April 13, 2023 B-DAY
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
According to a college football coaching great, Nick Saban:
1) You can be bad. 2) You can be average. 3) You can be good. 4) You can be great. Or 5) You can be exceptional. Which level you achieve is a choice. It is a choice is based on Your;
-Mindset, -Habits, -Efforts, -Focus, -Standards
According to Saban, “There are no shortcuts to go from one level to the other. It simply takes what it takes!”
Have a great week and GO Panthers!
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
9TH-11TH GRADE STUDENTS: Please make sure to charge your IPADS at home and that they are charged 100% for ISASP testing.
- Knoxville FFA will be hosting the spring blood drive on Wednesday, April 26th. If you would like to sign-up to donate, please go to the following link. https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/110051 You must be 16 to donate. If you are 16, you will need a parent signature form; therefore, please stop by Ms. Johnston's room to pick one up. 17 and 18 year olds do not need signature forms.
Schedule for ISASP Practice Test (April 12-14)
Seniors don't have to arrive until 8:45 Wednesday-Friday
ISASP Practice | 7:55-8:40 | ||
Block 1 | 8:45-10:00 | ||
Block 2 | 10:05-11:20 | ||
Block 3 | 11:20-1:25 | ||
Lunch/ 3rd Block Class | |||
First Shift Lunch 11:25-11:50 class 11:50-1:20 | Second Shift class 11:25-11:50 Lunch 11:55-12:20 class 12:25-1:20 | Third Shift class 11:25-12:25 Lunch 12:25-12:50 class 12:55-1:20 | 4th Shift class 11:25-12:55 Lunch 12:55-1:20 |
Panther Time | 1:25-2:05 | ||
4th Block | 2:10-3:25 | ||
PROM:
Out of town prom date forms are now out! They are located in the front office, guidance office or in Mrs. Jackson's room. Forms must be turned back into the front office by Thurs. April 6th.
Prom is April 15th, 2023 at KHS. Please read the informational sheet before you purchase your tickets. Tickets will go on sale on March 13th, 2023 online. There are links to the tickets, After prom tickets and the Adalily order form on the informational sheet.
Happy Prom!
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 for the free t-shirt.
SENIORS/PARENTS:
If you would like to place a senior recognition ad or baby ad in the yearbook, please use this link to purchase- one: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1071645/-/2022080616161505084/CATALOG_SHOP/
If you have already sent Mrs. Fleming a baby photo, she has forwarded them on to the person doing senior salutes, but otherwise you need to purchase an ad if you want it in the yearbook.
Graduation Speaker Tryouts
Any senior who is interested in trying out to be a graduation speaker needs to email Ms. Douglas and Mrs. Keefer by Monday, April 24. Tryouts will be Friday, April 28 during Panther Time.
Senior Video Pictures
Pictures for the senior graduation video are due to Ms. Douglas or Mrs. Keefer by Friday, April 21. Pictures should be of groups of students and should be submitted electronically.
Seniors: Reminder to complete your Senior Salute google form that was emailed to you .
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.
DRIVER'S ED:
Any student interested in signing up for summer driver's ed forms are available in the front office. There will be 2 sessions to choose from. First session will begin June 4th and second session will begin July 30th.
SILVERCORD HOURS:
80/35 Music Festival: Looking for volunteers to help check wristbands, admissions, helping with recycling efforts on-dite, gate control, and much more. If any student is interested in volunteering please send an email to volunteer@desmoinesmc.com.
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:
May 3rd: Air Force
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Apr. 10 V G GF @Osceola (Municipal Golf Course), 400 PM (Suburban: 155 PM)
V B GF @Chariton (Lake View Golf & Country Club), 400 PM (Van: 235 PM)
JV/V B TN @Indianola (HS), 415 PM (2 Suburbans: 250 PM)
JV/V G TN v. Grinnell @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
MS B TR @Newton (HA Lynn Stadium), 415 PM (Bus: 235 PM)
MS G TR @Pella (HS), 415 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
V G SC v. Grandview Christian @Des Moines (Cownie Soccer Park), 500 PM (Bus: 320 PM)
JV/V B SC v. Chariton @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
Tue, Apr. 11 SP OL - West Central Track @Indianola (MS), 1015 AM (2 Suburans: 915 AM)
V G GF @Centerville (Appanoose Country Club), 100 PM (Suburban: 1100 AM)
JV/V B SC @Urbandale (Des Moines Christian HS), 430 PM (Bus: 240 PM)
V G SC @Urbandale (Des Moines Christian HS), 730 PM (Bus: 410 PM)
Thu, Apr. 13 V G GF @Albia (Country Club), 415 PM (Suburban: 215 PM)
JV/V B TN v. Clarke @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
JV/V G TN @Osceola (Clarke HS), 415 PM (2 Suburbans: 220 PM)
V G/B TR - Panther Relays @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 415 PM
* Participating Schools
**Boys: Knoxville, Pella Christian, Mount Ayr, Van Meter, Woodward-Granger, Belmond-Klemme, Marshalltown, Des Moines North
**Girls: Knoxville, Pella Christian, Ottumwa, Mount Ayr, Pella, Van Meter, Indianola, PCM
Fri, Apr. 14 SCC Visual Arts Day @Ottumwa (Indian Hills Community College), 1000 AM (Suburban: 745 AM)
JV/V G TN v. Pella @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
V G SC v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
Sat, Apr. 15 V B TN - Knoxville Invitational @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 900 AM
*Participating Schools: Knoxville, Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Oskaloosa, Saydel, Pella JV
JV/V B SC v. Southeast Polk @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 930 AM
Prom, 700 PM
LUNCH: Hot Dog with Classic Toppings, Potato Wedges. 2nd Choice: Chef Salad with Breadstick.