Kickapoo announcements Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2024

Hello, Kickapoo families,

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

* 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.

* KHS 24 - 25 Bell Schedule 

* 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. 

* 1st Quarter Report Cards - Are now available online via eSchool Home Access. Use the link above to login and then click Grades and then Report Card.

* D & F Phone Calls - I make phone calls home for students with a D and/or F in any of their classes each Tuesday after school. These phone calls begin again in November and continue through the end of the first semester. These grades come from a report run at 6:30 a.m. each Tuesday morning. 

If you have questions or concerns please contact your students teachers or counselor. Thank you!

* 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.

* Spirit Days - Oct. 23 - 31. All costumes should follow school dress code, no masks, no face paint, no weapons.

* Wednesday Late Start - Once students arrive on Kickapoo's campus they are required to remain. Students who leave campus are subject to school discipline.

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

* 2024-2025 School Calendar: (UPDATED calendar). The last day of school is Friday, May 23, 2025.

* NO School for students Nov. 4 & 5.

* Class of 2025 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena

* Scholarship Bulletin - Seniors review this list for a list of scholarship opportunities!

* College & Career FAQ's - This is a great resource for all high school students and families. 

* College Prep Guide - Made for students, organized for parents, embark on your college preparation journey with SPS!
Use this tool to help you navigate through key dates, valuable advice and essential resources to ensure you’re ready to walk through the door into higher education.

 

Read the College Prep Guide.

* Cap & Gown orders due Nov. 7th - Jostens came to give Seniors information about Cap and Gown on Thursday and each student should have a packet. All ordering can be done online at the link below. Cap and Gown package with Cap and Gown and tassel is $18. There are other packages as well, but this is all that is required. Order Deadline is November 7th.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1059682/KICKAPOO-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2498647467/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit-(Includes-Cap-Gown-and-Tassel)/2498647507

* SPS Choice Expo - SPS is hosting an Expo to learn about the choice programs available to high school students. It will be held at Cox College (1423 N. Jefferson Ave) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29th.

You can meet teachers, ask questions, and even submit applications!
All programs are for students going into 11th or 12th grade next year. 

Choice Programs available are:
- Alliance for Healthcare Education
- Fly SPS
- GO CAPS
- OTC Career Center
- OTC Middle College
- International Baccalaureate Programme
More information can be found at www.sps.org/choice. 

* Title VI Indian Education Grant Eligibility Form - Springfield Public Schools receives the Title VI Indian Education Formula Grant Program, which is used to offer additional educational services for eligible Native American and Alaskan Native students. We have used the grant to provide tutoring, college prep materials, resources to support cultural awareness, and additional counseling support to students.

If you feel your child or children are eligible for this grant (have tribal membership themselves, or have a parent/grandparent with tribal membership), please complete this Title VI application form and return it to the school office. If you would like a paper copy of the form, they are also available in the school office.

* The Cox Care Mobile will be here on Wednesday, November 13 to administer any vaccinations or provide sports physicals. Please fill out the appropriate forms/consent form on the Nurse’s page of our website and turn in paperwork by Monday, November 11. Appointments are required. Our nurse will schedule your appointment when the paperwork gets turned in. 

* Yearbooks are on sale now at Jostens.com for $50 each.

* SPS University is being hosted by Kickapoo HS on Nov. 7th.  Click --> Registration for SPS University

* Student Attendance for Week 10 - Our yearly goal is 95% and we have now dropped to 93.9% for the year.

* 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.

* 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 3:45 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, 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!

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

Kickapoo announcements Oct. 21 - 25, 2024

Hello Kickapoo families!

We hope our students enjoyed the three-day weekend as we begin second quarter.

* 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.

* KHS 24 - 25 Bell Schedule 

* 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. 

* 1st Quarter Report Cards - Will be available online via eSchool Home Access later this week.

* D & F Phone Calls - I make phone calls home for students with a D and/or F in any of their classes each Tuesday after school. These phone calls began again in November and continue through the end of the first semester. These grades come from a report run at 6:30 a.m. each Tuesday morning. 

If you have questions or concerns please contact your students teachers or counselor. Thank you!

* 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.

