Kickapoo announcements Nov. 25 - 29, 2019

Kickapoo Families,

What a beautiful Fall Sunday! I hope you were able to enjoy the outdoors.
As we approach the holiday season please let us know if we can be of assistance
to you. We are here to help.

Below are a few notes and reminders for you. Have a great week!

NO School
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Friday, Nov. 29

Boys & Girls State
Juniors interested in learning more about Boys or Girls State should attend
the meeting on Dec. 6th. Check the daily announcements or see Mr. Billy for more
information.

SHOEBOX FOR SOLDIERS
DECA is collecting items to send to soldiers until Tuesday, Nov. 26. Please see
the picture for needed items. You can send them with your student as several
classes/clubs are collecting. You may also send them to Mrs. Posegate, DECA
sponsor.
Thank you!

Progress Reports
Will be available on eSchool Home Access Wednesday, Nov. 27th.
Go to this link https://homeaccess.sps.org/HomeAccess/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fhomeaccess
Click on Grade and then IPR to see updated grades.

End of Course Exam (EOC's) Schedule

December 9th

End of Course Exams (Biology, English II, Alg I and II)

December 10th

End of Course Exams (Lib and Law, English II, Alg I and II)

December 11^th

Makeup exams

Check with your teacher for specifics
Final Exam Schedule
Coming soon!

Students with D's or F's
If your student has a D or F in any class I will continue to send phone
messages every Monday evening based on their grade as of 6 a.m. each
Monday morning. It is possible grades could change between the time I
run the report and send the message. If you ever have questions or concerns
please contact your students teacher. Thank you.

Interventions for students with Failing grades
We have two new interventions to support students.
IF a student has 2 more more F's in core classes they will be in IPLT (Intensive
Personal Learning Time) Monday - Thursday during PLT (Personal Learning Time) time
to focus on improving in those classes.
We also have an after-school intervention, Chief Intervention Accountability Option,
that is held after school from 3 - 4 p.m. in the library classroom Monday through Thursday.
Students must have an F in a core class to qualify for this intervention. Contact your
students teacher (math, science, social studies, or English) if your student has an F and
you'd like them to attend this intervention.

Does your student need a ride to school OR is your student looking to help students
in need of a ride? Chief Carpooling! 
If your student needs a ride to and/or from school on certain days and times or every day, sign up to be a rider and you will be matched with a student who can help!

If your student is looking to help their peers and earn volunteer hours, sign up to be a driver and help! WE ARE IN NEED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 DRIVERS. You can sign up for certain days and times or every day.

Rider Sign-Up

Driver Sign-Up

Arrival & Dismissal
As a reminder students can arrive/be dropped off as early at 7 a.m. and
classes begin at 7:50 a.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:20 a.m. on Friday's.
We dismiss at 2:50 everyday and students not under the direct supervision of a coach or
teacher must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. each day.

Scholarship Bulletin
The November Scholarship Bulletin can be found HERE. You can find this and much
more on the Counselor's Corner Website.

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

Senior Cap, Gown, and Announcements - We have met with the new company and hope to be sharing information with Senior students and families after Thanksgiving break. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Order your Yearbook NOW at this website:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1059682/Kickapoo-High-School/

2019 - 2020 Springfield Public Schools Calendar

Here is the FULL CALENDAR. With the snow/ice day last week now means
the last day of school will be Monday, May 18th.

KHS Class of 2020 Graduation is Friday, May 8th @ 5:30 p.m. at JQH Arena.

2020 - 2021 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 #WeTribeTogether

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal
Kickapoo High School

Kickapoo announcements Nov. 18 - 22, 2019

Kickapoo Families,

We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.
As we approach the holiday season please let us know if we can be of assistance
to you. We are hear to help.

Below are a few notes and reminders for you. Have a great week!

Boys & Girls State
Juniors interested in learning more about Boys or Girls State should attend
the meeting on Dec. 6th. Check the daily announcements or see Mr. Billy for more
information.

SHOEBOX FOR SOLDIERS
DECA is collecting items to send to soldiers from Nov. 18 - 26. Please see
the picture for needed items. You can send them with your student as several
classes/clubs are collecting. You may also send them to Mrs. Posegate, DECA
sponsor.
Thank you!

