January 11, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Well here we are Panther Nation, we made it to the last week of term 2. Hopefully, we learned a few things from how the 1st term went and made some good adjustments. While winter break may have thrown us off our groove, our focus for this week will be to finish strong. Take this as a reminder to look at what you can do to make your term grades the best you possibly can. Is there anything that you can turn in, finish up or re-take? Is there anything coming up by Friday that you need to study for? This is the culmination of the term’s work, so give it the attention and focus that it deserves and Finish Strong! Have a great week and GO PANTHERS!
Quote of the Week
“Every task, goal, race and year comes to an end…therefore, make it a habit to FINISH STRONG.”
- Gary Ryan Blair
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- voluntary track/soccer workouts are now posted on Kellar's office windows.
- GSA will meet at the humane society Thursday, January 11th. If you need a ride please talk to Mrs. McBride or Ms. Lee.
- Rec Center will be hosting a Lifeguard training course on February 23rd-25th. If you are interested please email Cameron Liston at cliston@knoxvilleia.gov
- Last day of term 2 is Friday, January 12th.
- No school Monday, January 15th.
- Term 3 starts Tuesday, January 16th.
SILVERCORD:
- 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
DRIVERS ED:
Any student interested in signing up for the spring drivers ed session please stop in the office to pick up a drivers form. Classes on Sunday, March 24th.
COLLEGE VISITS:
Jan 23rd: Indian Hills Community College during lunches in the commons
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.
SENIORS/SENIORS PARENTS:
- Please make sure to check your fees. Graduation cap and gown fee is due by March 1st and all other fees need to be paid before the end of April.
ACTIVITIES:
Sun, Jan. 7 HS CH - Dorian Festival @Decorah (Luther College), 100 PM (Car: 815 AM)
Mon, Jan. 8 HS CH - Dorian Festival @Decorah (Luther College), 800 AM
JV1/V GBB @Pella Christian (HS), 445 PM (Girls Bus: 330 PM)
JV1/JV2/V BBB @Pella Christian (Grade School/HS), 445 PM (Boys Bus: 330 PM)
Thu, Jan. 11 JV/V B WR v. Centerville, Chariton, E-B-F @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM
JV/V G WR @Pella (HS), 530 PM (Car: 330 PM)
Fri, Jan. 12 JV/V G/B BW v. Sigourney @Oskaloosa (Statesmen Lanes), 200 PM (Bus: 1235 PM)
JV1/V GBB v. Clarke @Knoxville (HS), 500 PM
JV2/JV2/V BBB v. Clarke @Knoxville (MS/HS), 500 PM
**Dance Team performance**
**Panthers v. Cancer**
JV B WR @Centerville (Lakeview Athletic Complex), 500 PM (Bus: 215 PM)
Sat, Jan. 13 JV/V G WR @Pella (HS), 930 AM (Car: 630 AM)
V B WR @Centerville (Lakeview Athletic Complex), 930 AM (Bus: 600 AM; Cheer Sub: 730 AM)
LUNCH: Loaded Nachos Supreme: Meat, Cheese, Lettuce, Olives, Salsa, Sour Cream & Raspberry Filled Churros. 2nd Choice: Orange Chicken w/ Brown Rice.