Third grade boys basketball players should plan be in Westby at 8:30 a.m. for the first game tomorrow, Saturday December 18th. There will be jerseys for everyone when you get there. Please contact Coach Smith if you have any questions.
Dear Families,
We have recently become aware of a troubling post that has been shared nationally this week on the social media platform TikTok. The post refers to a threat to school safety “for every school in the USA, even elementary,” on Friday, December 17.
The post did not originate in our school district and is part of a national TikTok trend. While we do not believe the threat to be credible and no direct threat has been made to Kickapoo Area Schools, we are closely monitoring the situation and taking it seriously.
We work closely with the Vernon County Sheriff's Department. They are aware of this challenge and will have a presence at our school tomorrow. As always, any threats made to the school will be taken seriously by Kickapoo Area Schools and the Vernon County Sheriff's Department.
This situation serves as a good example of why it is important to avoid sharing posts online that refer to school safety threats. Even if they are not credible threats, they can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for our students, families, and staff. We ask our families to monitor their children’s social media activity and speak with them about proper behavior online.
If you or your child become aware of any potential threat posted to social media or anywhere else, please notify a school staff member, trusted adult, or the Vernon County Sheriff's Dept. right away.
As always, thank you for your partnership as we work to ensure a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for our students.
Sincerely,
Doug Olsen
Kickapoo Area School District Administrator
MS boys basketball pictures and party will be today from 3:30-5:00.
Still looking for a last minute gift? We have some Kickapoo clothing available, 8x10 ($10.00) and 5x7 ($8.00) frames that can be engraved and key chains ($3.00). Stop in today!
2nd through 6th grade girls basketball has been rescheduled for tomorrow night from 6-7:30.
Thank you!
Due to the weather forecast there will be no 2nd - 6th grade basketball practice tonight. Coaches will be in contact if there is a reschedule time.
Thank you!
5th grade basketball practice is rescheduled for tomorrow night, Thursday, December 16, from 5:30-6:45 in the Viola Community Building.
Elementary Concert Link
https://youtu.be/DrCGTNAmn4w
2nd-6th Grade Basketball Camp tomorrow ,Saturday, December 11th, will be canceled due to the weather.
EARLY RELEASE: Kickapoo Area Schools will be dismissing at 1:30 p.m. today, December 10, 2021. All after-school activities are canceled. #kaspanthers
Vaccine Availability - The COVID vaccination is now available for students ages 5-11. The school is looking to partner with Vernon County Public Health to conduct a school clinic if there is enough interest. Please complete the form below to provide us with details about your interest in getting your child vaccinated. Getting vaccinated isn’t a requirement of our students, but we are asking all interested parents to complete the survey. Please consult your physician if you have any questions about the vaccine.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-UUMfjsxJjz_6EjoEUfNBDzhQj9QbSc4r8tfq54P09nOaAQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
School is opening two hours late today due to freezing rain.
MS BBB Game tonight has been cancelled (De Soto was double booked). 7th grade will NOT have practice. 8th grade will have practice in the elementary gym with the JV Boys right after school.
FFA Fruit Reminder for Today: The FFA fruit will be here sometime this afternoon. You will be able to pick up fruit anytime after 3 pm. Mr. Kast will be at the school until 7 p.m. tonight and would like most fruit picked up today if possible.
Basketball Practices after school today Nov 29: Varsity Girls in HS Gym, JV Girls & 8th Grade Boys in Elem Gym, 7th Grade Boys at Comm. Building.
There is no 8th grade boys basketball practice tonight. 7th grade will practice at the community building and JV and Varsity girls will be at the school.
Elementary Parents: Please check your child's folder for information on elementary basketball as it will be coming home today.
The online store for wrestling apparel can be found at this link:
https://kickapoowr21.itemorder.com/
The store closes at midnight on November 23, 2021.
Reminders: JV GBB starts at 5:45 tonight at Cashton followed by the Varsity. MS BBB starts at 5:00pm tonight at home in the HS Gym.
Bookkeeper Position Job Posting: https://5il.co/11wty