We hope everyone had a wonderful summer! Welcome back to our returning students and families and welcome to all of our new families and students.
We are excited for the 25 - 26 school year to start on Tuesday, Aug. 19! Our doors open at 7:40 a.m. and 1st block starts at 8:10 a.m. Please prepare for heavy traffic on Campbell, National, Jefferson, and Primrose each morning and afternoon. Plan accordingly, be early, and be patient. Thank you!
I will send these announcements via Connect 5 text message & email and Canvas inbox each weekend during the course of the school year. These announcements include several important items, but 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.
* Morning Drop off and Afternoon Pick up - Please do NOT use the Jefferson Avenue entrance as this is where our busses unload each morning between 7:30 and 8:05 and the busses pick up between 3 and 3:20 each day.
Drop off and pick up should take place on the north and east side of the building. Please see the picture below for the best routes to take.
The Blue dashes show where PARENTS should travel to drop off students or pick them up at dismissal.
The Red dashes are for our BUSSES. Please also note we do have 3-4 busses that drop off and pick up on the east side nearest Primrose. Thank you for leaving them space to pick up and drop off.
Road to the East of the Soccer & Softball field from Primrose is ENTRANCE only to the Back 40 in the A.M. and EXIT only from the Back 40 in the P.M.
Please be patient & flexible as we want to ensure the safety of our student drivers as well. Thank you!
* NO Electronic Devices per Senate Bill 68 - To minimize distractions, enhance student engagement and comply with new state law outlined in Senate Bill 68, SPS students will not be permitted to use Personal Electronic Devices during the school day. Beginning during the 2025-2026 school year, Personal Electronic Devices MUST be turned off, stored in backpacks, and remain out of sight for the entirety of the school day.
What is defined as a Personal Device?
Cell phones, tablets, personal computers gaming devices, headphones/earbuds and any other electronic device (including watches) that can be used for communication, entertainment or accessing the internet.
How will the policy be enforced on your child’s campus?
Students who violate policy will be asked to turn in
their phone to the office. Additional discipline will
be assigned as outlined in the Student Handbook:
Inappropriate Cell Phone Usage. Students who
refuse to turn in their device may face further
disciplinary action. Continued violation of policy
could result in loss of Personal Electronic Devices
while on the school campus.
* 1st Day Assembly - We are starting our day with an assembly. We will be outdoors weather permitting.
I will send these announcements via Connect 5 text message & email and Canvas inbox each weekend during the course of the school year. These announcements include several important items, but 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.
* Morning Drop off and Afternoon Pick up - Please do NOT use the Jefferson Avenue entrance as this is where our busses unload each morning between 7:30 and 8:05 and the busses pick up between 3 and 3:20 each day.
Drop off and pick up should take place on the north and east side of the building. Please see the picture below for the best routes to take.
The Blue dashes show where PARENTS should travel to drop off students or pick them up at dismissal.
The Red dashes are for our BUSSES. Please also note we do have 3-4 busses that drop off and pick up on the east side nearest Primrose. Thank you for leaving them space to pick up and drop off.
Road to the East of the Soccer & Softball field from Primrose is ENTRANCE only to the Back 40 in the A.M. and EXIT only from the Back 40 in the P.M.
Please be patient & flexible as we want to ensure the safety of our student drivers as well. Thank you!
* NO Electronic Devices per Senate Bill 68 - To minimize distractions, enhance student engagement and comply with new state law outlined in Senate Bill 68, SPS students will not be permitted to use Personal Electronic Devices during the school day. Beginning during the 2025-2026 school year, Personal Electronic Devices MUST be turned off, stored in backpacks, and remain out of sight for the entirety of the school day.
What is defined as a Personal Device?
Cell phones, tablets, personal computers gaming devices, headphones/earbuds and any other electronic device (including watches) that can be used for communication, entertainment or accessing the internet.
How will the policy be enforced on your child’s campus?
Students who violate policy will be asked to turn in
their phone to the office. Additional discipline will
be assigned as outlined in the Student Handbook:
Inappropriate Cell Phone Usage. Students who
refuse to turn in their device may face further
disciplinary action. Continued violation of policy
could result in loss of Personal Electronic Devices
while on the school campus.
