Sept. 8, 2025
Panther Pride Focus
Positive Behavior = Panther PRIDE. Here at KHS, Panther PRIDE means being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. These are the qualities that build a positive and supportive environment where every student can thrive and succeed.
Being Respectful means showing kindness and consideration toward others. Being Responsible means taking ownership of your actions and meeting your obligations. Being Safe means making choices that protect both yourself, and those who are around you. These three qualities are simple, yet powerful, and they benefit you both inside and outside of KHS.
When you embody Panther PRIDE, you’re setting yourself up for success. Stay on the winning path, and have a great week! GO PANTHERS!
Quote of the Week
"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
— Mark Twain
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS:
We will be meeting next Tues, Sept. 16th, from 9:27-9:42 in the KPAC.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
· SCIENCE CLUB: will be having their first meeting on Mon, Sept. 8th, after school at 3:45 pm. Please join us for fun labs and science activities.
· ACADEMIC CLUB: If you like trivia, you need to consider joining our club. Questions range from sports/entertainment to math and everything in between. Current members and anyone interested meet in Mrs. Hermsen room (818) at KMS on Thursdays. Please sign up on FlexiSched.
· ART CLUB: If you are interested in joining or returning to Art Club our first meeting will be on Thurs. Sept 11th in Beal's (artroom) Panther Time. Please sign up on FlexiSched this week.
· CAMERA CLUB: There will be a camera club informational meeting Tues. Sept 9th for all current members and those interested in Mr. DeBower's room (426) during panther time!
· DEVA CLUB: There will be a DECA club informational meeting Wed. Sept 10th for all current members and those interested in Mr. DeBower's room (426) during panther time!
Schedule change starting Tues. Sept. 9th. We are moving Homeroom after 2nd chance breakfast. (9:27-9:42)
Schedule (Tuesday-Friday)
½ blocks are first 41 minutes and last 41 minutes of class w/ 3 minute passing time
HOMECOMING:
· Out of Town Dates -> If you plan to bring a date to the Homecoming dance that does NOT attend KHS, you MUST fill out an “Out of Town Date” FORM. This is due Friday Sept. 12th at 3:30pm. They must provide a legal form of identification as part of the completed form. These can be picked up in the high school office. Don’t wait till it is too late!
· Homecoming Dance → Student Parking Lot doors will be open starting at 6:45pm. The dance will be from 7-9:00pm. Entry to dance will be $10. If you bring a non-expired canned good, the cost will be $5. All attendees must present a valid ID (school, license, etc.) to verify age & identification; this is for High School Students only! Dress attire: Jeans or khaki shorts are acceptable, NO t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants or hats allowed. If you need to go to your car, you may be escorted out by a staff member OR police officer. If you leave the dance unescorted then you cannot come back. All students must stay till 8:30pm once they enter the dance!
· Dodgeball Participation --> If you plan to participate in the dodgeball tournament on Monday Sept. 15th at 6:30pm, please fill out THIS FORM. The deadline is Monday Sept. 15th at 12pm.
· Iron Man Participation ->If you plan to participate in the Iron Man tournament on Thursday Sept. 18th at 8:00pm (ish), please fill out THIS FORM. The deadline is Wednesday Sept. 17th 3:30pm. It will be single elimination, with games going to 15 points and the third game would be to 10 points. This is open to as many teams that wish to sign up! Grades are not limited to one team.
· PowderPuff Participation --> If you plan to participate in the powderpuff football game on Thursday Sept. 18th at 7pm (ish), please fill out THIS FORM. The deadline is Wednesday Sept. 17th 3:30pm. This is open to as many teams that wish to sign up! Grades are not limited to one team.
· All student names will automatically be put in at a chance to participate in the homecoming games during the assembly on Friday Sept. 19th. If you wish to NOT participate or want your name to be pulled, email Mrs. McWilliams or Ms. Douglas to take your name out of the drawing. The deadline is Wednesday Sept. 17th 3:30pm to let us know!
· Dress Up Days:
o Monday → Color Day
o Tuesday → Quarantine Day
o Wednesday → Hero vs. Villain Day
o Thursday → Greek Life (Fraternity vs. Sorority) Day
o Friday → Spirit Day
DRIVERS ED:
Any student interested in taking driver's ed this Fall please stop in the office and pick up a form. Classes start Oct. 26th.
RECRUITERS:
9/10: Central College: 1-1:30 In the Media Center
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Sep. 8 V G TN - Conference Tournament @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 900 AM
**Participating Schools: Knoxville, Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Clarke, Davis County
7/8 VB v. Davis County @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
Tue, Sep 9 8/7 FB v. Pella Christian @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 415 PM - 8th first, then 7th
MS/JV/V G/B CC @Grinnell (Ahrens Park), 415 PM (Bus + Suburban: 200 PM)
JV2/JV1/V VB @Eddyville (EBF HS), 530 PM (Bus: 350 PM)
Wed, Sep. 10 HS CH - SCICDA All-State Clinic @Grimes (DC-G HS), 830 AM (Suburban: 715 AM)
Thu, Sep. 11 7 VB @Oskaloosa (MS), 430 PM (Bus: 310 PM)
8 VB v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
JV2/JV1 VB v. Ottumwa & Southeast Warren @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM
JV/V G SW v. Perry @Indianola (Wellness Campus), 530 PM
Fri, Sep. 12 9 FB @Albia (HS), 445 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
V FB @Albia (HS), 730 PM (Bus: 515 PM; Cheer Suburbans: 530 PM)
LUNCH: French Bread Pizza, Onion Rings w/ Ranch, Green Beans & Orange Smiles. 2nd Choice: Seasoned Oven Roasted Chicken Wings.