Kickapoo announcements Nov. 14 - 18, 2022

Hello Kickapoo families,

Where did Fall go? Hello winter! We hope everyone had a peaceful weekend.

See below for new announcements and several reminders. I send these announcements via email and Canvas 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

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 AND include ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

* KHS 22 - 23 Bell & Lunch Schedule

* No School - Nov. 21 - 25 for Thanksgiving Break.

* End of 1st semester/2nd Quarter - Thursday, Dec. 22.

* No School - Friday, Dec. 23 - Tuesday, Jan. 3.

* Second Semester/3rd Quarter -  Begins Wednesday, Jan. 4.

* 2022-2023 School Calendar

* Grades - Are in eSchool Home Access Center. Please note IF you see grades in Canvas those are not the official grade book for teachers and is NOT the official grade for your student. Please see below on how to login to eSchool Home Access Center for official and accurate student grades.

* Progress Reports - The first progress report for 2nd quarter is now available and is based on grades as of Friday, Nov. 11th. You may review students Progress report grades by logging in HERE. Then, click on Grades.

You can also see the most up to date grades by logging in above and clicking on Classes.

Questions or need help logging in? Please contact our main office.

* D & F phone calls - IF your student has a D or F in any of their classes you should receive a phone call from me on Tuesday evening. These calls will be made each Tuesday during weeks 4 - 9 of the quarter. If you have questions or concerns please contact your students teachers or counselor.

* IPLT - Any student who has two or more F's in their core classes will be assigned to Intensive Personalized Learning Time (IPLT) on Monday, Thursday, and Friday starting week 4 of each quarter. During this 30 minute period students will focus on the classes they are failing and will have the support of KHS teachers and Chief Mentors.

* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors. 

* District Scholarship Opportunities 

* Senior Meeting - Senior Meeting for students was held Thursday, September 1 to go over several important dates and other information for senior year. Here is the presentation.

* Fall News You Can Use from the counselors.

* Class of 2023 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena.

* Senior Cap/Gown & Announcement Orders -

Kickapoo Class of 2023,
It's time to order your Graduation Supplies! You can order your cap and gown online at the direct link below.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1059682/Kickapoo-High-School/-/1787297520/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/1787297522/
If you are wanting to order announcements or other senior gear you can do that at www.jostens.com. If you have any questions please email the Jostens office at jostensswmo@jostens.com.

Thank you!

* FREE Tutoring at KHS - Students needing academic support from KHS teachers can report to the library from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. Monday - Friday when school is in session. Students must sign in and out with supervising teachers. Thank you. * Free Naviance ACT prep is now available to all SPS students grades 9-12 through Canvas > Naviance > Test Prep. Students can utilize study lessons, flashcards, a full diagnostic test, and multiple full length practice tests. If parents or students have questions about using the program, please contact our College and Career Specialist, Mrs. Rabinowitz at mRabinowitz@spsmail.org, or their KHS school counselor. * 22-23 Yearbook - $50 from Sept. 24 - March 10th. The price increases to $55 from March 11 - April 1. Go HERE to purchase. * Who likes ice cream?  Who likes beating Parkview?  If you’ve answered yes to either question, come help Kickapoo Marketing win a contest at Swirly’s Ice Cream and Waffles!  We have created a new flavor, The Kickapoo Super Fan! Every time we sell that flavor, we get a point.  If we get more points than Parkview’s new flavor, EVERY STUDENT AT KICKAPOO will win a $5 gift card to Swirly's!  The contest runs now through Nov. 20th.  Remember go grab a Kickapoo Super Fan at Swirly’s – located in the food truck across the street from Krispy Kreme. * Chromebook repair process - We have created a form for students to request a Chromebook so they can get theirs repaired.  It is located in the Tribe Talk course in Canvas. Please direct students to the link and have them complete the form. We will contact the students to come to the library to pick up or exchange their Chromebook. If they are unable to complete the form, please have a classmate or teacher complete the form for the student. Let us know if you have any questions. * Chromebooks - 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.

* CANVAS HELP - Need help accessing and checking online learning with your student? Click here for a list of resources from SPS. You can also click here for a guide for “how-to” items for parents. Please be sure to reach out with questions as we navigate online learning.

* Kickapoo Handbook

* Per District policy, leaving campus during the school day is prohibited. Students who are caught exiting the building without prior approval from administration or those caught leaving campus will be disciplined for a Truancy. First offense will result in a day of In School Suspension and consequences will increase from there.

* Per District Policy, students are not to PROP doors open during the school day. Those caught or seen on video will be disciplined for Disorderly Conduct. First offense will result in a day of In School Suspension and consequences will increase from there.

* SPS Students will be required to wear their school ID Badge to all sporting events home and away. All students, K-12, must remain in the stands during the game except to go to the restroom or concession stand. High school students who need a new ID badge can order one with their first block teacher or go to the ID badge room before school or during their lunch period to get one at any point during the school year. Must be your actual badge and not a picture on your phone. No School ID = No Admission. This is being implemented by all SPS High Schools.

* Parking - Students do NOT park in STAFF, VISITOR, or HANDICAPPED SPOTS at KHS. Also, do NOT park at Gillenwater tennis courts, Birchpointe across the street, OR any of our local businesses. You may be fined or towed.

IF someone parks in your assigned spot please park in visitor and report to the attendance office that someone is in your spot. Admin will handle it from that point. Thank you.

* National Seat Belt Day - On Monday, Nov.14th, to coincide with National Seat Belt Day we will have multiple events going on throughout the day to educate and promote safe driving habits for our students.  We will have the “Chief Challenge” safe driving contracts for students to fill out before school and during lunch in the commons.  These contracts will be a pledge to practice safe driving habits and when they fill them out they will have a chance to win prizes from area businesses who have donated.  After school we will have candy to be handed out to students who are observed wearing their seat belts and not using their phones.  During first and second block we will have a mock crash/docudrama outside.  We will have student actors, police officers with a patrol car, fireman with a fire truck, EMS with an ambulance, a hearse, and crashed cars.  Kickapoo students will be playing the roles of victims involved in a crash.  First and Second block teachers have the opportunity to take their classes outside to see.

This will have the entrances on the Jefferson Avenue side of our building closed from 8 a.m. - Noon.

Thanks to Kickapoo's Officer Goss for putting this together for our students and thanks to all of the local business for their donations.  Also, a big thank you to all of the first responders who are helping and for what they do everyday in our community.

* Final Exams - Thursday, Dec. 22nd.

NO early exams. Any early exam MUST be approved by Assistant Principal Harvey. 

* EOC exams - End of Course exams are taken in the following subjects and on these specific dates for 1st semester.

Eng. II - Dec. 19 & 20

Algebra I & select Alg. II students - Dec. 19 & 20

Biology - Dec. 19

Lib & Law - Dec. 19

PLTW - Dec. 16

* 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 3:30 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
• Students should take home Chromebooks every day.
• 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 deliveries from outside vendors. 
• ID badges - ALL students must have an ID every day. Need one? Go to the ID Badge room or ask your teacher to order you one.
• Dress Code - Follow all dress code expectations. Cover ALL B's (Belly's, Breast's, & Butts)!

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 #GoChiefs!

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal

Kickapoo High School