Saturday, May 2, 2026

Kickapoo announcements May 4 - 8, 2026

Hello Kickapoo families,

It was another beautiful weekend in the Ozarks. We hope you all were able to enjoy it!

It is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (May 4 - 8). Please take time to reach out to your students teachers, past and present, to let them know how much you appreciate all they do for our students!

* Student Attendance - Our yearly goal is 95%. 
Thank you to our students and families who made attendance a priority last week by being in class, on time, everyday!
Stay connected with Kickapoo in the following ways:
Facebook - Kickapoo High School
Twitter - @KickapooChiefs
Instagram - @KickapooHighSchool
Website - kickapoochiefs.org 
Daily Announcements - Check here daily for the latest at KHS.

* 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.
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* Class of 2026 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* District Scholarship Bulletin - Check regularly for updates and deadlines.
* Seniors - Join the Alumni Connection - One (1) Senior from each SPS high school who joins via the link below will win a set of AirPods. Join today for your chance to win! 
* Important Senior Dates
May 13 - Senior Recognition and Memories Assembly
May 13 - SPS Baccalaureate 7 p.m. @ Hill City Church.
May 14 - Senior Final Exams and last day.
May 15 - 'Donut Want it to End' Breakfast 8 a.m. followed by graduation practice and Senior Send Off.
May 16 - Graduation 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena.
* ALL Things SENIORS Class of 2026 - Can be found HERE. This includes important NEW items Dr. Powers sent out Monday, April 13th and SPS sent on April Thursday, April 16th.
* Chromebook & IT Information -

Seniors

Students who are graduating will return Chromebooks starting May 13th to bins in the library.  Do NOT return your device until you have completed all work and finals.

Grades 9-11

Students NOT returning to Kickapoo or SPS next year: If you will NOT be returning to SPS (seated or virtual) in the fall AND are not taking an Explore class this summer, you should return your device once all work and finals are completed.

Grades 9-11

Students in grades 9 through 11 should keep their Chromebooks for the summer.  Students are expected to return with the same Chromebook in August.  Failure to do so may result in a fine.

Hotspots

Students not taking an online Launch course must return their hotspot to the school library before May 22nd.

* Yearbooks Have Arrived - Yearbooks will be distributed to those that pre-ordered; and will be for sale on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during all lunches in the commons.

To pick up your book you must have your school ID. You may pick up books for siblings but not friends. If your name is not on the sales list, you will need to provide some type of proof of purchase. Receipt, bank statement deduction, copy of check, etc.

We have a limited number of books for sale and once they are gone they are gone. We will not hold books. $60 cash, check, or card. We will have the card reader available during lunches only.

Online students and early grads may pick up their preordered books in the main office with Ms. Bricker.

Please email Mrs. Orman with any questions or concerns. laorman@spsmail.org

* AP Calc Study Sessions - Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 -5:30 pm until the test on May 11 will be held in Mrs. Odom's room.
* FREE Tutoring - Is available for ALL students 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. Make sure you are on 4th quarter.

* Tribe Cards - Will be distributed during lunch Thursday, May 7th. You can pick them up in the counseling office after May 7th. These are based on 3rd quarter data for at least of these:

  • All A’s
  • All A’s & B’s
  • GPA increase of .50 or more
  • 98% - 100% Attendance

Reward Choices are:

  • 5 points added to lowest TEST grade. Does NOT include Final exam
  • 1 free daily work pass – 1 daily assignment waived
  • 1 extended time – 1 extra day with no late penalty on an assignment. Can’t be used on projects, tests, summatives, or during finals week
* Nurses Office News - Last chance for immunizations and sports physicals! The Cox Care Mobile will be here one last time this school year doing sports physicals and immunizations on Monday, May 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact the school nurse to set up a time and get the consent forms.
Also, ALL current Juniors need to have their 2nd dose of the meningitis vaccine before your senior year. Make sure it’s on file with the school nurse. If not, please turn in the record before school is out in May to prevent a delay of starting school in August.
* 2025 - 2026 District Calendar 
* Last Day of school is Friday, May 22, 2026.
* Final Exams for 9th, 10th, & 11th graders will take place Friday, May 22.
We do NOT give early final exams. 
Questions? Connect with Mrs. Helfrecht.
* 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.
* Kickapoo Alumni Tours - Once A Chief, Always A Chief!
Are you a graduate of Kickapoo? Come join other alumni from a variety of graduating classes over the years at our annual all classes reunion tour on Saturday, June 20th from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register for the tour at the link below and spread the word. Go Chiefs!

* 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
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Sunday, April 26, 2026

Kickapoo announcements April 27 - May 1, 2026

Hello Kickapoo families,

We hope each of you enjoyed another beautiful weekend!

