Kickapoo announcements April 8 - 12, 2019

Kickapoo Families,

We hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine this weekend!

We want you to know we appreciate our community and families. Our LIFE101 event
held on Wednesday while our Juniors took the ACT was a huge success thanks
to several of you. Thank you for your support.

We also want to thank you for helping us to make sure all students are welcomed and
safe at KHS.
We are #OneTribe
#GoChiefs

Thank you and have a great week.

SPS 10th Annual Hall of Fame
Nominations are now being accepted HERE.

Register for Explore! (aka summer school)
Having trouble fitting a class in your schedule during the school year? Wanting to get ahead?
Need to retake a class?
Register for Explore now!
Here is a link to the guide listing all courses. This guide has all info regarding summer seated
and online classes.

Registration for high school students is open now at www.sps.org/Explore

Stay Connected to Kickapoo!
As a reminder the information shared below is NOT all inclusive to what is happening
at Kickapoo High School. To find more information about KHS and what's happening
you will find it HERE or at kickapoochiefs.org

The best way to stay in the know is to check the calendar and daily announcements

as they are updated each day and can be found in the left column. I would recommend

bookmarking our web page and checking it daily to stay informed of the KHS
happenings.

I would also encourage you to connect with us via social media as we share what’s going on

at KHS. Check us out on

Instagram @KickapooHighSchool

Twitter @KickapooChiefs

Facebook - Kickapoo High School
Website - Kickapoochiefs.org

NEW join Remind. For those of you with me at Cherokee in the past you may recall
this tool allows you to receive text messages via your phone. Sign up below:
To sign up for Kickapoo Families notifications, please visit
https://www.remind.com/join/kickapoofa

PTSA
We are in need of a PTA president. If you are interested please contact me as soon
as possible to learn more. By the way, it is NOT as involved as elementary and
middle school. . . . I promise. Thanks.

Student Grades

You can access student grades via eSchool Home Access and it can be found HERE.

They have been updated as of Friday afternoon.
Need your password? Contact the office at 523-8500.

D & F Phone Calls
Will continue Tuesday evening. Check eSchool and contact teachers if
you have any questions.
Thank you.

Drop off and Pick up
Families - Please do NOT drop off your students on the streets. Even if it is near

the crosswalk this is dangerous for your child and those driving around you. We don’t want

anyone begin injured. Please do your part and go through the carline.

Thank you to those of you who are safely dropping off and picking up your students. We are

thankful for you watching out for ALL students.

Our number one priority is the safety of our students/your child(ren)!

Also, please DO NOT park in local business parking lots. Thank you.

We allow students in the building beginning at 7:20 each morning and classes start at 7:50

Monday - Thursday and at 8:20 on Friday’s.

Thank you for making KHS as safe as possible for ALL students.

Ignite Info - All students received their Chromebooks on the first day of school or when they

enrolled if after the first day. This information provides insurance details.

Scholarship Bulletin

Did you know we have a Scholarship Bulletin?

Check out the April bulletin for a list of college scholarships you can apply for

at this time.

You can find even more great information from our Counselor’s Corner HERE.

Recognize a Kickapoo Staff Member

We love to celebrate the great work of our teachers, counselors, secretaries, custodians,

nutrition services, para professionals, etc.

Please take a few minutes to complete this form to help us celebrate the great work they do.

Tryout Season is Here
See our main page kickapoochiefs.org for more info regarding tryouts for poms and
color guard.

2019 - 2020 Springfield Public Schools Calendar has been approved.
The first day of school for 2019 will be Tuesday, Aug. 13th.
Here is the FULL CALENDAR.



Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.

Have a great week and #GoChiefs #OneTribe

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal
Kickapoo High School