Kickapoo families,
First and foremost, we wish
each of you well during this time. We know everyone is being impacted in some
way and we expect the impacts to grow over time. We want to be sure we are
supporting each of you and our students in the best way possible. So, please reach out to your teachers, counselors, or admin if you need anything at all. We are here for YOU.
While learning is starting
back on Monday, March 30th we know not everyone may be able to learn right away due to a variety of reasons. We ask that you please communicate with us to let
us know what we can do to support you and your student(s).
We have access to food and
hygiene products if this is a need. We are working to get Kajeets (wifi
hotspots) for those who indicated during the wellness checks they need this
support. This will start with our Seniors first. Then juniors, sophomores, and
freshmen. Senior devices should arrive Monday or Tuesday and we will contact those students ASAP. SPS ordered 2,000 additional Kajeets last week. Please be patient as we work to get those to families as soon as possible.
We still have about 150
families we haven’t connected with through the Wellness checks. IF you were not
contacted please reach out to us by email or phone. We want to ensure you are
well and we need to make sure we have your phone number and email correct in
our system.
If we did connect with you last week and your situation changes (need food, hygiene, internet, etc.) please contact us so we can help you.
Below are several resources
SPS and Kickapoo have put together during this time of school closure. Please
review these resources and keep them handy.
We realize this is a new platform
and way of learning. It is new for our teachers as well. We ask that everyone
practice patience and grace during this time of transition. We all want what’s
best for our students and that will always be our goal.
Here are a few other updates
as well.
Prom has been postponed. We are working with the venue on dates in May.
We are not finalizing any dates or plans at this time. However, we will share
specifics as soon as we have them.
Graduation – to be
determined. It has not been postponed OR cancelled. We will share information as soon as we have it to share.
Graduation announcements and
robes. These will be distributed once we have details on the graduation
ceremony.
Thank you for your patience
and understanding as we maneuver through this together.
Our Nurses are no longer in
the school office. However, if you have medication here at the school and need
to pick it up please email them, me, or call the school.
Grab-and-go meal service continues at all of our
school locations. You may continue to pick up breakfast and/or lunch via
car line anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on weekdays - for anyone under
the age of 18 years. You may pick this up at any site. It does NOT have to be your
school.
Technology Update - SPS will begin providing repair services for student
devices on Monday. As needed, you will be able to drop off your
student’s device for repair at any school via the car line. Service will be
provided for cracked screens, touch pad and charging malfunctions, and other
issues that inhibit your student’s work. Repairs will be limited to essential
needs only and not cosmetic issues (chips, cracks, etc.). When you
drop off the device for repair, you will be asked to provide your student’s
name and your contact number so that we may contact you when the repair is
complete. We anticipate that most repairs will be completed within five days,
unless parts must be ordered. During your student’s wellness check, if you
indicated that you do not have internet service at home, please be
assured that the district is working to provide a solution and will be in touch
with you very soon. If your internet situation changes during this time please
contact us to let us know as well.
What should students/parents expect with SPS At Home? Below are several resources to help students & parents learn more about our learning environment.
Teachers are expected to send announcements to students, post assignments, and share their schedule (3 hours minimum daily Monday - Friday) of when they will be available via Canvas Conferencing.
What are students expected to do? Log into Canvas daily. Check announcements, check, complete, and submit assignments by the due date (if you are unable communicate in advance), and check in via Canvas Conferencing with each of your teachers at least once per day based on the teacher availability and student availability.
Questions, concerns, need support, etc.? Communicate with teachers via SPS email, Canvas messages, and Canvas Conferences.
SPS At Home website - several tabs at the top of this website for Technology support, Health, Family, and Instructional help.
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Stay Connected to Kickapoo!
As a reminder the information
shared here is NOT all inclusive to what is happening
at Kickapoo High School. To
find more information about KHS and what's happening
The best way to stay in the
know is to check the calendar and daily announcements as they are updated frequently 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.
Additional announcements and
much more can be found on our web page.
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
Attention
ALL Juniors
Junior
Parents, all incoming seniors must have received one dose of the Meningococcal
vaccine after their 16th birthday in order to start school in
the fall. Please email or fax documentation of this vaccine to the nurse by May 1 to
ensure a smooth start to 2020-2021.
Thanks!
Kimberly Speake, BSN, RN, NCSN
Kickapoo High School Nurse
Phone (417) 523-8530
Fax (417) 523-8595
Tryouts, deadlines for scholarships, & other deadlines - We are working to get this information out as the plans are developed. Please feel free to reach out to the sponsors, counselors, teachers, and check our website and social media on a regular basis. Thank you.
Students & Families - we know this is a lot of information and most of it is new. It is new to us as well. Again, please be patient and flexible as we work together to provide support for one another.
Students & Families - we know this is a lot of information and most of it is new. It is new to us as well. Again, please be patient and flexible as we work together to provide support for one another.
Thank you.
Stay safe and be well!
#GoChiefs #OneTribe
Dr. Bill Powers
Principal
Kickapoo High School
3710 S. Jefferson Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807
Ph: 417-523-8510
Email: wtpowers@spsmail.org
