Knoxville Community School District

Important Weather Alert Information: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Marion County until 6:00 PM tonight. We will diligently keep watch over the weather situation. In the event of a need to seek shelter at dismissal, please note that all students and transportation services will remain in place until the threat subsides. Our school office staff will also take shelter and will be unable to attend to phone calls or grant access to school premises. Students will only be released once it's safe to do so. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter. Sincerely, Cassi Pearson, Superintendent

Nominations are open for the annual Teacher of the Year award presented by Leighton State Bank. Nominations are open through Wednesday April 24! Submit your nominations at leightonbank.com/TOTY

Register today for the 2024-2025 School Year! Registration can be completed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you are having trouble registering or need to set up your Parent Portal, email ICHelp@kcsd.k12.ia.us . Download the App Here: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/campus-parent/id1384542785 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infinitecampus.parent.campusportalhybrid&pcampaignid=web_share **Please note, Student Fees cannot be paid until July 1st**

Congratulations, Kaylynne Anderson!! Kaylynne competed and won our local Tom Narak Memorial Rotary District 6000 Four Way Speech Contest! She will move on to present her speech on Thursday April 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Des Moines CSD Learning Resource Center. Best of luck Kaylynne!

During National Nutrition Month, Miss Mary Strawberry made stops at both Northstar and West Elementary! She comes to each classroom and talks about different food groups and how they all play an essential role in our diet every day as our students grow up to be strong individuals! After her lesson, students have the opportunity to try some different foods from the food group she taught on.

Due to legislative changes with our certified budget process. We are required to share a document about our first public hearing for the 2024-2025 certified budget. If you wish to share comments please attend the Public Hearing on April 8th, 2024 at 5:30pm in the Board Room in the District Office (418 S Park Lane Drive). Document: https://5il.co/2gsiq

KACT has worked with a group of our middle school students again this year and they had their presentation last night. We had a great turnout and students had a lot of fun.

Would you like to be a part of the KCSD Calendar Modification for Snow Days discussion? A public hearing is scheduled during the school board meeting on Monday February 26, 2024 @ 5:30pm. The meeting will take place in the KCSD District Boardroom at 418 S Park Lane Drive.

Over the last few days our Special Olympics team has had some great opportunities to compete! On Monday, they hosted a Basketball Skill Competition at Knoxville Middle School. Then on Wednesday, they traveled to William Penn University for the Unified Sports Day.

Are you interested in learning more about the Head Start Program in Knoxville? See the attached flyer to learn more about the Open House they are holding this Thursday!

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join the KCSD team as a substitute associate! Help support our students and educators! Flexible scheduling allows you to work as much or a little as you want. Contact kendra.higginbotham@kcsd.k12.ia.us for more info! Please share!!

KCSD 2-Hour Delay Thursday, January 25, 2024 due to fog. Buses hard surface routes.

KCSD 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 24, 2024. No morning activities. Drive safely Panthers.

KCSD Closed Tuesday, January 23, 2024 due to icy conditions throughout the morning. Evening events will still be held.

2-Hour Delay on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 due to icy conditions. Will re-evaluate at 7 AM. No morning activities. Buses hard surface routes.

KCSD Buses will run Hard-Surface Routes on Tuesday, January 23, 2024

KCSD will be closed Friday, January 19, 2024. Stay safe and warm, Panthers!

2-Hour Delay Friday, January 19, 2024 No morning practices or preschool Busses hard-surface only Will re-evaluate roads in the morning and make a decision by 7:30 AM

KCSD closed Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 due to wind chill warning. Buses will run hard-surface only routes Wednesday-Friday this week.

KCSD will be closed Friday, January 12 due to a blizzard warning. No activities. Reminder: No school Monday, January 15 for students due to staff professional development.