May 9, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Here’s a little story about knowing your own value. A father said to his daughter, “You have graduated with honors, here is a car I bought for you many years ago. It is old and dirty now, but it may still have some value. Why don’t you take it to the used car lot and see how much they will give you for it.” The daughter takes the car to the used car lot, and returns to tell her father that they offered “$1,000 for it, because it is pretty worn out.” The father said, “Take it to the pawn shop and see what they would be willing to give you for it.” The daughter returned to her father and said, “The pawn shop offered only $100 because it is so old.” The father then asked his daughter to go to the car club downtown and show them the car. The daughter did, and returned to tell her father, “Some people in the car club offered $100,000 for it because “it is an iconic car and sought by many collectors!” The father responded, “This is because the right PLACE values you the right WAY.” If you are not valued, do not be angry, it doesn’t mean you don’t have value, it just means that you might be in the wrong place! Those who know your value, are those who will appreciate you the most.
Have a great week and GO PANTHERS!!!
Quote of the Week
“Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have.”
– Thomas A. Edison
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
· NO BAGS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOMS. ALL BAGS MUST BE KEPT IN YOUR LOCKERS.
· The Knoxville Rec Center Summer Swim Team: registration is now open! Any level 2 swimmer interested in signing up for the Stingrays Summer Swim Team registration deadline is June 7th.
· CHEERLEADING: Any student interested in trying out for the 24-25 Knoxville Cheerleading Squad please come to the try-outs May 20th-23rd 345-500 at the High School. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGDb4pPlg4/_IizriN14YEOzLqd1_xAow/view?utm_content=DAGDb4pPlg4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
· DANCE TEAM: Any student CURRENTLY in 7th-11th grade can try out for the 24-25 Knoxville Dance Team. Interested dancers should fill out this form for Coach Devin by May 13th - https://forms.gle/YKEoCdgETKcfemxJ8
Tryouts will occur on May 20th & 22nd 3:30-5:00 with team announcements on May 24th
· STUDENT SENATE: Interested in planning events for the 2024-2025 school year? Interested in making decisions surrounding Homecoming? Want to join a fun and motivated group? The Student Senate group is for you! Each grade will have eight (8) representatives total for the group with voting taking place in advisory the week of May 6th. If you wish to join, email Mrs. McWilliams or Ms. Douglas and they will put you on the ballot OR have any questions.
· GIRLS SOFTBALL: The softball team is looking for a manager to help with scorekeeping and organization. Please reach out to Coach Peden if this is something you are interested in.
SILVERCORD:
· Knoxville Police Department: Looking for volunteers for their Annual Helmets and Hotdogs Event. The event will be held May 24th (the last day of school) from 1:30-3:00. Volunteers will be assisting in photography, cleaning helmets, assisting with helmet sizing, working with the booths, assisting with setup and tear down, and other duties as needed to make the event successful! Please contact Officer Cody Nichols via email if you are interested in volunteering. cnichol@knoxvilleia.gov
· 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
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.
DRIVERS ED:
Any student interested in signing up for summer drivers ed please stop in the office to pick up a form. There will be 2 sessions. 1st session starts June 9th and 2nd session starts July 28th.
SENIORS/SENIORS PARENTS:
· All fees will need to be paid by April 30th.
· Ipad turn in will be Thurs. May 16th. Seniors will need their chargers as well. If you do not have your charger expect to pay $33. The tech office will inspect for any damages. All tech fines will need to be paid by Fri. May 17th at 900 am.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS:
Wed. May 8th - Senior Scholarship Night, 700
Tues. May 14th - Senior Picnic
Thur. May 16th - Seniors Last Day
Fri. May 17th - Senior Recognition Assembly, 900
Fri. May 17th - Graduation Rehearsal, 1030
Sun. May 19 - Graduation Ceremony, 200
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, May 6 V G TN - Regionals @Pella (HS), 800 AM (Suburban + Car: 715 AM)
V B GF - Conference Meet @Oskaloosa (Edmundson Golf Course), 1000 AM (Suburban: 810 AM)
V G/B TR - Conference Meet @Centerville (Lakeview Athletic Complex), 430 PM (Girls Bus: 200 PM; Boys Bus: 220 PM)
V G/B SC @Osceola (Clarke HS), 500 PM (Girls Bus: 300 PM; Boys Bus: 350 PM)
Tue, May 7 V G GF - Conference Meet @Oskaloosa (Edmundson Golf Course), 1000 AM (Suburban: 815 AM)
V B GF - Sectionals @Creston (Crestmoor Golf Club), 1000 AM (Suburban: 715 AM)
HS CH - Concert, 700 PM
Wed, May 8 V B TN - Districts @Pella (HS), 800 AM (Suburban: 715 AM)
Scholarship Night, 700 PM
Thu, May 9 MS/HS SC @Knoxville (Marion County Sportsman's Club), 330 PM
V G/B TR - State Qualifying Meet @Des Moines (Saydel HS), 400 PM (Girls Bus: 200 PM; Boys Bus: 220 PM)
V G SC v. Creston @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
MS CH - Concert, 630 PM
Fri, May 10 V G TN - Team Regionals v. Davis County @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 900 AM
**Ballard v. Albia also here at 900 AM**
**Ballard/Albia winner v. Knoxville/Davis County winner play at 100 PM**
JV/V G GF v. Carlisle, Oskaloosa, Pella @Knoxville (Pine Knolls Golf Club), 415 PM
JV/V B SC @Pella (HS), 530 PM (Bus: 400 PM)
Sat, May 11 V B TN - Team Substate @Grinnell (HS), 900 AM (Suburban: 715 AM)
MS/HS SC @Monroe (Jasper County Gun Club), 1200 PM (Bus: 1000 AM)
LUNCH: Hot Dog w/ Classic Toppings, Mac & Cheese & Fresh Berries. 2nd Choice: Chef Salad w/ Breadstick.