Hello Kickapoo families,
Welcome to May! It is also teacher appreciation week (May 5 - 9). Please take time to show our amazing teachers some love this week. Thank you!
We are down to our final three weeks of school with our 9th - 11th graders and just 9 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
* Class of 2025 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* 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.
The schedule change deadline is moving for next school year. Schedule changes will no longer be accepted once a quarter has begun.
The schedule change form for next year is now available on the Counselor’s Corner website or Canvas.
One additional change, students cannot be in the building during a Launch class. If you requested a Launch class and will not have transportation to leave the building, please fill out the schedule form for a seated class.
For the first quarter, all changes must be requested by 11:59 p.m. on August 18, 2025.
- 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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