* 2nd Quarter begins Monday, Oct. 21st. Check eSchool for your schedule IF you have new quarter classes starting.

* Picture Retake Day is the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. This is the last opportunity for students to have their picture taken to be included in the Yearbook. 

Seniors this photo will meet all requirements for your headshot and there is NO charge for it to be included in the yearbook.

IF you would like to order retakes the online code is EVTSDWRPF to be entered on the website at lifetouch.com

* Employees of the Month - Congratulations to Karen Davis (principal secretary) and Aaron Scriven (band director) for being named our September Employees of the Month!

* Employees of the Month for October - Please take a moment to recommend a Certified (teacher, counselor, librarian, admin, etc.) & a Non-Certified (secretary, custodian, para, nutrition services, nurses, etc.) staff member as our Employees of the Month. Ms. Davis and Mr. Scriven are not eligible to be named again. Thank you.

If you would complete this form by 8 a.m. Thursday, October 24th it would be greatly appreciated. We will announce our October Employees of the Month in November.

* Spirit Days - Oct. 23 - 31. All costumes should follow school dress code, no masks, no face paint, no weapons.

* Wednesday Late Start - Once students arrive on Kickapoo's campus they are required to remain. Students who leave campus are subject to school discipline.

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

* 2024-2025 School Calendar: (UPDATED calendar). The last day of school is Friday, May 23, 2025.

* Class of 2025 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena

* Scholarship Bulletin - Seniors review this list for a list of scholarship opportunities!

* College & Career FAQ's - This is a great resource for all high school students and families. 

* Senior Quotes & Headshots - Senior headshots should be sent digitally in a jpeg or png format to kickapooyearbook@gmail.com no later than this Thursday, Oct. 24th. Seniors may use the school picture day photo in place of a studio photo. Photo should be portrait style, mid stomach and above. No full body, horizontal or selfies. Senior quotes MUST be school appropriate and is subject to omission if it goes against school guidelines.

* Practice ACT for Juniors - This FREE practice test will be held this Tuesday, Oct. 22nd in the Kickapoo Commons. Juniors need to have their Chromebook charged and be ready to test by 8 a.m.

* Student Attendance for Week 9 - Our yearly goal is 95% and we have now dropped to 93.95% for the year.

* 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.

* 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 3:45 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, 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!

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

Kickapoo announcements Oct. 14 - 17, 2024

Hello Kickapoo families!

We hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend.

As we enter the final week of the quarter it looks like we are skipping Fall and heading straight to winter for a couple of nights. Make sure and be prepared for the colder weather this week! 

Reminder students EARN credits toward graduation EVERY QUARTER. Finish strong!

* 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.

* KHS 24 - 25 Bell Schedule 

* 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. 

* D & F Phone Calls - I make phone calls home for students with a D and/or F in any of their classes each Tuesday after school. These phone calls began on Tuesday, Sept. 10th and continue through the end of the quarter. These grades come from a report run at 6:30 a.m. each Tuesday morning. 

If you have questions or concerns please contact your students teachers or counselor. Thank you!

* 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.

* 1st Quarter ends Thursday, Oct. 17th. As a reminder students earn credits toward graduation each quarter.

* NO School for students Friday, Oct. 18th.

* 2nd Quarter begins Monday, Oct. 21st. Check eSchool IF you have new quarter classes starting.

* School Pictures - If you preordered they were delivered to students last week. IF your student did not receive their picture packet please contact Lifetouch at 417-883-2332.

* Picture Retake Day is the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. This is the last opportunity for students to have their picture taken to be included in the Yearbook. 

Seniors this photo will meet all requirements for your headshot and there is NO charge for it to be included in the yearbook.

IF you would like to order retakes the online code is EVTSDWRPF to be entered on the website at lifetouch.com

* Wednesday Late Start - Once students arrive on Kickapoo's campus they are required to remain. Students who leave campus are subject to school discipline.

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

* 2024-2025 School Calendar: (UPDATED calendar). The last day of school is Friday, May 23, 2025.

* Class of 2025 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena

* Scholarship Bulletin - Seniors review this list for a list of scholarship opportunities!

