Principal's Update
September 26, 2022
Principal's Update
Good Evening Karns Families,
Two weeks till Fall Break!
We are highlighting the new information below in this week's newsletter:
- Weekly Schedule
- Homecoming
- College and Career Updates
- Testing information (Advanced Placement, PSAT, Senior ACT)
- Ordering a yearbook
- Athletic Schedule
-Best
Laicee Hatfield
laicee.hatfield@knoxschools.org
Executive Principal
Karns High School
This Week (9.26.22 - 9.30.22)
Monday 9.26
Tuesday 9.27
- Underclassman Picture Retakes
Wednesday 9.28
Thursday 9.29
Financial Aid Parent Night-Auditorium @6:00p.m.
Friday 9.30
Other Upcoming Important Dates
October 1, 2022 - Homecoming Dance @ Karns HS
October 3 - 7, 2022 - Homecoming Week
October 4, 2022 - ACT Senior Retake (please see below)
October 5, 2022 - EOC for 9-week courses (Government & Economics)
October 6, 2022 - EOC for 9-week courses (Government & Economics)
October 7, 2022 - End 2nd Grading Period
October 7, 2022 - Homecoming Game
October 10 - 14, 2022 - Fall Break
October 19, 2022 - Senior Photo Retake (apt only)
October 20, 2022 - Senior Photo Retake (apt only)
October 20, 2022 FAFSA Help Night for Parents - Library @5:30 p.m
October 21, 2022 - Senior Photo Retake (apt only)
October 25, 2022 - PSAT (see below)
October 28, 2022 - Knox Dough Food Truck
College & Career
College App Month has been a huge success! 235 seniors applied for their TN Promise scholarship. Many seniors finished at least one college or trade school application. Prizes were given away, including a $250 scholarship and a laptop! We've also had 10 colleges visit KHS this month, meeting with over 100 juniors and seniors in small groups.
Please join us this Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. in the KHS auditorium for a presentation by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation on all things FINANCIAL AID. If you have any questions relating to college & career, please contact Lyndsey Donnell, lyndsey.donnell@knoxschools.org.
Homecoming 2022 for Alumni
This year’s homecoming will be Friday, October 7th.
Please visit the Alumni Tent to get an Alumni Ribbon. It will be setup from 5:30 until game time.
Did you graduate in a year ending in 2? If so we, are honoring you all at the homecoming game. Please be at KHS by 6:10 so we can get everyone organized and on the field to be recognized. Please contact Kim Stair (kim.stair@knoxschools.org) if you have any questions.
Homecoming Events
Homecoming Hoedown Dance -
Saturday, October 1 in the Karns HS commons from 7p - 9p. Price $10 per person. Tickets will be on sale the Thursday and Friday prior at lunch or at the door. The price is still $10 at the door.
Dress up days
- Monday - country vs city
- Tuesday - decades day
- Wednesday - anything but a back pack (carry your supplies around in anything but a backpack)
- Thursday - twins day
- Friday - class colors
Coupon Books
It's Coupon Book Time, Again!
You are welcome to order a coupon book via this link, and your student can pick it up in the Karns HS front office.
Testing Information
ACT Senior Retake
PSAT
AP Tests
KHS Testing Coordinator
News from The 865 Academies
Partner with Us!
The 865 Ready Graduate is one who is ENROLLED in a post-secondary school, ENLISTED in the military, or EMPLOYED in a high-demand, high-paying field.
We are looking for parents, community organizations, and businesses who can give their time and talent to support this mission.
Please take a look at our survey and find out where YOU can support our mission of making our students #865Ready. https://forms.gle/7PwWhoWMUTSspqi38
GENERAL INFORMATION
Order a Year Book
Counseling Department
Please check our website for important information.
If you are on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, you can follow us on all three platforms: @KarnsCounseling.
Athletics
Football Season Tickets
Once you have purchased your season pass, you can upgrade to a reserved seat through the Football Booster Club at karnshighfootballboosterclub@gmail.com