It looks like we will have our first full week of the semester! Excited for the final week of January. See you all soon.
As always, I send these announcements via Connect 5 text & email and Canvas inbox 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
Daily Announcements on our website and linked HERE. LOTS of info included for students & parents. Please check these frequently as they are updated daily.
* KHS 23 - 24 Bell Schedule
* KHS 23 - 24 Lunch Schedule
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* District Scholarship Bulletin - This scholarship list is updated weekly. Questions - Connect with your KHS counselor.
* 2023-2024 School Calendar:
* Senior Prom - Friday, May 3rd at Bass Pro White River Conference Room from 9 - 11:30 p.m.
* Senior Baccalaureate - Sunday, May 12th. More information to come.
* Senior Recognition & Memories Assembly is Wednesday, May 15th.
* Seniors Last Day of Class & Final Exams is Thursday, May 16th.
* Graduation Practice and Senior Clap Out is Friday, May 17th.
* Class of 2024 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 18th at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena.
* Senior Send Off (formerly known as Project Graduation) - May 18th from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Kickapoo. More information to come.
* Senior Send Off PARENT MEETING - Any senior families interested in helping with Senior Send Off please attend our first meeting this Tuesday, Jan. 30th at 6 p.m. in the KHS Library. Unable to attend, but want to help? Please contact Dr. Hall at clhall@spsmail.org or 523-8500.
* SPS High School Attendance Requirement for Dances. In order to attend a SPS dance students must meet the following requirements:
- 90% overall attendance (school-sponsored activities do not count as absences) by a determined date prior to the dance set by the high school site administration. Kickapoo's next dance is Friday, Feb. 9th, 2024. Students must have 90% or better attendance in order to purchase a ticket.
- Must be in attendance the entire school day the day of the dance
- Must not be serving ISS or OSS on the day of the dance
- Major discipline infractions may result in non-admittance to the school dance
- Pay ALL fines & fees in Financial office
- 90% overall attendance (school-sponsored activities do not count as absences) per semester
- Received no ISS or OSS for the semester
- Passing the class with an 80% or greater prior to the final exam
- Exempt students may take the final to improve their grade in a class; in this case, the final grade cannot hurt the student’s overall grade
- Required to attend class during the final exam block and complete optional enrichment tasks provided
- Dual credit, AP, and Launch virtual classes are NOT eligible for final exemptions.
Shout out to the Seniors for leading the way and our 10th graders for the biggest increase from last week!
* Attendance - When should students not attend school? Check out this guidance from our school nurses.
When it comes to attendance, 90% is not an A.
When you do the math, 90% attendance is 20 school days missed. That’s 20 days of critically important lessons, support from teachers and memories with classmates.
And days add up -- students who are chronically absent are more likely to be suspended, struggle with learning and not graduate from high school. And tardiness counts, too. Those 5-10 minutes late each day adds up to almost 4 days per school year.
If you need support getting your child to school, we’re here to help. Make it a goal for your child to Attend Daily. On Time. All Day.
Every minute missed is a missed opportunity for students to learn, grow and achieve.
Make it a priority for students to be at school, on time, every day. Even one missed day a month can knock students off track.
Families should aim for 95% attendance or more for their child. That’s 9 missed days a year, or no more than one day a month. Any more can knock students off track and keep them from reaching their full potential.
When it comes to attendance, 90% is not an A.
When you do the math, 90% attendance is 20 school days missed. That’s 20 days of critically important lessons, support from teachers and memories with classmates.
And days add up -- students who are chronically absent are more likely to be suspended, struggle with learning and not graduate from high school. And tardiness counts, too. Those 5-10 minutes late each day adds up to almost 4 days per school year.
If you need support getting your child to school, we’re here to help. Make it a goal for your child to Attend Daily. On Time. All Day.
Every minute missed is a missed opportunity for students to learn, grow and achieve.
Make it a priority for students to be at school, on time, every day. Even one missed day a month can knock students off track.
Families should aim for 95% attendance or more for their child. That’s 9 missed days a year, or no more than one day a month. Any more can knock students off track and keep them from reaching their full potential.
* NO School - Monday, Feb. 19th for Presidents' Day.
* 3rd Quarter Ends - Thursday, March 7th.
* NO School for Spring Break - Friday, March 8th - Sunday, March 17th.
* 4th Quarter Begins - Monday, March 18th.
* NO School - Friday, April 26th.
* Last Day of School & Final Exams - Thursday, May 23rd.
* KHS Student Expectations Matrix - Matrix
* Students earn Credits EVERY 9 weeks. Please make sure you are monitoring grades via eSchool Home Access Center under the Classes Tab, then Classwork tab - login here.
* Students earn Credits EVERY 9 weeks. Please make sure you are monitoring grades via eSchool Home Access Center under the Classes Tab, then Classwork tab - login here.
* 3rd Quarter Progress Report - Our first progress report for 3rd quarter was posted Friday, Jan. 26th. Follow the login link above and click on IPR.
* Second Quarter Grades are now posted to eSchool Home Access and can be found at the login link above. Then, click on Grades and then Report Card.
* Grades in Canvas are NOT the official grades for students. Teachers do grade items in Canvas. However, all grades are transferred to eSchool and these are the official grades.
* FREE Tutoring for all Kickapoo students, seated or online, is available in our library from 3:25 - 4:25 any day we are in session.
* Parent Teacher Conferences - Our Spring parent teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15th from 3:30 - 7 p.m. You may begin to schedule these on Monday, Feb. 12th by calling 417-523-8501 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
* Financial Information: You may pay fines and fees at the financial office with Mrs. Liston. You may also view financial information and make payments online at https://www.sps.org/spsmyschoolbucks. Fines & fees shown in eSchool are not correct. You MUST go to My School Bucks.
