Hello Kickapoo Families,
Friday was such a bittersweet day as we clapped out our seniors after graduation practice that morning and then celebrated their graduation that evening at JQH Arena. We wish the Class of 2021 well in their future endeavors. Once A Chief, Always A Chief!
Underclassmen have four days remaining with final exams taking place on Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday students are dismissed at 12:50.
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.
* Last Day of school is Thursday, May 27th and Kickapoo students will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m.
Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* Class of 2022 (Juniors) Immunizations: If your child will be a senior next year (21 - 22), 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.
* Spring Final exams for seated students - 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.
Teachers have the schedule for each day.* 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.
| * 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.
* Reminders:
- 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
