Sunday, February 22, 2026

Kickapoo announcements Feb. 23 - 27, 2026

Hello Kickapoo families,

Wishing you a fantastic final week of February!

We only have 14 more school days remaining in 3rd quarter. It's important students are on time and present each day.

* 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.
* 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!

* 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 10 spots remaining for purchase at $17.50 per spot. 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 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* Seals of Excellence applications are available on the Counselor’s Corner page of the KHS website. Students should complete the application and turn it into the appropriate Departmental Chairperson by Friday, Feb. 27 for approval. Please DO NOT take the application to your counselor for completion.
* District Scholarship Bulletin - Check regularly for updates and deadlines. 
* Kickapoo students ONLY scholarships - Deadline to apply is 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11th. 
* Senior Graduate Yard Signs - Two options now available to pre-order! The online store will be open until Feb. 28.  https://www.promoplace.com/khs-seniors










* Spring is quickly approaching and we have many important dates for Seniors!
Feb. 25 - Jostens will be at lunch to distribute announcements for Seniors who placed an order. If you are unable to pick up during that time, they may be picked up from the main office during regular school hours.
April 16 - Senior Meeting during Chief Time (10:55 - 11:25 a.m.). 
April 16 - Cap and Gown pick up. Jostens will be at lunch, 11:30 - 1:30, distributing Cap and Gowns to those who have already ordered. If you are unable to pick up during that time, they may be picked 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.
May 13 - Senior Recognition and Memories Assembly
May 14 - Senior Finals 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.
* SPEAR-IT Store is now online - ✨ The School Store is officially ONLINE! ✨
That’s right—our student-run school store now has a website, making it easier than ever to check out what we’re selling and support our students. Feel free to take a peek and share the love! For anyone who orders from the site, they can pick up their purchases the next day in the front office. In the next month or two, you will be seeing new designs made by the students this semester too.
https://kickapoo-deca-spear-it-store.square.site/
* FREE Tutoring - Is available from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. in our library each day we are in session. 
* 3rd Quarter 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 3rd quarter.
* 3rd Quarter ends Thursday, March 12.
* 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. 
Tuesday, Feb. 24: Students will go directly to their testing location by 8 a.m. Most will finish testing very early in 3rd block.
Specific testing locations were sent on February 10. Students should check their Canvas inbox for that information. 
* Students that selected WorkKeys or ASVAB will be testing on Thursday, February 26 in the library. 
* ALL students (regardless of test) will need to bring their fully charged district devices and can start checking in at their testing room as early as 7:45. 
* Students who arrive after testing begins will NOT be able to test, so it is imperative that students are not late on testing days. 
* Explore (summer school) Registration - Begins March 3 for students who will be in grades 9 - 12 in 2026 - 2027. When it's time to register, 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.
High School courses are offered during two sessions. The first session is June 1 - 26 and the second session is July 6 - 31.
Explore guides will be delivered to students this week.
* 2025 - 2026 District Calendar 
* Last Day of school is May 22, 2026.
* 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 $55 each and the DEADLINE to purchase is Friday, March 13.
* News from the Nurses Office - We have 2 upcoming dates the Cox Care Mobile will be here to administer sports physicals and immunizations. 
Sports Physicals - Monday, March 30, 9 am – 2 pm. There is a $25 co-pay if not covered by personal insurance. 
Immunizations - Monday, April 6. 
Please contact our school nurse for the consent packets and to schedule a time. 417-523-8530.

• ATTENTION Juniors! ALL 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.

* First Day of school T-Shirt Sponsors - It's that time of year to start thinking about our First Day Shirts. It has been a tradition at Kickapoo for several years that we hand out the same shirt to all students on the first day of school. We wear them on the first day and take a big picture on the football field. It is a great way to start off the year. That being said, we could not do this without our amazing sponsors. If you or your business would like to sponsor it is a great way to advertise. We have over 2000 staff and students and they wear the shirts for years to come. The minimum to sponsor is $500 and that gets you a smaller logo. Larger sponsorship levels are $1000 and $2000. If interested email amoran@spsmail.org. Thank you for your support!

