Kickapoo Families,
It was nice to see the sunshine again this weekend. I hope you were able
to get out and enjoy it before the Super Bowl.
Below are a few NEW notes and reminders for you. Have a great week!
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
Will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6th from 3 - 7:30 p.m.
Families can call 523-8749 on Monday, Feb. 3rd between 8 a.m. & 3 p.m. to schedule.
If you are unable to call on Monday, Feb. 3rd you will need to contact the teacher
directly or call 523-8500 to schedule.
Please remember you are welcome to contact teachers throughout the year
if you have questions or concerns. Please call or email anytime.
Thank you.
Junior Parent Meeting - Feb. 6th @ 5:30 p.m.
The Kickapoo counselors will be holding a meeting for parents of current
Juniors to discuss the upcoming Senior year. This meeting will cover topics
looking forward to the senior year, college planning, financial aid, etc.
National School Counselor Week
Thank you Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Busboom, Mrs. Moran, Mr. Billy, and Mrs. Wallace for all you do for our students, families, and staff. We appreciate you!
The first week of February is National School Counselor Week (NSCW) 2020. The purpose of this week is to acknowledge and celebrate the role of a school counselor. I hope you will join in as we work to recognize the important work that school counselors do with students, staff, and families throughout our district.
GO CAPS 2020 - 2021 Informational meetings for current Sophomores and Juniors.
Tuesday, Jan. 21: Business & Entrepreneurship AND IT & Software Solutions, 6 PM at eFactory – 405 North Jefferson Ave.
Thursday, Jan. 23: Medicine & Health Care, 6 PM at Cox North Fountain Room – 1423 North Jefferson Ave. (Cox College of Nursing entrance)Tuesday, Jan. 28: Engineering & Manufacturing, 6 PM at SRC Logistics – 3055 East Division
Wednesday, Jan. 29: Teacher Education, 6 PM at Sherwood Elementary – 2524 South Golden
Unable to attend the meetings listed above? You can attend on
Wednesday, Feb. 12: All Strand Informational Review, 6 PM at eFactory – 405 North Jefferson Ave.
If you have any questions about Go Caps please contact Mrs. Harris in the Kickapoo A+ office.
Students & Parents
It was nice to see the sunshine again this weekend. I hope you were able
to get out and enjoy it before the Super Bowl.
Below are a few NEW notes and reminders for you. Have a great week!
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
Will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6th from 3 - 7:30 p.m.
Families can call 523-8749 on Monday, Feb. 3rd between 8 a.m. & 3 p.m. to schedule.
If you are unable to call on Monday, Feb. 3rd you will need to contact the teacher
directly or call 523-8500 to schedule.
Please remember you are welcome to contact teachers throughout the year
if you have questions or concerns. Please call or email anytime.
Thank you.
Junior Parent Meeting - Feb. 6th @ 5:30 p.m.
The Kickapoo counselors will be holding a meeting for parents of current
Juniors to discuss the upcoming Senior year. This meeting will cover topics
looking forward to the senior year, college planning, financial aid, etc.
National School Counselor Week
Thank you Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Busboom, Mrs. Moran, Mr. Billy, and Mrs. Wallace for all you do for our students, families, and staff. We appreciate you!
The first week of February is National School Counselor Week (NSCW) 2020. The purpose of this week is to acknowledge and celebrate the role of a school counselor. I hope you will join in as we work to recognize the important work that school counselors do with students, staff, and families throughout our district.
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has a theme each year. This year’s theme is “Building Better Humans”. ASCA has put together ready-to-use resources. They have social media challenges with prompts for each day of the week. The prompt for Thursday (2/6/20) is perfect for you to have staff and students complete and post to social media using the hashtag #NSCW2020.
Unable to attend the meetings listed above? You can attend on
Wednesday, Feb. 12: All Strand Informational Review, 6 PM at eFactory – 405 North Jefferson Ave.
If you have any questions about Go Caps please contact Mrs. Harris in the Kickapoo A+ office.
Please do NOT park in Birch Pointe parking lot across the street. This is private property and they have informed us they are going to begin towing vehicles. Also, do not wait in their drive/parking for students. Thank you.
Library Survey for Parents
We want to hear from you! Please click this link to complete a survey about KHS Library.
Students with D's or F's
If your student has a D or F in any class I am sending phone messages on Monday
evenings. This is 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 newer interventions to support students.
IF a student has 2 or 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.
SUMMER SCHOOL aka Explore Registration
Registration for high school students begins on March 2nd. Go here https://www.sps.org/explore for more information.
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!
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 January Bulletin can be found HERE. The February bulletin will be available 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
Library Survey for Parents
We want to hear from you! Please click this link to complete a survey about KHS Library.
If your student has a D or F in any class I am sending phone messages on Monday
evenings. This is 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 newer interventions to support students.
IF a student has 2 or 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.
SUMMER SCHOOL aka Explore Registration
Registration for high school students begins on March 2nd. Go here https://www.sps.org/explore for more information.
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.
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 January Bulletin can be found HERE. The February bulletin will be available 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.
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
Website - Kickapoochiefs.org
Order your Yearbook NOW at this website:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1059682/Kickapoo-High-School/
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1059682/Kickapoo-High-School/
2019 - 2020 Springfield Public Schools Calendar
Here is the FULL CALENDAR.
The last day of school is now Wednesday, May 20th.
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
The last day of school is now Wednesday, May 20th.
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 High School
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