High School Announcements

March 8, 2023   B-DAY

PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT

Big week coming up Panther Nation. Not only is it the week before Spring Break, but we also have Parent/Teacher Conferences this week.  Parent/Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity to build a connection between school and home.  You all have been doing so many great things here at KHS and now is the time for you to have your parents/guardians come and hear all about you and your academic enterprises. So be sure to get your parents and/or guardian in the car and come visit your teachers on Wednesday or Thursday night from 3:30-7:00.  Have a great week and a great SPRING BREAK! 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:  
March 8th & 9th 2 hour early out and Parent teacher conferences.  
NO SCHOOL FRI. MARCH 10TH
SPRING BREAK: MARCH 13th-17th

All Students:

SCHOOL LUNCHES: If you did not fill out the lunch survey to eat school lunches here on Wednesday and Thursday this week and you are needing to eat lunch here please email Jason Swanson.  jason.swanson@kcsd.k12.ia.us If you didn't fill out the survey and don't email Swanson you will need to bring your own lunch from home those 2 days.  

  • FFA: Congratulations to the following FFA members for their accomplishments at South Central District FFA Convention: Ashley Kearney competed in Job Interview-received a gold and advanced to State! Bailey Finken competed in Ag Sales-received a silver. Ralei Danner competed in Creed Speaking-received a bronze. Bailey Finken, Ashley Kearney, and Morgan McKay also received their Academic Achievement Award.
  • BOYS TENNIS: Apparel order for KHS Boys Tennis is available here: https://khsboystennis23.itemorder.com/
  • The store closes at midnight on March 12th

SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 8TH & 9TH:
National Honor Society Students: Please come to the Media Center at 7:45 and 9:45 on both Wednesday and Thursday to walk presenters down to their assigned classrooms.Below is the schedule for students on Wednesday and Thursday.

7:55-8:00

Advisory (students pick up their badges)

8:00-8:05

Students dismissed to 1st session

8:05-8:50

Session 1

8:50-8:55

Survey - Session 1

8:55-9:00

Students dismissed to 2nd session

9:00-9:45

Session 2

9:45-9:50

Survey - Session 2

9:50-10:00

Students dismissed to 3rd session

10:00-10:50

Session 3

10:50-10:55

Survey - Session 3

10:55-11:00

Students dismissed to 4th session

11:00-11:45

Session 4

11:45-11:50

Survey - Session 4

11:50-12:00

Students turn in badges to Advisory

12:00-12:50

Panther Time

12:50-1:25

Lunch

PROM:

Spring break would be a great time to stop in Candi’s Flowers (103 S. Third) to get your tux and flowers ordered for Prom.  Prom will be here before you know it.  Come early for the best selection.  Anyone who comes in during Spring Break will get ½ off the shoe rental.

AFTER PROM:
After Prom Tickets!

Come enjoy all the fun we have planned!

Please use this link to purchase your after prom tickets. Tickets are $10. Make sure to complete the entire form in order to get your t-shirt. Payments are made using Venmo: @christa-willis. If you need to pay in person, please contact Christa Willis, christa.willis@kcsd.k12.ia.us. Ticket sales end on March 24th.  

SENIORS/PARENTS:
MARCH 31st, 2023 is the deadline for senior photos and quotes. You must send them both to Mrs. Fleming, or another member of the yearbook staff. katy.fleming@kcsd.k12.ia.us

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.

SILVERCORD HOURS:
Accura Healthcare of Knoxville is looking for students to volunteer to provide one on one companionship such as playing cards or various board games with the residents.  If you are interested please contact Kellie Hawkins by email. kellie.hawkins@accura.healthcare

COLLEGE LUNCH VISITS:
April 11th: Northwest Missouri State

ACTIVITIES:
Tue, Mar. 7              MS/HS Band Concert, 630 PM

Thu, Mar. 9              HS G TR - IATC Indoor Championships @Ames (Iowa State University), 315 PM (Sub: 100 PM)

Fri, Mar. 10              HS Choir Trip

Sat, Mar. 11             HS Choir Trip 
                                IE SP - State Contest @Eldridge (North Scott HS), TBD (Sub: TBD)

Sun, Mar. 12            HS Choir Trip

Sat, Mar. 18             HS G TR @Pella (Central College), 1000 AM (Bus: 830 AM)

LUNCH: Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Cheesy Broccoli. 2nd Choice:  Spicy Chicken Sandwich.