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We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving Break! Just a reminder that there will be no school on November 27-29. We will return on December 2nd! District Offices will also be closed on November 28th and 29th.


📣 REMINDER 📣
There will be 2-Hour early outs the next two days (Nov. 6th and 7th)!
Then No School Friday, November 8th or Monday, November 11th!


🚨📣 Mark your calendars 📣🚨
November 6th and 7th will be 2-hour early outs for Parent-Teacher Conferences at West, Northstar, and KMS!
There will be No School on November 8th!


Thank you to the Greater Des Moines Partnership for writing this feature on Randy Wilson Track! We appreciate all the great stories this facility has already provided, and will continue to provide into the future!
Read the full article here:https://www.dsmpartnership.com/news-media/blog/revitalizing-the-randy-wilson-track-a-new-chapter-for-knoxville-iowa

Mrs. Dunkin's 4th Grade Class has been working hard completing their first literacy unit using our new curriculum! Students have talked in depth about personal narratives and what should be included in a great one. Friday, Mrs. Dunkin transformed their classroom into a cozy Starbucks to write the final draft of our 5 paragraph essays. Students enjoyed donuts, muffins, and chocolate "lattes"!







Reminder: There is no school Monday, October 7th for Professional Development.
Students will return to class Tuesday, October 8th!

Reminder: There is no school Monday, October 7th for Professional Development.
Students will return to class Tuesday, October 8th!


Reminder: There is no school Monday, October 7th for Professional Development.
Students will return to class Tuesday, October 8th!


🧹 Happy National Custodians Day! 🧼
Today, we want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing custodial team for all their hard work and dedication! They keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every day, and we couldn’t do it without them. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and community!
We appreciate you! 👏🖤💛


On Thursday, October 3rd join us at 6:15 at The Randy Wilson Track for the ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by the Homecoming Pep Rally at 6:30pm! This event is free to all!
Please take a look at the map for places to park and where you can enter the stadium.
Please note, starting at approximately 5:30pm a portion of Panther Drive will be closed.


⏰ Reminder - Join us on Thursday, October 3rd, at 6:15 p.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Randy Wilson Track!
📣 Join us to show your support and be part of this unforgettable moment for our school and the community!


📣 Mark your calendars 🗓
There will be a 2-Hour early dismissal on Friday, October 4th for Homecoming!


📣 Mark your calendars 🗓 There will be a 2-Hour early dismissal on Friday, October 4th for Homecoming!


📣 Join us on Thursday, October 3rd, at 6:15 p.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Randy Wilson Track! 📣
Join us to show your support and be part of this unforgettable moment for our school and community!


🎉 Homecoming Week is Almost Here! 🎉
Get ready for an exciting week of Panther pride! Check out the image below for all the events happening throughout Homecoming Week. Let’s show our Panther spirit and make it a week to remember! 🖤💛


📣 RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER- The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new West Elementary playground has been RESCHEDULED for Wednesday September 25 @ 1:45! Please enter using the gate south of the playground! See you there!! 💛🖤


🎉 Congrats to Our High School Students! 🎉
Last year our high school students enrolled in DMACC courses completed an incredible 1,031 credit hours this year, valued at over $215,000! With a 90.43% success rate, these students are not only saving on future college costs but also setting themselves up for success. We're so proud of their hard work and achievements!
Keep up the amazing work, Panthers!


💻 Happy International IT Professionals Day! 💻
A huge shoutout to our amazing IT team—Barry Smith, Mike Cecil, and Ryan Jahnke—for keeping KCSD running smoothly behind the scenes. Your hard work and dedication make sure our technology is top-notch every day. We appreciate everything you do for our students, staff, and community!
Thank you for all that you do! 👏


Join us onTuesday, September 24th, at 1:45 p.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new West Elementary playground!
