Kickapoo announcements Dec. 16 - 20, 2024

Hello, Kickapoo families,

Happy final week of 1st semester and 2024! It is vital students be present all week in order to prep for final exams and finish 2nd quarter/1st semester strong!

My next newsletter will be sent on Sunday, Jan. 5th, 2025.

* 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. 

* 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 on Tuesday, Nov. 12th and will continue each Tuesday through the end of the semester. These grades come from a report ran 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.

* 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

* Senior Send Off - Class of 2025 first parent meeting was held Tuesday, November 19th.
If you were unable to attend and would like more information contact Dr. Cheryl Hall, assistant principal, at clhall@spsmail.org
* Senior Send Off Amazon wish list - The Senior Send Off Amazon wish list for donations to the Senior Send Off prize giveaways is ready.  https://a.co/6ht3i56 Thank you! 

Questions on contributing or donating in other ways, please contact Dr. Hall at clhall@spsmail.org

* 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.

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

* Winter Spirit Days - Dec. 16 - 20

* Final Exams - ALL final exams are on Friday, Dec. 20th. NO early Finals are given. Any exceptions must be approved by Mrs. Helfrecht (assistant principal) in advance and she will communicate with teachers if approved. Thank you.
* 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 exam 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

* NO School for students Dec. 21 - Jan. 5. Students return on Monday, Jan. 6. * 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. * Student Attendance for Week 16 - Our yearly goal is 95%.

* 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, charge them each night, & bring them to school each 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, 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