Students with D's or F's
If your student has a D or F in any class I will continue to send phone
messages every Monday evening based on their grade as of 6 a.m. each
Monday morning. It is possible grades could change between the time I
run the report and send the message. If you ever have questions or concerns
please contact your students teacher. Thank you.

Interventions for students with Failing grades
We have two new interventions to support students.
IF a student has 2 more more F's in core classes they will be in IPLT (Intensive
Personal Learning Time) Monday - Thursday during PLT (Personal Learning Time) time
to focus on improving in those classes.
We also have an after-school intervention, Chief Intervention Accountability Option,
that is held after school from 3 - 4 p.m. in the library classroom Monday through Thursday.
Students must have an F in a core class to qualify for this intervention. Contact your
students teacher (math, science, social studies, or English) if your student has an F and
you'd like them to attend this intervention.

Does your student need a ride to school OR is your student looking to help students
in need of a ride? Chief Carpooling! 
If your student needs a ride to and/or from school on certain days and times or every day, sign up to be a rider and you will be matched with a student who can help!

If your student is looking to help their peers and earn volunteer hours, sign up to be a driver and help! WE ARE IN NEED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 DRIVERS. You can sign up for certain days and times or every day.

Rider Sign-Up

Driver Sign-Up

Arrival & Dismissal
As a reminder students can arrive/be dropped off as early at 7 a.m. and
classes begin at 7:50 a.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:20 a.m. on Friday's.
We dismiss at 2:50 everyday and students not under the direct supervision of a coach or
teacher must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. each day.

Scholarship Bulletin
The November Scholarship Bulletin can be found HERE. You can find this and much
more on the Counselor's Corner Website.

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

Senior Cap, Gown, and Announcements - We have met with the new company and hope to be sharing information with Senior students and families after Thanksgiving break. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Order your Yearbook NOW at this website:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1059682/Kickapoo-High-School/

2019 - 2020 Springfield Public Schools Calendar

Here is the FULL CALENDAR. With the snow/ice day last week now means
the last day of school will be Monday, May 18th.

Stay tuned for the 2020 - 2021 calendar. It should be approved by the
SPS Board of Education this week. We will share it with you
as soon as it has been approved.

Class of 20202 Graduation is Friday, May 8th @ 5:30 p.m. at JQH Arena.

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 #WeTribeTogether

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal
Kickapoo High School

Kickapoo announcements Nov. 11 - 15, 2019

Kickapoo Families,
We had another beautiful weekend! I hope each of you were able to get outside
and enjoy it before the bitter cold arrives tonight and Monday.

Below are a few notes and reminders for you. Have a great week and stay warm!

KHS Veterans Day Assembly - All Veterans and Active military are invited to attend on Monday, Nov. 11th at 9 a.m. Please arrive early to check in and find a seat. We are also hosting a reception for our veterans and active duty military immediately after the assembly. Thank you!

FIRST IMPACT - YOU ARE INVITED!! November 14, 2019 at Kickapoo High School library from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Firstimpact.missouri.edu

MU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

firstimpact@health.missouri.edu

Director, Deana Tucker Dothage (573) 884-3463 RSVP or

Register HERE.

Missouri teens are dying in traffic crashes…but they don’t have to.

First Impact can help!!

First Impact is a traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law.

The goal of First Impact is to reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities, injuries and crashes among teen drivers by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law. First Impact will help parents understand teen driving risks, enforcement & monitoring of GDL law, and serving as a positive role model.

First Impact parent presentation – 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

SPEAKERS: Pending

LOCATION: Kickapoo High School - LIBRARY 3710 S. Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

Learn how to keep your teen safe while driving.

Supported by federal funds from MoDOT Highway Safety & Traffic Division

Progress Reports - The first progress report for 2nd quarter is now
live. You can find it HERE to login, then click on Grades, then IPR.

You can see the most up to date grades by logging in to the same site
above and checking under classes on a daily basis.

Students with D's or F's
If your student has a D or F in any class I will continue to send phone
messages every Monday evening based on their grade as of 6 a.m. each
Monday morning. It is possible grades could change between the time I
run the report and send the message. If you ever have questions or concerns
please contact your students teacher. Thank you.

Interventions for students with Failing grades
We have two new interventions to support students beginning this week.
IF a student has 2 more more F's they will be in IPLT (Intensive Personalized
Learning Time) Monday - Thursday during PLT (Personal Learning Time) time
to focus on improving in those classes.
We also have an after-school intervention, Chief Intervention Accountability
Option, that will be held after school from 3 - 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Students must have an F in a core class to qualify for this intervention. Contact your
students teacher (math, science, social studies, or English) if your student has an F and
you'd like them to attend this intervention.

