Important Dates:
September
28 - K-12 P/T Conferences
4pm - 8pm
29 - NO SCHOOL K-12,
P/T Conferences
High School : 8am - 4pm
Middle School : 9am - 5pm
Elementary : 10am - 6pm
October
13 - End of 1st Term
16 - NO SCHOOL K - 12 Prof. Dev. Day
17 - School Resumes
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Maize High School Office hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm School hours: 7:40am - 2:45pm M, T, TH, F 7:40am - 2:10pm Wednesday |
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| Dr. Chris Botts Principal Craig Broadbent Assistant Principal Sophomores Freshmen G - N Kevin Frye Assistant Principal Juniors Freshmen O - Z Sonya Tice Assistant Principal Seniors Freshmen A - F Eric Wolgast Athletic/Activities Director |
MHS Counseling Department
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| Betsy Manning Director of Guidance Students A - B Geri Hickerson Counselor Students C -I Paula Bette Counselor Students J - Q Jennifer Cashman Counselor Students R - Z Carly Stamper Counseling Office Administrative Assistant *Should you need to get in touch with your student's counselor, please call Carly at (316) 350-2122. Kristi Olinger Registrar (316) 350-2121 Diane Close College and Career Advocate (316) 350-2281 |
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MHS Athletics/Activities Department
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Eric Wolgast
Athletic/Activities Director
Alysia Buckley
Athletic/Activities Administrative Assistant
If you have any questions or need to contact the Athletic Department, please call (316) 350-2112.
Calendar.
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DELIVERIES
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Deliveries for students, including flower and balloon bouquets, will not be accepted at any of the schools.
Deliveries of food items made by outside restaurants will not be accepted. Parents may deliver items to their own student only unless prior arrangements have been made with administrators.
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Eagle Connection
MHS Parent Newsletter  September 2017 Volume 125 Issue 1 |
It is a great day to be an Eagle! The school is soaring with Eagle Pride and off to an amazing start to the school year. It has been great getting to know our new students and rewarding to see the growth made by our returning students. It was a busy summer in our district and school with numerous facility upgrades. We are excited to show off the newest upgrades and help provide our students with a sense of pride in their school and district.
I am pleased to announce our newest staff members. They have each been impressive and have already helped make our school a better learning community. We welcome Beth Janssen (Art), Cady Jackson (English), Lindsay Slater (English), Brenda Stanton (English), Rebecca Doerksen (Social Studies), Chris Fisher (math), Scott Bugbee (Science), Kevin Frye (new assistant principal and former MHS English teacher), Jennifer Cashman (counselor), Jacinda Kenzie (Speech/English), Jaynann Donker (Visually Impaired Teacher), Cassie Reichenberger (Speech-Language Pathologist), and WATC Instructors Lauren Thornhill, Regina Hardin, Vrenda Pritchard, and David Selenke.
Our school is currently in need of a couple parent volunteers to take over as chairpersons of the After-Prom committee. Without the help of our volunteers, our students would not have a safe alternative during prom season. Thank you in advance for your consideration. If you are interested, please let me know at your earliest convenience.
We recently held our club fair at MHS where over 25 clubs promoted their program. If your student is not currently involved in a club or activity, please encourage him or her to get involved. If a student has an interest in something that we do not have, we can always look to start a new club. Each year, the graduates from Maize High School reflect back on their time and offer advice to underclassmen. Overwhelmingly, the thing most often mentioned is to get involved in something.
There are so many unfortunate events taking place in our country right now from the floods in Texas to the demonstrations of hate and prejudice. While schools often become microcosms of society, we are working to do our part in making our world a better place. Our KAY (Kansas Association of Youth) leadership group has been collecting donations from students so that we can send a little help to those being devastated by the floods. I also want to reiterate our school's stance on those who choose to use their words or actions in hateful and demeaning ways- Maize High School will not tolerate any hateful or racial discrimination towards any person or group. We are all here to help ensure that EACH student receives a top-notch education in a safe learning environment.
Important Upcoming Dates: 
- Labor Day- September 4, 2017. There will be no school for students on this day.
- The Maize FFA program will hold their annual kickoff party on Thursday, September 14th in the Maize High School library parking area from 5-8:00 p.m. There will be food, animals, big tractors, inflatables, games, and an opportunity purchase Blue & Gold bacon/sausage!
