Sunday, October 19, 2025

Kickapoo announcements Oct. 20 - 24, 2025

Hello Kickapoo families,

We hope each of you enjoyed the three-day weekend and are ready for second quarter!

Below are several new items for families and students. Thank you for reading closely. 

As always, I send these announcements via Connect 5 text message & email, Remind, 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.
* FREE PRACTICE ACT for Juniors – this Tuesday, Oct. 21. We’re excited to offer a free Practice ACT for all juniors on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 8 AM to approximately 12:30 PM in the main gym. This opportunity helps students build confidence and familiarity with the ACT format while giving teachers insight into areas for academic support. Please remind your student to bring a fully charged Chromebook and their school ID. Students will report directly to the gym upon arrival. Thank you for partnering with us to support college and career readiness!
* Class of 2026 FAFSA Frenzy - Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Kickapoo commons. Have questions or need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Attend this event for support from local experts.
You MUST create an FAFSA account for each contributor (student & guardian). Preferably before FAFSA Frenzy.
Visit studentaid.gov to create your account. 
You will need your:
  • First and last name (exactly as it appears on your SSN card)
  • Date of birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Email address
  • Cannot be shared to create more than one FSA ID
  • Students - do NOT use your school email address
  • Phone number (to receive a verification text)
FSA ID Tips:
Complete the verification steps (email and phone) so that your account is active.
You will use the FSA ID every year you complete the FAFSA so create a memorable username and password or store them in a secure location.
Why do I need to do the FAFSA?
(It is the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid) It is required for the A+ scholarship program and to qualify for federal aid like the Pell Grant, student loans, and certain scholarships)
* School Picture MAKE UP Day - Thursday, Oct. 23. All students are encouraged to have a picture taken as they will be in the yearbook. You are not required to purchase the photos. 
* Ordering School Pictures - If you would like to purchase photos see the images below for those steps.
* Cell phone & Electronic Device Reminder - 
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 and/or other devices 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.
* Yearbooks are on sale now at Jostens.com and are $45 each. Price will increase to $50 soon.
* Parent Pick Up - Do NOT park at Birch Pointe OR any of our local businesses for afternoon pickup. You are taking their customer and patients parking spots. You may be fined or towed. Thank you!

* KHS 25 - 26 Bell Schedule (W = 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 - We have 40 spots remaining for purchase. Go to this link & see Mrs. Liston in the financial office to secure your spot on campus.
* Park in your 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.
* IF you have NOT purchased a permit you may NOT park on campus. 
NO decal? Park on Jefferson Avenue 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.
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* Class of 2026 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* District Scholarship Bulletin - Check regularly for updates.
* Senior Headshot & Quote Due Oct. 31st - Read HERE for all the information.
* FREE Tutoring - Is available from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. in our library each day we are in session. 
* Grades - The most current grades can be viewed in Home Access Center at this link where you will login. Then follow this path - Click the Classes button at the top of the screen. Then click the Classwork tab for the current grades.
* 1st Quarter Grades will be posted to the Report Card by the end of the week. 
* FREE ACT practice materials - To support students in preparing for the ACT, the following helpful resources are available: Learning Express ACT Prep materials can be found in Canvas. Students should navigate to the “Virtual Library,” then select the “Research Center” and click on the “Learning Express Hub.” These resources include full-length practice tests and other study tools.
A paper-based Preparing for the ACT guide is also available directly from ACT. This includes a complete practice test and can be a great option for students who prefer printed practice materials.
* FREE ACT exam - All Kickapoo juniors (Class of 2027) will take the real ACT the morning of Tuesday, February 24, 2026. More information to come later.
* 2025 - 2026 District Calendar 
* NO School for students Monday, Nov. 3 & Tuesday, Nov. 4.
* Last Day of school is May 22, 2026.
* SPS U for all of Springfield Public Schools families is being held at Kickapoo on Tuesday, Nov. 11th. The topic include online safety and mental health. See below and click the link for more information and to register for the event.


















* 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. 
Our next dance is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20th.
Students must have 90% or better attendance by end of day Friday, Feb. 13th.
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 PRIOR to purchasing your dance ticket.
* 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.
* Spirit Day - Wednesday, Oct. 22
* Student Attendance - Our yearly goal is 95% & our 9th, 10th, & 11th graders are achieving this goal for the year! Thank you for being in class, on time, everyday!
* Students MUST have ID badges on them at all times during the school day.
* ID Badges - Need a new one? Ask your teacher to order you one OR go to the ID badge room before school or during your lunch to get one.
* ID Badges are required for ALL sporting events. No ID = NO admittance to the game.
* Kickapoo Breakfast & Lunch Menus are HERE.
* 2nd Quarter Lunch Assignments 25 - 26. Go to page 2 for 2nd quarter.
* 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 3:25 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!
Again, the items I have listed above are NOT all inclusive. 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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