Hello Kickapoo families,
We hope each of you had a restful weekend. We had an amazing first week of school and are looking forward to a full week with everyone!I will send these announcements via Connect 5 text message & email, Canvas inbox, and ParentSquare 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.
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!
* Morning Drop off and Afternoon Pick up - Please do NOT use the Jefferson Avenue entrance as this is where our busses unload each morning between 7:30 and 8:05 and the busses pick up between 3 and 3:20 each day.
Drop off and pick up should take place on the north and east side of the building. Please see the picture below for the best routes to take.
The Blue dashes show where PARENTS should travel to drop off students or pick them up at dismissal.
The Red dashes are for our BUSSES. Please also note we do have 3-4 busses that drop off and pick up on the east side nearest Primrose. Thank you for leaving them space to pick up and drop off.
Road to the East of the Soccer & Softball field from Primrose is ENTRANCE only to the Back 40 in the A.M. and EXIT only from the Back 40 in the P.M.
Please be patient & flexible as we want to ensure the safety of our student drivers as well. Thank you!
* Kickapoo Handbook - All things Kickapoo.
* School Policies & Procedures: The SPS Student Handbook can be accessed through the Kickapoo website, under Quick Links. ALL students will receive a hard copy the first week of school.
Page 1 must be signed by both guardian AND student AND returned to KHS teacher who gave student the handbook by Friday, Aug. 28. If you missed the deadline, turn it in asap.
* 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.
1. Go to the website: Navigate to parentsquare.com on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
2. Click Sign In: Look at the upper right corner of the page and click the Sign In button.
3. Register your account: Locate the box labeled Register and type in the email address or phone number you gave to your child's school. Make sure to use the exact email or phone number registered with your child's school so your account connects to your child automatically.
4. Complete activation: Once submitted, follow any remaining on-screen prompts to set your password and finish activating your account.
The Blue dashes show where PARENTS should travel to drop off students or pick them up at dismissal.
The Red dashes are for our BUSSES. Please also note we do have 3-4 busses that drop off and pick up on the east side nearest Primrose. Thank you for leaving them space to pick up and drop off.
Road to the East of the Soccer & Softball field from Primrose is ENTRANCE only to the Back 40 in the A.M. and EXIT only from the Back 40 in the P.M.
Please be patient & flexible as we want to ensure the safety of our student drivers as well. Thank you!
* KHS 26 - 27 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 - On Monday, August 31, students and staff 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.
* 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 - On Monday, August 31, students and staff 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.
* 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.
* 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 26 - 27
The last day is May 27, 2027.
* 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 26 - 27
The last day is May 27, 2027.
* District Scholarship Bulletin - Seniors check for scholarship opportunities at the link.
* NO School - Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
* Class of 2027 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 15, 2027 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* Class of 2027 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 15, 2027 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* 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.
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 first dance is Friday, Oct 16. Students must have 90% or better attendance by end of day Friday, Oct. 9th.
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.
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.
* 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 90% 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.
Students enrolled in Dual credit, AP, and Launch virtual classes are not eligible for final exemptions.
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 90% 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.
Students enrolled in Dual credit, AP, and Launch virtual classes are not eligible for final exemptions.
* Student Attendance - Great start! Reminder of our 100% attendance incentive in effect through Friday, Sept. 11th and incentives for students with 95% - 100% throughout the year.
* School Policies & Procedures: The SPS Student Handbook can be accessed through the Kickapoo website, under Quick Links. ALL students will receive a hard copy the first week of school.
Page 1 must be signed by both guardian AND student AND returned to KHS teacher who gave student the handbook by Friday, Aug. 28. If you missed the deadline, turn it in asap.
* 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.
* Chromebook Help
* 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.
* Chief Night Spirit Week
- Student Chromebook
issues like Canvas blocked or a Google App blocked are easy for students
to correct in class. Print
and post this pdf or add this to your
daily slides.
- Students can turn in
Chromebooks for repair at a self service station in the library and pick
up a repair loaner to keep until their device is returned.
- There are no loaner chargers available. Students can drop their device off to charge if needed.
- 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.
* 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.
* Chief Night Spirit Week
* Friday Night Lights Theme
* FREE Tutoring - Will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8th and is held in our library each day we are in session. Tutoring is from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. and is open to all Kickapoo students.
* ParentSquare Update - We will use ParentSquare as one of our methods of communication this year about information related to your child's classes and school events and activities. If you have not already done so, you may activate your ParentSquare by following these four easy steps:1. Go to the website: Navigate to parentsquare.com on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
2. Click Sign In: Look at the upper right corner of the page and click the Sign In button.
3. Register your account: Locate the box labeled Register and type in the email address or phone number you gave to your child's school. Make sure to use the exact email or phone number registered with your child's school so your account connects to your child automatically.
4. Complete activation: Once submitted, follow any remaining on-screen prompts to set your password and finish activating your account.
* Open House/SPS U - Kickapoo will be hosting our Open House/SPS U event on Thursday, Sept. 10th from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
We do have three meetings scheduled for the evening. The remainder of the night is a come and go event for you to visit classrooms, tour our building, and check out the club fair.
5:30 p.m. - Welcome and KHS and SPS updates from Dr. Powers.
6 p.m. - Kickapoo U meeting for families of students in Kickapoo U.
6:30 p.m. - Senior meeting for families with students in the Class of 2027.
* PTSA - Join today! - Visit our PTSA website to learn more.
- Click here to join - Individual or Business Membership Form with Card Payment Option (Electronic Version)
- Click here to see what's happening with KHS PTSA - Kickapoo High School PTSA Facebook Page
- Click here to make donations - Donations - Electronic Payment Option
* Reminders:
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
- 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!
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
