High School

Oct. 10, 2025   

 Panther Pride Focus

Nelson Mandela once said, “Action without vision is only passing time. Vision without action is merely daydreaming. But vision with action can change the world.” Take a moment and really let that sink in.

Now, ask yourself: Are you staying busy just for the sake of being busy, without a clear purpose or direction? Or are you sitting back, waiting for circumstances to change on their own?

True Panther Pride is more than activity, it’s about purpose, integrity, and selflessness. It’s choosing to act not only for personal success, but also for the good of others. When our vision is grounded in service and our actions are guided by empathy, we don’t just make progress, we can make an actual difference.

This week, let’s challenge ourselves to lead with vision, act with purpose, and serve with selflessness. That’s how real change begins.

Have an outstanding week, and as always, Go Panthers!

Quote of the Week

“It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.”

-Nelson Mandela

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:

• Picture retakes will be Fri. Oct. 10th.  (10-10:30)

• BASKETBALL CHEER: Anyone interested in basketball cheer we will have a meeting Monday right after school. in room 422.

• FFA: The October FFA meeting is Oct. 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the ag room.  Hope to see many members there!

• BLOOD DRIVE: Fall Blood Drive is Nov. 5th from 9:00-2:00 in the high school gym!  There are fliers hung up around the school with a QR Code on them to sign up!  If you are 16 or 17 and have never donated before, you will need to pick up a parent permission slip from Ms. Johnston in order to donate.

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.    

COLLEGE/MILITARY VISITS:

Thurs. Oct. 16th:  US Army 11-1 in the commons

SILVERCORD:

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA:  Stepping Stones Early Learning Center is excited to announce our Annual Breakfast with Santa event on Sat, Dec. 13th! (7-11:30) Stepping Stones is proud to provide child care and support our KHS seniors with an annual Scholarship.  Breakfast with sand is a fun event with pancakes and hot cocoa, games, crafts, an obstacle course, and an opportunity to visit with Santa.  It takes lots of volunteers to host this event--if you can help for an hour or more, we would love to have you join us!  If you are interested please email Cassi Pearson cassi.pearson@kcsd.k12.ia.us

WEST LITERACY NIGHT: We are looking for 5-6 students to help during Literacy Night at West Elementary on Nov.17 from 5:15-7. Students would be helping set up, monitor, and tear down stations where families are doing literacy activities. If you are interested please email Lori Morgan lori.morgan@kcsd.k12.ia.us

The Henry Knox Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit from Nov. 18th-27th mostly from 10-6pm with some exceptions, at KPAC. They are looking for volunteers to welcome visitors and work on crafts with any kids that may come to the exhibit. This would be a great, convenient way to earn some silver cord hours. For more info or to sign up please email Anna at ahumestonevents@gmail.com or call/text 641-820-0694.

ACTIVITIES:

Mon, Oct. 6               SP OL - South Central Bowling @Pleasant Hill (Great Escape), 915 AM (Bus + Suburban: 830 AM)

                                  7 VB @Chariton (MS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)

                                  8 VB v. Chariton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM

Tue, Oct. 7                MS/HS CH @Pella (Central College), 1000 AM (2 Suburbans: 920 AM)

                                 HS ES v. Gilbert, 400 PM

                                 MS G/B CC @Chariton (Lake View Golf & Country Club), 430 PM (Bus: 240 PM)

                                 MS BD @Waukee (North MS), 530 PM (Suburban: 345 PM)

                                 JV2/JV1/V VB v. Chariton @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM

Wed, Oct. 8              HS FCCLA - Fall Leadership Rally @Fort Dodge (Iowa Central CC), 900 AM (Bus: 640 AM)

Thu, Oct. 9               HS CH - SCC Honor Choir @Eldon (Cardinal HS), 900 AM (Bus: 725 AM)

                                 MS BD @Pella (Central College), 900 AM (Suburban: 800 AM)

                                 HS FFA - State Soil Judging @Ames, 830 AM (Suburban: 640 AM)

                                 8/7 FB v. PCM @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 415 PM

                                 JV/V G SW @Ankeny (DMACC Trail Point Aquatic Center), 530 PM

                                 JV2/JV1 VB @Urbandale (Des Moines Christian HS), 615 PM (Bus: 440 PM)

Fri, Oct. 10               9 FB v. Des Moines Christian @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 445 PM

                                 V FB v. Des Moines Christian @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 730 PM

                                      Dance Team performance

                                      Marching Band performance

Sat, Oct. 11             HS M BD @West Des Moines (Valley Stadium), 830 AM (2 Buses: 600 AM)

                                V VB @Pella (HS), 830 AM (Bus: 715 AM)