* YEARBOOKS are on sale for $50 now through Jostens.com Cost will increase in March!
* YEARBOOKS are on sale for $50 now through Jostens.com Cost will increase in March!
* Street Light project - We are getting street lights added on Jefferson Ave. This project could begin as early as this week. Once started it will take a few weeks to complete. We have been told the work will take place between the hours of 8:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.
* Student Parking - All students are to park in their assigned parking spot. If someone parks in your spot – DO NOT park in another numbered spot, (that becomes a domino effect) but park in a visitor spot. Students will then report the issue by filling out the sheet in the attendance office (door 18). Students must have an SPS parking decal and KHS hang tag to park on campus.
No decal or hang tag? Park on Jefferson Street in front of the baseball/practice field.
Do NOT park in STAFF, VISITOR, or HANDICAPPED SPOTS at KHS and do not park at Gillenwater tennis courts. Also the property at 225 E. Primrose is private property and you should not be parking there. They are starting renovations and landscaping. They will start ticketing and/or towing your vehicle. Same for Birch Pointe, it is private property not a place for students to park. You may be fined, ticketed, or towed at your own expense.
* Have NOT purchased a Parking Permit yet? - We have 5 spots available. Students must have a valid driver’s license to purchase a parking permit – no permit drivers are allowed to purchase. Complete this Google form first. After completing the form you may go to the Financial office and see Mrs. Liston before school, during lunch, or after school to pay your $17.50 and pick your parking spot.
* Student Parking - All students are to park in their assigned parking spot. If someone parks in your spot – DO NOT park in another numbered spot, (that becomes a domino effect) but park in a visitor spot. Students will then report the issue by filling out the sheet in the attendance office (door 18). Students must have an SPS parking decal and KHS hang tag to park on campus.
No decal or hang tag? Park on Jefferson Street in front of the baseball/practice field.
Do NOT park in STAFF, VISITOR, or HANDICAPPED SPOTS at KHS and do not park at Gillenwater tennis courts. Also the property at 225 E. Primrose is private property and you should not be parking there. They are starting renovations and landscaping. They will start ticketing and/or towing your vehicle. Same for Birch Pointe, it is private property not a place for students to park. You may be fined, ticketed, or towed at your own expense.
* Have NOT purchased a Parking Permit yet? - We have 5 spots available. Students must have a valid driver’s license to purchase a parking permit – no permit drivers are allowed to purchase. Complete this Google form first. After completing the form you may go to the Financial office and see Mrs. Liston before school, during lunch, or after school to pay your $17.50 and pick your parking spot.
Once we are sold out we will start a waiting list as we will have more spots open up when students graduate early.
* 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.
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.
* Linda Luke Librarian of the Year Nominations - Just a reminder that Nominations for the FSPS Linda Luke Librarian of the Year Award are now open! The nomination deadline is Feb. 16.
To learn more or to nominate your choice for this award, visit:
https://www.supportsps.org/linda-luke-librarian-year-award/
All nominees must be school-level librarians. Previous recipients are eligible to receive the award again. Teachers, principals, peers, parents, students, PTA members, business partners and community members may submit nominations.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
To learn more or to nominate your choice for this award, visit:
https://www.supportsps.org/linda-luke-librarian-year-award/
All nominees must be school-level librarians. Previous recipients are eligible to receive the award again. Teachers, principals, peers, parents, students, PTA members, business partners and community members may submit nominations.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Lori Finke
Program Director
Foundation for Springfield Public Schools
Program Director
Foundation for Springfield Public Schools
* National School Counseling Week - Feb. 5-9 - Please help us celebrate our amazing counseling team of Mr. Brown, Mrs. Busboom, Mr. Lombas, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Moran, and Mrs. Wallace.
* Turner Reading Awards - Nominations are now open for the 2024 Turner Reading Awards!
The deadline for nominations is Feb. 29.
Nominees must be full-time, certified teachers employed by Springfield Public Schools.
To learn more about this award and to nominate your choice, visit:
https://www.supportsps.org/turner-reading-awards/
Nominations can be made by teachers, peers, parents, students, PTA members, business partners or interested community members! Please forward this to your staff and community so they can also make nominations.
The deadline for nominations is Feb. 29.
Nominees must be full-time, certified teachers employed by Springfield Public Schools.
To learn more about this award and to nominate your choice, visit:
https://www.supportsps.org/turner-reading-awards/
Nominations can be made by teachers, peers, parents, students, PTA members, business partners or interested community members! Please forward this to your staff and community so they can also make nominations.
Lori Finke
Program DirectorFoundation for Springfield Public Schools
* 24 - 25 Teacher of the Year Nominations - Are currently being accepted for the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. To be eligible, the nominee must have four or more years of teaching experience with SPS.To nominate a teacher for this honor, simply click on the link below. The nomination form is simple and can be submitted by a student, parent, co-worker or supervisor. Just fill out the pertinent information and explain in 100 words or less why you are nominating the individual. All nominations will be kept confidential.
Nominations must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2. Contact Jeff Rogers in Human Resources at jarogers@spsmail.org or call 417-523-0735 with questions. Nominees will be notified by Tuesday, Feb. 6 concerning items they will need to submit to be considered as a Teacher of the Year finalist.* Reminders:
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me and 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
- 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 3:45 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
- Students should take home Chromebooks every day & Charge them each night.
- Deliveries to school - Parents/guardians may deliver items to school for your student. We ask that you label and leave them on the table inside the office. Please communicate with your student to let them know items have been dropped off for them as we do not contact them.
- ID badges and dress code - ALL students must have an ID every day. Follow all dress code expectations. Cover ALL B's!
- Need a School ID? Request one from a teacher or go to the ID badge room before school, during lunch, or immediately after school.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me and 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
