Norwalk High School

09/27/2026

09/23/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: ELIZA McLAUGHLIN 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Eliza McLaughlin! 🌟

🩺 Future Plans: Eliza plans to attend a four-year university where she hopes to earn her BSN. Her goal is to become a pediatric nurse working in an oncology unit, caring for and supporting children and their families during some of their most challenging moments. 💙

💬 Advice for Freshmen:
"You don't have to be involved in everything and do things to get noticed. Just be yourself. You are never alone; there is always someone that will be there for you."

Eliza’s reminder to stay true to yourself and lean on the people around you is a great message for every Warrior. We’re excited to see where your passion for helping others takes you, Eliza! 🎉

09/22/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: EMMA CALLAHAN 🎓

Emma plans to attend DMACC, where she’ll begin her journey in Pre-Occupational Therapy! 💙

Her advice to freshmen is a great reminder that there’s no rush to have everything figured out:

💬 “Don't think you have to have your entire life planned out. You have time, even if it's post high-school. It is okay to not know what you want to do!”

We’re excited to see where the future takes you, Emma! Keep exploring, growing, and finding the path that’s right for you. Congratulations! 🎉

09/22/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Ellie Prier 🎓

Meet Ellie Prier, a member of the Class of 2027! 🌟

🎓 Future Plans: Ellie plans to attend the University of Iowa, where she’ll combine her interests in science and the arts by studying Biomedical Engineering and Music. We’re excited to see where these two passions take her! 🧬🎶

💬 Advice for Freshmen:
“Take the hard classes. A GPA that has the harder classes is better than a high GPA with easy classes. Challenge yourself, it will be worth it.”

Ellie’s advice is a great reminder to push yourself, embrace challenges, and make the most of every opportunity along the way.

Congratulations, Ellie! We’re proud to have you representing the Warriors and can’t wait to see all you accomplish at Iowa! 💜

09/21/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Alliyah DeOliveira 🎓

Today we’re celebrating senior Alliyah DeOliveira! 🌟

🩺 Future Plans: Alliyah is still deciding where she’ll attend college, but she plans to pursue an RN degree in nursing. We’re excited to see where her path takes her as she works toward a future of caring for and helping others!

💬 Advice for Freshmen:
"You don't have to have everything figured out, and it's okay if your plans change."

A great reminder to give yourself time to grow, explore, and discover what’s right for you. Congratulations, Alliyah! We’re proud to have you as a Warrior! 💜💛

09/21/2026

🌟 Warrior of the Week: Kyler Greenlee! 🌟

Congratulations to Kyler Greenlee, our Warrior of the Week! Kyler was nominated for demonstrating the Portrait of a Learner quality of being Self-Directed.

His teacher, Ms. Meeker, shared:

“He is not afraid to ask for help or make mistakes, is always ready to share his thinking, and knows when to have fun and when to lock in.”

Kyler’s willingness to learn, take risks, and stay focused is a great example of what it means to Be a Warrior. Keep up the great work, Kyler! 💜💛

09/19/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MIRANDA LAMB 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Miranda Lamb and her plans for the future! ❤

⚙️ Future Plans: Miranda plans to attend Iowa State University, where she’ll major in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Industrial Technology. We’re excited to see where her passion for engineering, problem-solving, and creating takes her!

💬 Advice for Freshmen:
“Make sure that you have interests outside of school. Those will help you grow as a person.”

Congratulations, Miranda! Keep challenging yourself, exploring your interests, and taking that Warrior spirit with you on your next adventure!

09/18/2026

🎉🌴 HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK — STAFF EDITION! 🌴🎉

Our staff brought the ENERGY this Homecoming Week! Each day, staff voted for the coworker who showed the most school spirit, and these Warriors definitely understood the assignment! 🏆👏

🦈 Monday – Sharks vs. Lifeguards: Mrs. Ashbacher
🌺 Tuesday – Tropical Tuesday: Mrs. Hochstetler
🥥 Wednesday – Anything But a Water Bottle (Tropical Style): Mrs. Kamp
🪸 Thursday – Colors of the Coral Reef: Mrs. Brown
💜💛 Friday – Spirit Out: We had a THREE-WAY TIE! Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Ashbacher & Mrs. Hochstetler!

Thank you to all of our staff who dressed up, had fun, and helped make Homecoming Week a memorable one for our students! Nothing beats a school full of Warrior Spirit!

Thank you Warrior Connection for the Starbucks Cups & Gift Cards we gifted our winners!

09/18/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: BROOKE McKINNEY 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Brooke McKinney! 🌟

📚 Future Plans: Brooke plans to major in Elementary Education, where she hopes to make a difference in the lives of young students! 🍎✏️

💬 Advice for Freshmen:
“Be willing to meet new people, get involved in all of the school activities.”

Great advice, Brooke! High school is full of opportunities to make connections, try something new, and create memories along the way. We’re excited to see where your passion for education takes you! 💜💛

09/17/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: NORA REED 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Nora Reed and her plans for life after high school! 🌟

🩺 Future Plans: Nora plans to pursue her BSN in nursing with the goal of becoming a NICU nurse, caring for and making a difference in the lives of newborns and their families.

💬 Advice for Freshmen:
“Work hard to get good grades, your GPA matters!”

We’re excited to see Nora take her passion for helping others into the nursing field. Keep working hard and making us proud, Nora!