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Miles for Margo attendees gather for a photo on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Elizabeth Holland Park in Norwalk. There were around 100 participants with nearly 100 T-shirts sold for the event.
Miles for Margo
November 16, 2023
Sophomore Brayden Plourde fills out an E-Hallpass to leave the classroom in Journalism class in October. The new passes are something that students at Norwalk High School have mixed opinions about, and is a program that’s still new to students and staff members at NHS.
Mixed reviews of E-Hallpasses
November 8, 2023
Norwalk High School librarian Beth Grafft and her son enjoy a Taylor Swift concert in Kansas City in July. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert movie will begin showing at Flix BrewHouse on Friday, Oct. 13.
Taylor Swift concert comes to Flix BrewHouse
October 10, 2023
Norwalk High School junior Kolton Borcherding-Johnson looks out into the stands, where his family cheers him on in a game vs. Winterset on Friday, September 22nd. The Norwalk Warriors will take on the Council Bluffs Jefferson Yellow Jackets on Friday, Oct. 6, at Norwalks Homecoming game.
Homecoming Week is here
October 3, 2023
Seventh grader Kaden Sammons plays his Switch at his house on Saturday, Sept. 23. There is going to be a Super Smash Bros. tournament at the library on Friday, Sept. 29.
Super Smash Bros. and other classics
September 25, 2023
Halftime Show with Coach Patterson
Halftime Show with Coach Patterson
September 22, 2023
Ms. Garrison (left) helps students as they wait in the counseling center during third period on Friday, Aug. 25. These students are awaiting meetings with one of the high schools three counselors.
Norwalk students are back in action
September 5, 2023
Lakewood fourth-grader Lilly Rattray rests after her race at the Hershey Track Meet on Monday, May 22. Many students sign up for multiple races throughout the event.
Lakewood Hershey Track Meet – 5/22
May 25, 2023
Students and a teacher are playing sorry in the Special Education room at Norwalk High School
Last day of school
May 25, 2023
Angela Davidson wins the Norwalk Teacher of the Year award – Podcast
May 2, 2023
Boys cross country team to compete at state
Boys cross country team to compete at state
October 26, 2023
Senior Grace Dehmer cheers on her team in the semi-finals on Thursday, Oct. 19. The Norwalk Volleyball Team has the chance to go to state for the first time in program history.
Regional finals game gets under way
October 24, 2023
Seniors Grace Dehmer (left) and Ava Johnson chase the ball on Thursday, Oct. 19. Tonight the Norwalk Volleyball Team will play at North Polk for a chance to go to state for the first time in program history.
Tonight’s game could make history
October 24, 2023
Halftime Show with Coach Patterson
Halftime Show with Coach Patterson
September 22, 2023
The Norwalk Varsity Volleyball Team breaks down their final huddle during practice on Friday, Sept. 15, in the NPECC. This is the NHS Varsity Team’s last practice before their upcoming game against Pella High School.
Volleyball team to play two Pella schools
September 18, 2023
Camryn Stewart (clockwise from left), Colin Campbell and Rylee Campbell play a game and enjoy snacks at French Club’s Thanksgiving celebration. Colin Campbell said he goes to his grandma’s house for Thanksgiving and spends time with family.
NHS gets ready for Thanksgiving
November 20, 2023
Norwalk students stand on the front steps of the Basilica in Paris, France. The Basilica is a Roman-Catholic church dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, first opened in 1875.
Harmonies Across Continents
November 14, 2023
Marching band director Benjamin McCartney (left) makes sure everyone is in the right spot as Gracie Smith (left) and Brianna Havick watch on Sept. 28 at the marching band practice field, behind Norwalk High School. During marching band season, the marching band practices starting at 7:30 am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Life in the Norwalk Marching Band
November 13, 2023
The Norwalk Christian Church youth group volunteers to package meals at Meals for the Heartland on March 1, 2023. Frantum said one way students can find ways to volunteer is through youth groups and activities.
Volunteer Hours: How they Build Community
November 9, 2023
Tudor Dospinescu (left) and Dulguun Batzaya pose for a photo in Pyra Pizzeria before the Homecoming Dance on Oct. 7. Some people chose to go to Homecoming Dance while others did not.
Looking back on Homecoming
November 6, 2023

