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Summer Reading and Math
The staff at PWS wants to encourage every PWS student to read and practice their math fluency during the Summer Break 2019. Please see the attached reading and math logs to document time spent working on critical reading and math skills. Students that return a completed log will be invited to the PWS Surprise Party in August.
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Breakfast with Dad
Breakfast with Dad in January was a huge hit with 322 kids and 230 parents enjoying breakfast and activities.
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Breakfast with Mom
Breakfast with Mom in October was a huge success with 432 kids and 241 Adults.
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District recognizes 2019 Celebrating Excellence in Education Award winners
The educators have been recognized by their peers and administrators as professionals who, among other things, work as team players in the district to provide quality educational experiences for students.
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District moves forward on bond plan, vision for growth, safety, innovation, and opportunity
To meet the needs of its rapidly growing student enrollment, Maize USD 266 will move forward on a plan to seek approval from the state and voters on a $108.2 million bond election on Aug. 27.
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Five Maize schools earn national character education designation
Congrats to Maize Central, Pray-Woodman, Vermillion, Maize Middle, and Maize South Middle, each named a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School!
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Dr. Higgins: Momentum drives Maize USD 266 forward on important key issues
I continue to be excited about the momentum of so many important issues, including facilities and growth and the OneMa1ze, OneVision strategic plan.
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Most school fees to remain unchanged for 2019-20
The fee for use of district-owned musical instruments will increase to help cover costs, and the adult lunch cost will increase 15 cents.
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Your opinion needed in state Parent Perception Survey
Please share your feedback: How do you as a parent or guardian define success for your child?
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Maize, area districts reviewing possible changes to special education
Member districts of the Sedgwick County Area Educational Services Interlocal Cooperative are considering a new organization of three separate cooperatives.
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Stronger, better together
Our vision for a united school district began as a collective goal among Maize USD 266 administrative staff members at the beginning of the 2015-16 year. It since has inspired student artwork, charitable cooperation, a flash mob, and more.From Eagles and Mavericks collaborating on fundraising community projects to high school students helping in our preschool classrooms, we are stronger together.
Thank you for your support, and please use the hashtag #OneMa1ze on social media to be a part of our story!
Connect. Learn. Lead.
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What is best for our students?
My district administrative team members know this is a question they often will hear me ask, as it is one that guides my decision-making as the superintendent of schools here at Maize USD 266. I want to ensure that Maize -- and its students and employees -- have great success. I aim to be fiscally responsible by striving for an efficient and strong education, not a cheap one, guided primarily by one question: What is best for our students? It will not always be an easy question to answer, but I look forward to the opportunity to seek an answer nonetheless. Thank you again for your continued support of this great district. We are better together working as OneMa1ze. Sincerely, Dr. Chad Higgins, Superintendent of Schools chiggins@usd266.com (Please click on the headline to read an expanded view of this message.)
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Maslow's Pantry a free resource for entire OneMa1ze communityMaslow's Pantry is a students-helping-students program that provides food, hygiene items, and clothes to students, their families, and others in our community. The pantry is in the building in front of Maize High School that formerly served as the police station. Maslow's respects anonymity and depends on donations. Students visit to select items they need.
How you can support Maslow's Pantry
Others interested in helping can deliver donations to the front office at Maize High, 11600 W. 45th St. North in Maize. Needs include dried boxed food, personal hygiene items, and prom dresses. A local business will dry clean and alter gowns for Maslow's prom dress exchange, which started last year and aims to be even larger this spring. Thank you for your support!
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Maize Early Childhood Center
District opens its first standalone preschool in August 2017, thanks to the bond issue passed in June 2015.
