February 21, 2023 A-DAY
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Serious question for you, Panther Nation. How often do you check your email? Once a day? Once a week? What’s an email? Well, as I’m sure you know, each and every one of you has your very own KCSD email and you might have an important email in your inbox right now! In today’s world email is a very useful form of communication. It is a tool that can be used to easily stay in contact with others, to pass along important information instantly, or to quickly organize your day. As you move closer to adulthood you will see that the effective use of email is an important 21st century skill. For example, we use email at KHS to communicate with students, teachers, parents, and the community every single day. So be sure to find time everyday (beginning of the day, Panther Time , or end of the day is a great time) to open, read, and respond to those emails waiting for you. Have a great week and Go Panthers!
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
MORNING DROP OFF: Please make sure that you are not using the west entrance of the new Middle school off of Willets Drive to be dropped off for the high school. Please make sure that you are using the south entrance (front of the high school) or the student parking lot entrance (KPAC).
All Students:
- SOFTBALL: There will be a meeting for all Softball Players interested in playing this year in Coach Smith's room Wednesday, February 22, after school starting at 3:35. If you would like to go out and can not make it please see Coach Smith.
- GIRLS GOLF: There will be an informational meeting for any girl wanting to play golf this spring on Wednesday, March 1st right after school in the media center.
- BOYS GOLF: There will be an informational meeting for any boy wanting to play golf this spring on Thursday, March 2nd right after school in the media center.
- GIRLS TENNIS: There will be a meeting for any girl interested in playing tennis Friday after school in the media center. If you are unable to make the meeting, please give your name and phone number to someone that will be there. You do not have to have any tennis experience or a racket to participate.
- 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.
FFA: FFA Week! We will have different activities going on during the week.
Dress-up Days:
Monday: Merica Monday
Tuesday: Tie Dye Tuesday
Wednesday: Pink Out
Thursday: Deer vs. Hunter (FFA members are deer and teachers are the hunters they can steal your deer if you break any of the rules - rules to be posted later)
Friday: Blue and Gold Day or FFA Apparel Day
FFA Week Trivia:Each day this week there will be an FFA question and a Knoxville FFA officer question in the announcement. The first person that emails Ms. Johnston with the correct answer for each wins a prize! (you can choose one or the other, you do not have to answer both for the prize).
This officer shows goats, has 5 siblings, and her favorite color is purple (Options: Cassie Brooks, Karlie Pettyjohn, Marley Larson, Brianna Murphy, Audrey Wittenburg, Bailey Finken)
What are the official FFA colors? Hint: it is not just blue and yellow
Congratulations to the FFA members that competed at subdistricts contests on Wednesday! Results are as follows:
Job Interview -Ashley Kearney received 1st gold and advanced to Districts
Creed Speaking- Ralei Danner received a gold and advanced to Districts
Ag Sales - Bailey Finken received 2nd gold and advanced to Districts
Chapter Program- Cassie Brooks, Maddie Smith, and Josie Zeller received a gold and were alternates to Districts.
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.
If you have not paid for your cap and gown yet payment is due by March 1st.
COLLEGE LUNCH VISITS:
Feb. 24th: Marshalltown Community College
April 11th: Northwest Missouri State
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Feb. 20 V BBB - Substate @Pella (HS), 700 PM (Bus: 540 PM)
Tue, Feb. 21 V BBW - State @Waterloo (Maple Lanes), 900 AM (Car: 400 PM)
SP OL - Basketball Skills @West Des Moines (Valley Community Center), 1030 AM (Bus + Sub: 830 AM)
8 BBB @Adel (ADM MS), 415 PM (Bus: 230 PM)
7 BBB v. ADM @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
V BBB - District Final - Lynnville-Sully v. North Mahaska @Knoxville (HS), 700 PM
Sat, Feb. 25 MS BD - Solo Contest @Knoxville (MS), 730 AM
IE SP - District Contest @Marshalltown (HS), 830 AM (2 Subs: 700 AM)
HS JZ BD @Huxley (Ballard HS), 900 AM (Bus: 615 AM)
LUNCH: Crispito with Cheese Sauce, Baked Beans, Cottage Cheese, Side Salad. 2nd Choice: Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza.