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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
December 2021
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From the Principal
Greetings Mavs!
It’s hard to believe it’s already December and we are almost done with the first semester. December means the beginning of our winter athletic season, the Snoball dance, and finals. Our winter athletic schedule can be found at www.avctl.org. After a fall season that included top 12 state individual finishers in Tennis and Cross Country, post-season football action, a State appearance in Volleyball, and a 5A State Runner-Up in Soccer, I can’t wait to see what winter has in store.
I would like to invite you to our upcoming Band and Choir concerts. Our winter Band concert is Monday, December 13th at 7:00 pm and our Vocal Winter Pop Show is Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30 pm. Our students have been working hard to prepare fantastic performances.
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The Maize South High School Dance Team will be hosting the annual semi-formal Snoball dance on Saturday, December 11th from 8:00 -11:00 pm at Maize South High School. Tickets may be purchased in advance by December 10th at www.myschooldance.com for $15. To do this, you will need to create an account. Once the account is verified, log in and purchase tickets under the “Dance” tab. The student agreement needs to be signed before the purchase is complete.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20 CASH. If an outside guest would like to attend, they must purchase a ticket online and fill out the Outside Guest form at www.myschooldance.com by December 10. All students will need to bring their ID (or Skyward account) for entry to the dance.
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Student finals will be December 21st and 22nd. I hope all parents received the email communication from me regarding finals that was sent on Tuesday, November 30th. I want to reiterate a few key pieces of information, but for full details please refer to the email. Maize South High will implement a modified schedule for finals.
Every student in every class will have a cumulative final. An essential component of the finals process and preparing students for college and career readiness is receiving authentic feedback from teachers regarding their learning. Authentic feedback takes time. Another essential component of the finals process is setting students up for success by allowing them to have breaks between finals. Students perform better when they are well rested, fresh, prepared, and not feeling rushed. The modified finals schedule will allow students to have their finals split over multiple days, breaks in between, and will allow our teachers to have that time to provide feedback to students.
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Maize South High Finals Schedule
Tuesday, December 21st 7:40 am - 2:45 pm
1st block - Study Hall - Students will be assigned to a study hall location
2nd block - FINAL - Students report to 2nd block to take their final
EnCor - Students will report to their regular EnCor classroom
3rd block - Non-academic Activities planned - Students will be provided multiple non-academic related activities to participate in (lunch will be during this time as usual)
4th block - FINAL - Students report to 4th block to take their final
Wednesday, December 22nd - Early Release Schedule 7:40 am - 2:10 pm
1st block - FINAL - Students report to 1st block to take their final
2nd block - Non-academic Activities planned - Students will be provided multiple non-academic related activities to participate in
EnCor - Students will report to their regular EnCor classroom
3rd block - FINAL - Students will report to 3rd block to take their final (lunch will be during this time as usual)
4th block - Non-academic Activities planned - Students will be provided multiple non-academic related activities to participate in
Students will be provided a list of activities pending confirmation of our offerings. We will also be providing incentives and giveaways for students to remain on campus as it is extremely important for students to be present at school for the last two days of the term for finals.
**This schedule applies only to Maize South High School. Students who travel to MCA or MHS for classes will continue their regular travel schedule and be expected to be in attendance at their regularly scheduled MCA/MHS class times.**
Attendance - Students Who Miss Finals
Students are not able to take finals early. Attendance for finals is an important piece of the academic experience and assessment security is a priority. However, with the school calendar including a late start to holiday break, there may be some families who had to plan family travel well in advance and already have plans in place.
For families that know their student is going to miss the last few days of the semester, there is a process to complete so that the student is able to make up their finals upon their return to school in January.
Students who will miss finals need to have their parent contact the student’s alpha administrator
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Attendance - More Information for Parents
Being present at school provides students a safe environment to study, be on time for all finals, and participate in the non-academic end of term activities planned. Our expectation is for all students to remain at school all day on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 21-22.
Although our expectation for all students is to remain on campus throughout the day, we recognize that some parents may want to give their student permission to leave campus during "off" times. "Off" times are those times during the school day in which finals are not being taken. With that in mind, we are providing an opportunity for parents to give permission to their student for part or all of the "off" times so that we are able to organize and have an accurate record of student attendance.
Our office staff will not be able to answer the volume of calls and track down students on the 21st and 22nd. If parents would like their student to be allowed to leave campus for part or all of the "off" times, please complete this form. For planning purposes, please complete this form by Friday, December 17th.
As a staff we are excited to offer students a new opportunity for academic success as we believe this will have a positive impact on students and staff. Thank you for your continued support of your student and the Maverick community.
Mavs Up!
Becky Sailor
Principal
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From the Attendance Office
If you need your student released during the school day, please contact the attendance office at 316-462-8000 as soon as possible so we can get a pass to them. The more advance notice we have, the easier it will be to ensure your child is able to leave on time.
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Upcoming Events
- Dec. 6-7: Balfour Senior Cap & Gown Orders, Announcement late orders, MSHS Commons, 10-1:30
- Dec. 6: College Wear Monday
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Dec. 9: Coffee w/ Counselors: Junior Edition, RSVP HERE
Coffee with Counselors, Junior Edition, will discuss important aspects of planning for senior year and beyond. It will be held on December 9th from 7-8 AM in the MSHS lecture hall. Topics will include College Admissions and Planning, Scholarships, Financial Aid, NCAA Eligibility, and ACT/SAT Testing.
- Dec. 9: Air Force Recruiter visit, MSHS Commons, 11a-1:15p
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Dec. 10: Parenting in Today’s Digital World, Hosted by: USD 266 Counselors and Maize Police, Maize Rec, 7:30-9p. RSVP HERE.
- Dec. 11: ACT @ MSHS
- Dec. 13: Air Force National Guard recruiter visit, MSHS Commons, 11a-1:15p
- Dec. 20: Cramming with Cocoa, MSHS Commons, 4-8p
- Dec. 22: End of Term 2
- Dec. 22: Early Completer Ceremony
- Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break
- Jan. 4: No School, Teacher Workday
- Jan. 7: Last day to submit schedule change requests for term 3.
- Jan. 24: Spring College & Career Fair, MCA, 6-7:30p
Important Information
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ACT information sheets with our school CEEB code and practice booklets are available in the counseling office. ACT registration and payment is all done through www.actstudent.org. When registering for a testing center, please remember that Maize South High School is in Wichita; students can, however, take the test at any available site.
- All Juniors will take the ACT free of charge at MSHS on March 1, 2022.
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To help improve your ACT score, consider the ACT PowerPrep class on February 7th and 8th. This course will be at MSHS in the lecture hall from 6:30p to 9:00p. To register visit, HERE.
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Need a transcript sent to a college? The Maize school district uses the digital service www.parchment.com. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our registrar at 462.8008 or refer to our website, the Counselor’s Corner, where you can find PDF instructions.
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College & Career Center Updates
All students are invited to utilize the College & Career Center as a resource to navigate the high school experience through developing and/or updating their Individual Plan of Study. One on one assistance is provided to students as they begin thinking about life after high school. Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are encouraged to schedule an appointment to discuss their Individual Plan of Study. Taking time to prepare or revise current plans will make the 2022-2023 enrollment process go smoothly.
Mark your calendars!
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The Importance of Community Service & Internship Experiences - Monday, January 10th. This event is a great opportunity for students to learn about community service & internships as it relates to their future career choices. This event will target students in grades 9-11 and their parents and will be held in the Maize Career Academy from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- Annual College & Career Night - Monday, January 24th to be held in the Maize Career Academy from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Representatives will be in attendance from both public and private postsecondary institutions.
- Each branch of the military will be presented to discuss options available to students if they are considering the reserves or full enlistment.
- Apprenticeships programs are an excellent way for students to obtain skills while working.
- Interested in volunteer, shadow, or internship opportunities for summer 2022? Representatives will be available to discuss options.
- Upcoming College Tours for students grades 10-12
- January 26th WSU Tech
- February 9th Friends University
- February 16th Newman University
- March 24th Fort Hays State University
- April 7th Pittsburg State University
- April 21st Butler Community College
Registration for college visits will open two weeks prior to the scheduled visit date.
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In November, more than a dozen National Honor Society members and CACOW volunteers braved the cold, post-Daylight-Saving-Time morning hours to conduct a semiannual survey of seatbelt use and distracted driving among MSHS students. Data from the survey goes to the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office of the Kansas Department of Transportation as part of Project SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone). The project is available to middle schools, junior highs, and high schools in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Iowa; it aims to improve driver safety and to decrease collisions, injuries, and deaths among teen drivers.
