Monday, September 7, 2026

Kickapoo announcements Sept. 8 - 11, 2026

Hello Kickapoo families,

We hope everyone enjoyed the Labor Day weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8th.

I will send these announcements via Connect 5 text message & email, Canvas inbox, and ParentSquare 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.

* Open House/SPS U - Kickapoo will be hosting our Open House/SPS U event on Thursday, Sept. 10th from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
We do have three meetings scheduled for the evening and they will take place in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). The remainder of the night is a come and go event for you to visit classrooms, tour our building, and check out the club fair inside the commons.
5:30 p.m. - Welcome and KHS and SPS updates from Dr. Powers. 
6 p.m. - Kickapoo U meeting for families of students in Kickapoo U.
6:30 p.m. - Senior meeting for families with students in the Class of 2027.
* 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!
* Morning Drop off and Afternoon Pick up - Please do NOT use the Jefferson Avenue entrance as this is where our busses unload each morning between 7:30 and 8:05 and the busses pick up between 3 and 3:20 each day.
* KHS 26 - 27 Bell Schedule (W = Wednesday)
* Wednesday Late Start - Classes begin at 8:40 a.m. EVERY Wednesday as our teachers engage in professional learning those mornings. Wednesday bell schedule is at the link above.
Please note BUSSES RUN AT NORMAL TIMES on 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 - 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.
* Have Online Classes or an Open Block? - ALL students who are taking any online Launch class or has an Open Block MUST be off campus during that class block. If you are unable to be off site you will be required to take a seated class. Thank you.
* District Calendar 26 - 27
The last day is May 27, 2027.
* District Scholarship Bulletin - Seniors check for scholarship opportunities at the link.
* Class of 2027 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 15, 2027 at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena
* 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 first dance is Friday, Oct 16. Students must have 90% or better attendance by end of day Friday, Oct. 9th.
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.
* 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 90% 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.
Students enrolled in Dual credit, AP, and Launch virtual classes are not eligible for final exemptions.
* Student Attendance - Week 2 with a drop. Let's bounce back this week! 
Reminder of our 100% attendance incentive in effect through Friday, Sept. 11th and incentives for students with 95% - 100% throughout the year. You must also have 90% or higher attendance for dances and final exam exemptions.
* Kickapoo Handbook - All things Kickapoo.
* School Policies & Procedures: The SPS Student Handbook can be accessed through the Kickapoo website, under Quick Links. ALL students received a hard copy the first week of school.
* Financial Information: You may pay fines and fees at the financial office with Mrs. Liston. You may also view financial information and make payments online at https://www.sps.org/spsmyschoolbucks. Fines & fees shown in eSchool are not correct. You MUST go to My School Bucks.
* Chromebook Help - Student Chromebook issues like Canvas blocked or a Google App blocked are easy for students to correct in class. Print and post this pdf or add this to your daily slides.
  • Students can turn in Chromebooks for repair at a self service station in the library and pick up a repair loaner to keep until their device is returned.
  • There are no loaner chargers available. Students can drop their device off to charge if needed.
  • Students should bring a charged Chromebook to school each day. We are limited on the number of loaners we have and first priority goes to students needing repairs. Thank you.
* ID Badges - ALL students received a NEW badge and lanyard during 2nd block on the 1st day of class. IF they did not, please have them report to the ID badge room to get one as soon as possible.
* Students MUST have ID badges on them at all times during the school day.
* ID Badges are required for ALL sporting events. No ID = NO admittance to the game.
* Friday Spirit Day - U. S. A. Wear your Red White and Blue on Friday, Sept. 11th!
* FREE Tutoring - Will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8th and is held in our library each day we are in session. Tutoring is from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. and is open to all Kickapoo students.
* PTSA - Join today! - Visit our PTSA website to learn more.
* Parent Volunteer Interest - We are looking for a couple of parent volunteers to help in our main office each week! Parent volunteers help with answering the phone, greeting and directing students, parents or other visitors to our building and other miscellaneous things in the office. This is a 3-hour shift each week and is an every week commitment. 
We currently have 2 time slots open. Every Wednesday morning, 8:30-11:30 am or Friday morning, 8:30-11:30 am, when school is in session. 
If you would like to hear more about the position, contact Andrea or Lisa in our main office, 417-523-8500. Volunteers must have completed the Volunteer Application Process and Screenings. This information can be found on the SPS website https://www.sps.org/community/volunteer/volunteer-applicationfingerprinting-process

* 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 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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