* College & Career FAQ's - This is a great resource for all high school students and families. 

* Senior Quotes & Headshots - Senior headshots should be sent digitally in a jpeg or png format to kickapooyearbook@gmail.com no later than Thursday, Oct. 24th. Seniors may use the school picture day photo in place of a studio photo. Photo should be portrait style, mid stomach and above. No full body, horizontal or selfies. Senior quotes MUST be school appropriate and is subject to omission if it goes against school guidelines.

* Practice ACT for Juniors - This FREE practice test will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd in the Kickapoo Commons. Juniors need to have their Chromebook charged and be ready to test by 8 a.m.

* 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 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

• 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.

* Student Attendance for Week 8 - Our yearly goal is 95% and we have now dropped to 93.98% for the year.

* 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.

* 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 3:45 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, 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!

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

Kickapoo announcements Oct. 7 - 11, 2024

Hello Kickapoo families!

We hope you enjoyed another summer weekend.

We are down to our final nine days of first quarter. Reminder students EARN credits toward graduation EVERY QUARTER. Finish strong!

Fall parent teacher conference night is Thursday, Oct. 10th. To schedule an appointment with any of your student’s teacher, call 417-523-8501 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7th – Thursday, Oct. 10th.

* 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.

* KHS 24 - 25 Bell Schedule 

* 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. 

* D & F Phone Calls - I make phone calls home for students with a D and/or F in any of their classes each Tuesday after school. These phone calls began on Tuesday, Sept. 10th and continue through the end of the quarter. These grades come from a report run at 6:30 a.m. each Tuesday morning. 

If you have questions or concerns please contact your students teachers or counselor. Thank you!

* 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.

* 1st Quarter ends Thursday, Oct. 17th. As a reminder students earn credits toward graduation each quarter.

* NO School for students Friday, Oct. 18th.

* 2nd Quarter begins Monday, Oct. 21st.

* School Pictures Are Available to Purchase Online - To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the SmileSafe program here.
Thank you!

* National Honor Society (NHS) Applications - Students who applied to join NHS should have received a Canvas message to look at their NHS Applicant Canvas page about the status of their application. If their application was accepted, they must pay the dues of $40 to the financial office by Friday, October 11. Failure to pay the dues by the deadline will result in forfeiture of their application. If you have any questions, email or see Mrs. Fink before Friday, Oct. 11.

* Wednesday Late Start - Once students arrive on Kickapoo's campus they are required to remain. Students who leave campus are subject to school discipline.

* Student Parking - We have NO spots remaining for the Fall semester. See Mrs. Liston in the Financial Office to be placed on the waiting list. We will have a few spots open after winter break due to early graduates.

* Student Parking - If someone parks in your assigned 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. No decal? Park on Jefferson Street in front of the baseball/practice field.
* Student Parking - If you have NOT purchased a parking decal do NOT park in STAFF, VISITOR, or HANDICAPPED SPOTS at KHS. Also, do NOT park at Gillenwaters 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. 

* 2024-2025 School Calendar: The last day of school is Friday, May 23, 2025.

* Class of 2025 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena

* Scholarship Bulletin - Seniors review this list for a list of scholarship opportunities!

* College & Career FAQ's - This is a great resource for all high school students and families. 

* Senior Quotes & Headshots - Senior headshots should be sent digitally in a jpeg or png format to kickapooyearbook@gmail.com no later than Oct. 24th. Seniors may use the school picture day photo in place of a studio photo. Photo should be portrait style, mid stomach and above. No full body, horizontal or selfies. Senior quotes MUST be school appropriate and is subject to omission if it goes against school guidelines.

* 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. Kickapoo's next dance is Friday, Feb.7th. Students must have 90% or better attendance by end of day Thursday, Feb. 6th.

• 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 (OSS) will result in non-admittance to the school dance

• Pay ALL fines & fees in Financial office or library before purchasing a ticket

* 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 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

• 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.

* Student Attendance for Week 7 - Our yearly goal is 95% and we have now dropped to 94.19% for the year. Everyone dropped this week. . . Time to bounce back! Go Chiefs!!

* Spirit Day - U.S.A. * 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.

* 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 3:45 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, 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!

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