January 5, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Welcome Back!! It feels like it was a year ago since our last Panther Pride Focus!! (Haha, That joke never gets old) Anyway, to help us get back into the swing of things, we’ll keep this PPF short and sweet. So here goes; Not only have we started a new year, but we also are coming close to a new semester. So as we move forward it is important to begin thinking of all the success you want to accomplish this year. As the saying goes, “See it, Believe it, Achieve it”. Right now you have to see all the goals you want to accomplish going forward. Success doesn’t just happen by accident, it happens by intention. Over the next couple days, your challenge is to begin SEEING your successes for this year. Happy New Year and Welcome Back and as always GO PANTHERS!
Quote of the Week
“To bring anything into your life, imagine that it’s already there.”
-Richard Bach
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- NO intramurals today
- GSA will meet at the humane society Thursday, January 11th? If you need a ride please talk to Mrs. McBride or Ms. Lee.
- Last day of term 2 is Friday, January 12th.
- No school Monday, January 15th.
- Term 3 starts Tuesday, January 16th.
- check out the lost & found table outside the front office for anything you might be looking for!
WINTER FORMAL:
- Winter formal is taking place Saturday Jan 13th from 8-10pm at KHS. A minimum of 75 tickets must be purchased to hold dance. Deadline for the minimum is Friday! Please see info below for more details:
- -Tickets MUST be purchased in advance
- -Once in dance, you are locked in till 10pm. No exceptions!
- -$5/person. NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR!
- -Out-of-town date forms are due Wednesday Jan. 10th by 3:25 pm
- -Ms. Douglas & Mrs. McWilliams will be at school from 12-2pm Wednesday to pick up forms or purchase tickets before school resumes Thursday
- Any questions, please contact Douglas or McWilliams!
SILVERCORD:
- Knoxville Food Youth Initiative: Panther Pantry can use up to 3 students to help pass out food usually on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. You would be helping out at the high school's old concession stand from 9 am - 11:30 am. They are also needing help on Friday evenings. They need up to 2 students to help deliver food to families not able to come on pantry morning. Hours are from 4 pm - 6 pm. If you are interested in helping out please contact Verlin Goodyk by email at vgoodykvikesfan@gmail.com
- 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
COLLEGE VISITS:
Jan 23rd: Indian Hills Community College during lunches in the commons
COUNSELING OFFICE:
If you are taking a DMACC class for term 3 please check for your books in the counseling office.
If you are needing to meet with your counselor, remember to scan the QR codes outside the counseling office to set up your meeting. The counseling doors will remain locked so please check in the front office before walking through.
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:
Tue, Jan. 2 JV2/V/JV1 GBB @Eddyville (E-B-F HS), 500 PM (Girls Bus: 330 PM) - 2 quarters of JV2 girls at 500 PM, then Varsity girls, then JV1 girls
JV1/JV2/V BBB @Eddyville (E-B-F HS), 500 PM (Boys Bus: 330 PM)
JV/V B SW v. Southeast Polk @Indianola (Wellness Center), 530 PM (Suburban: 330 PM)
Thu, Jan. 4 JV/V B WR @Eddyville (E-B-F HS), 530 PM (Bus: 315 PM; Cheer Suburban: 400 PM)
JV/V G WR @Nevada (HS), 600 PM (Car: 245 PM)
Fri, Jan. 5 JV1/V GBB v. Albia @Knoxville (HS), 500 PM - 2 quarters of JV1 girls at 500 PM, then Varsity girls at 600 PM
JV1/JV2/V BBB v. Albia @Knoxville (MS/HS), 500 PM
Sat, Jan. 6 HS BD - SCIBA Honor Band @Ankeny (HS), 800 AM (Suburban: TBD)
V B WR @Norwalk (HS), 900 AM (Bus: 640 AM; Cheer Suburban: 715 AM)
JV/V G/B BW v. Ballard @Oskaloosa (Statesmen Lanes), 1200 PM (Bus: 1035 AM)
LUNCH: Cheeseburger, French Fries & Baked Beans. 2nd Choice: BBQ Rib Sandwich.