Hello Kickapoo families,
Spring has arrived just in time for Spring Break! We only have 4 school days left in third quarter and the last day for students is Thursday, March 13.
* 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.
* Spring Break - Friday, March 14 - Sunday, March 23.
* 4th Quarter begins Monday, March 24.
* 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.
* Class of 2025 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* Senior Send Off - If you 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
* Scholarship Bulletin - Seniors review this list for several scholarship opportunities!
* Foundation for SPS Scholarships - Close on Wednesday, March 12. Apply TODAY 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 Sunday, 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 session for students or parents with questions about the application process.
* College & Career FAQ's - This is a great resource for all high school students and families.

* 2025 - 2026 School Calendar - Here is the calendar for next school year.
· 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
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!
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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