Parents are invited to hear Vanessa McNeal in the Panorama Auditorium on Wednesday, September 26 at 6:00PM.

Vanessa McNeal MSW, is an award winning documentary filmmaker, national speaker, and 2x TEDx speaker. She speaks nationally on how to confront adversity with grace using her personal story as a vehicle to inspire and empower others. She is known for her investment and wisdom in topics that are often difficult to talk about. Her message has resonated with audiences around the world through the influential topics of overcoming adversity, sexual violence, social change, leadership and empowerment.

At an early age, Vanessa experienced child sexual abuse and neglect. Due to the neglect, she wasn’t taken to school regularly, so she was placed in a remedial class. She spent time in foster care before she was raised by her grandparents. At age 15, Vanessa was sexually assaulted at a college preparatory program and overcame the many faces of rape culture. Vanessa was the first in her family to graduate high school and went on to pursue her bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University. She received her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Northern Iowa.

In 2017, Vanessa founded her production company McNeal Media with the goal of creating social change through the art of storytelling. She is the director and producer of the internationally recognized documentary, “The Voiceless”. The film features the stories of male survivors of sexual violence. She won "Best Director" for the documentary at the Newark International Film Festival. At Indiefest she received Women Filmmaker Award of Recognition. She is currently Directing "Gridshock", a documentary investigating the flourishing sex trafficking industry in Iowa.

Vanessa won the 2017 YWCA "Woman of Tomorrow" award and won the 2018 STATEment maker award in the entrepreneurial spirit category. She has also been featured in numerous publications, articles, and news broadcasts.

We hope to see you on Wednesday, September 26 at 6:00PM in the MS/HS Auditorium.

Homecoming Friday!! Show your school spirit👏🎉 The Homecoming Court greeted our students this morning at the elementary. Go Panthers!🏈💙

September 14, 2018

Citizen of the Week

This week’s Citizen of the Week knows what it means to be Panther READY. She is resilient in her learning and continues to give her best when things are difficult. She is ethical in the decisions she makes at recess and in the classroom and is accountable for her actions. She continues to work towards her dreams and the goals that she sets. She is a very caring person and a great friend to others. Join this week’s Citizen of the Week by being the best YOU that you can be. This week’s Citizen of the Week is………..

Isabelle Peasley

We would also like to thank the Panorama Booster Club for providing t-shirts for our Citizens of the Week.

Great Day Greeters at the MS/HS welcomed students with a sweet treat this morning to start off their Friday!