Kickapoo announcements Oct. 10 - 14, 2022

Hello Kickapoo families!

It was another beautiful weekend in the Ozarks! We hope you enjoyed it.

A reminder that students earn credits toward graduation EACH QUARTER and we only have 9 school days remaining in the first quarter as the last day is Oct. 20th. 

See below for new announcements and several reminders. I send these announcements via email and Canvas each weekend during the course of the school year. 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, 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 AND include ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

* KHS 22 - 23 Bell & Lunch Schedule

* Parent Teacher Conferences - Tuesday, Oct. 11th from 3:30 - 7 p.m.

Please call 523-8501 between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10th to schedule a time with teachers. If you wait until the 11th you will need to contact the teacher directly.

* Student IDs (High School Students) & Sporting Events for students in K through 12th grade - All five SPS high schools are implementing new requirements for students attending high school athletic events. These changes are due to an increase in unsupervised students attending games and the district's desire to maintain orderly conduct. We want to ensure our students represent their school and SPS in the best possible manner.
Effective immediately, please be aware of the following:

• All high school students must wear their school ID badges at home & away games.
• All students, K-12, must remain in the STANDS during the game except to go to the restroom or concession stand. 
• All K-8 students must be accompanied by an adult.

High School Students who need an ID can order one with their first block teacher or go to the ID badge room before school or during their lunch period to get one at any point during the school year.

Thank you for your cooperation as we make every effort to make school events safe and enjoyable for everyone.

* No School for students - Friday, Oct. 21st for teacher professional learning and work.

* End of 1st Quarter - Thursday, Oct. 20th is the last day of the quarter for students. Report cards will be available online the following week.

* Parking - Students do NOT park in STAFF, VISITOR, or HANDICAPPED SPOTS at KHS. Also, do NOT park at Gillenwater tennis courts, Birchpointe across the street, OR any of our local businesses. You may be fined or towed.

IF someone parks in your assigned spot please park in visitor and report to the attendance office that someone is in your spot. Admin will handle it from that point. Thank you.

* Grades - Are in eSchool Home Access Center. Please note IF you see grades in Canvas those are not the official grade book for teachers and is NOT the official grade for your student. Please see below on how to login to eSchool Home Access Center for official and accurate student grades.

* Progress Reports - Our second progress report, 6 weeks grades, was posted to eSchool Home Access Center on Friday, Sept. 30th. You may review students Progress report grades by logging in HERE. Then, click on Grades.

You can also see the most up to date grades by logging in above and clicking on Classes.

Questions or need help logging in? Please contact our main office.

* D & F phone calls - IF your student has a D or F in any of their classes you should receive a phone call from me on Tuesday evening. These calls will be made each Tuesday for the remainder of the quarter. If you have questions or concerns please contact your students teachers or counselor.

* IPLT - Any student who has two or more F's in their core classes will be assigned to Intensive Personalized Learning Time (IPLT) on Monday, Thursday, and Friday starting this week. During this 30 minute period students will focus on the classes they are failing and will have the support of KHS teachers and Chief Mentors.

* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors. 

* District Scholarship Opportunities 

* SPS College & Career Fair - Tuesday, Oct. 18th at Glendale HS. Click here to learn more. 

* Senior Meeting - Senior Meeting for students was held Thursday, September 1 to go over several important dates and other information for senior year. Here is the presentation.

* FAFSA Frenzy - Need support filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? We all do!! We are hosting a FAFSA Frenzy here at Kickapoo on Thursday, Oct. 13th from 5:30 - 7:30 in the commons where local experts can support you in completing the application. 

Read HERE for what to do prior to the event and what to bring to the event.

Contact your counselor with questions.

* Senior Headshot & Quotes - Hi Senior class of 2023, below this message there is a link that you may click to submit your senior quote that will be going in the spring 2023 yearbook. All of your senior quotes and headshots will be DUE OCT. 20TH. If you submit your senior quote or headshot past October 20th we cannot guarantee your photo and quote will be included. Your school picture from all school Picture day meets all of our requirements, it is free, and we encourage you to use this one.  Share senior quote here.

* September News You Can Use

* 2022-2023 School Calendar

* Class of 2023 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena.

* FREE Tutoring at KHS - Students needing academic support from KHS teachers can report to the library from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. Monday - Friday when school is in session. Students must sign in and out with supervising teachers. Thank you. * 22-23 Yearbook - $50 from Sept. 24 - March 10th. The price increases to $55 from March 11 - April 1. Go HERE to purchase. * FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic - Will be held at Kickapoo on Monday, Oct. 17th. Permission forms must be turned in to our nurses by Oct. 10th. Forms are available in the main office or on the nurses' webpage HERE. * 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.

* Kickapoo Handbook

* Reminders:

• Any students needing WiFi can request a Kajeet hotspot through our library.
• Kickapoo will open our doors at 7:40 a.m. and first block begins at 8:10 a.m. every day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday. 
• Wednesday is late start for students so staff may participate in professional learning. Classes begin at 8:40 a.m. ALL BUSSES WILL RUN AT NORMAL TIMES.
• Classes end at 3:10 p.m. every day.
• All students should leave school/campus by 3:30 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
• Students should take home Chromebooks every day.
• Deliveries to school - Parents/guardians may deliver food and other items to school. We ask that you label and leave them on the table. Please communicate with your student to let them know items have been dropped off for them as we do not contact them. 
• NO food deliveries from outside vendors. 
• ID badges and dress code - ALL students must have an ID every day. Follow all dress code expectations. Cover ALL B's (Belly's, Breast's, & Butts)!

Again, the items I have listed above are NOT all inclusive.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you again for your patience, grace, and flexibility. 

Take care and as always #GoChiefs!

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal

Kickapoo High School