Does your student need a ride to school OR is your student looking to help students
in need of a ride? Chief Carpooling! 
If your student needs a ride to and/or from school on certain days and times or every day, sign up to be a rider and you will be matched with a student who can help!

If your student is looking to help their peers and earn volunteer hours, sign up to be a driver and help! WE ARE IN NEED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 DRIVERS. You can sign up for certain days and times or every day.

Rider Sign-Up

Driver Sign-Up

Arrival & Dismissal
As a reminder students can arrive/be dropped off as early at 7 a.m. and
classes begin at 7:50 a.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:20 a.m. on Friday's.
We dismiss at 2:50 everyday and students not under the direct supervision of a coach or
teacher must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. each day.

Scholarship Bulletin
The November Scholarship Bulletin can be found HERE. You can find this and much
more on the Counselor's Corner Website.

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

Senior Cap, Gown, and Announcements - Please note this is being rescheduled due to a company change per SPS. We hope to be sharing information with Senior students and families right after Thanksgiving break. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we go through this change as well.

2018 - 2019 EOC (End of Course) exam results were mailed to homes the week of November 4th. If your student took any of the following classes/EOC's last year (Aug. 2018 - May 2019) at Kickapoo you should receive these results: Algebra I, Algebra II, or English II.
Freshmen families - if your student attended a middle school in SPS you should be receiving your MAP score reports in the next week as well.

Order your Yearbook NOW at this website:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1059682/Kickapoo-High-School/

HallPass Visitor Management System

Are you planning to attend our Veterans Day assembly or bringing a guest? IF you are attending any of our assemblies during the school day please plan ahead and pre-register with us through HallPass prior to the day of the assembly. This will alleviate long lines and potential frustration the day of the assembly.
Once you have registered with HallPass at KHS the process is quick each time you visit.

Springfield Public Schools is pleased to announce that we will begin using a visitor management system

known as Hall Pass. The system will support our ongoing efforts to provide a safe environment

for our students and staff by helping us better track all visitors in our schools, including parents, friends,

volunteers and other guests.

To help prepare for this new process, we are providing the following overview of how the system works.

• Upon entering the school, visitors will be asked to present a valid state-issued ID, which will be scanned into the system. 
• Upon reading the information, Hall Pass will compare visitor identification data against an integrated, comprehensive database of registries for every state and the District of Columbia. This scanning process is quick, easy and has the ability to provide alerts on people who could jeopardize the safety of our school. 
• Once the ID has been scanned and entry into our school is approved, the system will create a unique badge that identifies the visitor and date of the visit. Visitors will be required to wear this badge throughout their visit. 
• Upon leaving the school, the badge is returned to the office for sign out. During that individual’s next visit to any SPS school, a new badge is easily produced through Hall Pass without the need to rescan the ID. 

Please note that through this process, no other data from the ID is gathered or recorded, nor is the information shared with any outside agency. If you are interested in learning more about the visitor management system, please visit the Hall Pass website: http://hallpassid.com/.

The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Hall Pass visitor management system provides a consistent way to help ensure that those who are granted access to our schools do not present a danger to our students and staff. This approach to visitor management complements the work to provide the 31 additional secure entrances approved by voters in April as part of Proposition S. In support of this integrated effort, all visitors to the school must be scanned into the system and obtain a visitor badge. 

Thank you for your understanding and support of enhancing safety protocols in our school. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this new process, please let me know.

2019 - 2020 Springfield Public Schools Calendar .

Here is the FULL CALENDAR.

Stay tuned for the 2020 - 2021 calendar. It should be approved by the
SPS Board of Education in the next few weeks. We will share it with you
as soon as it has been approved.

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 #WeTribeTogether

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal
Kickapoo High School

Kickapoo announcements Nov. 4 - 8, 2019

Kickapoo Families,

We hope each of you enjoyed the weekend and the four-day weekend for students.
A reminder students do NOT have school on Monday, Nov. 4th OR Tuesday, Nov. 5th.

Below are a few notes and reminders for you. Have a great week.

