Kickapoo announcements for April 13 - 17, 2026

Hello Kickapoo families,

Just six more weeks of school remaining! It is vital students are on time and present every day. Thank you and Go Chiefs!

* Student Attendance - Our yearly goal is 95%. 

Thank you to our students and families who made attendance a priority last week by being in class, on time, everyday!

Stay connected with Kickapoo in the following ways:
Facebook - Kickapoo High School
Twitter - @KickapooChiefs
Instagram - @KickapooHighSchool
Website - kickapoochiefs.org 

Daily Announcements - Check here daily for the latest at KHS.

* Kickapoo Expectation Matrix

* 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.

* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* Class of 2026 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena

* District Scholarship Bulletin - Check regularly for updates and deadlines. 

* Important Senior Dates
Thursday, April 16 - Senior Meeting in commons during Chief Time (10:55 - 11:25 a.m.). 

Thursday, April 16 - Cap and Gown pick up. Jostens will be at lunch, 11:30 - 1:30, distributing Cap and Gowns to those who have already ordered. If you are unable to pick up during that time, they can be picked up from the main office during regular school hours.
May 1 - Senior Prom. Tickets will be on sale during lunch April 27 - May 1. NO tickets sold after 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1.

May 13 - Senior Recognition and Memories Assembly
May 14 - Senior Final Exams and last day
May 15 - 'Donut Want it to End' Breakfast 8 a.m. followed by graduation practice and Senior Send Off.
May 16 - Graduation 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena.

* ALL Things SENIORS Class of 2026 - Can be found HERE.

* EOC (End of Course) Spring Testing Schedule
Monday, April 27 - Government & Biology
Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29 - Alg. I, Select Alg. II, and English II

* AP Calc Study Sessions - Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 -5:30 pm until the test on May 11 will be held in Mrs. Odom's room.

* FREE Tutoring - Is available for ALL students 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. Make sure you are on 4th quarter.

* Mr. KHS Spirit Week - Cabinet will be hosting the Mr. KHS matinee at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 16th. This annual talent/pageant event is held to raise funds for a local nonprofit organization. Students may purchase a $5 ticket at lunch through Wednesday. This year’s theme is The Golden Bachelorette with ticket sales and donations going to Jordan Valley Senior Care.

* 25 - 26 Memories Video - We are getting closer and closer to the end of the year, and Cabinet is getting started on the End of Year - Memories Video. We would love to have all activities, clubs, and sports featured in the video! To do this, we need your help.
Pictures can be of students in any grade but do need to be from this current school year. These could be team/group photos and/or groups in action! It can even be students in classes, similar to those hanging in the halls.
Please send any photos you would like to be in the video to chiefwasaka@gmail.com or scan the QR code below to take you straight to the email address. Deadline is May 1st.
Thank you,
Jaxon Hill
Media Commissioner

* Nurses Office News - Last chance for immunizations and sports physicals! The Cox Care Mobile will be here one last time this school year doing sports physicals and immunizations on Monday, May 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact the school nurse to set up a time and get the consent forms.

Also, ALL current Juniors need to have their 2nd dose of the meningitis vaccine before your senior year. Make sure it’s on file with the school nurse. If not, please turn in the record before school is out in May to prevent a delay of starting school in August.

* 2025 - 2026 District Calendar 

* Last Day of school is May 22, 2026.

* Final Exams for 9th, 10th, & 11th graders will take place Friday, May 22.

We do NOT give early final exams. 

Questions? Connect with Mrs. Helfrecht.
* 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.

* 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