Due to the excessive heat, Varsity Football practice will be pushed back to 7:00 pm tonight 8-24-20. Junior High will practice at 3:30 in the elementary gym.
K-12 Accidental Insurance is available for all students.
ATTENTION PARENTS: CHANGE IN DROP OFF/PICK UP PROCEDURES FOR ALL BUILDINGS:
Early morning drop-off for all students (K-12) will be at the elementary school doors no earlier than 7:15. A staff member will meet students and supervise them in the elementary gym until 7:45. At 7:45, students will be released to their respective schools.
Students arriving after 7:45 by bus or car can arrive through either the elementary or high school entrance in accordance with past practices.
Middle school pick-up (grades 6-8) will occur at the north middle school doors at 3:10. When school is dismissed for the day, middle school students with siblings in the elementary school may go to the elementary school for pick-up in lieu of leaving from the middle school.
Elementary pick-up (grades K-5) will occur at the front doors of the elementary school after the buses depart. Curbside pick-up is not available until buses have departed as they will be using the bus lanes. Pick-ups prior to 2:50 must be done by calling the school secretary. Pick-ups during the period between 2:50 and bus departure are not allowed due to bus traffic in the school lots.
High school students can be picked up in the east parking lot of the high school after school.
Parents, if you are planning to drop off your students at school in the morning, you may do so as early as 7:15 a.m. please drop them off at the elementary doors. If you plan to pick them up after school, you may do so after 3:20 p.m. at the elementary doors.
Football Senior Night will be on August 28th and Softball Senior Night will be on September 8th. Please mark your calendars!
Kindergarten Graduation Information
In an effort to protect our students on the buses, we are requiring students to wear face masks and encouraging parents to drive them to school and pick them up if they can. Please fill out the short survey below so that we can plan accordingly.
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Parents:
For anyone interested in participating in 7th and 8th grade cheerleading:
We will have our first practice Monday, August 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the track. Following practice we will have a short parent meeting. Please bring a face mask and water bottle with you. You will also need a physical that is less than 2 years old and proof of insurance or have your Family ID registration completed. You can email me at ssnyder@knoxr1.us with any questions/concerns.
Thank you, Coach Snyder
MS Football Players and Parents,
Practice this year will start Monday, August 17th, at 6:00pm. We will hand out helmets and have a short practice following. Immediately following practice, at 7:00 pm, we will have a short parent meeting outside of the locker room.Your athlete needs the following before the first practice: water jug, face mask/neck gaiter, cleats and gym shoes, a physical less than 2 years old, proof of insurance or completed Family ID registration.
Thank you, Coach Huchteman
This is a reminder that high school football practice starts at 3:30 pm on Monday. Everyone needs to bring their own water.
Elementary families who wish to opt out of returning to school in person need to contact Mrs. Vannoy as soon as possible for further direction.
MS/HS families opting out of returning to school in person need to contact Mr. Van Delft as soon as possible for further direction. Thank you.
Important information for incoming Pre-School families.
Reminder: High School Football parent meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in the HS gym. Enter through the HS breezeway.
Any 7th or 8th graders interested in playing softball this fall please attend the meeting on August 10th at 6:00 PM. See below letter. The meeting will take place at the softball field. If you have not already signed up or updated your FamilyID information please do so prior to the first day of practice. I look forward to seeing all of you! Coach Snelling
Knox County High School is pleased to announce Keith Gudehus as the new head coach for our varsity boys basketball program. Coach Gudehus returns to the coaching ranks after a 4-year hiatus. Congratulations, Coach Gudehus!
Knox County Eagle Football and Softball camps are cancelled for next week.
HS Football Camp is every day next week beginning at 7:00 am. There is a parent meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 29th, in the bleachers. Contact Coach Vannoy with questions.
I am glad to announce that MSHSAA has issued re-opening guidance for fall sports and activities that allows our first fall sports practices to commence on August 10th as scheduled. In consideration of the continuing risk from COVID-19, there will be additional guidance from our local health department, administration, and School Nurse to mitigate the risks faced by our athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators. Until that guidance is issued, please continue to follow current guidelines and recommendations. I appreciate your efforts over these past few months in giving our students the opportunity to return to play. Keith Gudehus, Athletic/Activities Director