Deck the Halls!!" - Student Council is hosting a winter spirit week next week and invites everyone to participate!
Monday 12/9 - Frosty flannel day - wear your coziest or most festive flannel
Tuesday 12/10 - Holiday Gear - come decked out in your holiday headgear, ugly sweaters, festive colors, or even as your favorite winter character! Remember - NO MASKS!!
Wednesday 12/11 - Family Photos - Match with your group of friends to take photos for the best holiday card!
Thursday 12/12 - Skier v. Surfer - Come in your ski attire by wearing a jacket, hat, gloves, and maybe even some goggles, or take a trip to the beach in the best school appropriate surfer outfits under the sun!
Friday 12/13 - Cold Winter's Night - wear your favorite festive pajamas or bundle up in your coat, hat, and scarves to stay warm all night!
Lost and Found is overflowing! Are you missing a coat, water bottle or PE bag? Check the lost and found located in the Main Office. Items will be donated or thrown out at the end of the semester.
Feeling the end of semester crunch? Your IMC has your back! Take a breather, get creative, and get ready to crush finals! Stop by the IMC to de-stress with:
· Calming holiday coloring pages
· DIY book page ornaments
- Tackle a holiday puzzle
· Sip on hot cocoa from the IMC's Coffee Nook for just $1 while you cozy up with a great book!
Looking for the perfect Winter Break read? Check out the book display of your peer recommendations or the NEW BOOKS that just arrived! Grab your books now! They won’t be due until after Winter break!
Before you head out for break:
· Return semester 1st semester textbooks (for semester ONLY classes) and any English class novels to the IMC. Don’t leave them behind like last year’s holiday decorations!
Normal West AMP is holding a Toy and Winter Clothing drive on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. Please consider donating a new and unwrapped toy for the Baby Fold, or new or gently used winter clothes for our local elementary students. Donations can be dropped off before school and during all the lunch hours starting this Wednesday. There will be a table in front of the IMC on these days for collection. Thank you for supporting our local community!
Student drivers - please make sure you have your parking sticker on the lower part of the driver's side windshield. Drivers who still do not have a parking sticker, please come to the main office and purchase a sticker, park at Champion Fields or get towed at your expense by Joe's Towing.
UP FOR A CHALLENGE? Try the IL Math League. You have 30 minutes to answer 6 questions! There are prizes for the top scorers per grade level. The next competition is Tue December 10 in Room 203 from 7:45-8:15 AM or 3:30-4:00 PM or during lunch in the Math Office (Room 201). If you have any questions, see your math teacher.
Reminder for those planning on attending December's Cooking Club meeting, your $5 dues MUST be turned in to any FCS teacher (Mrs. Young, Mrs. Lehar, Mrs. Suddarth, or Mrs. Wilson) by 3:30 TODAY!
Best Buddies will meet on Tuesday, December 10th from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Senior Cafe. If you are unable to attend, email Ms. Lueschen or Ms. Peterson
Planning to try out for softball? There will be a mandatory meeting in Room 203 this Friday December 13th. Please attend at 8am or at 3:35pm. See Coach Schermann if you have any questions.
Academic Assistance will be available on Monday and Wednesday in the IMC from 3:30-4:30. Transportation home will be available. This is a time to study, do work, and get help.
BSU is hosting a canned food drive, Cans for Christmas! The canned foods will be donated to local places in need so we encourage everyone to donate! A table will be set up during each lunch hour and also during FMP’s as the winning FMP will receive a pizza party! If you have any questions contact the president Kiarra King or Mrs. Hamler!
BSU is having a meeting this Thursday, December 12th! Join us in the senior cafeteria from 3:45-4:30 to celebrate our last meeting of the year and come decorate gingerbread houses with us!
A doctoral student at Illinois State University is conducting research on bias-based bullying among adolescents. See attached link
There will be an informational meeting for any athletes interested in Girls Track & Field on Wednesday, December 11th after school in the cafeteria. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to Coach Rogers.
NCHS Future Business Leaders of America Organization is hosting a workshop. Attached is a flyer highlighting some of the topics covered in the workshop, which will take place on December 11th from 4:30–6:00PM. Click here to sign up.
*As always, additional information regarding all of these Announcements is available on Infinite Campus or check your email every Monday.
And remember - It’s a great day to be a Wildcat! RAWR, RAWR, RAWR!!!