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Librarian Beth Grafft explains procedures to students during a lockdown drill on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Norwalk High School.

Authorities report school stabbing in Pella, Norwalk conducts lockdown drill

Brayden Plourde November 20, 2024

Two Pella Middle School students were injured after a stabbing occurred at Pella Middle School before the school day on Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to the Des Moines Register. The Register reported that...

Andy DeBower (left) and Eli Geisler rehearse  on Nov. 12 in the auditorium.
During the train scene, Harry Potter (Eli Geisler) talks to his young son, Albus (Andy DeBower), about being put in the House of Slytherin.

Students to present Harry Potter play

Izabella Duggan, Staff writer November 14, 2024

Norwalk High School will present the show “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition)” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16, in the NPAC. “This is a really big production,”...

Senior Tavin Ferner takes notes over the elections unit in Mr. Alfred's AP Government class on Friday, Oct. 25. Students in AP Government learn about elections in the weeks leading up to the general election.

A Look Into Voting With Mr. Alfred

Keegan Johnson, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

Voting for the general election is under two weeks away, and as it comes close, some students at the high school are getting registered to vote for their first election.  “I will be voting in this...

The artwork of b. Robert Moore is currently on display at the Des Moines Art Center. The show closes on Sunday, Oct. 20. Des Moines Art Center; © Rick Lozier Photography

One of “most noted artists” in Iowa has exhibit at Des Moines Art Center

Ivanna Sherstiuk October 16, 2024

An artist who the Des Moines Register compared to Grant Wood has an exhibit on display at the Des Moines Art Center until Oct. 20. The artist, b. Robert Moore, is known for addressing social justice...

Ethan Crees (left) and Leo Lankford get the Nintendo Switch set up for the first E-Sports Club meeting of the school year. The Norwalk Easter Public Library is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Tournament at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.

Norwalk Easter Public Library to host Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Sebastian Reeves September 25, 2024

The Norwalk Easter Public Library is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Tournament in the Library Meeting Room on Friday, Sept. 27. The event will last from 3 to 6 p.m. The event is for grades 6th - 12th and...

Eli Geisler performs the role of the Cheshire Cat in the 2023 fall production of "Alice in Wonderland." Auditions are under way for this year's fall play, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

Norwalk High School holds auditions for the fall play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

Izabella Duggan September 10, 2024

Norwalk High School will hold auditions for the fall play from 5-6:30 p.m. today and Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Warrior Zone. This year's play is "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." The play takes...

Ash Shelledy reads on their phone as they eat lunch in the cafeteria on May 21. They like to read and are planning to participate in  the summer reading program this summer.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party Set for Saturday

Sierra Sammons, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

The library’s summer reading kickoff party will be on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all ages. Summer reading logs can be picked up in the library and several students around NHS like...

Members of the Lighthouse Team pose for a photo recently in the library. The Lighthouse Team spearheaded the school's efforts to achieve Lighthouse status.

NHS Earns Lighthouse Recognition

Brayden Plourde May 24, 2024

Norwalk recently became one of two high schools in Iowa to achieve Lighthouse recognition from Leader in Me, an evidence-based program designed to maximize student success and create healthy habits. “I...

Mallory Betts (left) and Piper Weldon sit in Warrior Time on May 16. They were talking about their summer plans of playing beach volleyball, swimming, camping and hanging out with friends.

End of Year Schedule Begins Tomorrow

Evee Rooney-Kozak, Staff Writer May 23, 2024

Principal Chris Basinger has confirmed that due to four snow days during the 2023-2024 school year two makeups will take place.   “Anytime we have snow days, the state expects us to meet a certain...

Norwalk choir students rehearse their show "Anastasia" in the Norwalk Performing Arts Center. The show will debut on Friday, April 26 with a second show on Saturday., April 27.

Norwalk High School to Present Spring Musical “Anastasia”

John Shelledy, Staff Writer April 26, 2024

Norwalk High School's spring musical “Anastasia” will take place this weekend Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Norwalk Performing Arts Center. Tickets will cost $10 and...

Ta’Mya Martin Napier peruses TikTok during A lunch on Monday, April 15. She said she was changing her profile picture on her account and often scrolls through TikTok for the latest updates on memes.

National TikTok ban seems likely

Evee Rooney-Kozak, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

TikTok will be banned in the United States if a new bill becomes law, as expected, because of national security concerns. But some Norwalk students say their concern about TikTok is its addictive nature. Lawmakers...

Ms. Poole works on her laptop during fifth hour on Tuesday, April 16th. Poole saw the eclipse as a learning opportunity for her class, and took her students outside to see it.

Norwalk Students Watch the Eclipse

Sierra Sammons, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

An eclipse happened last week and Norwalk students had mixed reactions to seeing it. “I thought it was really cool, and I liked the shade of the glasses because it made it look cool,” said Chloe...

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