Hello Kickapoo families,
We hope everyone has been safe and warm during this latest round of winter weather. Spring temperatures & Spring Break are just a few days away!
Please note we have 9 school days remaining in 3rd quarter as March 10th is the final day for students.
Reminder, these announcements include several important items. However, they are not all inclusive. Please remember to check our social media AND website for the most up to date information about clubs, athletics, activities, 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 with club info, meeting dates, upcoming events, etc. . . .
* Report Cards - The last day of third quarter is Thursday, March 10th. Grade cards will not be posted until the week after spring break. We will notify you when they can be viewed.
You can access grades any time via eSchool Home Access from our website kickapoochiefs.org and find eSchool Home Access under Quick Links on the right side of the page. Teachers should be updating student grades in eSchool on a weekly basis.
* Reminder students earn credits to graduate every 9 weeks. Questions about grades or credits please contact your students teachers and/or counselor.
We also offer FREE tutoring with KHS teachers after school M - F until 3:45 p.m. in the library. Just show up ready to learn.
* My robo calls to families of students with a D or F started on Tuesday, Feb. 1st and will continue each Tuesday for the quarter. Questions about grades? Check eSchool (directions above) and check with teachers. Thank you.
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* February KHS Scholarship Bulletin
* February District wide Scholarship Bulletin
* February News You Can Use - Info from the counselors.
* Senior (2022) Meeting information for students and parents
* KHS Seniors Are Going Places! - We have a Seniors are Going Places Wall outside the counseling center that we use to display what decisions Seniors have made for future plans.
If you have decided please email a picture (senior picture or head shot) and a description of where you are going ex: University of Missouri, Army, OTC, Work at.....
You can email amoran@spsmail.org
* Seals of Excellence - Seniors these are due Wednesday, March 2nd. Click here for info and application.
* Project Graduation meeting - Senior parents – if you are interested in helping with Project Graduation please plan to attend the next meetings.
March 21 – 6:15 p.m. Library classroom
April 11 – 6:15 p.m. Library classroom
* No School for Spring Break - Friday, March 11 - Sunday, March 20.
* 4th quarter begins Monday, March 21st.
* 2021-2022 School Calendar: The last day of class is tentatively scheduled to be Friday, May 27, 2022. Subject to change due to inclement weather.
* Class of 2022 Graduation will be Friday, May 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. at JQH Arena.* Leadership Springfield Academy Class - The applications for the Leadership Academy Class 33 have officially launched! Participation is now open to all sophomores and juniors to apply to be in this program during their junior or senior year.
The applications are to be completed online no later than 11:59pm on Monday, March 28. You may find a link to the applications here: https://leadershipspringfield.org/forms/leadership-academy-class-33-application/.
Please encourage students to apply for this amazing opportunity. If they have questions they can contact Dr. Powers or Mr. Billy. Thank you!
*Fees & Fines - must be paid prior to purchasing dance tickets. This includes Courtwarming for March 25 and Senior Prom on April 29. Fees may be paid with Mrs. Miller in the Financial office or via My School Bucks.
To check your fees you must go to MySchoolBucks.com or HERE for more information.
* Dances - Students MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE ALL day the day of the dance in order to attend Courtwarming on Friday, March 25th or prom on Friday, April 29th.
* Tryout Season - Please check our website and the daily announcements regarding tryouts for the 22 - 23 school year.
* Explore registration - Explore (summer school) registration for high school students begins on Monday, March 7th. An electronic version of the High School Summer Catalog can be found here.
* Nominate our Librarians - The Foundation for SPS is taking nominations for our annual Linda Luke Librarian of the Year!
This award will recognize an outstanding librarian or a librarian team that has:
- Initiative to orchestrate an innovative project at the building level
- Support for the teaching and learning process by providing a library climate that encourages students and teachers to maximize available resources and technology
- An attitude that emanates caring and concern
- A deep commitment to his/her work
Visit the link below to nominate today, and please share with your school staff and school community! Anyone can make a nomination! Deadline is March 21st.
https://www.supportsps.org/linda-luke-librarian-year-award/
* Nutrition Services feedback - Aramark, the District's nutrition service provider, is collecting feedback from students about their overall dining experience. The insights, gathered from their Student ViewPoint survey, will help to enhance the SPS food service program to better meet student needs and expectations.
Parents/guardians of
elementary students can complete the survey with their child. Secondary
students can complete the survey on their own.
Students currently receiving weekend meals/snacks to take home on the last day of the week, who do not sign up to receive Spring Break meals will still receive their normal weekend meals/snacks on Thursday, Mar. 10. Students currently receiving weekend meals/snacks to take home on the last day of the week, who do sign up to receive Spring Break meals will not receive their normal meals/snacks on Thursday, Mar. 10 but will instead select a pick up time and location for Wednesday, Mar. 9 at the registration link below. Weekend meals/snacks will resume the normal delivery schedule on Friday, Mar. 25.
Virtual students and under-school aged children who have been receiving weekly meals will receive their pick up as normal on Mar. 7, but will need to register for meals for the week of Spring Break at the link below. Those meals will be picked up Mar. 9, at the location and time selected below. Normal pick up location, dates and times will resume on Tuesday, Mar. 22 for these students.
The items being picked up on Mar. 9 will include 10 small-sized breakfasts and 10 lunches.
*SPS to host Vaccine Clinics - Dear SPS parents and employees,
Springfield Public Schools and Springfield-Greene County Health Department are collaborating to offer COVID-19 vaccines at several upcoming clinics in SPS schools. Individuals who receive their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at these clinics will receive a $50 gift card.
Clinic Schedule
· Tuesday, March 1: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Central
High School new gymnasium
· Thursday, March 3: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glendale
High School gymnasium
· Tuesday, March 22: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Central
High School new gymnasium
· Thursday, March 24: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glendale High School gymnasium
Everyone over five years of age is eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. Booster doses will also be available for people in the community who are eligible for a booster. Individuals who are unsure of their eligibility or if a booster dose is recommended for them can find guidance here.
Advance registration is not
required to participate but participants must complete a consent form. A parent must provide permission for any
individual under the age of 18.
* SPS University - March 29th at Kickapoo High School
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*Yearbooks are for sale now at jostens.com for $50. We do NOT purchase extras so you must pre-order. We prefer you to buy online at jostens.com (search Kickapoo High School) but we will accept cash or check in room 201.
| * 2022 - 2023 SPS School Calendar 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 PTSA Today - Membership Form for individuals and business members.
* Reminders:
- Any students needing WiFi can request a Kajeet hotspot through our library. These are FREE!
- Kickapoo will open our doors at 7 a.m. and first block begins at 7:30 a.m. every day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday.
- Wednesday is late start for students so staff may participate in professional learning. Classes begin at 8 a.m. ALL BUSSES WILL RUN AT NORMAL TIMES.
- Classes end at 2:30 p.m. every day.
- All students should leave school/campus by 3 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
- Deliveries to school - Parents/guardians may deliver food and other school related 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.
- ID badges - ALL students must have an ID every day.
- New students can go to 182 to receive an ID.
- Lost your ID? Go to 182 or ask your teacher to order you one.
- Dress Code - Cover up and follow all dress code expectations.
- Breakfast & Lunch are FREE for all students.
Principal
Kickapoo High School