- Our fall homecoming will take place on Friday, September 22. We will once again conduct our homecoming parade throughout Maize from 1:30-2:45 on the 22nd. The homecoming dance will take place on Saturday, 9/23, from 8-11:00 p.m. in the Maize High School Commons. As part of the week, there will also be a Powder Puff football game on 9/20 and the Coachella and Bon Fire on 9/21.
- Parent-Teacher Conferences will have a different look this year with conferences being held of Thursday, 9/28, from 4-8:00 p.m. and on Friday, 9/29, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. There will be no school on Friday the 29th.
- October 3rd will be a busy day for our school as we administer ACT testing.
- Seniors will take the ACT from 8-noon and will be dismissed once the test has concluded.
- Freshmen and sophomores will take the ACT Aspire test. They will be in school all day with a modified schedule.
- Juniors will not be required to attend school this date. We encourage students to use this day to visit colleges or arrange to shadow a business or industry.
I want to thank you all in advance for a great school year. I hope that your student has an outstanding experience. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments; please do not hesitate to contact me
or any other administrator.
With Eagle Pride,
Dr. Botts
Principal
Maize High School
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Greetings from the Counseling Department at
Maize High School!
Students whose last name begins with
A through B
Students whose last name begins with
C through I
Students whose last name begins with
J through Q
Students whose last name begins with
R through Z
It's a new school year!
Freshman orientation
was amazing thanks to our MHS Peer Helpers! It was an awesome, Survivor-themed day and they helped transition our nearly 360 freshmen off to a great start.
Senior counseling appointments
During the first term, the counselors will try to meet with each senior to make certain they are on the track for graduation and to discuss post-graduation plans, the college application process, scholarships and so forth. Seniors are welcome to stop by anytime and make their appointment.
Note these Important Dates!!
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August 24
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:Newman University will be here during Encor to discuss enrollment for our students who are in their Advanced Standing classes.
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August 31
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:WATC will be here during Encor to discuss enrollment for our students who are in their dual-credit classes.
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September 1
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:online enrollment and payment is due for Newman University Advanced Standing classes..
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September 9
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:National ACT Testing Date
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September 25
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KU Honors Recognition
Program
7:00 p.m. Invitations will be sent to students who are eligible. We will share more information as it becomes available.
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September 28
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and 29
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:Parent/Teacher Conferences
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October 3
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:the ACT test will be given at Maize High School during the school day to all seniors.
This test is FREE to all seniors!
More information will be sent out as it becomes available.
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PSAT - Offered on Wednesday, October 11
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:Registration is $17 and can be paid to Alysia Buckely in the Counseling office from 9/20-9/29.
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Future's Fair at Koch Arena, October 18
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ASVAB
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Offered, October 27
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:MHS Lecture Hall @ 7:40 am. There is no charge for this assessment. Students may sign up in the counseling office.
College and Career Counseling Appointments
The Maize High Counseling Department is pleased to add Diane Close to our team. Mrs. Close will be available to meet with students and/or their parents regarding post-secondary planning. Meetings are available Monday-Thursday from 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM by appointment. Juniors are the targeted population for these appointments, but Mrs. Close is willing to meet with all grade levels. To set up an appointment email
dclose@usd266.com
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ACT Workshop
Maize High School is offering an
ACT Workshop
during the fall semester. This workshop preps our students for the October 28th ACT. The class has two sessions (Wednesday, September 20th and Thursday, September 21st). The workshop includes practical and relevant information on how to increase your ACT score. The cost of the workshop ranges from $55-$65 depending on whether you register by paper or online. For more information, please go to
https://powerprepinc.com/maizehigh
/. Space is limited.
Transcripts
Students who are needing transcripts sent to college/universities, scholarship locations, or the NCAA/NAIA, please register at
www.Parchment.com. Parchment is the electronic service we are currently using to request and send transcripts.
If you have any questions regarding Parchment or you need a transcript mailed please contact Kristi Olinger at 316-350-2121 or
kolinger@usd266.com.
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Maize High School is providing ACT testing for all Seniors on Tuesday, October 3rd. All freshmen and sophomores will be taking the ACT Aspire test that day, and all juniors will have an opportunity for a college visit day.
