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December/January 2013-2014

Zach Wigle, Principal

Brad McCloskey, Associate Principal

Ryan Rump, Activities Director

Principal’s Desk

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K Pride 2

Need To Know

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Activities 5 -6

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Happy Holidays from KHS,

I cannot believe that first semester is coming to an end. Your kids have been working incredibly hard over the past three months and the break is both needed and welcomed. Please continue to push your children to do well. Whether your son/daughter has been a high or low achiever, it is important to talk to their teach-ers. Hopefully, teachers have communicated with our parents before this point,

either through a phone call, mailing, or email.

There are many other ways that parents can help their sons and daughters. Make

sure……

That your student gets enough sleep each night.

That your student gets three square meals a day.

That your student has a designated time and place to study each day.

That your student and you check PowerSchool on a regular basis.

That you ask your child how they did on a particular test or project that you saw

on PowerSchool.

And please contact a teacher when there is a question or issue – don’t wait.

Thanks for all of your support this year and don’t forget that Semester Exams will be Thursday and Friday, December 19th and 20th. Lunch will be “open” for every-one both of those days. If you have any questions, or ever need anything please

stop in and see me.

Go Chiefs,

Zach Wigle

K-Pride

KHS October K-Pride Weekly Winners are, from left, Front Row: Sayla Tate, Erika Lovell, Sim Tol-bert (Keokuk HyVee), Steph Lynes, Lakyn Boltz, and Chris Putnam. Back Row: Chase Bryant, Brett Wrieden, Autumn Schulte, Casey Taylor, and Chris Cagle. Not pictured: Jessica Wilson, Christal Ailes-Jones, Makayla Spring, Amanda Zetterlund, Emberlee Messer, Dylan Sangster, Hannah Seyb, King Wear, Cole Hinton, and Genna Schrader. The PBIS group would like to

thank Hy-Vee for their partnership with the K-Pride program.

Every month the high school teachers are choosing one student per grade level that

excel in the characteristics of responsibility, respect, and readiness. For the month of October our K-Pride students are (from left to right) Junior - Megan Sigmund, Fresh-

man - Addie Brewer, Sophomore - Amanda Zetterlund, & Senior - Grant Gabel.

NE E D T O KN OW

CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR

SENIOR CITIZENS

KHS will host its 27th annual Christmas Dinner for Keokuk Senior Citizens (60 years and older)

on Tuesday, December 10th at Noon at FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH. There is no charge for

the dinner. Keokuk Senior Citizens may call (524-2542, extension 3) to make reservations. A

salt-free menu is prepared by the KHS Kitchen Staff and served by the students. Transportation

will also be provided from Mississippi Terrace, River Terrace, Heritage Center, and Hotel Iowa.

Arrangements for transportation may be made when making reservations.

Organizations planning the event are: National Honor Society, Student Council, Special Educa-

tion and Art classes, and Food Service.

Entertainment will be provided by students in the instrumental music program and the vocal mu-sic program.

Thursday, December 19th

8:00-9:25 - 1st period exam

9:35-11:00 - 2nd period exam

11:00-12:00 – LUNCH (Open for everyone)

12:00-1:25 - 3rd period exam

1:35-3:00 - 4th period exam

Friday, December 20th



11:00-12:00 – LUNCH (Open for Everyone)


1:35-3:00 - Accommodations/Make Up

Semester Test Schedule

Need To Know

FINANCIAL AID MEETING

A representative from the Iowa Student Loan Col-

lege Access Network will be presenting a Financial

Aid Night on January 7th from 7:00pm-8:00pm. The

representatives from the Iowa Student Loan Col-

lege Access Network have extensive knowledge in

the college admissions and financial aid process.

This is a “can’t miss” for students and parents of

students who are college bound! Please contact

Mr. Wendt for more information.

Attention Students and Parents: The last day to drop a class for second semester is

January 10th.

