Knoxville Community School District

🎉 A little late, but worth the wait! 🎉 Before we fully dive into summer, we want to give a big THANK YOU to our amazing staff members who were recognized at the end of the school year for their years of dedicated service! 💛🖤 Their commitment, passion, and hard work make a lasting impact on our students and community every single day. Help us celebrate their milestones—whether it's 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years, every year matters! 📸 Swipe through the photos to see these awesome individuals—we're so lucky to have them on our team! (some members that celebrated milestones are missing from the photos)

Summer should be a time of joy and adventure for children-but for many families, it also brings the challenge of food insecurity when school meals are no longer available. That's why the Pella Community Food Shelf is excited to introduce Healthy Kids Iowa, a new pilot program hosted in coordination with the State of Iowa, and the Food Bank of Iowa. This initiative supports local students and their families by providing access to fresh, nutritious food throughout the summer. What is Healthy Kids Iowa? Healthy Kids Iowa helps families with children ages 4-18 access fresh, healthy food during the summer months when school meals are not available. 📍Location: Pella Community Food Shelf ⏰ When: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM ️ 🗓️Starting: June 10 (and will run throughout the summer) What Families Can Expect: Nutritious Food Options: Families can choose from a variety of fresh items each week to take home and prepare balanced meals. Please mark your Tuesday calendars and take advantage of this additional opportunity to secure some healthy foods this summer!

📣 The District Developed Special Education Service Delivery Plan is available for public view/comment. 🗣️ 🗓️ Public comment period: May 28 – June 9 This is your opportunity to review and share feedback on how our district supports students with special needs. Your insights help shape services that ensure every student thrives. Stop in to the district office at 418. S Park Lane Drive to view the plan and to leave a comment. 📄 Comments can be submitted via email to cassi.pearson@kcsd.k12.ia.us or written comments can be left at the district office during business hours. Thank you for partnering with us to support all learners! 💬

Panther Families! We are so excited to celebrate this last day of school! We hope everyone has a very fun, safe summer break! Reminder: we will dismiss all students at 11:25 AM today!

Congratulations to the Knoxville High School Boys Golf team!! They have qualified for the State Golf Tournament May 27-28 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls!

2025 Knoxville High School Graduation 🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓 We are so excited to celebrate all of the wonderful accomplishments of the Class of 2025! Be sure to read all the information below so you are prepared for this special day! 🗓 Sunday, May 18th 2:00pm 📍 Knoxville High School Gymnasium 🚪 Doors Open at 1:00pm 🚗 Parking Information: 🚙 General Parking is available in North east lot, entrance through district office entrance 🚗 General Parking is also available in West HS lot entrance through MS entrance 🅿️ South HS lot Handicap Parking Only entrance through south HS doors

💙👩‍⚕️ Happy Nurse Appreciation Day! 👨‍⚕️💙 Today, we celebrate the incredible school nurses who care for our students with compassion, dedication, and calm in every situation. Thank you for being a steady presence, a healing hand, and a vital part of our school family! 🩺🍎

📚 Calling All Retired KCSD Teachers! 🍎 You're invited to a special Retired Teacher Social to reconnect, reminisce, and relax with fellow educators! 🗓️ Date: May 2, 2025 🕒 Time: 9:30am-11:00am 📍 Location: KCSD District Office Board Room Please spread the word!

🚨 No School Reminder 🚨 There will be no school on Friday, April 18th! See everyone back on Monday, April 21st after the long weekend!

Congratulations to Knoxville High School senior Koby Higginbotham on achieving a Blue Standard automatic qualifying time for the Drake Relays in the 110m hurdles! Koby ran an impressive 13.97 seconds in the hurdles last Thursday in Oskaloosa, breaking his own school record set just last season. He will compete at Drake Stadium in the preliminary heats at 8:49 AM on Friday, April 25, with hopes of advancing to the finals at 10:49 AM the same day.

👏🏼 Shoutout to our Advanced Manufacturing class! 👏🏼 This talented group of students played a major role in designing, fabricating, and installing the brand-new Knoxville Panthers entry arch now standing proudly at the entrance to Randy Wilson Track! Their craftsmanship, teamwork, and dedication brought this project to life—and it looks incredible. A huge thank you to these students and Mr. Sanger for showing what Panther Pride and real-world skills can build. 🐾💪

Our KHS Camera Club has teamed up with the Marion County Humane Society to create a Calendar full of some adorable, adoptable animals, and some of your favorite KHS student athletes! Calendars are just $25!! The images show the calendar cover, and what a sample page will look like. Order a calendar at the link below! https://bit.ly/3EbcQZo

📣🗓 Mark your calendars 🗓📣 Homecoming 2025!!!

We are proud to donate over $36,000 from our Panthers v. Cancer event to Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Pictured with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics CEO Kevin Kincaid are @khs_panthers senior basketball players Landen Norris and Hannah Dunkin. 🖤💛

📢 Registration is NOW OPEN for ALL PK-12 Students! 🎉 Knoxville Community School District is ready to welcome students for the upcoming school year! Whether you're enrolling a first-time Panther or returning for another great year, now is the time to complete your registration. 🖥️ Visit Knoxville.k12.ia.us for more details and to register today! Don't wait—secure your spot and get ready for an amazing year ahead! 🐾

Congratulations to our @khs_panthers Choir & Band students that received a Division I rating at IHSMA State Solo/Small Ensemble Contest in Osceola!! 👏 👏 👏 Choir Soloists: Bekah Bennett, Kaylynne Anderson, Kyl Bauer, Zjair Hernando, Malichi Swan Chamber Singers (Perfect Score and Best of Center Award Winners): Malichi Swan, Regan Roberts, Willow Kam, Taylor Newendorp, Landyn Gibson, Jason Vinsick, Reagan Oye, Miley Garrison, Joey Woods, Keegan Binns. Kaylynne Anderson, Bekah Bennett, Bailey Heath, Ryan Peralta, Kyl Bauer, Nikkaila Lovell, Ethan Cahill, Jiaxin Jiang, Abi Dovganyuk, Reid Sinclair, Isaiah Picard. Not Pictured: Elen Petty & Kaeding Phillips Trio: Bekah Bennett, Kaeding Phillips, Kaylynne Anderson Band Saxophone trio: Bailey Heath, Cooper Mattox, Zachary Boender (perfect score) Percussion choir Bailey Heath - Alto sax solo Zachary Boender - Bari sax solo Kyl Bauer - Horn solo Jason Krasko - Marimba solo Austin Bishop - Trombone solo 🎶 🎵 🖤💛

Congratulations to @khs_panthers senior Janie Maasdam on being selected as All-State Outstanding Attorney at the State Mock Trial Tournament! 1 of only 12 in the State! 👏 Also congratulations to Celia Marean who was selected All-State Honorable Mention Outstanding Attorney and Tyler Bull and Averie Staton who received All-State Honorable Mention Outstanding Witness honors! 💛🖤

📢 Preschool & Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! 🎉 The 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome our newest Little Panthers! 🐾 📚 Give your child a great start with engaging learning experiences, caring teachers, and a strong foundation for success. Scan the QR codes in the graphic or visit Knoxville.k12.ia.us for more information and to register today! Tag a friend who needs this info! ⬇️

Exciting opportunities await at KCSD! We're currently hiring for a range of positions for the 2025-26 school year. 🤝 If you're passionate about supporting students and ready to make an impact, apply today: https://knoxville.schoolspring.com/#aJobListings

Art Club students from Knoxville High School hosted the South Central Conference Visual Arts Day at Indian Hills Community College! 🎨 🖼 🖤💛