Parents/Guardians:
Did you know you may electronically check your student's fee balance anytime using your Skyward Family Access Account? Simply log into your Family Access Account and click on "Fee Management" from the menu on the left.
Periodically you may receive automated email messages from your student's school asking you to check your student's balance for more specific fees such as Athletic Fees, Lost Textbooks, etc.
Skyward Family Access Fee Management is also a good method to check if you've purchased a yearbook for your student this school year.
Cash or check payments
for outstanding fees may be sent directly to your student's school. Include your student's name and the item(s) you are paying for in the memo section of your check or with your cash payment.
Credit card payments
for your student's fees or yearbook may be made by selecting "Make A Payment" on the Skyward Family Access "Fee Management" screen. (Detailed instructions for making online fee or food service payments are provided in Skyward Family Access. Click on "Online Fee Instructions" listed under "District Links".)
Waived Fee Applications
are being accepted. Families who qualify for free/reduced meals
and
complete the Consent for Disclosure form (back page of the Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals) will have their curriculum and/or athletic fees waived if approved. Do not submit fee payment until your application has been processed and you receive your Notice of Eligibility from the Director of Food Service. The Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals may be found on the district web page
www.usd266.com
listed under "Quick Links" then "Frequently Requested Forms" and "Free/Reduced Application".
Please contact your student's building Accounting Secretary if you have questions regarding your student's fees or your student's building Skyward Secretary for questions/problems with your Skyward Family Access Log-In.
Note: Full yearbook payment is required to secure your student's yearbook.
Looking for easier calendar access?
Download this FREE Mobile App(Activity Scheduler) for Maize High School's Calendar. Get the daily calendar, view schedules, rosters, scores and more for Maize High School.
When setting up be sure to select Kansas, then Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League, then select Maize. 
Amy Menas from The Studio/Amy Menas Voice is hosting her 8th cabaret for charities in our community. She has raised over $3000 to help students in our very own community.
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ABSENCES
When your student is absent, it is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to call the school to verify the reason for the absence.
The absence is unverified without parent contact. Please note the unexcused/unverified absence policy as follows:
- Student is unexcused absent on day 1. No verification is received from parent or guardian.
- On the evening of Day 1, an auto-dialer message will be sent requesting verification.
- At 10:30am on Day 2, a second auto-dialer message will be sent requesting verification.
- Parents/guardians will have 24 hours from that message to call or email the attendance office.
- After 10:30 on Day 3, students whose absences are not verified by a parent/guardian, medical note, administrative excuse or other approved method WILL received a four hour detention. Parents/guardians may NOT excuse the detention after it has been assigned.
Please call or email the Attendance Office promptly to verify students' absences.
MHS Front Office: 722-0441 (option #1)
Amy McKay, Attendance Office 350-2148
Jewel Taylor, Attendance Office 350-2110
When a student has accumulated four absences, he/she will be notified. Parents of students with five and six absences in one block during a nine week term will be emailed.
Students with six absences will not receive credit in that class. Those parents with no email availability will continue to receive letters.
TARDIES
Please remember that all high school tardies are cumulative from the beginning of the school year. Parents may excuse their student for being late to school three times with no consequence. After those three are used, tardies to school will count toward the total even when they are parent excused.
For further information/clarification on attendance and tardies, you may refer to the students' agenda handbook, pages 11-12 and 48. You may also refer to the Students Handbook online.
LUNCH
Maize had a
Closed Lunch policy. If a student leaves the building for lunch, he/she must be picked up by a parent/guardian IN the office and must return within his/her allowed lunchtime. If the student returns after their designated time, he/she will be counted tardy or absent. This may result in a detention being assigned. If a student has an appointment during their lunchtime, they are expected to provide documentation upon return to school.
Please refer to page 42 of the agenda handbook for further details.