Parents: One of the most effective ways to improve teen drivers' safety is to actively talk to teens about their driving. Asking them questions, helping them recall the rules of the road, and encouraging them to take the Project SAFE pledge to always wear their seatbelt are good ways to improve their safety.
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Pictured: Sasha Nguyen and Brianna Mallett |
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Pictured: Eric Williams III and Sophia Eschrich |
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Pictured: Bridget Johnson and Hailey Sanchez |
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Pictured: Hope Glover and Joyleen Balram |
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Transition Forum on Dec. 7, 2021
Where: Maize High School (Career Academy Hub) from 6 - 8:30 pm
Event will include free transition education, free child care, free light refreshments and a wealth of information for families to navigate the disability services in our community. Speakers will share on new programs in Maize Project Life and Project Search (real world intern partnerships with our community). There will also be representatives from our state (MCOs) Managed Care Organizations for KanCare, disability benefits, day services, vocational services capturing the majority of Home and Community Based service options.
This event is open to all families regardless of grade level or age to promote early education and planning for disability supports and services.
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USD 266 Maize offers Online Driver Education each term during the school year. 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. Students should be studying the Kansas Driver Handbook and be ready to take a handbook test at the start of the course. More detailed information on Online Driver Education can be found on the high school website, (click on Counselor, click on Driver Education).
Online Driver Education 2021-2022: Students & Parents/Guardian must both attend the enrollment night in order to be in Online Dr. Ed. Each term class is limited to 50 students. Enrollment packets may be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded off the district website.
- Term 3 January 10th Student/Parent Enrollment Night 6:00pm MHS Commons
- Term 4 March 21st Student/Parent Enrollment Night 6:00pm MHS Commons
**Student and one Parent/Guardian will be required to attend the enrollment meeting. To help cut down on contact and foot traffic in the building do not bring siblings or friends to the meeting. It is recommended you wear a mask and social distance during the meeting. Please bring your enrollment packet, a writing pen, corrective eye wear (if needed) and any type of Kansas Permit/License you already have to the Enrollment Meeting**
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- Because students are not allowed to bring balloons or glass items on the bus, the Maize school district will not be accepting any flower, candy, cookie, or balloon bouquet deliveries to students.
- If your student is going to be tardy to school, please call the office. They are allowed three parent excused 1st block tardies per year, after that they are subject to detention.
- When a student is absent, it is the responsibility of the parents to call the attendance office within 24 hours to verify the reason for the absence. Please be sure to provide a doctor's note to the front office when your child has seen the doctor, dentist, etc., these visits won't count against your child's attendance. Medical notes can also be faxed to 462-8001.
- If you need to pick up your child from school during school hours, please call the office with the time your child needs to be released. They will receive a pass ahead of time and can check themselves out at the requested time. The exception to this, is lunch time. If you wish to check your student out for lunch, a parent must come in and sign the student out. Parents are not required to sign students back in.
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We have a "closed lunch" policy this year. Students will be expected to eat at school and no outside food may be delivered.
- If your child is absent and will require homework, please email the teacher.
Thank you for your help with this. We appreciate it!
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THE USD266
2021-2022 DISTRICT CALENDAR
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Dec. 11: Snoball Dance, 8-11pm
Dec. 21-22: Finals
Dec. 22: End Term 2
Dec. 23-31: NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
Jan. 3: NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
Jan. 4: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day
Jan. 5: Start Term 3
Jan. 17: NO SCHOOL, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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2021-2022 MSHS
ADMINISTRATION
Becky Sailor
Principal
Assistant Principal A-G
Curtis Klein
Assistant Principal H-O
Assistant Principal P-Z
Jodi Grover
Athletic Director
ADMIN OFFICE
Attendance Secretary
Kristen Scott
Sub Secretary
Accounting/Athletics Secretary
Wende Doyle
Discipline Secretary
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2021-2022 MSHS
COUNSELING
Jennifer Cashman
Counselor A-B
Brooke Sorenson
Counselor C-I
Paige Luna
Counselor J-Q
Taluia Pentecost
Counselor R-Z
College and Career Advocate
Registrar
Michelle Cook
Counseling Secretary
If you would like to speak with someone in the main office during the school day, you may call (316)462-8000.
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MSHS BULLSEYE ONLINE
for daily updates about what's happening at MSHS. If you're interested in supporting the Bullseye newsmagazine in print or online, email mshsjournalism@usd266.com
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