KMS Announcements Thursday, January 23, 2025 Day 1
Choir and Band will be switched on Thursday/Friday this week. Band will be on Thursday, Choir will be on Friday. Congratulations to this week's Orange Frog winners: 6th grader, Swayze Vernon and our Math Plus teacher, Mr. VanderVeer. They are kind to others and bring happiness to KMS.
There will be a short student council meeting 3rd hour on Thursday, Jan 23. Please excuse the student council members to Mrs. Hermsen's room after attendance.
Knoxville Middle School will be participating in a food drive with the KHS to support Milly Moments this year. Food items can be brought and dropped off in the box in the commons from Friday, January 24th, to February 16th. Food donated will benefit the Panther Pantry and other Knoxville Food pantries. Help us fill the pantries with Milly's favorite foods, and remember to Be Kind! Donations from KMS students can be put in the boxes by the Communication Center across from the office.
Milly Moments is a kindness campaign in memory of Milly Zellmer, who passed away 2 years ago. Milly’s family would like to spread kindness during the time between her birthday, January 24th, and the day she passed away, February 16th. Her family is encouraging everyone to perform an act of kindness during this time to keep Milly’s memory alive. You can also follow Milly Moments on Facebook to see all the acts of kindness that people are doing for Milly! Be kind Panthers!
Friday, January 31 is the 6th Grade Fun Night from 3:30-5:00 and 7th & 8th Dance/Fun Night from 5:30-7:00.
There is no entry fee required. Pizza and drinks will be available for $1 each.
Congratulations to this week's Orange Frog winners: 6th grader, Swayze Vernon and our Math Plus teacher, Mr. VanderVeer. They are kind to others and bring happiness to KMS.
Students eligible and interested in the next Driver Ed session with Triple R Driving School – beginning March 23. Registration forms are available at the Communication Center by the office. There is also registration information for the Training Wheels Drive Ed program to pick up if you are interested.
Athletics -
Good Luck to our KMS boy’s basketball teams as they try again to open their season today. Both grades will be playing at home against Chariton. Game time is 4:15 with the 8th grade playing first.
Knoxville Soccer Club registration for the Spring season is open now until February 15th. Flyers with information are at the communication center across from the office.
The registration link for soccer https://kscpanthers.demosphere-secure.com/_registration_login?to=https%3A%2F%2Fkscpanthers.demosphere-secure.com%2F_registration&fbclid=IwY2xjawH2AI5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaHmEGu-DU7ftmrU8fLI5q8g3g3vsfY-TwT6nUr4iWPl-DTzSL_hufRTNQ_aem_X_HmCOYBtyaQs8O1njEmJQ
8TH GRADE FOOTBALL PLAYERS: There will be an 8th grade signing day event for any 8th grader interested in playing high school football next fall. This will take place on Wednesday, February 5th at 5:30pm in the high school media center. Contact Coach Dunkin if you have any questions or can't make it.
Any 6th grade student interested in signing up for Knoxville Little League please have your parents use the link that follows. Registration begins January 7th- January 27, 2024. Please register at
. Flyers are available for pick up at the Communication Center.
Lunch – Spaghetti with meat sauce, mimi garlic toast, ice cream cup or BBQ rib sandwich
Birthdays – Chloe Lee
District – JV and Varsity boys swimming at Indianola
JV and Varsity boys wrestling at North Mahaska