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Girls Swimming 5A State Results: 
200 Freestyle -
Kelsey Taylor
5th
500 Freestyle -
Kelsey Taylor
6th
100 Backstroke -
Teagen Guerrero
16th
400 Freestyle Relay -
Teagen Guerrero, Spencer Shively, Caroline Noble and Kelsey Taylor
Boys golf Results:
AVCTL Champions, 3rd at Regional and 8th at 5A State
Caden Cox
- 6th at AVCTL
Jacob Roth
- 2nd at AVCTL
Jared Murphy
- 1st at AVCTL
Nolan Brackin
- 11th at AVCTL
Spencer Marshall
Tanner Cunningham
Maize High had 12 boys and 16 girls qualify for the State Championship Track and Field Meet in May.
Konner Swenson was the State Champion
in both the 5A shot put and the discus. In addition, eight girls and seven boys also earned State Medals. Those medaling were:
Autumn Hanna
Mia Magby
Carson Pierce
Caitlyn Stewart
Tatyana Hopkins
Jaraiah Johnson
Lindsay Adams
Makenzie Owings
Kael Ecord
Nathan Jones
Josh Christian
Barrett Houchen
Caleb Grill
Quinn Turnbull
The 2017 varsity baseball team finished the season with a 22-3 overall record. They won the AVCTL division 1 league with a record of 11-1. They won the 5A regional championship by beating Great Bend 13-2 in the first round and Goddard Eisenhower
6-1 in the championship game. They finished the season at Wichita State University at the 5A state tournament. They beat Shawnee Heights 3-1 in the first round and Salina South 6-1 in the semi-final game. They beat St. Thomas Aquinas 5-4 in the 5A State Championship game and finished 1
st
place in the state. Maize finished the season as the number one ranked team in 5A and the number one ranked team in the state of Kansas according to Maxpreps. They finished the season on a 12 game winning streak and also finished ranked in many polls. The following is a list of rankings where the Eagles finished the season:
Maxpreps Medium Sized Schools Poll - #11 in the country
Maxpreps National Poll - #41 in the country
Baseball America - #32 in the country
USA Today Computer Poll - #15 in the country
Coach Helm was selected for the following awards:
KABC 5A Coach of the Year
AVCTL Division 1 Coach of the Year.
Individuals receiving honors:
John Short
KABC 5A Co-Pitcher of the Year
KABC All-Star Game
Voted 1
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team all-league pitcher
Voted 1
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team all-state pitcher
Voted All-Metro Team
Voted Team Most Valuable Player
Voted Team Most Inspirational Player
Selected 2
nd
Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball
Jake Taylor
Voted 2
nd
team all-league first base
Voted HM all-league pitcher
Voted 2
nd
team all-state utility
Voted All-Metro Team
Voted Team Most Inspirational Player
Dawson Sramek
Voted 1
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team all-league catcher
Voted HM all-state catcher
Voted Team Most Improved Player
Hunter LaMunyon Voted 1
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team all-league third base
Voted HM all-state third base
Jake Doerflinger
Voted 2
nd
team all-league pitcher
Voted HM all-league outfield
Voted 2
nd
team all-state pitcher
Chandler Kelley
Voted 2
nd
team all-league outfield
Nolan Schoenhofer Voted HM all-league pitcher
Jake Shields
Voted 1
st
team all-league second base
Voted Team Most Improved Player
Mason Hartman
Voted 2
nd
team all-league shortstop
Voted Team Most Valuable Player
Voted Team Most Inspirational Player
Cannon Lynch
Voted HM all-league designated hitter
The following players earned a varsity letter:
Dawson Sramek John Short Jake Doerflinger
Jake Shields Jake Taylor Hunter LaMunyon
Mason Hartman Chandler Kelley Jonny McIntyre
Nolan Schoenhofer Cannon Lynch Destin Ellis
Will Cocking Matt Warner Jordon Helm
Brayden Payne Deriq Doty Camden Jurgensen
Noah Sisemore Gage Kennedy Adrian Perez
Sydney Wolgast* Brett Loving* Karis Helm*
Karysn Buzard* Kendyl Johnson*
Note: * represents manager
Coaches for the 2017 season include:
Rocky Helm
Jeff Troll
Nate Robertson
Rob Helm
Tom Buchanan
Dylan Petrich
Brett Soft
Congratulations to our new Eagle Trap Shooting team and Coach Mercado on a successful first year! The MHS Eagle Trap Shooting team was formed last year and has filled a void for several students with this interest. Students who joined have seen great success, both in sports and academics as well. We look forward to another exciting year!
