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Jack Shelledy poses in costume at the Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire on Sept. 10 as a performer photobombs. The last weekend of the Fall Faire is on Sept. 16 and 17.
Music, food and knights in shining armor
September 14, 2023
Mr. Andrews teaches sophomore Grace Washburn in Economics. He was putting in extra time to help her with some relearning.
Steve Andrews retires after 22 years of teaching at Norwalk
May 25, 2023
Band director Mr. Heltman directs one of the 6th grade band at the band concert on May 9th. This is the last concert he will direct before his retirement.
Middle School Band Director Retires
May 25, 2023
Audrey Adams(left) and Anya Kallenbach take a photo at the choir awards in the cafeteria on May 11th. Anya and Audrey are both in choir and choir is one of the many activities that are represent by them.
Anya Kallenbach and Audrey Adams Win the Race for Student Body President and Vice President
May 22, 2023
Mario comes to theaters near you
Mario comes to theaters near you
April 27, 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
Senior Aiden Funk (left) and junior Kaiya Kralik restock the treat display Feb. 15 during the bake sale fundraiser for the spring musical. The musical will take place at 7:00 p.m. on April 21 and 22 In the NPAC and costs $10 to attend.
Students hold first bake sale for spring musical
March 6, 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
Will Clark makes a big hit on Indianola quarterback Andrew DeWall on Friday night, Sept. 1, in Warrior Stadium. Will Clark had 11 tackles, three tackles for loss and an interception.
Football team starts the season strong
September 8, 2023
Norwalk Offering Summer Lifting Program
May 23, 2023
Elise Burnett, Norwalk junior, poses for a ballet portrait on Dec. 3, 2022. Burnett has been dancing since her elementary years, and is now in her seventh consecutive year of ballet.
The Brain Behind the Beauty
March 28, 2023
Maddux Borcherding-Johnson flexes after winning the state final for the 285 weight class to become a state champion on Friday, February 17th. Maddux will be playing football for the University of Iowa next year.
Coming Out on Top
February 21, 2023
Gino Hale (left) and Natalie Fulscher perform with their band 28 Days later on Sunday, Sep. 3, at Norwalk Music Fest. 28 Days Later consists of one Norwalk High School senior and three graduates.
Norwalk Music Fest Kicks off the Fall Season
September 12, 2023
Tanya and Tammy Apana shop at the Norwalk Farmers Market on Friday, May 12. The market consists of a wide variety of vendors from the Norwalk area.
Homemade and Homegrown
May 26, 2023
Students grateful for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
May 25, 2023
Jacey Hutson gets eliminated by Ben Liedtke on Monday morning, May 1st. Jacey was the first to be eliminated in the game.
Senior Assassin
May 2, 2023
Breaking Through the Barrier
Breaking Through the Barrier
May 1, 2023

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Riley Samuelson, Staff Writer

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Band director Mr. Heltman directs one of the 6th grade band at the band concert on May 9th. This is the last concert he will direct before his retirement.

Middle School Band Director Retires

Riley Samuelson
May 25, 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

Taylor Stanley and Riley Samuelson
May 25, 2023
Jenny and Chris Thomas pose for a picture during their rehearsal dinner at Spaghetti Works on October 17, 2008. Jenny Thomas said she will miss the restaurant deeply.

No More Spaghetti

Riley Samuelson, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
Norwalk Students Take the ACT

Norwalk Students Take the ACT

Riley Samuelson, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
The Norwalk High School varsity show choir, Sound Revolution, rehearses together after school on Jan. 26. The show choirs will perform next Saturday Feb. 23 at Southeast Polk.

Norwalk Sound Revolution Practice 1/26

Taylor Stanley and Riley Samuelson
February 23, 2023
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