Hello Kickapoo families,
It was another beautiful weekend in the Ozarks. We hope you were able to enjoy it!
As we head into the final stretch of the school year this is a perfect time to remind students the importance of being in school and engaged bell to bell each day.
Go Chiefs!
* 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.
* 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 and it is a FULL day that ends at 3:10 p.m.
Principal Letter to Seniors & Families
Senior Deadlines & Events
Final Transcript Process
Senior Send Off Information
May 16 Schedule
* Commencement Speaker Try Outs will be on April 17th, 3:15 p.m. in the Library Classroom. If you would like to try out please pick up a packet in the counseling center. Speeches are due by Monday, April 14th.
* Senior Meeting - All seniors should plan to attend the senior meeting on Thursday, April 17th at 10:55 a.m. in the Commons.
* Caps & Gowns - Will be delivered during lunches on Thursday, April 17th. If you are absent on the 17th they can be picked up in the main office between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday.
* 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 several scholarship opportunities!
* College & Career FAQ's - This is a great resource for all high school students and families.
· Students in grades 1-12 have the option to learn online this summer, on their schedule.
· Popular high school online classes include health, personal finance, physical education, driver education and more.
Enroll Online NOW - 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.
Click this link for a Naviance One Pager for how to log in.
Students can access Naviance through Canvas- Virtual Library> Online Locker> Naviance > Planner > Test Prep.
Students can review the practice test they took in October, use the Practice section for more practice questions and the Lessons section for subject brush-up.
Students signed up for the April ACT should also be enrolled in a Canvas course "Spring 2025 ACT Resources" to access more prep information.
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
Dual credit, AP, IB, and virtual classes are not
- eligible for final exemptions.
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.
Updated information regarding Sports Physicals given through the Cox Care Mobile.
There now will be a copay for sports physicals that are done through the Cox Care Mobile.
For students that have active insurance coverage, the cost of the sport physical is $25.
Students who do not have active insurance coverage, there will be a process for students who meet certain criteria to still receive a physical should there be a financial need.
Please refer to the CARE Mobile Sports Physical Packet for complete details located on the Nurses Page of our website.
* Spirit Week - Tuesday, April 15th - Thursday, April 17th
• 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, April 25th 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 24th.
- 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.
* 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!
Thank you again for your patience, grace, and flexibility. Have a great week, take care and as always Go Chiefs!
Dr. Bill Powers
Principal
Kickapoo High School
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