End of Course exams for the spring semester are this week! We need all student on time to school and class each today and ready to do their best on the exams. Reminder to have a fully charged Chromebook as well. Thank you!

* EOC (End of Course) Spring Testing Schedule
Monday, April 27 - Government
Monday, April 27 - Biology 
Monday, April 27 - ALL students in Launch EOC courses - Bio, Alg. I/II, Govt., Eng. II
Tuesday, April 28 - Alg. I, Select Alg. II, and English II
Wednesday, April 29 - Alg. I, Select Alg. II, and English II
April 30 & May 1 - Makeups for all contents

It is vital students are on time and present every day. Thank you and Go Chiefs!

* Student Attendance - Our yearly goal is 95%. 
Thank you to our students and families who made attendance a priority last week by being in class, on time, everyday!
Stay connected with Kickapoo in the following ways:
Facebook - Kickapoo High School
Twitter - @KickapooChiefs
Instagram - @KickapooHighSchool
Website - kickapoochiefs.org 
Daily Announcements - Check here daily for the latest at KHS.

* 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.
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* Class of 2026 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* District Scholarship Bulletin - Check regularly for updates and deadlines.
* Seniors - Join the Alumni Connection - One (1) Senior from each SPS high school who joins via the link below will win a set of AirPods. Join today for your chance to win! 
* Important Senior Dates
Thursday, April 16 - Senior Meeting was held. Here are the slides if you were unable to attend.
Thursday, April 16 - Cap and Gown pick up. If you were absent on 4/16 you can pick up from the main office during regular school hours.
May 1 - Senior Prom. Tickets will be on sale during lunch April 27 - May 1. NO tickets sold after 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1. See below for all the details.
May 13 - Senior Recognition and Memories Assembly
May 13 - SPS Baccalaureate 7 p.m. @ Hill City Church.
May 14 - Senior Final Exams and last day.
May 15 - 'Donut Want it to End' Breakfast 8 a.m. followed by graduation practice and Senior Send Off.
May 16 - Graduation 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena.
* ALL Things SENIORS Class of 2026 - Can be found HERE. This includes important NEW items Dr. Powers sent out Monday, April 13th and SPS sent on April Thursday, April 16th.
* Senior Prom - One Enchanted Evening Senior Prom is Friday, May 1st, 9 - 11:30 p.m. at Bass Pro White River Conference Center.
   Tickets will be sold this week during 3rd block.
      Tickets are $40 each and include a t-shirt.
      No sales will be made after 1:30 on Friday, May 1st. 
      Only seniors can purchase prom tickets.
      Dance guest forms are available in the main office and must be returned completed to Ms. Bricker prior to purchasing a ticket.
      All fees and fines must be paid before purchasing tickets. See Mrs. Liston in the Financial Office to take care of those. Library fees are paid to the librarians.
      You MUST be in attendance all day Friday, May 1st in order to attend the dance that night. If you have an appointment scheduled that day, it needs to be rescheduled! If it cannot be rescheduled, then your parent must contact Mrs. Helfrecht to obtain prior approval for your absence by Thursday, April 30th.
* All Seniors’ Library Materials are due May 1st. Please see the librarians about lost library materials and fees early to avoid last minute stress before buying prom tickets or graduation.  To Check library fees: Library Catalog -> Log in-> Google sign, ->click My Account-> click My Borrowing->click Fine.  There will also be messages sent to Gmail and Canvas with any fees.
* AP Calc Study Sessions - Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 -5:30 pm until the test on May 11 will be held in Mrs. Odom's room.
* FREE Tutoring - Is available for ALL students 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. Make sure you are on 4th quarter.
* Nurses Office News - Last chance for immunizations and sports physicals! The Cox Care Mobile will be here one last time this school year doing sports physicals and immunizations on Monday, May 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact the school nurse to set up a time and get the consent forms.
Also, ALL current Juniors need to have their 2nd dose of the meningitis vaccine before your senior year. Make sure it’s on file with the school nurse. If not, please turn in the record before school is out in May to prevent a delay of starting school in August.
* 2025 - 2026 District Calendar 
* Last Day of school is Friday, May 22, 2026.
* Final Exams for 9th, 10th, & 11th graders will take place Friday, May 22.
We do NOT give early final exams. 
Questions? Connect with Mrs. Helfrecht.
* 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.
* Kickapoo Alumni Tours - Once A Chief, Always A Chief!
Are you a graduate of Kickapoo? Come join other alumni from a variety of graduating classes over the years at our annual all classes reunion tour on Saturday, June 20th from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register for the tour at the link below and spread the word. Go Chiefs!

* 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
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