Kickapoo announcements Sept. 22 - 26, 2025

Hello Kickapoo families,

We hope you enjoyed the rain this weekend and we wish you a wonderful week ahead.

A reminder, I send these announcements via Connect 5 text message & email and Canvas inbox each weekend during the course of the school year. These announcements include several important items, but 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.

* School Picture MAKE UP Day - Thursday, Oct. 23rd. All students are encouraged to have a picture taken as they will be in the yearbook. You are not required to purchase the photos. If you would like to purchase photos from last weeks picture day see the second image below for those steps.

* Yearbooks are on sale now at Jostens.com and are $45 each. Price will increase to $50 soon.

* National Honor Society - Interested in joining NHS? You must be a current 10th, 11th or 12th grade student with a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better on a non-weighted scale. If you qualify, be looking for an invitation to accept a NHS Applicant Canvas Course. Invitations have been sent. Deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 3rd at 3:10 p.m. See Mrs. Lampert if you do not receive an invite but think you qualify.

* Parent Pick Up - Do NOT park at Birch Pointe OR any of our local businesses for afternoon pickup. You are taking their customer and patients parking spots. You may be fined or towed. Thank you!

* NO Electronic Devices per Senate Bill 68 - To minimize distractions, enhance student engagement and comply with new state law outlined in Senate Bill 68, SPS students will not be permitted to use Personal Electronic Devices during the school day. Beginning during the 2025-2026 school year, Personal Electronic Devices MUST be turned off, stored in backpacks, and remain out of sight for the entirety of the school day.

What is defined as a Personal Device?
Cell phones, tablets, personal computers gaming devices, headphones/earbuds and any other electronic device (including watches) that can be used for communication, entertainment or accessing the internet.
How will the policy be enforced on your child’s campus?
Students who violate policy will be asked to turn in
their phone and/or other devices to the office. Additional discipline will be assigned as outlined in the Student Handbook: Inappropriate Cell Phone Usage. Students who refuse to turn in their device may face further disciplinary action. Continued violation of policy could result in loss of Personal Electronic Devices while on the school campus.

* Kickapoo Expectation Matrix

* Visiting KHS during school hours? - Parents, guardians, and guests if you plan to visit Kickapoo during school hours you are required to check in via Hall Pass. Hall Pass is the district’s secure visitor management system and it helps ensure the safety of our students and staff by screening, tracking, and managing all visitors who enter our buildings.  Who uses Hall Pass? All Visitors including employees, parents/guardians, volunteers, substitutes. You must have a government issued ID to check in. Thank you.

* KHS 25 - 26 Bell Schedule (W = Wednesday)
* Wednesday Late Start - Once students arrive on campus they are NOT to leave school property. Any students leaving school are subject to school discipline.
* Student Parking Permits - We have 50 spots remaining for purchase. Go to this link & see Mrs. Liston in the financial office to secure your spot on campus.

* Park in your 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.

* IF you have NOT purchased a permit you may NOT park on campus. 

NO decal? Park on Jefferson Avenue in front of the baseball/practice field. 

NO Decal? Do NOT park in STAFF, VISITOR, or HANDICAPPED SPOTS at KHS. 

NO decal? Do NOT park at Gillenwater tennis courts, Birch Pointe across the street OR any of our local businesses. You may be fined or towed.

* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.

* Class of 2026 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena

* District Scholarship Bulletin - Check regularly for updates.

* College & Career Fair - Students and Parents: Please plan to attend the annual SPS College and Career Fair to be held Tuesday, October 7th from 5 - 7 p.m. at Central High School. Representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities, trade and technical schools, the military and financial aid organizations will be present to assist students and parents with the important decision of selecting a post-secondary educational opportunity. Students will also be eligible to win a Chromebook. More information, including a list of exhibitors, can be found on the district website. Hope to see you there.
* Senior Headshot & Quote Due Oct. 31st - Read HERE for all the information.

* Senior Send-Off 2026: Volunteers Needed! - Senior Send-Off is a fun and festive picnic held on the last day of school, right after graduation practice. Seniors enjoy food, games, prizes, and celebration as they wrap up their high school journey!

We’re looking for senior parents to help us make this event unforgettable. If you're interested in planning, fundraising, organizing, or assisting on the day of the event, we’d love your support!

Follow this link or contact Mrs. Martin, blmartin@spsmail.org, to let us know how you'd like to be involved.

* FREE Tutoring - Is available from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. in our library each day we are in session. 

* Grades - The most current grades can be viewed in Home Access Center at this link where you will login. Then follow this path - Click the Classes button at the top of the screen. Then click the Classwork tab for the current grades.

* D & F phone calls - If you have a D or F in any classes you will receive a phone call from Dr. Powers on Tuesday evening. If you have questions or concerns please contact your teachers and/or counselors. Thank you.