Brooklyn Deforeest and Alex Palmer made a "thank you" video for the International Space Station/Tomatosphere project organizers for ISS tomato seeds we used in our"Mars" closed ecosystems in Biology class. Apparently, after being re-posted to numerous STEM foundation websites and social media news feeds, the video was entered into a contest that First the Seed Foundation of Arlington, VA was having about engaging STEM. As a result, Maize High School won an ISS-Above, a device which shows a live feed of the International Space Station's location and it views of Earth at all times. (http://www.issabove.com)
Betsy Manning and Megan Sauer took 11 volleyball players to the KU Team Camp this summer. The team worked closely with KU coaches and players while improving their skill and knowledge of the game. The Eagles made it to the Semi-Final match of the top tournament bracket placing in the top 4 out of 30 teams. The Lady Eagles are looking forward to an incredible season!
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USD 266 Maize offers Online Driver Education during the school year (Term 1; Term 2; Term 3; Term 4). The online driver education program strives to prepare students to become knowledgeable and respectful of the law, to learn basic driving skills, and to develop a responsible attitude toward driving. The instructors will provide critical experience to students, involve parents in the process, and foster cooperative interaction with others in the driving environment. More detailed information on Online Driver Education can be found on the high school website under the Counselor's Corner link.
Online Driver Education: 2017-2018 Enrollment Nights (Enrollment packets may be picked up in the Counselors' Office or online under the Counselors' Corner.)
Term 2: October 11, 2017; 6:00pm; Maize High School Lecture Hall
Term 3: December 6, 2017; 6:00pm; Maize High School Lecture Hall
Term 4: March 7, 2018; 6:00pm; Maize High School Lecture Hall
**Students and parents need to attend the enrollment meeting. Please bring your enrollment packet, a writing pen, and any type of Kansas Permit or License you already have to the Enrollment Meeting.**
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The MHS Front Office Secretaries welcome students, parents, and USD 266 patrons back for the 2017-2018 school year.
MHS Office Hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm
A friendly reminder...
Per board policy, deliveries for any students, including flowers and balloon bouquets will not be accepted at any of the schools. Deliveries from restaurants will also not be accepted.
Front Office Processes
If you need to report your students' attendance or need your student to be called out due to a medical appointment or illness, you may reach the Attendance Office by calling (316) 722-0441 and selecting option #1.
*Please refer to the Attendance Office information in this newsletter.
When you bring something in for your student:
- Please have it labeled with their first and last name printed legibly.
- Place money (cash & checks) in a sealed envelope with students first and last name printed legibly.
- Understand the front office is not responsible for any items left for students.
- Understand your student is responsible for picking up their item. It will not be delivered. Exceptions will not be made without administrative approval.
When you have to leave a message for your student:
- Please call 722-0441 and select option #2 to reach a Front Office Secretary.
- Provide your students name and spelling.
- Concisely state the message.
- Understand that your student will be called via intercom during passing periods to receive the message.
If you would like to enjoy lunch with your student:
- Visitors of individual students are limited to immediate family members and adults serving in a mentor-ship role to the student.
- No more than three visitors are allowed per student.
- The student cannot have friends who are not in the same lunch period join him/her and family for lunch.
- Student and visitors may be requested to eat in our main MHS Front Office Conference Room.
- Verification of family status may be required.
When your student needs to leave school before the end of the day:
- Please do not text or call your student that they will be leaving before you have notified the school via a Front Office or Attendance secretary. There is an attendance process that must be followed.
One of the goals in the MHS Front Office is to not disrupt instruction in classrooms during teaching except in the case of emergency. Emergencies will be identified by the grade level administrator. Students' names will be called during passing periods via our intercom system to notify them of passes, items that have been dropped off, or messages awaiting them in the Front Office. It is their responsibility to come to the office when called.
We look forward to a great 2017 - 2018 school year.
GO MAIZE HIGH EAGLES!
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The Maize High School
Medication Policy
Health Matters,
by Dana Desjardins
If you student wants to carry inhaler, epipen, diabetic medications or supplies please have a doctor and parent/guardian complete our Request for Administration of Medication form and return it to the MHS Nurse's office. Arrangements will be made by the MHS Nurse.
