Hello Kickapoo families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend with family and friends.
We are down to our final five weeks of school and just 19 days for our seniors. Thank you for being in school each and every day in order to finish the school year strong!
Go Chiefs!
* Announcements - 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
X - @KickapooChiefs
Instagram - @KickapooHighSchool
Website - kickapoochiefs.org
Daily Announcements are on our website and linked HERE. Please check these frequently as they are updated daily.
* Student Grades - eSchool Home Access Center is the official gradebook. You can login here to check student grades. After logging in click Classes to see the most up to date grades entered during the quarter.
* FREE Tutoring available every day after school in the Kickapoo library from 3:25 - 4:25. Students will check in and must stay the full time unless a parent or guardian signs them out.
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* 2024-2025 School Calendar: The last day of school is Friday, May 23, 2025 and it is a FULL day that ends at 3:10 p.m.
Principal Letter to Seniors & Families
Senior Deadlines & Events
Final Transcript Process
Senior Send Off Information
May 16 Schedule
* Senior Meeting - Was held Thursday, April 17th. Here is a link to the presentation.
* ALL Things Seniors can be found HERE.
* Graduation Letter from SPS
* Graduation Inclement Weather information
* Caps & Gowns - Were delivered on Thursday, April 17th. They can be picked up in the main office between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday.
* Class of 2025 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* Library Materials for seniors are due by Friday, May 2nd.
* Senior Recognition & Memories Assembly - Wednesday, May 14, 9 a.m. in the PAC. Family members of seniors may attend.* Baccalaureate is a non-denominational service to honor all SPS graduates. The service will be held Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m. at Hill City Church. Graduates and their families/friends are invited to attend. Bring and wear your cap and gown.
* Scholarship Bulletin - Seniors review this list for several scholarship opportunities!
* College & Career FAQ's - This is a great resource for all high school students and families.
· Students in grades 1-12 have the option to learn online this summer, on their schedule.
· Popular high school online classes include health, personal finance, physical education, driver education and more.
Enroll Online NOW - visit //sps.org/explore to complete the enrollment process. All enrollment will be done through ConnectSPS. Use your current ConnectSPS login or contact your child's school to get logged in.
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
Dual credit, AP, IB, and virtual classes are not
- eligible for final exemptions.
Required to attend class during the final exam
block and complete optional enrichment tasks
provided Dual credit, AP, IB, and virtual classes
are not eligible for final exemptions.
• Dance guest forms are available in the main office and must be returned completed to Ms. Bricker prior to purchasing a ticket.
• All fees and fines must be paid before purchasing tickets. See Mrs. Liston in the Financial Office to take care of those. Library fees are paid to the librarians.
• You MUST be in attendance all day Friday, April 25th in order to attend the dance that night. If you have an appointment scheduled that day, it needs to be rescheduled! If it cannot be rescheduled, then your parent must contact Mrs. Helfrecht to obtain prior approval for your absence by Thursday, April 24th.
We celebrate the achievements of all our successful graduates, but for Hall of Fame we are seeking those whose extraordinary contributions may lie outside the traditional spotlight. Perhaps they have chosen a unique path to success or have applied their influence or skills in some remarkable way that has not yet been widely recognized. If you know of someone like this, please nominate them by completing this online form by April 30.
To
be eligible for consideration, a nominee must have graduated from SPS at
least 10 years ago and have attended all four years at an SPS high school.
The
nomination form is easy to fill out. If you don’t know a lot of specifics but
have someone in mind, submit what you know and we will do some research.
Potential inductees will exhibit one or more of the following
traits:
- Served
as an outstanding role model.
- Demonstrated
a commitment to community service.
- Achieved
a level of personal or professional success that truly distinguishes him
or her from other SPS graduates.
- Made
a significant impact on his or her community.
- Served as an inspiration to others.
Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee and the
finalists will be inducted into the SPS Hall of Fame during a luncheon Oct. 16,
2025.
View
Hall of Fame inductees from previous years here.
- 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, & bring them to school each day.
* NO FOOD, DRINK, or other DELIVERIES FROM OUTSIDE VENDORS. Thank you!
* ID badges and dress code - ALL students must have an ID every day. Follow all dress code expectations. Cover ALL B's!
Thank you again for your patience, grace, and flexibility. Have a great week, take care and as always Go Chiefs!
Dr. Bill Powers
Principal
Kickapoo High School
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