High School

April 28, 2023   A-DAY

PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT

Ever notice how if you focus on something it tends to happen? Don’t believe me, try this the next time you are driving down the road.  Think only about a certain color of car and see what happens.  If you think; “There sure are a lot of red cars” your mind will begin to confirm that belief and see every red car on the road. This is actually a real thing known as the “Baader–Meinhof phenomenon”, otherwise known as a Frequency Bias/Illusion. This is a phenomenon where we have a tendency to notice something more often after noticing it for the first time, leading to the belief that it has an increased frequency of occurrence.  

The great thing is, we can use this for our benefit! All we need to do is be on the lookout for positive things.  Once you start to see them, then *poof* you let the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon take over and watch the good times roll! You really do have some control in your everyday life, all you really have to do is stop searching for the negative and open your eyes and see all the positives.  Have a great and Positive week! GO PANTHERS! 

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS:

Mandatory meeting Friday, April 28th 9:30 AM in KPAC

 ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:  

• Calling all Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors! The Student Senate is holding their annual ballot/voting to join the Student Senate. If you are interested in joining a fun group of student leaders & advisors who plan all the events throughout the year for the high school, email Mrs. McWilliams and Ms . Douglas by Friday May 5th! Voting will take place in science classes the week of May 8th. If you have any questions, please contact McWilliams or Douglas. 
• The Knoxville Police Department is looking for volunteers for Helmets & Hotdogs.  I know some kids are looking for volunteer hours and was hoping to get a few.  We will take up to 10.  They will need to email me at kkeller@knoxvilleia.gov if they are interested. 
  

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.

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.  

COLLEGE LUNCH VISITS:

May 3rd: Air Force

ACTIVITIES:

LUNCH: 

Corn Dog Garden Salad, Tri Tater. 2nd Choice:  Teriyaki Chicken with Rice.