Other prescribed medications must have a completed Request for Administration of Medication form filled out by the student's doctor and parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must bring the prescribed medication to the MHS Nurse's Office. The medication will be locked up in the Nurse's office and given by the MHS Nurse as prescribed.
Over the counter medications like Tylenol, Ibuprofen or cough drops maybe carried by the student AFTER a parent/guardian has completed the Request for Administration of Medication form and the student has returned it to the school nurse. The medication must be in its original bottle with the student's first and last name on it.
Any breach in the Maize USD 266 Medication Policy by the student or parent/guardian will be subjected to MHS Administrative action.
MAIZE USD 266 MEDICATION POLICY ARTICLE V - STUDENTS, SECTION 3 - MEDICATION, BOE POLICY
may be found on USD266.com website and on the Request for Administration of Medication form.
The Request for Administration of Medication
form can be found at the Maize High School website under Nurse's Corner, after you have clicked on the Medication tab.
Any questions contact your school nurse at 350-2123 or ddesjardinsusd266.com. We are here to help!
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Congratulations to MHS Principal Dr. Botts who was named the Sedgwick County
Area Educational Services Interlocal Cooperative #618's Principal of the Year!
Congratulations to Complete High School Maize Principal Dr. Kristy Custer, who has been named a
Kansas Health Foundation
Civic Health Heroes Honoree, one of only 15 across Kansas!
Peggy Cardenas (Nurse Para)--
A CNA/CMA is not required for this position in the nurse's office, but this summer Peggy made the choice to go back to school and get her CNA (certified nurse aide) and CMA (certified Medication aide) license. "I felt it was something that would help me perform my job duties here at MHS, as well as serve our students and families more competently."
She'll be pouring you a cup and saying, "Hello, how ya been?" Desi Oakley (2007) (
Les Misérables, Evita
) will star as Jenna in the national tour of
Waitress
. The touring production of the hit Broadway musical will launch at the Connor Palace-Playhouse Square in Cleveland on October 17, before making stops-and serving up pies-in cities all across the country.
Desi has had starring roles in Wicked and Evita as well.
See more here
MHS alums Steve Hitchcock, Matt Udland and Trevor McChristian have all had starring roles in Music Theatre Wichita productions this summer. Many of our current students have performed, worked backstage as interns or sung in the Teen Choir.
Maize Wins! A special thanks to the Maize District for donating school supplies at the Stuff The Bus Event at Chick-fil-a! Fun was had by all.
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Three students attended KAY Leadership Camp in July at Rock Springs 4-H Center.
Andrea Fuhrman (12), Nicole Dowell (11) and Lauren Fuhrman (10), were among the more than 250 students from around the state who spent a week at the camp developing leadership skills and learning about ways they can become more involved in their communities.
Kansas Association for Youth is a character-building, leadership-training service program directed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The Maize club is more than 100 members strong. Students who would like to be involved should see Mr. Loving in D-14.
Maize Aviation Club has a new logo this year. We are adopting the Maize Aviation Career Center logo as a part of our club. We look forward to supporting the efforts of the Aviation Career center due to open on our campus in the spring of 2018.
This June
Zoey Knapp
and
Mathew Neises
attended a Food Science conference at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Each school at the conference designed a research project. The students performed their research at the University of Nebraska's brand new innovation campus. At the end of the week each school presented their research findings in the form of a research poster. Zoey and Matt received the award for best research project. Their poster can be seen hanging in the G Hall at Maize High School.
A big shout out and thank you to
Braden Stamper
(10) who created this year's agenda cover design!
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Hello Maize High Parents and students. With the start of a new school year, I thought now would be a good time to review parking regulations and other citable offenses through the USD 266 district. As time allows, I will drive through the parking lot at random times trying to keep order and enforcing the regulations. All traffic and other citable offenses are listed on page 49 of your student's agenda. They are the following:
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The maximum speed limit on all school property is 10 miles/hour, unless otherwise posted
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Students driving privileges may be suspended for any on-campus vehicle-based violations
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Parking regulations require that ALL vehicles must be registered with the office BEFORE parking on campus. The registration sticker should be displayed in the LOWER LEFT-HAND corner of the REAR window, but must be visible. Violators will be assessed a fine if not registered.
