Sept. 26, 2025
Panther Pride Focus
Would you like to live with less stress, feel happier more consistently, and find greater success? We all do! While there’s no magic formula that requires zero effort, the good news is that the power to make these changes lies in your hands. Want to know how? It starts with making four simple agreements with yourself to move in a positive direction.
Agreement #1: Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity and only say what you mean. Avoid using words to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Instead, use the power of your words to spread truth and kindness.
Agreement #2: Don’t take anything personally. What others say and do is a reflection of their own reality, not yours. When you stop taking things personally, you free yourself from needless suffering and negativity.
Agreement #3: Don’t make assumptions. Have the courage to ask questions and express what you really want. Clear communication helps prevent misunderstandings, sadness, and unnecessary drama.
Agreement #4: Always do your best. Your best will look different from day to day. Some days you’ll feel great, others not so much. But in every moment, give it your best effort, and you’ll avoid self-judgment, regret, and self-criticism.
Think about these four agreements. Make the commitment to yourself, and you’ll be on the path to a better, more positive life. Have a great week, and GO PANTHERS!
Quote of the Week
“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.”
-Neil Armstrong
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
· NO SCHOOL ON MON, SEPT. 29TH.
· PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Wed. Oct. 1st 3:35-7:00
· FFA: Congratulations to our livestock judging team of Payton Kearney, Matthias VanWyngarden, Elisha Bacon, and Natalie Irving on receiving 3rd place overall at South Central CDE Day! They competed against 69 teams.
· Congratulations to our soil judging team of Huy Mai, Hayden Hixenbaugh, Leah Ducey, and Rylie Grife for advancing to the state competition! Huy also received 7th overall out of nearly 100 competitors!
· SCIENCE CLUB: Join us for Science Club on Monday's after school 3:35-5pm. We will be doing lots of fun labs and a few science trips.
· ALL JUNIORS: will be ASVAB testing on Wed. Oct. 8th, in the Media Center. Students with last names A-L will be testing in the morning from 9-11:30, and students with last names M-Z, plus any that missed the morning session, will be testing from 1:15-3:25. They will be using laptops, so they do not need to bring anything with them.
· 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.
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.
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Sep. 22 V G TN - Team Regionals v. Centerville @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 200 PM
8 VB @Newton (Berg MS), 415 PM (Bus: 235 PM)
7 VB v. Newton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
JV2/JV1 VB v. Des Moines North & Des Moines Lincoln @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM
Tue, Sep. 23 HS ES v. Waukee, 400 PM
MS/JV/V G/B CC @Newton (Maytag Park), 400 PM (Bus: 200 PM)
8 FB @Newton (HA Lynn Stadium), 415 PM (Bus: 225 PM)
7 FB v. Newton @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 430 PM
7/8 VB @Centerville (Lakeview Elementary), 430 PM (Bus: 225 PM)
JV2/JV1/V VB v. Cardinal @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM
Wed, Sep. 24 HS FFA - Soil Judging @Pella, 900 AM (Bus: 800 AM)
Thu, Sep. 25 JV/V B CC @Indianola (Pickard Park), 500 PM (Bus: 255 PM)
JV/V G SW v. Marshalltown @Indianola (Wellness Campus), 530 PM
Fri, Sep. 26 V FB @Des Moines (Saydel HS), 700 PM (Bus: 440 PM; Cheer Suburbans: 500 PM)
Sat, Sep. 27 V VB @Boone (HS), TBD (Bus: TBD)
JV/V G SW @Des Moines (Lincoln HS), 1100 AM
HS M BD @Pella (HS), 700 PM (2 Buses: 445 PM)
LUNCH: Cheese Burger, French Fries & Baked Beans. 2nd Choice: Grilled Chicken Wrap.