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'''Kickapoo High School''' is a public [[high school]] located in [[Springfield, Missouri]], United States. Having officially opened in October 1971,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kickapoo.spsk12.org/pages/khs/About_Us/School_History|title=Kickapoo School History|last=|first=|date=|website=Kickapoo High School|publisher=Springfield Public Schools|access-date=18 April 2016}}</ref> it is the one of five public high school within the [[Springfield Public Schools (Missouri)|Springfield Public School District]]. The school's name, "Kickapoo", is after its location in a portion of Springfield known as the "Kickapoo Prairie" and after the [[Kickapoo people|Native American Tribe]]. The school's mascot is the "Kickapoo Chief". In 2014, Kickapoo High had about 2,100 students and 100 teachers,<ref>{{cite web|title=SPS - Kickapoo High School |url=http://springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/relocating/kickapoo.htm |publisher=Springfield Public Schools |accessdate=26 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926183929/http://springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/relocating/kickapoo.htm |archivedate=26 September 2012 |df= }}</ref> making it the largest of Springfield's five high schools. After adjustments were made to district lines, this number dropped to 1,800 in the 2015–2016 school year.
'''Kickapoo High School''' is a public [[high school]] located in [[Springfield, Missouri]], United States. Having officially opened in October 1971,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kickapoo.spsk12.org/pages/khs/About_Us/School_History|title=Kickapoo School History|website=Kickapoo High School|publisher=Springfield Public Schools|access-date=18 April 2016}}{{Dead link|date=May 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> it is one of five public high schools within [[Springfield Public Schools (Missouri)|Springfield Public Schools]]. The school is named after its location in a portion of Springfield known as the "Kickapoo Prairie" and after the [[Kickapoo people|Native American Tribe]]. The school's mascot is the "Kickapoo Chief". In 2014, Kickapoo High had about 2,100 students and 100 teachers,<ref>{{cite web|title=SPS - Kickapoo High School |url=http://springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/relocating/kickapoo.htm |publisher=Springfield Public Schools |access-date=26 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926183929/http://springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/relocating/kickapoo.htm |archive-date=26 September 2012 }}</ref> making it the largest of Springfield's five high schools. After adjustments were made to district lines, this number dropped to 1,800 in the 2015–2016 school year.


==Academics==
==Academics==
Kickapoo 's characteristics include: Honors, Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement courses, an Orthopedically Handicapped Program, a Learning Resource and a [[Japanese language]] program. Kickapoo also participates in a program known as A+, in which students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete a certain number of service hours, most of which are completed through peer tutoring. Students who successfully complete the A+ program automatically get a free two-year scholarship to a two-year college in the state.
Kickapoo's characteristics include Honors, Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement courses, an Orthopedically Handicapped Program, a Learning Resource and a [[Japanese language]] program. Kickapoo also participates in a program known as A+, in which students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete a certain number of service hours, most of which are completed through peer tutoring. Students who successfully complete the A+ program automatically get a free two-year scholarship to a two-year college in the state.


==Journalism==
==Journalism==
PN Media is a student-produced news organization on the campus of Kickapoo High School. The flagship paper, ''The Prairie News'', has been published since the school opened in 1971.
PN Media is a student-produced news organization on the campus of Kickapoo High School. The flagship paper, ''The Prairie News'', has been published since the school opened in 1971.


In 2008 the program underwent a major revision when the paper was renamed 'PN Media'. In May 2009 KHS Prairie News was launched to provide Kickapoo students with a more up-todate news source.
In 2008 the program underwent a major revision when the paper was renamed 'PN Media'. In May 2009 KHS Prairie News was launched to provide Kickapoo students with a more up-to-date news source.


In recent years,{{when|date=February 2018}} the Journalism Department switched its publication to a full color magazine dubbed the "KHQ" standing for "Kickapoo High Quarterly."
In recent years,{{when|date=February 2018}} the Journalism Department switched its publication to a full color magazine dubbed the "KHQ" standing for "Kickapoo High Quarterly."


Kickapoo is also host of the ChiefTV Network. This is a student produced broadcast journalism group which produces video announcements on a daily basis.
Kickapoo is also the host of the ChiefTV Network. This is a student produced broadcast journalism group which produces video announcements on a daily basis.


==School Schedule==
==School Schedule==
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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==

* [[Kim Crosby (singer)|Kim Crosby]] (b. 1960), singer and actress
In alphabetical order by surname:
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* [[Lucas Grabeel]] (b. 1984) actor