WEATHER DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS

Changes in school times for all Keokuk public schools are made by the superintendent and an-nounced on KOKX-AM radio (1310), KBKB AM ra-dio (1360), KBUR-FM (107.9), WCAZ-AM radio (990), WINK-FM (92.1), WGEM TV-10, KHGZ TV-7. School delays, cancellations, and event announce-ments are also available by calling 524-2542 and selecting option (7) from the menu. AS SOON AS THE MENU STARTS YOU MAY PRESS #7 TO

ACCESS THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

SENIOR PICTURES Senior Pictures must be turned in by March 14th to

Mrs. Thomas, yearbook adviser. If there is a problem,

contact Mrs. Thomas at the high school, ext. 1221. If

you are not planning to have senior portraits taken,

contact Mrs. Thomas and she will take your senior pic-

tures for you free of charge.

It’s PDA AD Time!!

As you know, the yearbook staff provides par-

ents with the option of purchasing a personal

ad for their graduating senior. We also encour-

age any group, organization, acquaintance, or

family member to express friendship, love, or

congratulations to their favorite students, sen-

iors, etc. You may purchase any size you like.

The yearbook staff reserves the right for final

editing decisions due to space or taste issues.

SUGGESTED OPTIONS:

1. Parent for their seniors.

2. Seniors for their senior friends.

3. Groups for their senior members.

(i.e. band for all band seniors)

4. Underclassmen for their senior friends.

5. Any student/parent may purchase a

PDA ad to celebrate the completion of an-

other school year.

Black and White

Half page $80

Quarter page $65

Eighth page $50

Color

Half page $100

Quarter page $85

Eighth page $70

Attention All Keokuk Supporters: Please help

keep our great new facilities looking nice and tidy. Do

your part and make an effort to find a trash bin for

your waste and empty bottles. We now have some of

the best facilities in Southeast Iowa...Let’s take pride

in them!! GO Chiefs!!

Activities Department

Join us Saturday, January 4th

Keokuk High School

1pm

Dodgeball Tournament

Teams of 6-8 players, $5 per player

(must have 3 girls per team)

Entry forms available in the Activities Office

Division 1– Middle School Students

Division 2– High School Students, Parents/Staff, College Students

Admission is $3 Adult /$2 Student – Concessions available

For More Information Contact:

Jody Martin 795-1690 ([email protected])

Cheri Kemp 795-6390 ([email protected])

Baked Potato Bar Friday, December 13th

JV/V Girls B-Ball vs Mt. Pleasant

Bring your appetite and support a great cause!

Potatoes - $3

(butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, broccoli)

Homemade Desserts - $1

Keokuk High School Show Choirs Present

“Singin’ for my Supper”

A Soup Cook-Off!

Saturday, December 14th from 4-8 PM

Keokuk Middle School Gym

We are inviting one and all to enter the Second Annual Soup Cook-Off, hosted by

the Keokuk High School Show Choirs.

Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their culinary skills by competing for the coveted title of “Grand Soup Champion”, which includes a $200 Grand Prize!

On top of the Grand Prize, a panel of judges will select winners for

“Caption Awards” in five categories including:

Most Innovative, Best Table Atmosphere, Spiciest, Hardiest, & Judges Favorite!

All styles of soup are welcome:

Traditional, exotic, vegetarian, gluten free, international…the sky is the limit! Be creative.

“Singin’ for my Supper” will be held on Saturday, December 14th from 4-8 PM

in the Keokuk Middle School Gym. The competing soups, along with various baked goods will be

available the entire evening with two options to see the Showcase Performance at either 4:30 or 7:00 PM.

This unforgettable evening will exhibit various forms of live entertainment throughout the night fea-turing the debut performances of the 2013-2014 KHS Show Choirs Purple Harmony & Vibrations. You can enter your own delicious soup for an entry fee of only $20. Or if cooking is not your thing, join us for the fabulous food and a night of entertainment that will fill your stomach and warm your heart! You can purchase tickets in advance or at the door; only $7 for Adults, $4 for Students (K-12), and $20 for a family.

Each ticket includes your dinner and admission to one of the performances!

Be creative and have fun with it! Enter your favorite soup, or come try them all and vote for your fa-vorite while enjoying some outstanding entertainment.

We look forward to seeing you at Keokuk Middle School on Saturday, December 14th!

For Registration Information Contact:

Justine Lambert – (319) 795-0038

[email protected]

Sincerely,

KHS Show Choirs & Music Boosters

Activities Department

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