February 23, 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:
SENIORS:
There is a MANDATORY MEETING Friday, Feb. 24th at 9:30 in the KPAC.
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:
- 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.
- BOYS TENNIS: Apparel order for KHS Boys Tennis is available here: https://khsboystennis23.itemorder.com/The store closes at midnight on March 12th.
- 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.
AG STUDENTS: Don't forget to come pick up your deer before school on Thursday!Rules:
1. If you are tardy you will lose your deer
2. If you are on your phone you lose your deer
3, If you blurt out in class you lose your deer
4. If you lose to rock, paper, scissors in the hallway (not in class) you lose your deer.
Teacher with the most deer wins a prize! Student if you keep. your deer, you win a cookie!
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 loves to read, grew up on a farm, and wants to travel. (Options: Cassie Brooks, Karlie Pettyjohn, Maley Larson, Brianna Murphy, Audrey Wittenburg, Bailey Finken)
What year did FFA start?
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 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: Oven Fried Chicken, Seasoned Waffle Fries, Rice Krispie Bar, Hot Roll with Butter. 2nd Choice: Teriyaki Chicken with Rice.