From the Principal's Desk

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Kickapoo announcements Dec. 15 - 19, 2025

Hello Kickapoo families,

Congratulations, we've made it to the final week of Fall semester! We are excited to see all of our students here this week to wrap up the year on a strong note. Go Chiefs!

My next announcements will be sent out between Jan. 2 - 4, 2026 as we begin second semester on Monday, Jan. 5th.

Final exams are Friday, Dec. 19th.

* 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.

* Final Exams - Friday, Dec. 19. NO early Finals are given. Any exceptions must be approved by Mrs. Helfrecht (assistant principal) in advance and she will communicate with teachers if approved. Thank you.

Below are several items for families and students. Thank you for reading closely. As always, I send these announcements via Connect 5 text message & email, Remind, 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.

* 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!

* Kickapoo Expectation Matrix

* 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 5 spots remaining for purchase. We will have a few more parking spots open up after break due to early graduates. Stay tuned for the actual number soon! 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.

* Senior Tributes for the yearbook are due no later than Tuesday, Dec. 16. Complete information and form can be found at our website under Senior Information on the home page.

* Senior Graduate Yard Signs - Two options now available to pre-order! The online store will be open until 2/28/2026. https://www.promoplace.com/khs-seniors

* ALL Things SENIORS Class of 2026 - Can be found HERE.

* 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.

* Spirit Week

* FREE ACT practice materials - To support students in preparing for the ACT, the following helpful resources are available: Learning Express ACT Prep materials can be found in Canvas. Students should navigate to the “Virtual Library,” then select the “Research Center” and click on the “Learning Express Hub.” These resources include full-length practice tests and other study tools.
A paper-based Preparing for the ACT guide is also available directly from ACT. This includes a complete practice test and can be a great option for students who prefer printed practice materials.

* FREE ACT exam - All Kickapoo juniors (Class of 2027) will take the real ACT the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. More information to come.

* 2025 - 2026 District Calendar

* Last Day of school is May 22, 2026.

* Winter Break - Dec. 20 - Jan. 4.

* Second Semester begins Monday, Jan. 5, 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.

Our next dance is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20th.

Students must have 90% or better attendance by end of day Friday, Feb. 13th.
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.

* Student Attendance - Our yearly goal is 95%. We need all students present each day. Thank you for being in class, on time, everyday!

No data this week as the report isn't currently working.

🎉 Cash for Consistency! 💸
Show up. Be on time. Win big!

Come to school every day during 2nd Quarter
No tardies - be on time and ready to go!

Do both, and you’ll be entered

into a drawing to win one of

TEN $50 Visa gift cards!

That’s right — $50 just for showing up and being consistent!

Stay consistent. Get rewarded.

* SPS Teacher of the Year Nominations -Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2026-2027 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, Jan. 9.
Nominate Here

* 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.

* Yearbooks are on sale now at Jostens.com for $50 each.

* 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

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Kickapoo announcements Dec. 8 - 12, 2025

Hello Kickapoo families,

We hope you enjoyed your weekend as we head into the final 10 days of the semester.

Below are several items for families and students. Thank you for reading closely.

As always, I send these announcements via Connect 5 text message & email, Remind, 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.

* 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!

* Kickapoo Expectation Matrix

* 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 7 spots remaining for purchase. Go to this link & see Mrs. Liston in the financial office to secure your spot on campus.