Kickapoo High School, Public high school in Springfield, Missouri, United States
Kickapoo High School is a public secondary school in Springfield, Missouri, organized on a four-block schedule with 90-minute class periods. This structure creates semesters of 18 weeks, allowing students to delve deeply into their courses.
The school opened in October 1971 as one of five public secondary institutions within the Springfield Public Schools system. This expansion of secondary education reflected the growing needs of the district at that time.
The name references the Kickapoo Native American tribe and the prairie landscape of the area. The school's Chief mascot reflects this indigenous heritage and appears throughout the campus in symbols and school traditions.
The school participates in the A+ scholarship program, which provides financial support for eligible students pursuing higher education. You can ask at the main office about program requirements and how students can qualify for assistance.
The school newspaper, The Prairie News, operates as a professional publication under PN Media and has continuously documented student life since 1971. This ongoing record offers an interesting window into how school culture has changed over time.
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