Hello Kickapoo Families,
We hope each of you had a restful weekend after the crazy weather this past week.
Can you believe we are down to the final 24 days of school? Our seniors only have 19 days remaining. Please continue to stay engaged, focused, and in attendance each day in order to finish the year on a positive note!
Don't hesitate to reach out to your teachers, counselors, or admin team if you need anything.
Remember to check our social media and website for the most up to date information about clubs, athletics, and other important announcements.
Stay connected with Kickapoo in the following ways:
Facebook - Kickapoo High School
Twitter - @KickapooChiefs
Instagram - @KickapooHighSchool
Website - kickapoochiefs.org
You can find our Daily Announcements on our website and linked HERE. Please check these frequently as they are updated daily.
* 21 - 22 Bus Transportation Opt in or Out out by April 30th -
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* Last Day of school is Thursday, May 27th and Kickapoo students will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m.
* KHS Tutoring -
Option 1:
When: Mon/Tues/Wed/Th/Fri from 10 am - 1 pm
What: SPS Launch teachers assigned to KHS, Mr. Higgins, and KHS teachers available for tutoring.
Who: VIRTUAL STUDENTS ONLY.
Where: In room 182 - check in through attendance office.
Option 2:
When: Mon/Tues/Wed/Th/F from 3 - 4 pm.
What: KHS teachers available for tutoring.
Who: Any Kickapoo student seated OR virtual.
Where: Library
Please let us know if you have questions.
* Senior announcements
Monday, April 26th 10:15 - 11:05 Senior Meeting in the commons.
Absent or virtual student who can't attend? No worries. We will post the presentation on our website and I will share here next week.
April Scholarship Bulletin - See the latest scholarship opportunities and deadlines.
April News You Can Use - Review for important dates, etc.
Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* Thank you to our Project Graduation sponsors (as of 4/23)! See here for the list.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to spend on our Class of 2021 graduates – please help if you can with products or donations to achieve this goal. Donations can be sent to: Kickapoo High School, 3710 S. Jefferson, Springfield Mo 65807 Attn: Mrs. Chris Hunsaker by May 1.
Or KHS Project Grad Pick a Project thru Springfield Public Schools Foundation @supportsps.org
* Help our seniors have a fantastic Project Graduation by donating here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1roNxrlUWxrEnvmlTLNDk_MyBrTlO08qy/view?usp=sharing
OR Here:
https://www.supportsps.org/pick-a-project/kickapoo-project-graduation-2021/
Thank you!
* Graduation & Senior Prom information <-- click the link to read more.
Prom tickets are $40 and will be on sale during lunches Monday, April 26 - Friday, April 30. Please pay all fines and fees with the Finance office prior to that week. Not sure if you owe fees/fines? Check the list on the windows of the commons or with the Financial office.
* Caps & Gowns and announcements - Herff Jones will be at Kickapoo on April 26, during lunch, to distribute announcements and cap and gowns to those who purchased them in advance.
Herff Jones will also be bringing extra cap and gowns on the 26th for anyone still needing to purchase one. They are $16.
* Last Day for Seniors - All seniors who have met all graduation requirements will have their last day of school on Thursday, May 20th.
* Senior Finals - Thursday, May 20th during regular class periods.
Stay tuned for more details about graduation practice to be held the morning of May 21st.
* Class of 2022 (Juniors) Immunizations: If your child will be a senior this year, according to Missouri state law, in order to attend school ONLINE OR IN-PERSON, they must have documentation of a meningococcal vaccine after their 16th birthday. Please turn those in to our nurses prior to summer. If you have questions please contact our nurses at 523-8500.
* 4th Quarter grades - Go HERE to login to check your students grades in eSchool at anytime. Need your login? Contact our office at 523-8500.
* D & F phone calls - I will be making D/F phone calls each Tuesday. If you have questions about grades please contact your students teachers. These grades are accurate as of 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. Thank you.
* May 3 - 7 = Teacher Appreciation Week. Please show our teachers some love and appreciation. Thank you!
* May 7th - School Lunch Hero Day. Show our Cafeteria team some appreciation for their hard work. Thank you!
* Explore (aka Summer School) Registration is now open for all students!
