EAGLE NATION NEWS

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Hello Norwich, my name is Kevin Hedrick, and I am excited to be your Principal next school year! I've always wanted to be in a school where students from Preschool through Seniors are in the same building, because many great opportunities exist for mentorship in the student body, and your school families are perfect for this. Norwich has a rich tradition of welcoming back alumni to join the teaching staff, the resources that the school has is excellent, and the community support for the school makes it a great place for my family to join the community. My wife, Amy, and I will be celebrating our 30th anniversary in October. Amy has been in education serving as human resources, district treasurer, and the school offices for 20 years. I will begin my 27th year in education, my 17th in administration. I earned my bachelor's degree in English from FHSU and my masters in Building Administration from Newman. I taught and coached at Trinity in Hutchinson and Inman, then served as Principal at Holy Cross in Hutchinson and Pretty Prairie. Amy and I have 3 children, two daughters and one son. Haley graduated from OU with a degree in architectural engineering, Taylor is working on her master's degree at KSU in animal science and large animal infectious disease, and our son, Bryce, will be in the 3rd grade at Norwich! I had the opportunity to meet the Norwich staff before spring break, and I recognized several of them from the Heart of the Plains league activities. Like them, I am friendly and competitive. I want to see hard work, good behavior, and perseverance. And I enjoy celebrating with students and teachers their success in the classrooms and at activities. The greatest reward is hearing from our graduates that they got the job, they were accepted to programs, they completed certifications, earned degrees and gained promotions. That happens in Norwich, and I'm looking forward to being a part of it! Thank you for accepting me to your family, and Go Eagles!

• High School Boys Baseball

• There are 5 young men out for baseball this season. Last week they had a pre-season jamboree and this week the season kicks off into full gear with a tournament at the Genesis Sports Complex in Goddard.

• High School Girls Softball

• There are two young ladies participating in softball this year who are excited to learn and ready for the season.

• High School Track:

• Boys and girls have both been working hard and will be traveling to Clearwater this Friday for their first meet of the season.

• Junior High Track:

• Both boys and girls have been putting in work and look to kick off the season at Kingman on April 8th in Kingman.

• Scholar’s Bowl

• Junior High Scholars bowl kicks off today as they head to Cunningham.

• Powerlifting

• Powerlifting finished up on Saturday with the first ever HOPL League Powerlifting Meet. Results have been posted on the website. The team worked hard all season long setting multiple personal records (PR’s) and breaking weight room records.

GO BIG RED!!!

Coach Foley

With the addition of a new weather station, students now have access to real-time weather data right on campus! This resource has been especially useful for our track athletes, who frequently check UV ratings, temperature, and wind conditions before practice. Beyond athletics, students in various science classes have used the station to understand weather patterns and collect live meteorological data. This hands-on tool is enhancing their ability to connect classroom concepts to real-world applications.

Thanks to grant funding, field trip season is in full swing! Our seniors recently had the opportunity to visit the state capital, gaining firsthand experience in government and policy-making. Meanwhile, our 7th-11th graders will venture to the zoo, outside locations and various museums where they will see science in action, reinforcing concepts learned in the classroom. There are still more trips to come! These experiences provide meaningful, real-world connections that enhance our students’ education beyond textbooks.

Our science classrooms are buzzing with excitement thanks to a grant that provided advanced science supplies! Students have explored the microscopic world using new microscopes, collected data with precision measurement tools, and honed their math skills with calculators—especially useful in Chemistry, Physics, and ACT preparation. In Physical Science, students are eager to dive into electricity and engineering using Snap Circuits. These tools have enriched our STEM curriculum, making science more engaging and interactive.

We are incredibly grateful for these grants, which continue to provide our students with enriching and memorable learning experiences!

Is your child sick or plans have changed during the day? If you need to contact the school office for any reason by email, please use our new email address norwichoffice@knusd331.com. This will help us get messages to your child when there are substitutes in the office for the day.