* 1st Day Assembly - We are starting our day with an assembly. We will be outdoors weather permitting.
Here is the outdoor schedule:
Report to 1st Block - 8:10 to 8:25
8:25 - 10th, 11th, 12th graders report to football stadium with class.
8:30 - 9th graders report to commons with teachers & then to stadium with teachers.
Assembly at Football field until 9:55ish.
1st Block continues 10:05 - 10:40
2nd Block 10:45 - 11:30
3rd Block 11:30 - 1:30
4th Block 1:35 - 3:10
IF necessary we will hold the assembly indoors and follow this schedule:
1st Block 8:10 - 9:10
2nd Block 9:15 - 11:25
First Floor Class Assembly: Dismiss at 9:25
Assembly time: 9:30 - 10:10
Second Floor Class Assembly: Dismiss 2nd floor at 10:25 (leave backpacks in 2nd block)
Assembly time: 10:30 - 11:10 (release back to second block to get backpacks)
3rd Block 11:30 - 1:30
4th Block 1:35 - 3:10
* KHS 25 - 26 Bell Schedule (W = Wednesday)
* Lunch Assignments 25 - 26
* Wednesday Late Start - Classes begin at 8:40 a.m. EVERY Wednesday as our teachers engage in professional learning those mornings. Wednesday bell schedule is at the link above.
Please note BUSSES RUN AT NORMAL TIMES on 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 - Students can purchase their parking decals through Thursday, August 21 by filling out this Google form and paying Mrs. Liston in the financial office. Students who purchased parking decals will choose their parking spots on Friday, August 22 during 1st and 2nd blocks. We will use the all-call intercom system to call students down in the following order based on the students 24-25 attendance percentage: Seniors, Juniors, and then Sophomores.
Students must purchase a parking decal by 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 21 to be able to choose a parking spot on Friday, August 22. If a student does not purchase a decal by this time, they will not be allowed to leave class to do so. Beginning Aug. 19 students may purchase before school, at lunch, or after school. We will begin selling again after spots are chosen and we determine the number of spots still available. Students must have a valid driver’s license to purchase a parking permit – no permit drivers are allowed to purchase.
On Monday, August 25, students and staff are to park in their 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.
NO decal? Park on Jefferson Street in front of the baseball/practice field.
Report to 1st Block - 8:10 to 8:25
8:25 - 10th, 11th, 12th graders report to football stadium with class.
8:30 - 9th graders report to commons with teachers & then to stadium with teachers.
Assembly at Football field until 9:55ish.
1st Block continues 10:05 - 10:40
2nd Block 10:45 - 11:30
3rd Block 11:30 - 1:30
4th Block 1:35 - 3:10
IF necessary we will hold the assembly indoors and follow this schedule:
1st Block 8:10 - 9:10
2nd Block 9:15 - 11:25
First Floor Class Assembly: Dismiss at 9:25
Assembly time: 9:30 - 10:10
Second Floor Class Assembly: Dismiss 2nd floor at 10:25 (leave backpacks in 2nd block)
Assembly time: 10:30 - 11:10 (release back to second block to get backpacks)
3rd Block 11:30 - 1:30
4th Block 1:35 - 3:10
* KHS 25 - 26 Bell Schedule (W = Wednesday)
* Lunch Assignments 25 - 26
* Wednesday Late Start - Classes begin at 8:40 a.m. EVERY Wednesday as our teachers engage in professional learning those mornings. Wednesday bell schedule is at the link above.
Please note BUSSES RUN AT NORMAL TIMES on 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 - Students can purchase their parking decals through Thursday, August 21 by filling out this Google form and paying Mrs. Liston in the financial office. Students who purchased parking decals will choose their parking spots on Friday, August 22 during 1st and 2nd blocks. We will use the all-call intercom system to call students down in the following order based on the students 24-25 attendance percentage: Seniors, Juniors, and then Sophomores.
Students must purchase a parking decal by 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 21 to be able to choose a parking spot on Friday, August 22. If a student does not purchase a decal by this time, they will not be allowed to leave class to do so. Beginning Aug. 19 students may purchase before school, at lunch, or after school. We will begin selling again after spots are chosen and we determine the number of spots still available. Students must have a valid driver’s license to purchase a parking permit – no permit drivers are allowed to purchase.