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No tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, weapons or drugs of any kind are allowed in your vehicle while on school property. Police will be notified of violations. Possession on illegal drug violations will be prosecuted.
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All USD 266 students are responsible for each vehicle they operate on campus
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Parking at MHS: Students of USD 266 are not allowed to park in the horseshoe parking are in front of the high school during the school hours. This is designated for visitors, handicapped and staff parking. The lot in front of the media center also is not for students. The parking lot on the west side of the school is for employee parking and bus pickup/drop-off. The only parking areas for students is the area between the east drive and the west drive of the main parking area and the baseball field parking lot.
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Parking at MSHS : Students are not allowed to park in the first two double rows of parking in the east parking lot. This is designated for visitor, handicapped and staff parking. The remainder of the east parking lot and the parking lot west of the building are available for student parking. Parking stalls on the fare east side of the building are reserved for staff and marked with "staff only" signage. (Also be aware of the gold parking permits. Only those students issued gold parking passes are permitted to park in those stalls).
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USD 266 is private property and reserve the right to enforce no driving on the access roads at MSHS campus between schools.
They are for School owned and emergency vehicles only.
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Operating or parking motor vehicles on sidewalks or lawns is prohibited.
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Parking in the parking stalls between the lines. No parking in the circled area at the end of the parking lanes.
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The high school reserves the right to impose limitations on parking in emergencies or on special occasions.
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No vehicle is to parked or driven in such a manner as to obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
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The access roads around MSHS are two way (one lane going in each direction) at all hours of the day. There is no exception to this rule.
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No vehicle is to be backed into parking stalls. Vehicles must be parked with tags displayed toward the driving lane.
Fine Schedule for USD 266
Improper display (of parking permit)
$15.00
Improper parking
$25.00
Staff parking
$30.00
Parking without permit
$25.00
Failure to yield right of way
$40.00
Improper backing
$40.00
Improper turn
$40.00
Exhibition of power/racing (including spinning tires)
$60.00
Stop sign
$40.00
Speeding
$40.00
Driving without due regard
$60.00
Fire lane
$30.00
Handicapped zone
$40.00
Possession of tobacco
$40.00 (could include police)
Possession of alcohol
$60.00 (could include police)
Littering
$40.00
Park on lawn/sidewalk
$30.00
Drive on access road
$30.00
No seat belt
$10.00
Cell phone/texting
$40.00
Unlawful riding (riding other than in a seat)
$60.00
Student who are issued a campus citation on school property have the right to an appeal with ten business days from the date of issuance. Students must contact the school resource officer (SRO) and schedule an appointment. In lieu of fines, students may negotiate community service projects to work off their fines with the SRO.
On that note, I believe it is your student's responsibility to deal with any citations they receive. I am more the willing to speak with parents about the tickets and explain why it was issued, however, it will still be the student's responsibility to take care of the citation and will have to speak with me to resolve the situation. I believe citations can be a learning experience for the students and hope to use the opportunity to teach rather than punish.
Thank you.
Officer J. Dover
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Maize Police Department
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Maize High School SRO
Please see parking lot routes below:
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MHS SAFE/SADD Students
Changing our Community
Dana Desjardins, RN
SAFE/SADD Sponsor
MHS SADD has changed its name. The club is now known as MHS SAFE, Seatbelts Are For Everyone. The number 1 killer and life changing injuries among our teens is motor vehicle accidents. Our students partnered up with the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office to make a change. Here is what MHS SAFE/SADD and other 150 Kansas High Schools in 62 counties accomplished last year.
-SAFE Teens conducted the Kansas State Observational Seatbelt Survey - results from the 2016-2017 survey found 85% of teens between the age of 15-17 wear their seatbelts.
- Safe was awarded the National Safety Council Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award in October 2016.
-Senate Bill 89 passed creating sustainable funding sources for schools like Maize High who have the SAFE program in their schools.
-Fines for those who do not wear their seatbelts increased from $10.00 to $30.00 plus court costs.
-Fines for drivers who are texting and driving increased to $500.00 plus court costs.
-MHS SAFE was awarded Rookie of the Year by the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office.
-MHS SAFE was able to award 2 college scholarships last year to MHS students and will be able to award 4 scholarships to MHS SAFE students this year!
