Hello Kickapoo families,
What a week and now we welcome spring! Speaking of spring, we only have 14 school days left in third quarter.
Our custodial and grounds crews did an amazing job clearing our sidewalks, entryways, and parking lots this week. However, due to the amount of snow there are still large piles of snow all around campus. While they will begin to melt this also means the runoff will refreeze if we dip below freezing overnight. Please be aware and safe driving and walking in these conditions. Thank you!
A reminder our students began AMI days and were given daily assignments in Canvas each day this week. Any student who did not complete and submit the assignment will be marked absent for that class. Students still have time to complete these assignments this weekend.
* 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.
* 3rd Quarter ends on Thursday, March 13th.
* 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 - A parent meeting for the Class of 2025 Senior Send Off was held Thursday, Feb. 6th in the KHS library. If you were unable to attend and would like more information or would like to help with Senior Send Off contact Dr. Cheryl Hall, assistant principal, at clhall@spsmail.org or 417-523-8500.Parent Help & Contact Info Form
Senior Send-Off 2025 Sponsorship Levels Form
Letter Requesting Donations for SSO 2025
SSO 2025 Amazon Senior Wishlist
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* Scholarship Bulletin - Seniors review this list for several scholarship opportunities!
* Foundation for SPS Scholarships - Are open NOW through March 12. Apply NOW https://www.supportsps.org/khs-scholarships/
* Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships - Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships offer Kickapoo students a variety of local scholarships with one application. The deadline to apply is March 16. Here is the link to the Universal Scholarship application: https://www.cfozarks.org/find-grants-scholarships/take-action-apply-for-scholarships
Community Foundation of the Ozarks is offering come and go Zoom sessions for students or parents with questions about the application process.
- Thursday, Feb. 27, jump on anytime between 6 – 8 p.m.: https://cfozarks-org.zoom.us/j/88555131885
- Tuesday, March 4, jump on anytime between 6 – 8 p.m.: https://cfozarks-org.zoom.us/j/84501505346
* College & Career FAQ's - This is a great resource for all high school students and families.
Students will write their name on the Chief Buck and keep it until the end of the quarter. At that time, they can drop their Chief Bucks into designated buckets for a chance to win amazing prizes. Last semester, we gave away two pairs of AirPods, three $100 gift cards, a Stanley cup, and five $25 gift cards.
We are also going to be offering weekly opportunities for students to cash in Chief Bucks for smaller items such as, but not limited to, Taco Bell & Little Caesars certificates, snacks, drinks, etc. . .
* 2025 - 2026 All School Shirt Sponsors needed -It's that time of year to start thinking about our First Day Shirts. It has been a tradition at Kickapoo for several years that we hand out the same shirt to all students on the first day of school. We wear them on the first day and take a big picture on the football field. It is a great way to start off the year. That being said we could not do this without our amazing sponsors. If you have a business and would like to sponsor it is a great way to advertise. We have over 2000 staff and students and they wear the shirts for years to come. The minimum to sponsor is $500 and that gets you a smaller logo. Larger sponsorship levels are $1000 and $2000. Please reach out to Amy Moran at amoran@spsmail.org if you are interested. Thank you for your support!
· 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 Beginning March 3
Enrollment dates and times are staggered based on students' grade levels. Determine the appropriate date to enroll based on the grade level your child will enter in August 2025.
March 3: 7:30 a.m. Grade 12
March 3: 12 p.m. Grade 10-11
March 4: 7:30 a.m. Grade 9
When it's time to register, 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.
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.
- 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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