Aug. 30, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Welcome back, Panther Nation! We hope you had a fantastic and rejuvenating summer—we’re thrilled to have you back! We enjoyed getting to see many of your faces during Thursday’s open house and loved watching all of you involved with fall activities perform during Friday’s Meet the Panthers. We've heard so many positive comments about how enthusiastic and ready you all are to kick off the school year. As in years past, our first Panther Pride Focus (PPF) is all about **Setting the Tone**. Based on the positive energy you brought last week, you’re already on the right path.
Every new school year is a blank slate, a chance to make it whatever you want it to be. It doesn’t matter what happened in the past—this is your fresh start. This year can be your best one yet, as long as you believe in yourself. Let your positive actions speak volumes. Show everyone that this year, you’re serious about being the best version of yourself. You’re ready to ace your grades, perform outstandingly, win big games, and be the kindest person you’ve ever been. It all starts now—**SET THE TONE**!
Quote of the Week
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."
-Robert Collier
11th/12th reminders:
Now that we have made it to Panther Time and Open Lunches, please remember that if you leave during one of those times, the back doors will only be opened at the end of Panther Time or your scheduled lunch. If you need to come into the building prior to that you may enter through the main office.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- STUDENT ACTIVITIES TICKETS: if you have purchased an activity ticket and have not picked it up, please check with your advisory first then check with the office.
- CHEERLEADING: if you are interested in Cheer please attend practice 3:45-5:30pm Room 422.
- Reminder: the locker room lockers are for your sports bags and P.E. clothes ONLY. You are not to use it for your academic locker.
HOMECOMING:
- Out of town date forms are in the front office. Forms are due back, with a photo id of your date, by Sept. 27th @ 3:30. No late forms will be accepted!
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 that is interested in signing up for fall drivers ed please stop in the office to pick up a form. Fall classroom session starts Sunday, October 27th.
PARENTS:
If you have purchased any activity tickets and your student has not brought them home please have them check with their advisory first. If you have any questions please email Stacy Pearson at stacy.pearson@kcsd.k12.ia.us
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Aug. 26 V VB @Ottumwa (Evans MS), 500 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
Tue, Aug. 27 JV/V G SW @Pleasant Hill (SEP HS), 530 PM (Car: 330 PM)
Thu, Aug. 29 JV1/JV2 VB @Newton (HS), 430 PM (Bus: 250 PM)
JV/V G/B CC @Albia (Country Club), 500 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
Fri, Aug. 30 9 FB v. Boone @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 445 PM
V FB v. Boone @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 730 PM
**Marching Band performance
**Dance Team performance
LUNCH: Cheeseburger, French Fries & Baked Beans. 2nd CHOICE: BBQ Rib Sandwich.