High School Announcements

January 31, 2023   A-DAY

PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT

The word for this week’s Panther Pride Focus is Priorities.  A Priority can be defined as; a thing/idea that is regarded to be more important than another.  While you can have many different things that you find important.  When you properly prioritize items you begin to place them ahead of or behind others based on how important they are to you and what it is you want to accomplish.  Think about this… Some students claim they want to be successful in the classroom, but “forgot” to bring a pencil, a book, or their work to class… Some athletes claim they want to be the best on the court or field, yet “forget” their workout clothes, gym shoes, or other equipment.  I’m sure one of these examples has happened to many of you.  

Think about that and then answer this; When was the last time you “forgot” your phone at home?  And that right there, my friends, is what we call Priorities.  If you truly have your priorities in order, you won’t forget those things that matter.  Have a great week Panthers and take some time to prioritize your life! Go Panthers!

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:  

All Students:

  • Esports Club will be playing Nintendo Switch games after school on Thursday in Mr. Moats' classroom from 3:30pm-4:45pm. Feel free to attend if you are a fellow game lover. 
  • CODING CLUB will meet this Wednesday during Panther Time. Please sign up for Mrs. Fleming's Panther Time if you would like to attend!
  • SHOOTING TEAM: 9-12th graders interested in joining the shooting team there will be a parent/student meeting on Wednesday, February 8th @ 5:30 in the high school media center.  If you cannot attend, please contact Mindy either through the Remind App or at mindy.kephart@kcsd.k12.ia.us
  • KHS SPEECH: Congrats to Kyl Bauer, Bri Murphy, and Kaeding Phillips for qualifying for State Speech! These students will be traveling to Cedar Rapids on February 4th to perform their pieces! 
  • SPRING DRIVERS ED: Any student interested in taking Spring Driver's Ed please stop in the front office to pick up a driver's ed form.  Classes start March 6th.
  • Reminder: Locker room lockers are for PE/Pfit use and sports use only.  Please do not use them for your academic locker.  Please keep your school bag in your lockers in the hallways.  Locker rooms will be locker during class times and will be opened during passing time only.  

PANTHER TIME:    

REMINDER THAT THE FOLLOWING PANTHER TIMES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS. WE WILL HAVE 1 PANTHER TIME A MONTH THAT WE WILL USE FOR AN ADDED ADVISORY LESSON.   

  • 4 REQUIRED Xello Trainings left - you will be assigned to Panther Time

    • Tuesday, January 31

    • Tuesday, February 7

    • Tuesday, February 14

    • February 21 & 28 (make-ups)

SENIORS/PARENTS:
Please make sure to check your emails regularly for graduation emails.  

COLLEGE LUNCH VISITS:
April 11: Northwest Missouri State

ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Jan. 30        

HS FCCLA - Districts @Colo (United Methodist Church), 800 AM (Sub: 640 AM)
                               8/7 BBB v. Centerville @Knoxville (MS), 415 PM
                               JV B WR @Grimes (DC-G HS), 500 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
                               JV2/JV1/V BBB v. Grinnell @Knoxville (HS), 500 PM
                                      **Color Guard performance**

Tue, Jan. 31        

 JV G/B BW - Conference Meet @Des Moines (Air Lanes), 1000 AM (Bus: 820 AM)
                              JV1/V GBB v. Albia @Knoxville (HS), 500 PM
                              JV1/JV2/V BBB v. Albia @Knoxville (MS/HS), 500 PM
                                     **Color Guard performance**
                              V B WR - Regional Team Duals @Williamsburg (HS), 600 PM (Bus: 300 PM; Cheer Sub: 330 PM)

Thu, Feb. 2           

FFA - Swine Judging @Des Moines (Iowa State Fairgrounds), 830 AM (Car: 720 AM)
                              FFA - Review Night @Des Moines (Central Campus), 400 PM (Car: 300 PM)
                              7 BBB v. Grinnell @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
                              8 BBB @Grinnell (MS), 430 PM (Bus: 245 PM)
                              JV1/V GBB @Bondurant (B-F HS), 600 PM (Bus: 420 PM)

Fri, Feb. 3            

 6th Grade Fun Night, 330 PM
                              7th/8th Grade Dance, 700 PM

Sat, Feb. 4           

HS SP - Large Group State Contest @Cedar Rapids (Washington HS), 800 AM (Sub: 530 AM)
                             V B SW - Districts @Ames (HS), 1200 PM (Sub: TBD)
                             V G/B BB v. Newton @Des Moines (Wells Fargo Arena), 1230 PM (Girls Bus: 1030 AM; Boys Bus: 1100 AM; Choir/Cheer Bus: 1100 AM)
                                     **Chamber Choir performance**
                                     **Dance Team performance**
                             JV/V G/B BW @Pella Christian (Dutch 200 Bowl & Grill), 100 PM (Bus: 1135 AM)

LUNCH: Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Hot Roll with Butter.  2nd Choice: Mozz Cheese Sticks.