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* [[Jack Jewsbury]] (b. 1981), American soccer player
* [[Mason Auer]], baseball player
* [[Bobby Berk]], American interior designer and a host on [[Queer Eye (2018 TV series)|Queer Eye]]
* [[Trevon Brazile]], basketball player
* [[Kim Crosby (singer)|Kim Crosby]] (class of 1978), singer and actress<ref name="SNL">{{cite news |last1=Holman |first1=Gregory |title=Kickapoo's brand-new performing arts center gets a grand opening |url=https://eu.news-leader.com/story/entertainment/2016/09/08/kickapoos-brand-new-performing-arts-center-gets-grand-opening/89223226 |access-date=5 February 2021 |work=Springfield News-Leader |date=2016}}</ref>
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* [[Lucas Grabeel]], actor
* [[Brent Huff]], American actor
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* [[Jack Jewsbury]] American soccer player
* [[Jay Kenneth Johnson]], actor
* [[Jay Kenneth Johnson]], actor
* [[Brad Pitt]] (b. 1963) actor, voted ''best dressed'' in the school, 1982
* [[Brad Pitt]] (class of 1982) actor, voted ''best dressed'' in the school, 1982
* [[Scott Siman]] (b. 1954) music executive
* [[Scott Siman]] (b. 1954) music executive
* [[Springfield Three|Suzie Streeter & Stacy McCall]] (b. 1973 & 1974, class of 1992), missing persons<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Missing Women: Ten Years Later – Part 1 of 5|url=http://archive.news-leader.com/article/20020603/NEWS01/60608049/Three-Missing-Women-Ten-Years-Later-Part-1-5|accessdate=5 February 2021|work=[[Springfield News-Leader]]|date=June 8, 2006|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031034010/http://archive.news-leader.com/article/20020603/NEWS01/60608049/Three-Missing-Women-Ten-Years-Later-Part-1-5|archivedate=October 31, 2014}}</ref>
* [[The Springfield Three|Suzie Streeter & Stacy McCall]] (b. 1973 & 1974), missing persons
* [[Anthony Tolliver]] (b. 1985) basketball player
* [[Anthony Tolliver]] (b. 1985) basketball player
* [[Travis Vokolek]] (b. 1998) tight end for the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in the [[NFL]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://kickapoo.spsk12.org/pages/khs Kickapoo High School Home Website]
*[https://www.sps.org/kickapoo Kickapoo High School Home Website]
*[http://www.kickapootheater.com Kickapoo Theater]
*[http://www.kickapootheater.com Kickapoo Theater]

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[[Category:Schools in Springfield, Missouri]]
[[Category:Schools in Springfield, Missouri]]

Latest revision as of 04:17, 20 December 2024

Kickapoo High School
Address
Map
3710 S Jefferson Ave

Springfield
,
Missouri

United States
Coordinates37°08′48″N 93°17′25″W / 37.14654°N 93.29018°W / 37.14654; -93.29018
Information
TypeUS Public Secondary
MottoSpirit, Tradition, Excellence, Opportunity, Community, Performance
Established1971
School districtSpringfield Public Schools
PrincipalBill Powers
Teaching staff100.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,918 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio19.18[1]
CampusClosed
Color(s)   
Gold and Brown
Athletics conferenceCentral Ozark Conference
MascotChief
RivalGlendale High School
Websitewww.sps.org/kickapoo

Kickapoo High School is a public high school located in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Having officially opened in October 1971,[2] it is one of five public high schools within Springfield Public Schools. The school is named after its location in a portion of Springfield known as the "Kickapoo Prairie" and after the Native American Tribe. The school's mascot is the "Kickapoo Chief". In 2014, Kickapoo High had about 2,100 students and 100 teachers,[3] making it the largest of Springfield's five high schools. After adjustments were made to district lines, this number dropped to 1,800 in the 2015–2016 school year.

Academics

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Kickapoo's characteristics include Honors, Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement courses, an Orthopedically Handicapped Program, a Learning Resource and a Japanese language program. Kickapoo also participates in a program known as A+, in which students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete a certain number of service hours, most of which are completed through peer tutoring. Students who successfully complete the A+ program automatically get a free two-year scholarship to a two-year college in the state.

Journalism

[edit]

PN Media is a student-produced news organization on the campus of Kickapoo High School. The flagship paper, The Prairie News, has been published since the school opened in 1971.

In 2008 the program underwent a major revision when the paper was renamed 'PN Media'. In May 2009 KHS Prairie News was launched to provide Kickapoo students with a more up-to-date news source.

In recent years,[when?] the Journalism Department switched its publication to a full color magazine dubbed the "KHQ" standing for "Kickapoo High Quarterly."

Kickapoo is also the host of the ChiefTV Network. This is a student produced broadcast journalism group which produces video announcements on a daily basis.

School Schedule

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Block System

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The school schedule is a four block system: Each day, students have four classes around 95 minutes each in length. The semester is 18 weeks long.

Chief Time

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The 2004/2005 school year saw the introduction of a program called 'Chief Time.' In the 2011/2012 School year, the Chief Time schedule was changed to include 35 minutes in each class throughout the week. Students may do different things during this block, depending on their grade and academic status.

Students with extreme academic issues can be assigned to a Chief Time class where they receive tutoring for the duration of Chief Time.

Notable alumni

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In alphabetical order by surname:

References

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  1. ^ a b c "KICKAPOO HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Kickapoo School History". Kickapoo High School. Springfield Public Schools. Retrieved 18 April 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "SPS - Kickapoo High School". Springfield Public Schools. Archived from the original on 26 September 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  4. ^ Holman, Gregory (2016). "Kickapoo's brand-new performing arts center gets a grand opening". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Three Missing Women: Ten Years Later – Part 1 of 5". Springfield News-Leader. June 8, 2006. Archived from the original on October 31, 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
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