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
Graduation is July 26th. It will be live streamed for those without an entry ticket.
Just a reminder: All athletes need a current physical on file before fall sports practices start. Physicals are now good for two years. To check your child's last physical date, log on to your Family ID account. Athletes in need of a physical may call one of our local clinics for an appointment. NEMO Health Council 660.397.3517 or Edina Medical Clinic 660.460.8140.
The Lady Eagles softball team will be hosting a camp July 27-29. It is open to incoming grades 6-8. Please see the attached form and the COVID-19 liability waiver for more details. Please sign both and turn them in on the first day of camp. Both forms must be turned in before student athletes can participate in camp! I will have extra forms the first day of camp for those unable to print them. We look forward to seeing all of you!
Coach Dale
Just a reminder Tuesday, June 30 is the last day of meal delivery. Have a great summer!
Mr. Ackman's middle school students, Tage Howerton and Quentin Powell, planted a Japanese maple tree and hosta between the cafeteria and gymnasium. They also celebrated Quentin's birthday. Thank you Kisha and crew for the birthday cake!
Deadline is July 7th to apply.
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, families that qualify for free or reduced lunch at school may be eligible for a new benefit of up to $302 per child (Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12), known as the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program, to help with food costs while students continue to learn at home.
The benefits include:
· $57 for March
· $125 for April
· $120 for May
If you are eligible, the benefit months you are eligible for will be loaded onto an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. If you received Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits in March, DO NOT apply for these new/additional benefits. The full $302 will automatically be loaded to your existing EBT card. If you need more information on SNAP, visit https://mydss.mo.gov/covid-food-stamp-info .
If you did not receive Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits in March, you must apply for this benefit and complete all sections of the application. An individual child is also eligible for the new benefit if the child was attending a school that participates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Provision 2, or Provision 3 during the unanticipated school closure. If you are not sure your child attended an eligible school, you should contact the school district the child attends before you apply. If you do not want to receive this benefit, you do not need to apply. To find out if you may be eligible, please see Attachment A.
Resource Parents qualify to receive P-EBT, as Foster Care children receive free lunch. If you are a Resource Parent who wants to receive these benefits, you will also need to complete the application.
Select one of the following ways to apply:
· Complete the online application at EmergencyMealSurvey.com/MO
· Scan your completed and signed application, then email it to: FoodandNutritionServices@dese.mo.gov
Thank you for your dedication!
Thank you!!
Summer workouts for Knox Co football begin tonight with shifts at 5:00 and 6:00pm. Bring your own water and towels. Contact Coach Vannoy (bvannoy@knoxr1.us) with questions.
Knox Co. boys grades 9-12 interested in summer baseball workouts should be at the baseball field at 6:00 pm on Monday, June 1st. Workouts will be Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 pm.
Thank you!
Any Knox Co. boys, grades 9-12, interested in summer basketball workouts should attend an initial information briefing on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 pm in the football bleachers.