Hello Kickapoo families,
Goodbye March and hello April! The final two months of the year are packed with activities as we wrap up one school year and plan for the next.
Thank you for having your students in school each day.
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.
* Report Card Grades - 3rd quarter Report Card is now posted. Follow the login link above. Click the Grades Tab and then the Report Card Tab.
* NO School Tuesday, April 8th.
* 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
* Class of 2025 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* Senior Announcements - If you ordered Senior Announcements from Josten's they were delivered to Kickapoo on Thursday, March 13. If you did not pick them up they are now in the main office and you may pick up this week between 7:45 and 3:20 each day.* 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.
Click this link for a Naviance One Pager for how to log in.
Students can access Naviance through Canvas- Virtual Library> Online Locker> Naviance > Planner > Test Prep.
Students can review the practice test they took in October, use the Practice section for more practice questions and the Lessons section for subject brush-up.
Students signed up for the April ACT should also be enrolled in a Canvas course "Spring 2025 ACT Resources" to access more prep information.
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.
Updated information regarding Sports Physicals given through the Cox Care Mobile.
There now will be a copay for
sports physicals that are done through the Cox Care Mobile.
For students that have active
insurance coverage, the cost of the sport physical is $25.
Students who do not have active
insurance coverage, there will be a process for students who meet certain
criteria to still receive a physical should there be a financial need.
Please refer to the CARE Mobile Sports Physical Packet for complete details located on the Nurses Page of our website.
🎬 Ready to
make your voice heard?
The Springfield Council of PTAs is launching a “Create with
Kindness” Public Service Announcement Contest for SPS high school students.
Create a short PSA video that promotes online kindness or digital safety and it
may be featured on social media and in the Springfield community!
Your message could inspire your peers and
win you PRIZES:
🏆 $200 Grand Prize
🏅 $100 First Place at each school
💬 $100 People’s Choice
Submissions are due by April 21! See contest rules and submit
here:
👉 https://forms.gle/uwxLeBJgXYmDN7Jp8
Let’s make the internet a kinder, safer place—together.
- 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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