April 12, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
A letter from KHS to you prior to testing this week:
Dear Panther Nation,
This week we will be taking the state exam called ISASP. This test will help us get a better understanding of how we can better instruct you and prepare you for your future. The ISASP will give us data (information) on your current understanding of Reading, Math, Language Arts, and for 10th graders, Science. While the state may only see you as those scores. We, here at KHS, know that you are much more than just a number you produce on a test. We know how hard you have worked over the years, how many hours you have studied, how many problems you have solved, and how many nights you have stressed. But we also know you are so much more than even that! Over the course of the year we have had the privilege to see how funny, caring, and kind you are. We have seen your courage and spirit on the field, court, and the stage. We have seen how you care for your siblings, respect your families, and support your friends. We have seen how trustworthy and thoughtful you are. And we have seen how you try to be your best everyday. The scores on the ISASP are important and we simply ask that you try your very best. Remember that these tests can tell something about your education, they cannot and will not tell everything about you....They do not define who you are to us. Be sure to get a good night’s sleep, charge your iPads, be here on time, and try your very best. We already know the true you and we know that you will do amazing, because you are a Panther and you ARE amazing!
Love,
Your KHS family
Quote of the Week
“In case you have not been adequately informed, please consider this official notification that you are awesome.”
– Unknown
ATTENTIONS ALL SENIORS:
MANDATORY MEETING ON FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH AT 9:45 IN THE KPAC.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
· GIRLS TENNIS: Congratulations to the girls tennis team on their 7-4 Win over Grinnell. The Panthers will play at Home Thursday at 4:15. Stop on out and support your lady Panthers as they try and start the season 4-0.
· GIRLS SOFTBALL: The softball team is looking for a manager to help with scorekeeping and organization. Please reach out to Coach Peden if this is something you are interested in.
· SENIORS: LAST CHANCE to submit your Senior Salute form (https://forms.gle/fVBjTacjr9qeLWrRA). If I don't have it by Friday, April 12 you will not have a senior salute posted on social media in May. Also, you need to submit a senior picture and younger picture with your form if at all possible. Contact Mrs. Keefer with questions.
· FFA BLOOD DRIVE: The annual spring blood drive will be held on April 17th. You must be 16 to donate and have a parent permission slip if you are 16. 17 and 18 year olds do not need to have a parent permission slip. If you are interested in donating, you can sign up using the QR codes on the posters hanging around the school or talk to Ms. J or an FFA officer.
ISASP:
· We are asking students to charge their IPads every night so Ipads are fully charged for
· testing.
· Any students missing or being late for the test will be required to make up the tests.
· Students will test in an online format and the tests are untimed.
· No cell phones, smart watches, or electronic devices are allowed in the testing room.
· Seniors report to school at 10:00 AM Tuesday April 9th through Thursday April 11th.
ISASP SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 12th
Science 10th Grade
Regular Day for 9th, 11th, & 12th
PROM:
· Out of town date forms are now available for pick up in the front office. They are due back in the office by April 5th!
· Prom 2024 will be held April 13th. Information was sent out via Infinite Campus to all Juniors and Seniors. You must be a Junior or a Senior to purchase tickets and must list your date. The QR codes for Prom and After Prom are on the Information Sheet. Please read this sheet carefully, Prom expectations, routes, and details have changed from last year.
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
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:
· 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.
COLLEGE VISITS:
April 17th: Marines 11:15-1:15
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Apr. 8 JV/V G GF v. Clarke & Chariton @Knoxville (Pine Knolls Golf Club), 415 PM
MS B TR @Newton (HA Lynn Stadium), 415 PM (Bus: 215 PM)
JV/V B TN v. Indianola @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
MS G TR @Packwood (Pekin HS), 430 PM (Bus: 215 PM)
V G SC v. Grandview Christian @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
Tue, Apr. 9 V G GF @Centerville (Appanoose Country Club), 100 PM (Suburban: 1100 AM)
JV/V G TN @Grinnell (HS), 415 PM (Bus: 205 PM)
V B TR @Chariton (Reynolds Field), 430 PM (Bus: 310 PM)
JV/V B SC v. Des Moines Christian @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
Thu, Apr. 11 JV B GF @Newton (Westwood Golf Course), 415 PM (Suburban: 210 PM)
V G GF @Moravia (Honey Creek Resort), 415 PM (Suburban: 215 PM)
JV/V B TN @Osecola (Clarke HS), 415 PM (1 Suburban + 1 Car: 220 PM)
JV/V G TN v. Clarke @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
V G/B TR - Panther Relays @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 415 PM
**Participating Schools (boys): Knoxville, Pella Christian, Mount Ayr, Woodward-Granger, Belmond-Klemme, Marshalltown, Des Moines North, Indianola
**Participating Schools (girls): Knoxville, Pella Christian, Ottumwa, Mount Ayr, Pella, Indianola, PCM, Des Moines Christian
JV/V B SC @Bondurant (B-F HS), 530 PM (Bus: 340 PM)
Fri, Apr. 12 SCC Visual Arts Day @Ottumwa (Indian Hills Community College), 1000 AM (Suburban: 745 AM)
V G/B GF @Osceola (Municipal Golf Course), 300 PM (2 Suburbans: 110 PM)
JV/V G TN @Nevada (SCORE Park Tennis Courts), 430 PM (Bus: 225 PM)
V G SC @Oskaloosa (Lacey Athletic Complex), 530 PM (Bus: 400 PM)
Sat, Apr. 13 MS/HS SC @Knoxville (Marion County Sportsman's Club), 730 AM
V B TN - Knoxville Invitational @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 900 AM
**Participating Schools: Knoxville, Albia, Chariton, North Polk, Oskaloosa, Pella, Saydel
Promenade, 630 PM
Prom, 730 PM
LUNCH: Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Breadstick & Cheesy Potatoes. 2nd CHOICE: Chef Salad w/ Breadstick.