- Session 1: June 7th – June 30th
- Session 2: July 7th – July 30th
- The majority of high school summer school courses will be offered online through Launch
- Some seated options will be at Central: Special Services, ELL, etc. – students must qualify for this option
- If students want to make more room in their schedule for the regular year, taking summer school courses is a great option
- If you have a student who has failed a required course/credit, we encourage them to recoup the credit in summer school
- Online registration must be done at https://explorereg.sps.org/
- If any students have questions regarding summer school, please have them contact any of the following:
- Counseling Center
- 417-523-8560
- Individual Counselors
- KHS Explore Liaison, Kim Harris
- 417-523-8525 or kharris@spsmail.org
* Kickapoo Chiefs masks for sale for $5 in the Financial office.
* 2021-2022 School Calendar: The calendar was approved by the SPS Board of Education with the first day of school to be Aug. 23, 2021 and the last day to be May 27, 2022.
* ATTENTION 9th graders who took Algebra I as an 8th grader: All freshmen that took an Algebra I course last year in 8th grade must be assessed this year. Because of COVID you were not tested last year in middle school. However, DESE has decided that we must test you this year. Students will test on:
Wednesday, April 28th in the student commons 1st and 2nd blocksThis is a state graduation requirement. The assessment does not affect your grades, it is scored as below basic, basic, proficient, or advanced and goes in your permanent record. Students planning to earn A+ for college must score proficient or advanced to meet the math requirement of the A+ program.
Here is a link to a practice test if you would like to prepare: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DdLQNGZJEBYWwQWq8e_jzjMuKId60QLe/view
* Spring End of Course (EOC) exam schedule for SEATED -
Monday, May 17th - English II, Lib and Law, Algebra I, Algebra II
Tuesday, May 18th - English II, Biology, Algebra I, Algebra II
Seated students - your teachers will inform you of the date.
Virtual students - Graduation Required EOCs for Virtual Students – Algebra I, Algebra II, English II, Biology, and Lib and Law
Testing at Kickapoo High School LibraryMay 17 and May 18 (you may chose one or both)
Times: 7:50 am to 11:00 am
Bring: Charged Chromebook, a form of ID, and a calculator if needed
Questions email Dr. Coffey at lcoffey@spsmail.org
* Spring Final exams - For 9th, 10th, & 11th graders will be on May 26th & 27th.
May 26th = Blocks 1 & 3
May 27th = Blocks 2 & 4
NO Early Finals. Questions? Contact Assistant Principal - Mr. Jim Harvey.
Exact schedule will be shared next week. Thank you.
| * Chromebook repair process - We have created a form for students to request a Chromebook so they can get theirs repaired. It is located in the Tribe Talk course in Canvas. Please direct students to the link and have them complete the form. We will contact the students to come to the library to pick up or exchange their Chromebook. If they are unable to complete the form, please have a classmate or teacher complete the form for the student. Let us know if you have any questions. * Chromebooks - Students should bring a charged Chromebook to school each day. We are limited on the number of loaners we have and first priority goes to students needing repairs. Thank you. |
* CANVAS HELP - Need help accessing and checking online learning with your student??? Click here for a list of resources from SPS. You can also click here for a guide for “how-to” items for parents. Please be sure to reach out with questions as we navigate online learning.
* Join Kickapoo PTSA - Click here for form.
- Any students needing WiFi can request a Kajeet through our library.
- Kickapoo will open our doors at 7:30 a.m. and first block begins at 7:50 a.m. every day Monday - Friday. All students must report directly to first block.
- Classes end at 2:50 p.m. every day.
- Face masks must be worn at all times and may not contain inappropriate images, messages, etc.
- Students should take home Chromebooks every day.
- All students should leave school/campus by 3:05 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
- Attendance to athletic contests and school sponsored clubs will be limited to ensure capacity guidelines.
- Deliveries to school - Parents/guardians may deliver food and other items to school. We ask that you label and leave them on the table. Due to limited travel students may not be able to come immediately to pick them up. Please communicate with your student to let them know items have been dropped off for them.
- NO food deliveries from outside vendors. Thank you for helping to limit the exposures our secretaries and staff encounter.
- Visitors and Volunteers are limited to only those providing educational supports.
- Back to SPS Return to Learning plan
- ID badges, hats, and dress code - ALL students must have an ID every day. NO hats inside the building. Follow all dress code expectations.
Principal - Kickapoo High School