* Parent Teacher Conferences - Will be held Thursday, Oct. 9th from 3:30 - 7 p.m. Sign up information coming soon.
* 2025 - 2026 District Calendar 

* First Quarter ends on Thursday, Oct. 16th.

* No School for students Friday, Oct. 17th.
* Last Day of school is May 22, 2026.

* 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. 

* Homecoming – “Under the Brazilian Sun” – Friday, Oct. 3 

Students must have 90% or better attendance by end of day THIS Friday, Sept. 26.
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 PRIOR to purchasing your dance ticket.

• Assembly – KHS Gym, Thursday, Oct. 2. 
• Game – KHS vs. Nixa, kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
• Dance - Friday, Oct. 3, 9:30-11:30 p.m. 

• Dance Guest forms are available in the Main Office and must be returned signed to Ms. Bricker prior to purchasing your tickets.
• Tickets are $10 each and will be sold during 3rd block lunch times on Monday – Wednesday, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1. 

• Tickets will be sold on Thursday & Friday, Oct. 2 & 3 for $15 each. 

Buy your tickets early to save some money! 

NO sales will be made after 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3. 

* SPS High School Final Exam Exemption Requirements. Students are eligible for finals exemption by meeting the following criteria:
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, IB, and virtual classes are not eligible for final exemptions.

* Student Attendance - Our yearly goal is 95%. Thank you for being in class, on time, everyday!

* Students MUST have ID badges on them at all times during the school day.

* ID Badges - Need a new one? Ask your teacher to order you one OR go to the ID badge room before school or during your lunch to get one.
* ID Badges are required for ALL sporting events. No ID = NO admittance to the game.

* Kickapoo Breakfast & Lunch Menus are HERE.
* 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 3:25 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
• Students should take home Chromebooks every day and charge them each night.
• 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 or DRINK DELIVERIES FROM OUTSIDE VENDORS. Thank you!
• Dress code - Follow all dress code expectations. Cover ALL B's!

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 Go Chiefs!

Dr. Bill Powers
Principal
Kickapoo High School

Kickapoo announcements Sept. 15 - 19, 2025

Hello Kickapoo families,

Wishing you all the best this week!

I send these announcements via Connect 5 text message & email and Canvas inbox each weekend during the course of the school year. These announcements include several important items, but 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.

* School Picture Day - Tuesday, Sept. 16th. All students are encouraged to have a picture taken as they will be in the yearbook. You are not required to purchase the photos. 

Freshmen and sophomores will be called down during 1st & 2nd block. Juniors and Seniors will be called down during 3rd and 4th block.

* Yearbooks are on sale now at Jostens.com! $45 each.

* National Honor Society - Interested in joining NHS? You must be a current 10th, 11th or 12th grade student with a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better on a non-weighted scale. If you qualify, be looking for an invitation to accept a NHS Applicant Canvas Course. These should be sent out by September 19th! See Mrs. Lampert if you do not receive an invite but think you qualify.

* Parent Pick Up - Do NOT park at Birch Pointe OR any of our local businesses for afternoon pickup. You are taking their customer and patients parking spots. You may be fined or towed. Thank you!

* NO Electronic Devices per Senate Bill 68 - To minimize distractions, enhance student engagement and comply with new state law outlined in Senate Bill 68, SPS students will not be permitted to use Personal Electronic Devices during the school day. Beginning during the 2025-2026 school year, Personal Electronic Devices MUST be turned off, stored in backpacks, and remain out of sight for the entirety of the school day.

What is defined as a Personal Device?
Cell phones, tablets, personal computers gaming devices, headphones/earbuds and any other electronic device (including watches) that can be used for communication, entertainment or accessing the internet.
How will the policy be enforced on your child’s campus?
Students who violate policy will be asked to turn in
their phone and/or other devices to the office. Additional discipline will be assigned as outlined in the Student Handbook: Inappropriate Cell Phone Usage. Students who refuse to turn in their device may face further disciplinary action. Continued violation of policy could result in loss of Personal Electronic Devices while on the school campus.

* Kickapoo Expectation Matrix

* Visiting KHS during school hours? - Parents, guardians, and guests if you plan to visit Kickapoo during school hours you are required to check in via Hall Pass. Hall Pass is the district’s secure visitor management system and it helps ensure the safety of our students and staff by screening, tracking, and managing all visitors who enter our buildings.  Who uses Hall Pass? All Visitors including employees, parents/guardians, volunteers, substitutes. You must have a government issued ID to check in. Thank you.

* KHS 25 - 26 Bell Schedule (W = Wednesday)
* Wednesday Late Start - Classes begin at 8:40 a.m. EVERY Wednesday as our teachers engage in professional learning those mornings. Wednesday bell schedule is at the link above.
Please note BUSSES RUN AT NORMAL TIMES on Wednesday.
* Wednesday Late Start - Once students arrive on campus they are NOT to leave school property. Any students leaving school are subject to school discipline.
* Student Parking Permits - We have approximately 50 spots remaining for purchase. Go to this link & see Mrs. Liston in the financial office to secure your spot on campus.

