High School

September 18, 2023   

PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT

In case you haven’t noticed, it is HOMECOMING WEEK! Homecoming is an opportunity for current and former students, as well as an entire community, to show their school spirit and PRIDE.  There are numerous activities and events this week that we encourage all KHS students to attend and participate in.  Lastly, remember that Homecoming is meant to be a positive experience that helps build pride in yourself, your school, and your community.  

So remember, as you partake in Homecoming Activities this week, make those memories POSITIVE and remember to follow the panther way by being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. GO PANTHERS! 

Quote of the Week

“In order to write about life first you must live it.” – Ernest Hemingway

 ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:  

• Yearbooks will be handed out during the 2nd half of Fourth block and after school in the commons today! If you know you have one to pick up, please stop by!
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• Knoxville FFA is selling shirts!  Please place your order by September 20th by 11:59 p.m. Please use the following link to order your shirts!  https://knoxvilleffa2023.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

HOMECOMING:

• Out of Town Dates -> If you plan to bring a date to the Homecoming dance that does NOT attend KHS, you MUST fill out an “Out of Town Date” form. This is due Monday Sept. 18th at 3:30pm. They must provide a legal form of identification as part of the completed form. These can be picked up in the high school office. Don’t wait till it is too late!
• Any snacks will need to be brought to Mrs. McWilliams' room (442). Size of snack(s) will determine points. Questions? See Mrs. McWilliams

• Iron Man Participation ->If you plan to participate in the Iron Man  tournament on Thursday Sept. 21st at 8:30pm (ish), please fill out THIS FORM. Deadline is  Wednesday Sept. 20th 12pm. It will be single elimination, with games going to 15 points and the third game would be to 10 points. This is open to as many teams that wish to sign up! Grades are not limited to one team. 

  • All student names will automatically be put in at a chance to participate in the homecoming games during the assembly on Friday Sept. 22nd. If you wish to NOT participate or want your name to be pulled, email Mrs. McWilliams or Ms. Douglas to take your name out of the drawing. Deadline is  Wednesday Sept. 20th at 3:30pm to let us know!

  • King/Queen Voting  → To vote for the 2023 Homecoming King & Queen fill out THIS FORM. You can only vote once and you must login with your KCSD email address. Voting closes Thursday Sept. 21st at 8am. If you have any questions or issues filling out form, please contact Mrs. McWilliams or Ms. Douglas

  • Homecoming Dance  → The dance will be from 7-9:30pm. Entry to dance will be $10. If you bring a non-expired canned good, the cost will be $5.Dress attire: Jeans or khaki shorts are acceptable, NO t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants or hats allowed. If you need to go to your car, you may be escorted out by a staff member OR police officer. If you leave the dance unescorted then you cannot come back. 

  • Dress Up Days:

    • Monday →  Color Day 

    • Tuesday → Teen Beach Movie

    • Wednesday → Rhyme without Reason

    • Thursday → Dress like Favorite Staff Member

    • Friday → Spirit Day

  • Homecoming Week Activities 

    • Monday

      • Dodgeball 6:30pm High School Gym

    • Thursday 

      • Pep Rally, 6:30pm Ken Locke Stadium

      • PowderPuff, 7:30pm (or immediately after Pep Rally) Ken Locke Stadium

      • Iron Man, 8:30pm (or immediately after PowderPuff) High School Gym

    • Friday

      • Homecoming Assembly, 1:10pm High School Gym

      • Homecoming Parade, 3pm Main & Robinson St.

      • Homecoming Football Game, 5:30pm & 7:30pm

    • Saturday

      • Homecoming Dance, 7:00pm High School Commons

      • Cost is $10

        • Bring one (1) canned item, costs $5.

DRIVERS ED: 

Any student interested in signing up for fall drivers ed you can stop in the office and pick up a form.  Classes start October 22nd.

SILVERCORD:

Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help out at the Knoxville Senior Center. If any student is interested please send an email your name and cell phone number to deanna.huyck@kcsd.k12.ia.us

Merry N County Christmas is looking for volunteers to help Setting up displays & hanging Christmas lights at Marion County Park on Nov 4th and Nov 11th from 8 am to Noon each day. Help could be used on Nov 6th and Nov 10th, specific times will be determined at a later date.  If you are interested please contact Vanessa Szlachetka via email at vanny_jo@yahoo.com

If you are not interested in setting up displays and lights, we will be seeking volunteer help during the event. This will entail greeting cars as they enter the park to hand out flyers, candy canes and collect donations. This will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Nov 17 - Dec 24 from 5:30 - 8:00.

COLLEGE/RECRUITER VISITS: 

Sept 21st:  Simpson College 1:20-1:50 in the counseling office

COUNSELING OFFICE:

Iowa College Aid Network (ICAN) and Iowa College Aid are offering On Track Kick-Off to College Planning events starting September 18th.  They have specific nights for each grade level focused on important steps to college and career planning.  These events are free.  To register, please visit www.icansucceed.org/ontrack.

ACTIVITIES:

Mon, Sep. 18                7 VB v. Newton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM

                                      8 VB @Newton (Berg MS), 430 PM (Bus: 305 PM)

                                      Homecoming Dodgeball, 630 PM

Tue, Sep. 19                  FFA CDE Day @Osceola (Clarke County Fairgrounds), 900 AM, (Bus: 730 AM)

                                      MS/JV/V CC @Newton (Maytag Park), 400 PM (Sub + Bus: 200 PM)

                                      8 FB @Newton (Berg MS), 415 PM (Bus: 245 PM)

                                      7/8 VB @Centerville (Howar MS), 430 PM (Bus: 240 PM)

                                      7 FB v. Newton @Knoxville (Ken Locke Stadium), 430 PM 

                                      JV2/JV1/V VB @Osceola (Clarke HS), 530 PM (Bus: 330 PM)

Thu, Sep. 21                 JV/V G SW v. Marshalltown @Indianola (Wellness Campus), 530 PM (Car: 330 PM)

                                      Homecoming Coronation/Pep Rally/Powderpuff Football/Ironman Volleyball, 630 PM

Fri, Sep. 22                    Homecoming Parade, 300 PM

                                       9 FB v. Atlantic @Knoxville (Ken Locke Stadium), 445 PM

                                       V FB v. Atlantic @Knoxville (Ken Locke Stadium), 730 PM

                                            **Marching Band performance**

                                            **Dance Team performance**

Sat, Sep. 23                  V VB @Boone (HS), 900 AM (Bus: 640 AM)

                                      JV1 VB @Indianola (MS), 930 AM (Bus: 730 AM)

                                      JV/V G SW @Des Moines (Lincoln HS), 1130 AM (Car: 920 AM)

                                      HS BD @Pella (HS), 400 PM (2 Buses: 145 PM)

                                      Homecoming Dance, 700 PM

LUNCH: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Corn & Hot Roll w/ Butter.  2nd Choice:  Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza..