February 15, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
There’s a saying that goes; “The razor blade is sharp, but it can’t cut a tree; The ax is strong, but it can’t cut the hair.” The point of that is to say that we are unique and different, but equally have our own strengths and uses that make us important. Just because you can’t do something that someone else can, doesn’t make you any less important or talented. Keep this in mind as you find yourself, or someone else, struggling on a specific task or job. For they might just be the ax, and are meant to cut the tree and not the hair!
Have a great week PANTHER NATION and Be Proud to be a Panther!
Quote of the Week
“Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly.”
– Robert F. Kennedy
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- BOYS SWIMMING: The boy's swim team competed in Iowa City at the State Championships on Friday and Saturday. Congratulations to Ethan Russell who finished 27th in the 50 Freestyle and Isaiah Picard who finished 2nd in the Para-100 Freestyle and was the State Champion in the Para-50 Freestyle.
- TENNIS: Open court time for tennis is taking place after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Stop by to get some work in before the season officially starts.
- GIRLS TENNIS: Player meeting for girls tennis at 3:45 on Friday, February 23rd in the media center.
- 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
Next week is FFA Week! If you would like to participate we have dress up days and other activities going on throughout the week!
Monday - Merica Monday
Tuesday - Pajama Day
Wednesday - Dress as your favorite FFA officer
Thursday - Country vs. Country Club
Friday - FFA/Blue and Gold Day
All Week - FFA and FFA Officer trivia in the announcements. The first person to email Ms. Johnston the correct answer for one of the questions each day will win a box of candy!
Tuesday - Grain Jar Guess - During lunch, Ms. Johnston will have a jar of corn kernels for you to guess how many there are. The person that is the closest gets a Casey's gift card.
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:
- Jostens will be here Feb. 28th from 11-12-55 in the commons for you to pick up your graduation invites if you ordered them.
- Senior photos need to be turned in by March 31st to Mrs. Fleming.
- 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. 12 V G BW - State Qualifying Meet @Osceola (Alley Bowl),1000 AM (Suburban: 730 AM)
SP OL - Basketball Skills @Knoxville (HS), 1100 AM
7 BBB v. Newton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
8 BBB @Newton (Berg MS), 430 PM (Bus: 315 PM)
JV1/JV2/V BBB @Grinnell (HS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
Tue, Feb. 13 V B BW - State Qualifying Meet @Osceola (Alley Bowl), 1000 AM (Suburban: 730 AM)
HS CH - Singfest @Pella (Central College), 1000 AM (Bus: 930 AM)
7 BBB @Huxley (Ballard MS), 415 PM (Bus: 225 PM)
8 BBB v. Ballard @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
JV2/JV1/V BBB @Chariton (HS), 500 PM (Bus: 345 PM)
Wed, Feb. 14 V B WR - State Meet @Des Moines (Wells Fargo Arena), 900 AM (Suburban: 400 PM Tuesday; Cheer Suburban: 600 AM)
SP OL - Unified Sports Day @Oskaloosa (William Penn University), 1000 AM (Bus + Van: 915 AM)
V GBB - Regionals v. Perry @Knoxville (HS), 700 PM
Thu, Feb. 15 HS JZ BD @Cedar Falls (University of Northern Iowa), 200 PM (Bus: 1045 AM)
8/7 BBB @Eldon (Cardinal HS), 430 PM (Bus: 245 PM)
JV2 BBB @Ottumwa (Evans MS), 445 PM (Bus: 310 PM)
Fri, Feb. 16 8/7 BBB v. Chariton @Knoxville (MS), 415 PM
HS CH Concert, 700 PM
Sat, Feb. 17 HS JZ BD @Indianola (HS), 315 PM (Bus: 130 PM)
LUNCH: Nachos, Potato Rounds w/ Cheese Sauce. 2ND CHOICE: Breaded Pollock