Kickapoo announcements May 22 - 25, 2023

KHS Families,

What an amazing graduation for the Class of 2023 as we celebrated the culmination of 13 years with 528 seniors!

Senior Families - DVD and digital downloads of the individual ceremonies are available for purchase. Graduation DVDs may be purchased for $35 at the link below, by May 23, 2023.

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZVI45WZMMHP8P9_ZZ5QWHBO9GKXHMT

Graduation Digital Downloads may be purchased for $25 at the link below.

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZVI45WZMMHP8P9_ZZ5QWS5YT5X0AUU

Also, check out KHS Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for several pictures and videos from the ceremony!

Classes of 2024, 2025, & 2026 - just 3.75 more days left for this year. Finish out on a positive note with finals on Thursday!

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.

* Report Cards - Final grades for report cards should be posted and live by mid-June. 

* 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.

* 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!

* May News You Can Use from the counselors.  

* 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