May 16, 2023 A-DAY
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
It’s the last week of High School for our Seniors and I know what the rest of you are saying, “I wish it was my last week of high school” or “I wish I was graduating”. But believe me, your time will come before you even know it and when it comes you will be amazed at how fast time went. With that in mind, our Panther Focus this week is about the importance of being PRESENT in the current moment of your life. Don’t miss out on this moment, because you are thinking of another down the road. The sum of these different experiences make us who we are, not just a single event. An author by the name of Courtney Peppernell said it better; “You can’t skip chapters, that’s not how life works. You have to read every line, meet every character. You won’t enjoy all of it. Hell, some chapters will make you cry for weeks. You will read things you don’t want to read, you will have moments when you don’t want the pages to end. But you have to keep going. Stories keep the world revolving. Live yours, don’t miss out.” Thank you Seniors for letting us be a part of your story. You make us proud! Have a great week Panthers! And GO PANTHERS!
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
· CROSS COUNTRY: If you are interested in joining the Cross Country team next Fall, come meet with Mr. and Mrs. Splavec in Mrs. Splavec's classroom after school on Wednesday for a short informational meeting! If you cannot make it, stop by Mrs. Splavec's room to pick up the information you will miss.
· NO intramurals on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week.
· ART CLUB: last meeting of the year will be at 3:30 on May 16th
· DANCE TEAM: Any 8th-11th grader interested in trying out for the 23-24 Knoxville Dance Team should e-mail coach Devin Dunkin. This does not mean you HAVE to try out, but will make sure you receive all tryout information.
· KNOXVILLE FFA: Ag Olympics DATE/TIME CHANGE to Friday, May 19th starting at 6:00 p.m. It will be located outside by the greenhouse. Please use the following link to fill out your team's form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe28oeyApI4ebI_B9o84CE6eCTy278zPPsvxWBl8OcVmRfrkQ/viewform?usp=sf_link or find the QR Code on one of the posters hanging around the school.
· REMINDER: If you are walking home after school please make sure you are exiting out the east side of the building (the doors by Mr. Moat's room). Please do not go out by the buses.
· REMINDER: no one should be exiting out the middle school doors at any time.
BUS STOPS:
All HS students who go to the following town stops: Library
Westridge stops - Catholic church and Stone and Jackson
WILL ride the overflow bus -- it lines up right behind bus 5
IF a MS/HS student has a younger sibling that rides bus 5 they may also ride bus 5.
DO NOT get on bus 5 or the overflow bus until it is by the loading zone in the MS/HS area. We need to keep older students out of the West loading area.
MEDIA CENTER:
May 12th is the last date to check out books, all books need to be returned by May 19th.
Please also ask them to check lockers etc. for any books that need returned.
SENIORS/PARENTS:
IMPORTANT DATES:
May 10th @ 700- Panther Scholarship Night @ the KPAC
May 17th: Senior Picnic @ Randy Wilson Track
May 17th: Seniors last day of classes
May 19th: Senior Awards and Graduation Rehearsal Starting @ 900
May 21st: Graduation Commencement @ 200
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.
SILVERCORD:
BASEBALL CONCESSIONS: Any students interested in signing up to help with working in concessions stands this summer. Please contact Kristyn or Turner DeVore kristyn.devore@gmail.com turner.devore@kcsd.k12.ia.us
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, May 15 V B GF - Districts @Pella (Bos Landen Golf Course), 1000 AM (Sub: 815 AM)
JV/V BSB @Indianola (HS), 530 PM (Bus: 400 PM)
Tue, May 16 HS BD Concert, 700 PM
Wed, May 17 V G GF - Regionals @Oskaloosa (Edmundson Golf Course), 900 AM (Sub: 700 AM)
Senior Picnic, 1215 PM
V G SC - Regionals @Stuart (WCV HS), 700 PM (Bus: 445 PM)
Thu, May 18 V G/B TR - State Meet @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 200 PM (Girls Sub: 1115 AM; 2 Boys Subs: 1130 AM)
MS/HS SC @Knoxville (Marion County Sportsman's Club), 330 PM
JV/V BSB @Pella (HS), 530 PM (Bus: 410 PM)
V B SC @Carlisle (HS), 600 PM (Bus: 435 PM)
MS BD Concert, 630 PM
Fri, May 19 Senior Awards, 900 AM
V G/B TR - State Meet @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 200 PM (Girls Sub: 1115 AM; 2 Boys Subs: 1130 AM)
JV/V BSB @Des Moines (Saydel HS), 530 PM (Bus: 330 PM)
Sat, May 20 MS/HS SC @Montezuma (Big Springs), 1030 AM (Bus: 845 AM)
V B TR - State Meet @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 1110 AM (2 Boys Subs: 830 AM)
Sun, May 21 Graduation, 200 PM
LUNCH: Pigs in a Blanket, Vanilla Pudding w/ Strawberries, Cheesy Broccoli. 2nd Choice: Cook's Choice.