* 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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Monday, February 16, 2026

Kickapoo announcements Feb. 17 - 20, 2026

Hello Kickapoo families,

We hope everyone enjoyed the three-day weekend!

We only have 18 more school days remaining in 3rd quarter. It's important students are on time and present each day!

Thank you to everyone who attended parent teacher conferences and to our junior families who attended the junior meeting and Kickapoo U meeting. If you were unable to attend, both presentations are linked below.

* ALL current Juniors (Class of 2027) parent meeting was held Thursday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). This meeting will begin to prepare families and students for senior year. Here is the presentation. 
* Kickapoo U Parent meeting for families of current Juniors (Class of 2027) who will be taking Internship/Capstone in the fall was held at 6 p.m. in the PAC. Here is the presentation. 
* 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.
* 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!

* 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 10 spots remaining for purchase at $17.50 per spot. 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
* Seals of Excellence applications are available on the Counselor’s Corner page of the KHS website. Students should complete the application and turn it into the appropriate Departmental Chairperson by Friday, Feb. 27 for approval. Please DO NOT take the application to your counselor for completion.
* District Scholarship Bulletin - Check regularly for updates and deadlines. 
* Kickapoo students ONLY scholarships - Deadline to apply is 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11th. 
* Senior Graduate Yard Signs - Two options now available to pre-order! The online store will be open until Feb. 28.  https://www.promoplace.com/khs-seniors











* ALL Things SENIORS Class of 2026 - Can be found HERE.
* SPEAR-IT Store is now online - ✨ The School Store is officially ONLINE! ✨
That’s right—our student-run school store now has a website, making it easier than ever to check out what we’re selling and support our students. Feel free to take a peek and share the love! For anyone who orders from the site, they can pick up their purchases the next day in the front office. In the next month or two, you will be seeing new designs made by the students this semester too.
https://kickapoo-deca-spear-it-store.square.site/
* FREE Tutoring - Is available from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. in our library each day we are in session. 
* 3rd Quarter 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 3rd quarter.
* 3rd Quarter ends Thursday, March 12.
* 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. 
Tuesday, Feb. 24: Students will go directly to their testing location by 8 a.m. (Messages will be in their Canvas inbox before test day). Most will finish testing very early in 3rd block.

* 2025 - 2026 District Calendar 
* Last Day of school is May 22, 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.
* Court Warming Dance - Aurora Nights
Assembly – Thursday, Feb. 19
Schedule:
1st Block: 8:10 - 9:10
2nd Block: 9:15 - 11:25


First floor assembly: 9:30 - 10:20
Second floor assembly: 10:35 - 11:25

3rd Block: 11:30 - 1:30
4th Block: 1:35 - 3:10

•        Dance – Friday, Feb. 20, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. in the KHS Commons.

•        Tickets on sale now. Tickets are $10 Friday, Feb. 13 - Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Price increase to $15 on Thursday, Feb. 19 & Friday, Feb. 20.

•        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. Library fines & fees should be paid in the library.

•        You must have 90% attendance year-to-date by Friday, Feb. 13, and no OSS to purchase tickets. 

•        You MUST be in attendance all day Friday, Feb. 20 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, Feb. 19. 

* Spirit Days 

* 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 $55 each and the DEADLINE to purchase is Friday, March 13.
* News from the Nurses Office - We have 2 upcoming dates the Cox Care Mobile will be here to administer sports physicals and immunizations. 
Sports Physicals - Monday, March 30, 9 am – 2 pm. There is a $25 co-pay if not covered by personal insurance. 
Immunizations - Monday, April 6. 
Please contact our school nurse for the consent packets and to schedule a time. 417-523-8530.

• ATTENTION Juniors! ALL 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.

* 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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