* Park in your 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.

* IF you have NOT purchased a permit you may NOT park on campus. 

NO decal? Park on Jefferson Avenue in front of the baseball/practice field. 

NO Decal? Do NOT park in STAFF, VISITOR, or HANDICAPPED SPOTS at KHS. 

NO decal? Do NOT park at Gillenwater tennis courts, Birch Pointe across the street OR any of our local businesses. You may be fined or towed.

* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.

* Class of 2026 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena

* Parent Senior Meeting - Counselors held a senior meeting with families last week to go over all things senior year, including important dates, etc. You can review the presentation HERE.

* District Scholarship Bulletin - Check regularly for updates.

* College & Career Fair - Students and Parents: Please plan to attend the annual SPS College and Career Fair to be held Tuesday, October 7th from 5 - 7 p.m. at Central High School. Representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities, trade and technical schools, the military and financial aid organizations will be present to assist students and parents with the important decision of selecting a post-secondary educational opportunity. Students will also be eligible to win a Chromebook. More information, including a list of exhibitors, can be found on the district website. Hope to see you there.
* Senior Headshot & Quote Due Oct. 31st - Read HERE for all the information.

* Senior Send-Off 2026: Volunteers Needed! - Senior Send-Off is a fun and festive picnic held on the last day of school, right after graduation practice. Seniors enjoy food, games, prizes, and celebration as they wrap up their high school journey!

We’re looking for senior parents to help us make this event unforgettable. If you're interested in planning, fundraising, organizing, or assisting on the day of the event, we’d love your support!

Follow this link or contact Mrs. Martin (blmartin@spsmail.org) to let us know how you'd like to be involved.

* FREE Tutoring - Is available from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. in our library each day we are in session. 

* Grades - The most current grades can be viewed in Home Access Center at this link where you will login. Then follow this path - Click the Classes button at the top of the screen. Then click the Classwork tab for the current grades.

* D & F phone calls - If you have a D or F in any classes you will receive a phone call from Dr. Powers on Tuesday evening. If you have questions or concerns please contact your teachers and/or counselors. Thank you.
* Have Online Classes or an Open Block? - ALL students who are taking any online Launch class or has an Open Block MUST be off campus during that class block. If you are unable to be off site you will be required to take a seated class. Thank you.
* District Calendar 25-26
The last day of school is May 22, 2026.

* 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. 

* Homecoming – “Under the Brazilian Sun” – Friday, October 3rd 

Students must have 90% or better attendance by end of day Friday, Sept. 26.
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.

• Homecoming Court Elections will be Thursday and Friday during 3rd block lunches. You will need your student ID.
• Assembly – KHS Gymnasium, Thursday, October 2nd. 
• Game – KHS vs. Nixa, kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday, October 3rd.
• Dance - Friday, October 3rd, 9:30-11:30 p.m. 

• Dance Guest forms are available in the Main Office and must be returned signed to Ms. Bricker prior to purchasing your tickets.
• Tickets are $10 each and will be sold during 3rd block lunch times on Monday – Wednesday, September 29 – October 1. 

• Tickets will be sold on Thursday & Friday, October 2 & 3 for $15 each. 

Buy your tickets early to save some money! 

NO sales will be made after 1:30 on Friday, October 3rd. 

Plan ahead and buy your ticket early.

* SPS High School Final Exam Exemption Requirements. Students are eligible for finals exemption by meeting the following criteria:
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, IB, and virtual classes are not eligible for final exemptions.

* The Cox Care Mobile will be at KHS on Wednesday, September 17^th for sports physicals and vaccinations.  Students who turn 16 on or before Sept 17^th are eligible to receive the meningitis vaccination required before starting their senior year. Paperwork is due by Tuesday, Sept. 16th. More information is available on the KHS website and social media.

* Student Attendance - Our yearly goal is 95%. Thank you for being in class, on time, everyday!

* ID Badges - ALL students received a NEW badge and lanyard during 2nd block on the 1st day of class. IF they did not please have them report to the ID badge room to get one as soon as possible.
* Students MUST have ID badges on them at all times during the school day.
* ID Badges are required for ALL sporting events. No ID = NO admittance to the game.

* Kickapoo Breakfast & Lunch Menus are HERE.
* 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 3:45 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
• Students should take home Chromebooks every day and charge them each night.
• 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 or DRINK DELIVERIES FROM OUTSIDE VENDORS. Thank you!
• Dress code - Follow all dress code expectations. Cover ALL B's!

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 Go Chiefs!

Dr. Bill Powers
Principal
Kickapoo High School