Kickapoo announcements May 15 - 19, 2023

KHS Families,

The final week of a 13 year journey for the Class of 2023 has arrived! Happy Graduation week Seniors! Enjoy and finish strong . . .

Please see below for SEVERAL new announcements and a few 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.

* Parking - We have sold ALL parking spots. If you do NOT have an assigned spot you can park on Jefferson Avenue. 

Do NOT park in spots not assigned to you, STAFF parking, VISITOR parking, 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.

* 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 - The final progress report of 4th quarter was posted on Friday, April 28th. 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. 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.

* Senior Meeting - Was held on Thursday, April 13th. Click HERE for the presentation.

* Caps & Gowns - for those who purchased in advance and have not yet picked them up are in the office. If you did not purchase a cap and gown you MUST do so ASAP in the office with cash or check. 

* Senior Announcements - If you pre-ordered graduation announcements they are also in the main office for pick up. 

* Senior mailer - Click HERE to review.

* Fines & Fees - With the end of the school year quickly approaching please make yourself a MYSCHOOLBUCKS account so you can check and pay any fees on line with your debit or credit card for any fines that you may owe. You may also pay in person with cash or check at the KHS Financial office during school hours.

This would include computer issues, computer chargers, ID badge fines, art classes, lost text books, lost Garmin’s and any old fees that have followed you from another SPS school.

Please remember that cafeteria fines are paid directly to the cafeteria and library lost book and fines are paid directly to the library.

Thank you!

* April News You Can Use from the counselors.  

* Class of 2023 Kickapoo Graduation is just 4 school days away - Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena.

* Project Graduation Tickets - Are on sale during lunch Monday, May 15th - Thursday, May 18th. They are $5 and include a free t-shirt, a fun evening of food, drinks, games, several other activities at MSU, and LOTS OF FREE PRIZES!

* Project Graduation Families of 2023 graduates!

We are wrapping up our preparations for Project Graduation. We are still well short of our goal and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

First and foremost...we still need donations!  Click the link below to give a monetary donation through SPS Pick-a-Project, you must select Kickapoo High School Project Graduation.  Another option, you or your student can drop off cash or check at the KHS office in a clearly marked envelope for Project Graduation.

https://www.supportsps.org/pick-a-project/khs-project-graduation-2023/

If  you prefer shopping...please visit our Amazon wish list...another way to contribute!!

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2WB5FUXSCY621

And finally...we need volunteers!!  Don't miss out on the opportunity to chaperone (and have a fun time) on the evening of the 20th!  Please visit the Sign Up Genius link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EACA72BA0F85-2023

Please help us throw the best ever Project Graduation for our KHS Class of 2023!!  One last night together ... fun and safe ... memories for a lifetime!!

Thank you to those that have already donated and to those tirelessly working on this event!

The Project Graduation Committee

Kickapoo High Project Grad Chair

Jen Garrison-Morgan

jengarrisonmorgan@gmail.com

Project Graduation: 

You or your business want to help support/sponsor 

KHS' Project Graduation? Click HERE to learn how.

You can also donate to our 

KHS Project Grad Pick A Project Donation. 

We have raised $6,770 of our $15,000 goal. Thank 

you to our recent donors! Please consider donating, 

share with friends, neighbors, businesses, etc. Thank

you!

Questions? Please contact Dr. Cheryl Hall.

* Senior Dates to Know:

May 14th Baccalaureate 2 p.m. @ Hill City Church.

May 15th Senior A+ Luncheon

May 17 - 19 Seniors return Chromebooks & Hotspots to the bins 

outside the library AFTER they have finished all finals, projects, etc. 

May 17th Senior Recognition & Memories Assembly at 9 a.m. in 

the PAC for seniors only. Live streamed for all other students.

May 18th Seniors last day & Final Exams. See above for details.

Final signing day 3:30 in commons.

May 19th 8:15 - Seniors donuts at the stadium, 9 - graduation practice, 

and senior clap out to follow. Bring your cap and gown for the clap out!

May 20th Graduation at Great Southern Bank Arena at 7 p.m. Students 

arrive at Hammons by 5:45 for pictures and lineup.

May 20th Project Graduation. Busses leave KHS at 10:15 to head to MSU.

* Senior Spirit Week May 15 - 18 - Help us celebrate our Seniors! 

Seniors Last Week!

• Monday, May 15 is KHS gear day – wear brown and gold!
• Tuesday, May 16 is future plans day! Wear your college, military, 
• or career gear
• Wednesday, May 17 is dress it up day! Wear your best clothes.
• Thursday, May 18 is PJ day.

* 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. Here is a slide deck on Naviance ACT Test Prep for Parents. 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. * Explore (Summer School) registration is now OPEN - Make Explore part of your summer plans. Virtual classes for grades 9-12 will be offered June 5 - 30 and July 5 - 31. High school students may register for Explore classes at SPS Explore * Last day of school for 9th - 11th graders will be Thursday, May 25th. It is a two-hour early release so KHS will dismiss at 1:10 p.m. Here is the Bell Schedule for Thursday, May 25th.  * Final exams will be Thursday, May 25th.  * Chromebook Summer expectations - All students returning to Kickapoo or another SPS high school should KEEP their device over the summer.  Any student LEAVING Kickapoo AND SPS must return your Chromebook, charger, and case prior to leaving for summer break.  * Hotspots - Must be turned in prior to summer break UNLESS you are taking a summer online class with Launch. * Juniors Class of 2024 - Attention current Juniors!! All incoming seniors must have received one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine after their 16th birthday in order to start school in the fall. Please bring documentation of your vaccine to the nurse by May 5th to ensure a smooth start to 2023-2024. * Bus Service for 23-24 - Reminder:  Eligible families need to opt in or opt out of transportation for the 2023-2024 school year.  Learn more here:  https://www.sps.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=1305&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=23628&PageID=1 * 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.  
• 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.

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