On Monday, August 25, students and staff are to park in their 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.
NO decal? Park on Jefferson Street 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.
* Student Class Schedules - are live on eSchool Home Access Center.
* KHS MAP - hard copies are available at main office window & linked HERE.
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* Schedule Changes - The last opportunity to make a schedule change request for 1st quarter is at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18th. NO changes after this time. Thank you.
* Have Online Classes? - ALL students who are taking any online Launch class MUST be off campus during that class block. If you are unable to be off site you will be required to take a seated class. Thank you.
* Class of 2026 (Seniors) Immunizations: If your child will be a senior this year (25 - 26), according to Missouri state law, in order to attend school ONLINE OR IN-PERSON, they must have documentation of a meningococcal vaccine after their 16th birthday. Please turn those in to our nurses ASAP. If you have questions please contact our nurses at 523-8500.
* District Calendar 25-26
First day of school is Aug. 19, 2025 and the last day is May 22, 2026.
* Class of 2026 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* 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.
* Student Class Schedules - are live on eSchool Home Access Center.
* KHS MAP - hard copies are available at main office window & linked HERE.
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* Schedule Changes - The last opportunity to make a schedule change request for 1st quarter is at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18th. NO changes after this time. Thank you.
* Have Online Classes? - ALL students who are taking any online Launch class MUST be off campus during that class block. If you are unable to be off site you will be required to take a seated class. Thank you.
* Class of 2026 (Seniors) Immunizations: If your child will be a senior this year (25 - 26), according to Missouri state law, in order to attend school ONLINE OR IN-PERSON, they must have documentation of a meningococcal vaccine after their 16th birthday. Please turn those in to our nurses ASAP. If you have questions please contact our nurses at 523-8500.
* District Calendar 25-26
First day of school is Aug. 19, 2025 and the last day is May 22, 2026.
* Class of 2026 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* 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 first dance is Friday, Oct 3. Students must have 90% or better attendance by end of day Friday, Sept. 26.
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.
* 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.
* Kickapoo Handbook - All things Kickapoo.
* School Policies & Procedures: The SPS Student Handbook can be accessed through the Kickapoo website, under Quick Links. ALL students will receive a hard copy the first week of school.
Page 1 must be signed by both guardian AND student AND returned to KHS teacher who gave student the handbook by Friday, Aug. 22nd.
* Financial Information: You may pay fines and fees at the financial office with Mrs. Liston. You may also view financial information and make payments online at https://www.sps.org/spsmyschoolbucks. Fines & fees shown in eSchool are not correct. You MUST go to My School Bucks.
* 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.
* 9th grade Chromebooks - We will distribute Chromebooks to Freshmen on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
* ID Badges - ALL students will receive a NEW badge and lanyard during 2nd block on the 1st day of class.
* Students MUST have ID badges on them at all times.
* ID Badges are required for ALL sporting events. No ID = NO admittance to the game.
* Reminders:
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
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.
* 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.
* Kickapoo Handbook - All things Kickapoo.
* School Policies & Procedures: The SPS Student Handbook can be accessed through the Kickapoo website, under Quick Links. ALL students will receive a hard copy the first week of school.
Page 1 must be signed by both guardian AND student AND returned to KHS teacher who gave student the handbook by Friday, Aug. 22nd.
* Financial Information: You may pay fines and fees at the financial office with Mrs. Liston. You may also view financial information and make payments online at https://www.sps.org/spsmyschoolbucks. Fines & fees shown in eSchool are not correct. You MUST go to My School Bucks.
* 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.
* 9th grade Chromebooks - We will distribute Chromebooks to Freshmen on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
* ID Badges - ALL students will receive a NEW badge and lanyard during 2nd block on the 1st day of class.
* Students MUST have ID badges on them at all times.
* ID Badges are required for ALL sporting events. No ID = NO admittance to the game.
* 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 or DRINK DELIVERIES FROM OUTSIDE VENDORS. Thank you!
- Dress code - Follow all dress code expectations. Cover ALL B's!
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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