Kickapoo announcements Jan. 30 - Feb. 3, 2023

KHS Families,

Wishing you all a fantastic week!

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

* 2022-2023 School Calendar

* 2023 - 2024 Calendar approved by SPS Board of Education

* 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 - First one for 3rd quarter was posted Friday, Jan. 27th. 

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 during weeks 4 - 9 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 week 4 of each quarter. 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 - various deadlines.

* Kickapoo Scholarship Opportunities - all deadlines are the first week of March.

* 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.

* January News You Can Use from the counselors.

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

* Project Graduation - Project Graduation planning is underway! An email regarding important Project Graduation information was sent to Senior families Sunday evening and is linked HERE. 

This is the your seniors big and final send off as a Kickapoo Student. It’s their party with lots of food, fun activities, and PRIZES! We want to make sure it’s a night they will all remember! We need help as it takes a “Tribe”! If you are interested in being involved with this memorable event, please join us at the next meeting!

Meeting dates for Project Graduation:

Thursday, February 2

Wednesday, February 22

Wednesday, March 29

Wednesday, April 26

All meetings held in the school library at 6:15 p.m.

(Enter on the west side of the building)

You or your business want to help support/sponsor KHS' Project Graduation? Click HERE to learn how.

Questions? Please contact Dr. Cheryl Hall

* Parent Teacher Conference night - Tuesday, Feb. 7th from 3:30 - 7 p.m.  You may call 417-523-8501 between 8:30 a.m. & 3 p.m. on Feb. 2, 3, 6, or 7th to sign up for a conference. * Proposition S would fund high-priority improvements, including at Kickapoo High School. Springfield voters will be asked April 4 to consider a $220 million bond proposal to fund high-priority projects, which were recommended by a citizen’s task force to make our schools safer and stronger for students and staff. The projects will improve safety and security at every school and renovate or reconstruct three schools. If approved, protective glass film for ground-floor windows will be installed at Kickapoo High School. Other projects that would be funded by Proposition S include: Door access sensors/alarms, security camera upgrades, roof access sensors/alarms will be prioritized for middle and high schools.  Other schools will receive upgrades based on identified needs. New schools will be constructed for Pipkin Middle School and Reed Academy.  The new construction will provide quality learning environments and address plumbing, electrical and other infrastructure issues, in addition to resolving accessibility barriers and safety challenges in these 100-year-old buildings. Renovation/reconstruction at Pershing School will provide an improved learning environment for students and staff at its current location. New storm shelters will be added to Cowden, Holland, Mann, Pittman, Watkins, and Wilder elementary schools. These school improvements are possible with no increase to our current tax levy rate.  If voters approve Proposition S, the rate would remain unchanged at 73 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of real estate and personal property. Learn more about Proposition S at sps.org/PropS or by attending a meeting at Kickapoo High School on Thursday, Feb. 9th from 5 - 5:30 p.m. in our library. * 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. * Free Naviance ACT prep is now available to all SPS students grades 9-12 through Canvas > Naviance > Test Prep. Students can utilize study lessons, flashcards, a full diagnostic test, and multiple full length practice tests. If parents or students have questions about using the program, please contact our College and Career Specialist, Mrs. Rabinowitz at mRabinowitz@spsmail.org, or their KHS school counselor. * FREE practice ACT, ACT Bootcamp, & FREE ACT for ALL Juniors coming soon! See dates below: Practice ACT for juniors will be held Thursday, March 2nd during 1st & 2nd block. ACT Boot Camp for Juniors will be held Tuesday, April 18th during 1st & 2nd block. FREE ACT for Juniors will be held Thursday, April 27th during 1st & 2nd block. * 22-23 Yearbook - $50 until March 10th. The price increases to $55 from March 11 - April 1. Go HERE to purchase. * 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

* Per District policy, leaving campus during the school day is prohibited. Students who are caught exiting the building without prior approval from administration or those caught leaving campus will be disciplined for a Truancy. First offense will result in a day of In School Suspension and consequences will increase from there.

* Per District Policy, students are not to PROP doors open during the school day. Those caught or seen on video will be disciplined for Disorderly Conduct. First offense will result in a day of In School Suspension and consequences will increase from there.

* SPS Students will be required to wear their school ID Badge to all sporting events home and away. All students, K-12, must remain in the stands during the game except to go to the restroom or concession stand. High school students who need a new ID badge 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. Must be your actual badge and not a picture on your phone. No School ID = No Admission. This is being implemented by all SPS High Schools.

* 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.

* 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 - ALL students must have an ID every day. Need one? Go to the ID Badge room or ask your teacher to order you one.
• Dress Code - 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