February 19, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Here's a serious question for you, Panther Nation. How often do you check your email? Once a day? Once a week? What’s an email? Well, as I’m sure you know, each and every one of you has your very own KCSD email and you never know when you might have an important email sitting in your inbox. In today’s world, email is a very useful form of communication. It is a tool that can be used to easily stay in contact with others, to pass along important information instantly, or to quickly organize your day. As you move closer to adulthood you will see that the effective use of email is an important 21st century skill. For example, we use email at KHS to communicate with students, teachers, parents, and the community every single day. So be sure to find time everyday (beginning of the day, Panther Time , or end of the day is a great time) to open, read, and respond to those emails waiting for you. Have a great week and Go Panthers!
Quote of the Week
“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.”
-Brian Herbert
ATTENTION JUNIORS:
- Jr. class meeting at 9:45 in the PKAC on Tuesday, Feb. 20th.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- BOYS TRACK: track starts Monday, February 26th. There will be no sign up meeting; just come to the track right after school for practice and info will be given to give to parents.
- 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
This 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!
TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTIONS:
First 2 people to send one of the correct answers gets a prize for Ms. J!
Which Knoxville FFA officer showed horses at the country fair, has a family farm that has been in the family for over 60 years, and has shown livestock with her cousin?
Options: Karlie Pettyjohn, Marley Larson, Riley Reid, Brianna Murphy, Audrey Wittenburg, Molly Anderson
What year did Future Farmers of America change its name to the National FFA organization to signify FFA was more than just for farmers?
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. 19 8 BBB @Oskaloosa (MS), 430 PM (Bus: 325 PM)
V BBB - Substate @Newton (HS), 700 PM (Bus: 520 PM)
Tue, Feb. 20 8/7 BBB v. Albia @Knoxville (MS), 415 PM
Wed, Feb. 21 V B BW - State @Waterloo (Cadillac XBC), 900 AM (Car: Tuesday PM)
FFA - Sub Districts @Pella (HS), 100 PM (Bus: 1220 PM)
Thu, Feb. 22 HS BD - Bandfest @Pella (Central College), 830 AM (Suburban: 800 AM)
7 BBB v. PCM @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
8 BBB @Prairie City (PCM MS), 430 PM (Bus: 330 PM)
LUNCH: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Corn & Hot Roll w/ Butter. 2ND CHOICE:
Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza.