Hello, Kickapoo families,
Happy New Year and happy second semester! It is an opportunity for new beginnings and a fresh start. We look forward to seeing all of our students back on Monday, Jan. 6th. Go Chiefs!
Reminder, with colder temperatures outside, that also means it will be colder inside many parts of the building. As always, wear layers, and be safe during the winter months in the parking lots and on the sidewalks!
* 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.
* Report Card Grades - Second quarter grades will be finalized later this week and posted to eSchool via the login link above, click Grades, and then click Report Card.
* Schedule - Need to see what classes you have for third quarter? Follow the login link above to eSchool Home Access Center, click CLASSES, then click the SCHEDULE tab. There you will find the classes by Block (1, 2, 3, and 4). You need to look for the classes with M3 or M3, M4 for second semester.
* Lunch Schedule - Go to page 3 for 3rd quarter lunch schedule. Reminder this is based on your 3rd Block class for third 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.
* 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!
* 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.
* ID Badge - Need a new ID badge? Go to the ID Badge room before school or during lunch. You can also ask any teacher to order you one as well.
* Winter Weather & AMI Days - Dear SPS Parent or Guardian:
In response to new state legislation, Springfield Public Schools will utilize an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) plan on days that school is canceled due to inclement weather or any other emergency this year. Utilizing AMI will allow student learning to continue from home and reduce the number of make-up days required.
The first three inclement weather days this year will be treated as a typical cancellation and students will not participate in any learning activities. SPS will implement AMI days for K-12 students on the fourth day school is canceled. Please note: AMI days for pre-kindergarten students will start on the second day school is canceled.
On AMI days, students in grades PreK through 8 will complete assignments provided in a packet of learning resources, which will be sent home with students this week. Students in grades 9-12 will log into Canvas, where teachers will post learning expectations and assignments for the day. For students participating in Launch Virtual Learning courses, asynchronous modules will be available in Canvas. Students should log in to their courses for information on assignments to be completed. There will be no live instruction.
Students are required to complete the assigned work and return it to their teacher the next day or they will be counted absent on the AMI day.
When a decision is made to cancel school, parents will receive an email and phone call with information about how to proceed for the day. Information will also be posted on the SPS website and social media channels. To ensure you receive these notifications, please make sure you have provided current contact information and that you are familiar with the district's communications tools and protocols, which are outlined at //www.sps.org/communicationtools.
More details about AMI days, including links to student learning packets, are also available at //www.sps.org/AMI.
When the packet of learning resources is sent home with your child the week of Dec. 16, please store the materials somewhere in your home so they will be readily accessible when they are needed.
If you have additional questions about AMI days, please contact your child's principal or teacher.
* Parent Teacher Conferences - Second semester Parent Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13th from 3:30 - 7 p.m.
You can call 417-523-8501 to schedule Parent/Teacher conferences for 2nd semester classes beginning Monday, Feb. 10 through - Thursday, Feb. 13, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.
* 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. 7. Students must have 90% or better attendance by end of day Friday, Jan. 31.
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
* Student Attendance for Week 17 - Our yearly goal is 95%.
* 2025 - 2026 School Calendar - Here is the calendar for next school year.
* 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.
* 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!
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
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