May 15, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
It’s the last week of High School for our Seniors and I know what the rest of you are saying, “I wish it was my last week of high school” or “I wish I was graduating”. But believe me, your time will come faster than you think, and when that time does come you will be amazed at how fast time went. With that in mind, our Panther Focus this week is about the importance of being PRESENT in the current moment of your life. Don’t miss out on this moment, just because you are preoccupied by thinking of a time down the road. The sum of all your different experiences make you who you are, and not just a single event. An author by the name of Courtney Peppernell said it better; “You can’t skip chapters, that’s not how life works. You have to read every line, meet every character. You won’t enjoy all of it, some chapters will make you cry for weeks. You will read things you don’t want to read, you will have moments when you don’t want the pages to end. But you have to keep going. Stories keep the world revolving. Live yours, don’t miss out.” Thank you Seniors for letting us be a part of your story. You make us proud! Have a great week! And as alway, GO PANTHERS!
Quote of the Week
“The best way to predict your future is to create it one day at a time.”
-Peter Drucker
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
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 have any DMACC books, please turn them into the counselors office ASAP!
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 13 V B GF - Districts @Atlantic (Golf & Country Club), 1000 AM (Suburban: 200 PM Sunday)
JV/V BSB v. Indianola @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM
V B SC - Substate Quarterfinal v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 730 PM
**Chariton v. Fairfield here at 530 PM**
Tue, May 14 Senior Picnic, 1215 PM
HS BD Concert, 700 PM
Wed, May 15 V G GF - Regionals @Oskaloosa (Edmundson Golf Course), 1000 AM (Suburban: 815 AM)
V G SC - Regional Quarterfinal v. Albia @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 700 PM
Thu, May 16 V G TR - State Meet @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 900 AM (Suburban: 645 AM)
V B TR - State Meet @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 1010 AM (Suburban: 745 AM)
MS/HS SC @Knoxville (Marion County Sportsman's Club), 330 PM
MS BD Concert, 630 PM
Fri, May 17 Senior Awards, 900 AM
V G TR - State Meet @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 900 AM (Suburban: 645 AM)
V B TR - State Meet @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 1040 AM (Suburban: 745 AM)
JV/V BSB v. Saydel @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM
Sat, May 18 MS/HS SC @Montezuma (Big Springs Shooting Complex), 1030 AM (Bus: 845 AM)
V B TR - State Meet @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 1110 AM (Suburban: 830 AM)
Sun, May 19 Graduation, 200 PM
LUNCH: BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH! Cheese Omelet, Hashbrown Patty, Sausage, French Toast & OJ.