High School Announcements

September 22, 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."

-i Ernest Hemingway

 

 ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:  

STUDENT PARKING LOT:

If you are transporting a younger sibling please walk them to the sidewalk.  Please do not let them walk through the student parking lot alone.  

  • SkillsUSA/Industrial Tech Club:  We will be having a short meeting Wednesday 9/27 after school to introduce the club and discuss possible projects.  The goal of the club is to develop skills needed in industry through projects in the shop and community.  If you are unable to attend get a hold of me (Mr. Downing) and I can get the info to you. 
  • Special Olympics shirts are available to order online through Ramaeker's.  The store closes on October 1st at midnight. https://kcsdspecialolympics23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
  • The KHS Science Club will meet after school from 3:30pm - 5:00pm on Monday September 25th. We will be making homemade ice cream and performing laboratory experiments. 
  • The Indianola girls swim team fell to Marshalltown 82-102 at the Indianola Wellness Center.   The team of Guinevere McCusker, Serenity Turner, Chloey Hart and Olivia Bacon won the 200 Medley Relay in a time of 2:09.99. Guinevere McCusker went on to win the 200 Individual Medley (2:28.75) and the 100 Breaststroke (1:21.15).  Olivia Bacon won the 50 Freestyle (25.85) and 100 Freestyle (56.88).  The team swims next on Saturday morning and Des Moines Lincoln.

SCHEDULE - FRIDAY, 9/22 

Block 1

(2nd chance Bfast 8:55-9:10)

7:55-8:55

1a 7:55-8:18               1b 8:22-8:55

2nd Chance Breakfast & Passing Time

8:55-9:10

Block 2 

9:10-10:05

2a 9:10-9:36                 2b 9:39-10:05

Block 4

10:10-11:05

4a 10:10-10:36             4b 10:39-11:05

Block 3

11:10-1:05

First Shift

Lunch

11:10-11:35

Class

11:40-1:05

Second Shift

Class

11:10-11:40

Lunch 

11:40-12:05

Class

12:20-1:05

Third Shift

Class

11:10-12:10

Lunch 

12:10-12:35

Class

12:40-1:05

4th Shift

Class

11:10-12:40

Lunch

12:40-1:05

Class Competition

1:10 - 2:00

HOMECOMING:

  • Any snacks will need to be brought to Mrs. McWilliams' room (442). Size of snack(s) will determine points. Questions? See Mrs. McWilliams 
    • 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!
      • 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:
        1. Monday →  Color Day 
        2. Tuesday → Teen Beach Movie
        3. Wednesday → Rhyme without Reason
        4. Thursday → Dress like Favorite Staff Member
        5. Friday → Spirit Day
        6. Homecoming Week Activities 
          1. 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
          2. Friday
            • Homecoming Assembly, 1:10pm High School Gym
            • Homecoming Parade, 3pm Main & Robinson St.
            • Homecoming Football Game, 5:30pm & 7:30pm
          3. 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 28th:  Marines will be here during all lunches. 11:15-1:15

Oct. 3rd: Marshalltown Community College will be here during all lunch. 11:15-1:15

 

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: Corn Dog, Garden Salad,Tri Tater & Jello.  2nd Choice:  Teriyaki Chicken w/ Brown Rice.