Laura Moore, Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office, wrote, "This success is all thanks to the hard work of the students and adult sponsors across Kansas. Thank you!!!!"
It is easy to get involved in MHS SAFE/SADD. There is no membership fee. We have t-shirts but it is not mandatory you purchase one. We meet once a month during EnCor. Our next meeting is September 12, 2017 during EnCor in E13. If you are a parent or business and would like to support MHS SAFE/SADD please contact ddesjardins@usd266.com.
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Visit Spirit Central at Maize High School in Room E1 to get Eagle apparel. This student-run store is operated by
Maize High's Business Professionals of America
students and sponsors. The store is not funded by the school district and is entirely self-supporting. The profits earned help BPA students to attend regional, state, and national competitions each year. Please stop by and take a look! Store hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 7:40 a.m, during Encor, and during all lunches. The store has a website for online ordering! (see link below)
Click here for the MHS Spirit Central website.
Click here to like us on Facebook.
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Maize High School Theatre Department
Presents...
Rabbit Hole
By David Lindsay-Abaire
September 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm
Studio Theater (C13)
Students-$6 Adults $7
Seating is limited! Reservations encouraged!
Email kbarbara@usd266.com for tickets
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Our new yearbook staff has been working hard to distribute the 2016-2017 yearbooks. Please email adviser Anne Debes with any questions regarding last year's book at
adebes@usd266.com
. You might have just received your 2017 yearbook, but we're already planning ahead! If you want to plan ahead too, you can pre-purchase a
2017-2018
Maize High yearbook.
How do you pre-purchase a 2018 yearbook? Three options exist:
1.
Pay through Skyward.
Several students pre-purchased yearbooks via Skyward Family Access during enrollment, and this option will be available through the end of March.
2.
Visit the Jostens Website.
Jostens is the company that publishes our yearbook. You can go directly to the Jostens website,
www.jostens.com
, and they will add your order to our official list. Please notice that the initial charge on their website is $37.21, then they add $2.79 tax, for a total of $40.
3.
Pay in Person.
Bring $40 cash or a check made out to MHS Yearbook to Mrs. Debes in room F39. Make sure you include your child's name and the fact that you are purchasing a 2017 yearbook with your order.
**If your child receives free/reduced lunches
, he or she may qualify for a free yearbook. Please contact adviser Anne Debes for more information at
adebes@usd266.com
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When will my Maize High student or grad get his or her yearbook?
Because we, like many high school yearbooks, cover the whole school year in one bound edition, the book is printed over the summer and distributed in early August of the following school year. We will email graduates and send out messages via social media when they can pick up yearbooks or have friends/family members pick them up in the front office. Students who still go to MHS in August will receive their pre-purchased books the first week of school.
What about senior ads?
We will send out senior ad information in October, so be on the lookout for another awesome yearbook opportunity soon!
Can I still buy a 2016-2017 yearbook?
We might still have a few extra 2016-2017 yearbooks to sell. Please email adviser Anne Debes regarding past yearbooks.
Thanks to all of our Eagle parents, guardians, and students for supporting our award-winning, student-produced publication!
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Community Rewards Program
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| Dillons is giving away $2 MILLION to local organizations! Where Shopping and Giving Come Together! Use your Plus Shopper's Card & help us grow! Supporting our organization has never been easier - just shop at Dillons and scan your Plus Shopper's Card! Here's how to enroll: 1. Visit https://www.dillons.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow. 2. Scroll down to find your location and click "Enroll Now". 3. Sign in to your online account or create an account. 4. Find and select our organization, and click "Save". You'll start earning rewards for our organization right away on qualifying purchases made using your Plus Shopper's Card! Learn more at https://www.dillons.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow and thank you for your support. In order for purchases to be credited to Maize High School throughout 2016 shoppers must enroll in the Rewards Program. Be sure to sign-in and make your contribution selection using this 5-digit NPO number: 69258. |
Maize USD 266 Online
Bulletin Board |
Please visit
www.usd266.com/bulletinboard to access the Maize USD 266 Online Bulletin Board for complete and timely information about upcoming events and activities sponsored by Maize Schools and partner agencies.
Thank you!
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