Knoxville CUSD #202

Starting next week we are not going to be able to offer salads due to supply chain and growing season issues. We ordered salad mix for today's trucks and it was out of stock. The floods, hurricanes and the end of the growing season has not helped matters any. The winter growing season in the Yuma valley has begun so hopefully sometime after Thanksgiving we will be able to offer salads again. Thanks!

Students will be bringing home Miles of Smiles permission slips tonight or tomorrow. Miles of Smiles will be conducted in the spring, however permission slips should be turned in by Monday, November 14, 2022. If your student does not bring home a permission slip, one can be found at the following link. If you have any questions, please contact jessicakimball@bluebullets.org. https://www.milesofsmilesltd.com/docs/CONSENT_KNOX_CO_ENGLISH_2017.pdf

Check out the November edition of the KJHS Student Council Newsletter

KJHS Families, please follow the KJHS Student Council Facebook page to stay connected with all of the activities and events happening at our school. See photos, live videos, and so much more! https://www.facebook.com/Kjhsstuco

Tomorrow, Thursday November 10, Miles of Smiles permission forms will be going home with all Mable Woolsey, Junior High, and 9th grade students. The program is open to all students Pre-K thru 12th grade. If you would like your student to participate in this free dental program, please complete the permission form and return it by Monday, November 14. Students in Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th are required to have dental exams this year. If your student has not yet met that requirement, Miles of Smiles is a great way to do so.

Reminder! Free lunch for all students started today and will continue through December 20th. This applies to lunch only, breakfasts will still need to be paid for, but this generous donation has given us an incredible opportunity to be able to serve every student for 30 days. Please also note that if your KJHS or KHS child wants to purchase extra entrees or ala carte items they will still need money on their accounts to purchase those items. Any questions can be directed to Diane Ratermann at dratermann@bluebullets.org or call the District Office at 309-289-2328.

The Knoxville Football playoff apparel store is open again! Visit the KHS and Knoxville Athletic Boosters Facebook pages for the link. The store will close on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

KHS football playoff apparel is in! You may pick up your orders at the KHS football concession stand today (Friday, October 28) between 3 and 6 p.m.

Good afternoon, everyone! We have had a number of questions about students dressing up for Halloween this year at KJHS. We will allow students to dress up for school on Monday, October 31, 2022 but they must adhere to the following guidelines: 1. NO full face masks or face paint/makeup is allowed during the school day. 2. Students will be expected to change for PE class, so the costume needs to be something they can easily get in/out of. 3. Students should not bring "props" and/or accessories that could get lost, stolen, broken, or become a distraction while at school. 4. Costumes must all be school appropriate. We certainly want our students to have fun and enjoy Halloween, but if costumes are too involved and/or require lots of makeup, face masks, or additional extras, it's probably best to save dressing up for Halloween night and trick-or-treating! *Students may also dress up for the Halloween dance on the evening of Friday, October 28, 2022.*

Parents, MWES needs your help! With the weather getting cooler, we've noticed students don't always have what they need to stay warm and safe outside! If you have any pants, sweatshirts, or cold weather gear (gloves, hats, coats, etc) that no longer fit your child and you would like to donate them, we would greatly appreciate it. We are specifically asking for sweatpants/leggings and long-sleeved shirts. All youth sizes welcome. Donations can be directed to the office or the nurse. Thank you so much for keeping our kids clothed and warm!

Attention all parents/guardians of 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing Volleyball - There will be an informational meeting at KJHS Wednesday, November 2 at 4:30 pm for parents and students. If you are unable to attend or have more questions, please contact Coach Krista Gunther at kristamshepherd79@gmail.com or via Facebook messenger. Thanks!

Knoxville Football Playoff apparel available today! Online store link will be posted to the KHS and Knoxville Athletic Boosters Facebook page. All orders are due by midnight, Tuesday, October 25. Any questions, please contact Lisa Anderson 309-645-0579 or Shawn Fox at 309-643-2772. Go Big Blue!

ATTENTION KJHS PARENTS: Quarter 1 report cards are being sent home with students today! If your student misplaces their report card before getting home, grades should also be visible on Skyward.

ATTENTION SENIORS AND PARENTS: Your student should have received a graduation packet to look through and order. Please order early to ensure timely delivery.

The Knoxville High School Chapter of National Honor Society will host "Trunk or Treat" on Halloween. In preparation for the event, NHS will be collecting donations of candy for the next couple of weeks. All donations can be dropped off in the offices of each school. Last year, NHS collected enough candy to pass out candy to 638 children! If you are able, please consider donating to this wonderful event!

Knoxville District 202 Foodservice has exciting news for our students! A generous Knoxville Alumni has donated enough money to feed all the kids in the District, lunch at no cost for 30 days. This will begin on November 1st and continue until December 20th. This applies to lunch only, breakfasts will still need to be paid for, but this generous donation has given us an incredible opportunity to be able to serve every student for 30 days. Please also note that if your KJHS or KHS child wants to purchase extra entrees or ala carte items they will still need money on their accounts to purchase those items. Any questions can be directed to Diane Ratermann at dratermann@bluebullets.org or call the District Office at 309-289-2328.

Parents, Thank you for following up regarding the all-call last night. To review and update: IF YOU RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL stating that your child is missing health information, please bring it in or have it faxed to the nurse at 833-467-1520. I apologize as there have been issues receiving faxes from OSF. The number above has been tested and is indeed working. Thank you again.

Parents and Guardians of the Junior Class of 2024- On Wednesday, October 12, 2022 we will administer the PSAT/NMSQT test to all juniors at 8:20 a.m. in the morning. Parents, a detailed email message has been sent to your email. Please make sure your student is well-rested, and on time to school tomorrow. Each junior must bring a calculator with them for testing as there is a limited supply available to loan. Thank you.

It's KHS Homecoming week! The homecoming parade will start at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 7. The Homecoming Court will be announced at 6:00 p.m. at Dennis Larson field prior to Friday's homecoming game against Illini West. We hope to see you there!

Homecoming T-shirts have arrived. If you placed an order, you may pick them up today, Monday orTuesday until 4pm at the High School Office. Thank you.