Anyone who is available and interested in assisting at any of our track meets should contact Coach Foley by e-mail at rfoley@knusd331.com, Mr. Wilmott at mwilmott@knusd331.com, or by phone 620-478-2235. We can always use help with these activities. The high school home track meet is April 24th at 3:00pm the junior high home track meet is May 6th at 1:00pm.

You're Invited to the 2025 NHS Awards Night on Wednesday, May 7th! Join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize our high school students' outstanding achievements, honor scholarship recipients, and enjoy a special dinner prepared by our very own NHS Culinary class. The dinner will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by the awards ceremony. Please RSVP by May 2nd using this link: https://forms.gle/R9AEGh5rpsA9YRAz7. We look forward to celebrating with you.

It’s that time of year again! Any student that plans to participate in 2025-2026 school year sports will need a new sports physical.

Physicals must be given on or after May 1st to qualify for next year’s activities.

Dr. Dustin Hague will be at Norwich School on May 8th to do sports physicals for all Junior High and High School student athletes.

Please bring your completed and signed form with you along with $20.00 or a check made payable to Hague Chiropractic.

You may also choose to have your physical done with your family physician or preferred healthcare provider.

Forms are available in the office or you can print one yourself at https://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/form-ppe.pdf

We will be offering driver's ed again this spring/summer for any interested students that are 14 or older. There will be enrollment information to pick up in the office within the next week.

Students will have online course work to complete starting in mid April. The final exam will be held the afternoon of May 21st in Kingman.

Mr. Leroux will be the driver's ed instructor. He is scheduled to come meet with students on April 30th at 9:30 to set up summer driving times.

Jostens is providing and easy way for students and patrons to upload photos for the yearbook staff to possibly use in the 2025 yearbook. Photos you take of school activities can be shared easily. By using this site, your photos will go directly into the yearbook image library. Start by photo sharing website. Enter your information and you are all set. Photographers will be credited for any photos used in the book. You DO NOT need to tag or enter caption information! Thanks in advance for your support and helping us capture all aspects of the 2024-25 story.

Beginning April 7th for two weeks ONLY the 2025 yearbook will be on sale for the last time at a discount through the Jostens website ONLY for the price of $35.00 plus tax or more with personalization. Sale ends April 18th! Get your yearbook bought NOW before the price goes up! ONLY prepaid yearbooks will be ordered! Don’t miss out on your copy of the 2025 yearbook! Thank you for supporting the yearbook staff. No extra books will be ordered!

Applications have been received and given to Mrs. Boen to share with the new adviser once one is hired. Be watching upcoming newsletters and social media for introductions of the new adviser and new yearbook staff. KEEP the student-led class/club combination going! Yearbook club members will still be needed to join and help the staff. Please encourage your students to join Yearbook Club! There should be a club fair in the fall where they can sign up to be involved in the Yearbook Club.

Our final picture day was Thursday, March 27. Spring sports, off-campus sports, and final round of clubs were taken. Purchased photos will be delivered as soon as they arrive. Thanks to all who helped picture day run smoothly.

Countdown to State Testing
Mark your calendars the next 3 weeks are busy with state assessments! Please ensure your child is present and prepared each day - attendance is crucial. Thank you for your support in ensuring students are set up for success!

If you haven’t already, make sure and download our district app to stay connected. When you sign up for notifications you will receive the most up to date information as it becomes available

As proud Eagle alumni of Norwich High School, we want to help get the word out to all alumni of important events that will interest you so you can remain involved and support your high school alma mater. Please help us in making sure that we have your most current up to date information by either sending us an email at norwichalumni2015@gmail.com or sending us a note to Norwich Schools 209 S. Parkway Norwich, KS 67118. We have recently started an Alumni Facebook page as well. We would love for any alumni to register and follow us!

All events and times are subject to change. Please check the school website for the most up to date information.