Oct. 17, 2025
Panther Pride Focus
Let’s talk about attendance! It’s not just being here to school, but showing up for all things going on in your life. As the mornings get colder and darker, it’s easy to hit snooze and tell yourself you’ll catch up later. But the truth is, every day you miss is a chance you don’t get back. Sure, you can make up assignments, but you can’t make up the moments, the discussions, and all the experiences that shape who you’re becoming.
Being present, and I mean really present, both physically and mentally, is more than a school expectation. It’s a life skill. The habits you build now set the habits for everything that comes next. If you practice the skill of showing up, even when it’s tough, you’re already ahead of the game.
So here’s the challenge: Be dedicated to showing up.
Be here, Be present. Because every Panther Counts!
You’ve got this. Have a great week and as always, Go Panthers!
Quote of the Week
One life. Just one. Why aren’t we running - like we are on fire - towards our wildest dreams?
-Jim Kwik
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
Students just a quick reminder of our school policy on cell phones and personal electronic devices...
From 7:50 AM to 3:25 PM, all personal electronic devices, including cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, gaming devices, and wireless headphones are prohibited. Personal electronic devices are encouraged to be left at home or in a student’s vehicle, but can also be stored, with the power off, in the student’s hallway locker or secured in the office. Personal Electronic devices are not allowed to be carried, seen, or used during the school day. Any device seen during school hours will be confiscated and sent to the office.
· REMINDER: TERM 1 ENDS THURS. OCT. 23RD!
· GIRLS WRESTLING: There will be a meeting for any girl interested in going out for girls wrestling on Wed. Oct. 29th at 3:30 in the Media Center!!
· KNOWLEDGE BOWL: Congratulations to Cooper Mattox, Zach Boender, Austin Bishop, Isaac Rankin and Ryan Peralta for qualifying for the Knowledge Bowl Finals. They'll compete at DMACC next Thursday!
· WRESTLING CHEER: Wrestling Cheer meeting in room 422 on Tues. Oct. 21st after school.
· KNOXVILLE FFA: has an apparel store! You can purchase t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, crew neck sweatshirts, hoodies, and sweatpants. Please use the following link to order yours today!
· https://upnstitchz.com/shop/ols/categories/knoxville-ffa
· BOWLING: we will have a parent meeting for boys/girls bowling on Oct. 20th at 5:30 pm in the KHS media center.
· 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.
COUNSELING OFFICE:
DMACC Spring online classes are now available for registration for terms 3-4. You should have received an email from the counseling office. Please check your email. Any questions, contact your counselor.
YEARBOOK:
Extra 2024-25 Yearbooks are for sale! There is a limited amount for purchase, so to secure yourself a copy, you must take payment to the front office. These Yearbooks are $65. Once you have made your purchase, you will get a paper receipt which you trade with Mrs. Fleming for your book.
There are also a few minor damaged copies for sale for $50.
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.
SILVERCORD:
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.
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
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Oct. 13 7 VB @Newton (Berg MS), 415 PM (Bus: 235 PM)
8 VB v. Newton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
JV2/JV1 VB v. PCM @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM
Tue, Oct. 14 HS ES v. Glenwood, 400 PM
7 FB v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 430 PM
8 FB @Oskaloosa (Community Stadium), 430 PM (Bus: 310 PM)
7 VB v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
8 VB @Oskaloosa (MS), 430 PM (Bus: 310 PM)
MS/JV/V G/B CC - Conference Meet @Chariton (Lake View Golf & Country Club), 430 PM (Bus: 240 PM)
JV2/JV1/V VB v. Albia @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM
Thu, Oct. 16 JV/V G SW v. Boone @Indianola (Wellness Campus), 530 PM
Fri, Oct. 17 9 FB @Williamsburg (HS), 445 PM (Bus: 200 PM)
V FB @Williamsburg (HS), 730 PM (Bus: 415 PM; Cheer Suburbans: 430 PM)
Sat, Oct. 18 V VB - Knoxville Invitational @Knoxville (HS) 830 AM
**Participating Schools: Knoxville, Albia, Ballard, Creston, Decorah, Pella Christian, Roland-Story, Union
HS M BD - State Contest @Pella (HS), 1045 AM (2 Buses: 830 AM)
HS M BD @Waukee (HS), 515 PM (2 Buses: 230 PM)
LUNCH: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Garden Salad & Garlic Toast. 2nd CHOICE: Teriyaki Chicken w/ Brown Rice.