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Charlie Trilk (left), Jack Shelledy and Noah Fox hang out backstage on Thursday, Nov. 30, during a dress rehearsal for “Alice in Wonderland.” Shows will be at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2.
Showcase
Norwalk students to present "Alice in Wonderland"
Tyler Davis • December 1, 2023
The Norwalk Warriors Basketball Team practices on Monday, Nov. 27, in the NPECC. The team will play its home opener tonight at 7:45 p.m. against Ballard.
Boys basketball team to play at home tonight
Kyle Erickson • November 28, 2023
Logan Plourde studies in his home on Thursday, Oct. 26. Logan was one of 16,000 students across America and the only Norwalk student selected this year to be a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.
Norwalk student is named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Brayden Plourde • November 27, 2023
News
Miles for Margo
Taylor Stanley, Editor • November 16, 2023
Mixed reviews of E-Hallpasses
Gabby Bussanmas • November 8, 2023
Taylor Swift concert comes to Flix BrewHouse
Nora Reed • October 10, 2023
Homecoming Week is here
Brayden Plourde, Evee Rooney-Kozak • October 3, 2023
Super Smash Bros. and other classics
Sierra Sammons and Joe Ceretti • September 25, 2023
Multimedia
Halftime Show with Coach Patterson
Brayden Plourde, Staff Writer • September 22, 2023
Norwalk students are back in action
The Spear Staff • September 5, 2023
Lakewood Hershey Track Meet - 5/22
Taylor Stanley and Riley Samuelson • May 25, 2023
Last day of school
May 25, 2023
Angela Davidson wins the Norwalk Teacher of the Year award - Podcast
May 2, 2023
Boys cross country team to compete at state
Sports
Boys cross country team to compete at state
Brayden Plourde • October 26, 2023

The Norwalk Boys Cross Country Team will run at state this Friday, Oct. 27, at 11:15 a.m. at Kennedy Park in Fort Dodge.  This is the...

Senior Grace Dehmer cheers on her team in the semi-finals on Thursday, Oct. 19. The Norwalk Volleyball Team has the chance to go to state for the first time in program history.
Regional finals game gets under way
Gavin Briar • October 24, 2023
Seniors Grace Dehmer (left) and Ava Johnson chase the ball on Thursday, Oct. 19. Tonight the Norwalk Volleyball Team will play at North Polk for a chance to go to state for the first time in program history.
Tonight's game could make history
Kyle Erickson • October 24, 2023
Halftime Show with Coach Patterson
Halftime Show with Coach Patterson
Brayden Plourde, Staff Writer • September 22, 2023
The Norwalk Varsity Volleyball Team breaks down their final huddle during practice on Friday, Sept. 15, in the NPECC. This is the NHS Varsity Team’s last practice before their upcoming game against Pella High School.
Volleyball team to play two Pella schools
Gabby Bussanmas and Kyle Erickson • September 18, 2023
Features
Camryn Stewart (clockwise from left), Colin Campbell and Rylee Campbell play a game and enjoy snacks at French Club’s Thanksgiving celebration. Colin Campbell said he goes to his grandma’s house for Thanksgiving and spends time with family.
NHS gets ready for Thanksgiving
Sierra Sammons • November 20, 2023

Thanksgiving is coming up on Nov. 23 and for several students at NHS Thanksgiving is a holiday to celebrate with family and enjoy good food.   Sophomore...

Norwalk students stand on the front steps of the Basilica in Paris, France. The Basilica is a Roman-Catholic church dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, first opened in 1875.
Harmonies Across Continents
Keegan Johnson, Staff Writer • November 14, 2023

Select band and choir students from Norwalk High School traveled to five European countries this July to perform with the Iowa Ambassadors of...

Marching band director Benjamin McCartney (left) makes sure everyone is in the right spot as Gracie Smith (left) and Brianna Havick watch on Sept. 28 at the marching band practice field, behind Norwalk High School. During marching band season, the marching band practices starting at 7:30 am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Life in the Norwalk Marching Band
Dulguun Batzaya • November 13, 2023

From halftime shows to regional competitions, the Norwalk Marching Band bangs the drum – and other instruments as well – on behalf of Norwalk...

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