Hello, Kickapoo families,
What a beautiful Sunday and few days we have coming up. Get outside and enjoy the sunshine!
* 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.
* Class of 2025 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* Senior Send Off - The NEXT parent meeting for the Class of 2025 Senior Send Off will be held Thursday, Feb. 6th at 5:30 p.m. in the KHS library. You still have time to join in the planning and be a part of this celebration for our Seniors!If you are unable to attend and would like more information contact Dr. Cheryl Hall, assistant principal, at clhall@spsmail.org or 417-523-8500.
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* Senior Information - Several other NEW & Important dates and other pieces of information for seniors and families can be found here.
* 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/
* College & Career FAQ's - This is a great resource for all high school students and families.
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
2nd Block 9:15 – 11:25
First Floor Assembly 9:30 – 10:20
Second Floor Assembly 10:35 – 11:25
3rd Block 11:30 – 1:30
4th Block 1:35 – 3:10
To nominate a teacher for this honor, simply click on the link below. The nomination form is simple and can be submitted by a student, parent, co-worker or supervisor. Just fill out the pertinent information and explain in 100 words or less why you are nominating the individual. All nominations will be kept confidential.
Nominations must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7. Contact Melanie Simpson in Human Resources at mdsimpson@spsmail.org or call 417-523-3274 with questions.
Nominate Here
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. . .
* Love SPS, Love Kickapoo - Show the love for Kickapoo during the Love SPS campaign February 1st – 14th. Your gift will help support our school through Foundation for Springfield Public Schools programs and initiatives like the Back To School grant program. This program allows our teachers to dream big and provide extra opportunity for our students. Don’t forget to designate for Kickapoo HS!At the heart of this campaign we believe that every gift no matter how big or how small makes a difference.
Give now at www.supportsps.org/lovesps
* 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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