December 4, 2023
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
I hope that this Panther Pride Focus finds you rested and rejuvenated after a Five day break. This gives us just 18 school days until Winter Vacation! 18 days is not very many and it is worth discussing how important each and every one of these 18 days are. It has been mentioned in previous Focuses the importance of attendance and being present. It is hard to think about the importance of good attendance with the whole year in mind. I mean, 9 months IS a long time. BUT, the time between Thanksgiving and Winter break is brief. Only 18 days. 18 days full of unique opportunities to learn something new, or meet someone new, finish something you’ve been working on, finish some late work, catch up with an old friend, or who knows what else! You never know what amazing things these 18 days could have in store for you, so be sure to be here, be PRESENT, and don’t miss a single one of these opportunities. Have a great week and GO PANTHERS!
Quote of the Week
“Don’t Count the Days, Make the Days Count”
-Muhammad Ali
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- Please remember that if condiment packets are continue to be found on the floor, restrooms, locker rooms, and/or classrooms we will no longer have condiments available during lunch.
- The Indianola boy’s swim team won the Newton Invitational on Saturday at the Newton YMCA. Ethan Russell won the 50 Freestyle and Henry Picard won the 100 Butterfly. The 200 Freestyle Relay team of Reed Robbins, Jesse James, Ethan Russell and Henry Picard finished first. The swim team is in action again at 5:30 on Tuesday at the Indianola Wellness Campus. If you are available we need volunteers to help time at the meet.
- Panthers vs. Cancer: shirt orders are live through December 27th. Please follow this link to place your order. No late orders will be accepted.https://pvc2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
- KHS Book Club: will meet in December! If you are interested in joining us, please email Mrs. McBride or Mrs. Carlson. Details on which book we are reading for December to come!
SILVERCORD:
- Food Bank of Iowa: is looking for volunteers to help with sorting and packing food donations to food pantries across Iowa. Volunteering at the Food Bank engages students in fighting food insecurity and is a lot of fun! We offer shifts on Wednesday nights (5-5) and some Saturdays, as well as weekday shirts. If you are interested in helping out please send an email to Pat Finan. pfinan@foodbankiowa.org
- Breakfast w/ Santa: Stepping Stones Early Learning Center is looking for help with games on Dec. 9th from 8 am-11 am. If any student is interested please contact Erika Pleggenkuhle by email. erikapleggenkuhle@gmail.com
- Daughters of the American Revolution: is in need of tea servers for our Boston Tea party on Saturday, Dec. 16th from 2:30-5:30. Students would be there to help set up and tear down. Students would also assist by pouring hot water for our guests. If you are interested in signing up please contact Anna Humeston via email at ahumestonevents@gmail.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.
SENIORS/SENIORS PARENTS:
- Please make sure to check your fees. Graduation cap and gown fee is due by March 1st and all other fees need to be paid before the end of April.
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Dec. 4 7 GBB @Pella Christian (Grade School), 430 PM (Bus: 315 PM)
8 GBB v. Pella Christian @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
JV1 GBB @Newton (HS), 600 PM (Bus: 430 PM)
JV2/JV1 BBB @Newton (HS), 600 PM (Bus: 430 PM)
Tue, Dec. 5 8/7 GBB v. Cardinal @Knoxville (MS), 415 PM
JV1/JV2/V BBB @Osceola (Clarke MS/HS), 500 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
V/JV1 GBB @Osceola (Clarke HS/MS), 600 PM (Bus: 410 PM)
JV/V G WR @Norwalk (HS), 530 PM (Car: 245 PM)
JV/V B SW v. Ankeny Centennial @Indianola (Wellness Campus), 530 PM (Suburban: 330 PM)
Thu, Dec. 7 JV/V G WR v. Newton @Pella (HS), 530 PM (Car: 330 PM)
JV/V B WR @New Sharon (N M HS), 600 PM (Bus: 340 PM; Cheer Suburban: 430 PM)
Fri, Dec. 8 MS WR @Monroe (PCM HS), 430 PM (Bus: 320 PM)
JV1/V/JV2 GBB v. Davis County @Knoxville (HS/MS), 500 PM
JV1/JV2/V BBB v. Davis County @Knoxville (MS/HS), 500 PM
Sat, Dec. 9 JV/V G/B BW v. Newton @Oskaloosa (Statesmen Lanes), 900 AM (Bus: 735 AM)
JV/V G WR @Ankeny (Northview MS), 900 AM (Car: 630 AM)
V B WR - Knoxville Duals v. Nevada, North Polk, Fairfield @Knoxville (HS), 1000 AM
JV/V B SW @Grinnell (College), 1100 AM (Suburban: 900 AM)
LUNCH: Sloppy Joe, Onion Rings w/ Ranch, Green Beans, Vanilla Pudding W/ Strawberries. 2ND CHOICE: Tenderloin Sandwich.