Does your student need a ride to school OR is your student looking to help students
in need of a ride? Chief Carpooling! 
If your student needs a ride to and/or from school on certain days and times or every day, sign up to be a rider and you will be matched with a student who can help!

If your student is looking to help their peers and earn volunteer hours, sign up to be a driver and help! WE ARE IN NEED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 DRIVERS. You can sign up for certain days and times or every day.

Rider Sign-Up

Driver Sign-Up

Arrival & Dismissal
As a reminder students can arrive/be dropped off as early at 7 a.m. and
classes begin at 7:50 a.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:20 a.m. on Friday's.
We dismiss at 2:50 everyday and students not under the direct supervision of a coach or
teacher must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. each day.

Scholarship Bulletin
The October Scholarship Bulletin can be found HERE. The November bulletin will be
coming soon. You can find this and much more on the Counselor's Corner Website.

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

FIRST IMPACT - YOU ARE INVITED!! November 14, 2019 at Kickapoo High School from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Firstimpact.missouri.edu

MU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

firstimpact@health.missouri.edu

Director, Deana Tucker Dothage (573) 884-3463 RSVP or

Register HERE.

Missouri teens are dying in traffic crashes…but they don’t have to.

First Impact can help!!

First Impact is a traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law.

The goal of First Impact is to reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities, injuries and crashes among teen drivers by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law. First Impact will help parents understand teen driving risks, enforcement & monitoring of GDL law, and serving as a positive role model.

First Impact parent presentation – 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

SPEAKERS: Pending

LOCATION: Kickapoo High School - LIBRARY 3710 S. Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

Learn how to keep your teen safe while driving.

Supported by federal funds from MoDOT Highway Safety & Traffic Division

Senior Cap, Gown, and Announcements - Please note this is being rescheduled due to a company change per SPS. We will be sharing information with Senior students and families as soon as we have the details. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we go through this change as well.

2018 - 2019 EOC (End of Course) exam results will be mailed to homes the week of November 4th. If your student took any of the following classes/EOC's last year (Aug. 2018 - May 2019) at Kickapoo you should receive these results: Algebra I, Algebra II, or English II.

Order your Yearbook NOW at this website:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1059682/Kickapoo-High-School/

KHS Veterans Day Assembly - All Veterans and Active military are invited to attend on Monday, Nov. 11th at 9 a.m. Please arrive early to check in and find a seat. Thank you!

HallPass Visitor Management System

Are you planning to attend our Veterans Day assembly or bringing a guest? IF you are attending any of our assemblies during the school day please plan ahead and pre-register with us through HallPass prior to the day of the assembly. This will alleviate long lines and potential frustration the day of the assembly.
Once you have registered with HallPass at KHS the process is quick each time you visit.

Springfield Public Schools is pleased to announce that we will begin using a visitor management system

known as Hall Pass. The system will support our ongoing efforts to provide a safe environment

for our students and staff by helping us better track all visitors in our schools, including parents, friends,

volunteers and other guests.

To help prepare for this new process, we are providing the following overview of how the system works.

• Upon entering the school, visitors will be asked to present a valid state-issued ID, which will be scanned into the system. 
• Upon reading the information, Hall Pass will compare visitor identification data against an integrated, comprehensive database of registries for every state and the District of Columbia. This scanning process is quick, easy and has the ability to provide alerts on people who could jeopardize the safety of our school. 
• Once the ID has been scanned and entry into our school is approved, the system will create a unique badge that identifies the visitor and date of the visit. Visitors will be required to wear this badge throughout their visit. 
• Upon leaving the school, the badge is returned to the office for sign out. During that individual’s next visit to any SPS school, a new badge is easily produced through Hall Pass without the need to rescan the ID. 

Please note that through this process, no other data from the ID is gathered or recorded, nor is the information shared with any outside agency. If you are interested in learning more about the visitor management system, please visit the Hall Pass website: http://hallpassid.com/.

The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Hall Pass visitor management system provides a consistent way to help ensure that those who are granted access to our schools do not present a danger to our students and staff. This approach to visitor management complements the work to provide the 31 additional secure entrances approved by voters in April as part of Proposition S. In support of this integrated effort, all visitors to the school must be scanned into the system and obtain a visitor badge. 

Thank you for your understanding and support of enhancing safety protocols in our school. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this new process, please let me know.

2019 - 2020 Springfield Public Schools Calendar .

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 #WeTribeTogether

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal
Kickapoo High School