February 8, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Ever feel like something keeps holding you back? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us can feel like we are just spinning our wheels and not making much progress (it is especially easy to get this negative feeling in the middle of winter!) Anyway, the next time you get that feeling I want you to think of an Arrow. An arrow can be a great symbol for determination, and here’s why; An arrow can only be shot Forward by being pulled Backwards. The farther it is pulled back, the more strength and energy it will have and the farther it will go! So, keep this in mind when you feel that life is dragging you backwards with difficulties and challenges. Just keep grinding and soon you will be launched forward into something great. So be sure to stay focused and keep aiming, because you’ll never know when it is your time to fly towards the bullseye! Have a great week! GO PANTHERS!!
Quote of the Week
“All things are ready, if our mind be so.”
― William Shakespeare
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- Want more information about the kindness challenge? Check out the video -> Our "Kind" of Panther
- 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
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.
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.
COLLEGE VISITS:
Feb. 20th: Northwest Missouri State 11:15-12:15 in the commons.
Feb.21st: Marshalltown Community College 11:15-12:15 in the commons.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Your time in high school is winding down and we have a lot of community partners that would like to support you financially in pursuing your post secondary education. The scholarship window officially opened on February 1st, 2024. Most scholarships are due by March 1st, 2024 unless indicated otherwise. Your 2024 Community Scholarship Instruction sheet is linked for your convenience and includes more information about Knoxville Panther Scholarship Foundation (KPSF) and the Community Scholarships within it.
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Feb. 5 JV1/V/JV2 GBB v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (MS/HS), 500 PM - 2 quarters of JV2 girls
JV1/JV2/V BBB v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (MS/HS), 500 PM
Tue, Feb. 6 8 BBB @Pella (MS), 400 PM (Bus: 305 PM)
7 BBB v. Pella @Knoxville (MS), 415 PM
JV1/V GBB v. Centerville @Knoxville (HS), 500 PM - 2 quarters of JV1 girls; Varsity girls at 600 PM
JV1/JV2/V BBB v. Centerville @Knoxville (MS/HS), 500 PM
JV/V B WR @Carlisle (HS), 530 PM (Bus: 330 PM; Cheer Suburban: 415 PM)
Wed, Feb. 7 V GBB @Chariton (HS), 400 PM (Bus: 245 PM)
Thu, Feb. 8 8/7 BBB @Chariton (MS), 415 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
JV2/JV1/V BBB v. Bondurant-Farrar @Knoxville (HS), 445 PM
Fri, Feb. 9 V G BW - Conference Meet @Newton (Cardinal Lanes), 900 AM (Suburban: 730 AM)
7 BBB v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
V B SW - State Meet @Iowa City (University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center), 500 PM
Sat, Feb. 10 HS JZ BD @Pleasant Hill (SEP HS), 900 AM (Bus: 730 AM)
V B BW - Conference Meet @Newton (Cardinal Lanes), 900 AM (Suburban: 730 AM)
V B WR - Districts @Atlantic (HS), 1000 AM (Bus: 530 AM; Cheer Suburban: 700 AM)
V B SW - State Meet @Iowa City (University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center), 1230 PM
LUNCH: Hot Dog w/ Classic Toppings, Potato Wedges & Fresh Berries. 2nd Choice: Chef Salad w/ Breadstick.