February 15, 2023 A-DAY
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Ever feel like something keeps holding you back? If so, you’re not alone, often we can feel like we are spinning our wheels and not making much progress (definitely easy to get this negative feeling in the middle of winter!) Anyway, the next time you get that feeling I want you to think of an Arrow. An arrow can be a great symbol for determination, and here’s why; An arrow can only be shot Forward by being pulled Backwards. The more it is pulled back, the more strength it will get and the farther it will go! So, keep this in mind when you feel that life is dragging you backwards with difficulties and challenges. Just keep grinding and soon you will be launched forward into something great. So be sure to stay focused and keep aiming, because you’ll never know when it is your time to fly towards the bullseye! Have a great week! GO PANTHERS!!
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
All Students:
- High school boys interested in playing tennis this spring are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 3:40 in the media center. Coaches Wadle and Ritchhart will introduce themselves, discuss their plans for the upcoming season, and answer any questions you may have at that time.
- WEIGHT ROOM: Students are not allowed to work out in the weight room without a certified teacher or coach present to supervise.
- FFA: Congratulations to Ashley Kearney and Cassie Brooks for making it through the process to receive their Iowa FFA Degree! They will receive their degrees in April!
- SPRING DRIVERS ED: Any student interested in taking Spring Driver's Ed please stop in the front office to pick up a driver's ed form. Classes start March 6th.
PANTHER TIME:
REMINDER THAT THE FOLLOWING PANTHER TIMES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS. WE WILL HAVE 1 PANTHER TIME A MONTH THAT WE WILL USE FOR AN ADDED ADVISORY LESSON.
4 REQUIRED Xello Trainings left - you will be assigned to Panther Time
February 21 & 28 (make-ups)
SENIORS/PARENTS:
Please make sure to check your emails regularly for graduation emails.
Make sure all fees/fines are paid before you graduate. You can see them on Infinite Campus or contact Natasha in the office.
COLLEGE LUNCH VISITS:
Feb. 24th: Marshalltown Community College
April 11th: Northwest Missouri State
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Feb. 13 V G BW - State Qualifying Meet @Pella (Dutch 200 Bowl & Grill), 1030 AM (Sub: 900 AM)
7 BBB v. Newton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
8 BBB @Newton (Berg MS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
Tue, Feb. 14 SP OL - Unified Sports @Oskaloosa (William Penn University), 1000 AM (Bus & Sub: 915 AM)
V B BW - State Qualifying Meet @Pella (Dutch 200 Bowl & Grill), 1030 AM (Bus: 900 AM)
7 BBB @Huxley (Ballard MS), 415 PM (Bus: 225 PM)
8 BBB v. Ballard @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
Wed, Feb. 15 HS FFA - Subdistricts @Pella (Central College), 900 AM (Bus: 740 AM)
V B WR - State @Des Moines (Wells Fargo Arena), 130 PM (2 Subs: 930 AM; Cheer Sub: 1015 AM)
V G BBB - Regionals v. Newton @Knoxville (HS), 700 PM
Thu, Feb. 16 SP OL - Basketball Skills @West Des Moines (Valley Community Center), 1030 AM (Bus & Car: 830 AM)
V B WR - State @Des Moines (Wells Fargo Arena), 130 PM
7 BBB v. PCM @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
8 BBB @Prairie City (PCM MS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
JV2/JV1/V BBB @Fairfield (HS), 445 PM (Bus: 245 PM)
Fri, Feb. 17 HS SP - Conference Festival @Osceola (Clarke HS), 100 PM (Sub: TBD)
7 BBB @Grinnell (MS), 430 PM (Bus: 245 PM)
8 BBB v. Grinnell (MS), 430 PM
Sat, Feb. 18 HS JZ BD @Indianola (HS), 445 PM (Bus: 145 PM)
LUNCH: Bacon Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans. 2nd Choice: Ham and Cheese Sub.