PWS NEWS
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Scholastic Book Fair Monday, Jan. 30 through Friday, Feb. 12, 2023
Set up eWallet, a safe cash-free way for your child to shop the Fair. Visit scholastic.com for more information.
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Spring Picture Day Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023
Classroom group pictures and individual pictures will be taken.
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Dental Screenings Friday, Feb 3, 2023
Please contact the school nurse with any questions or if you would like your child to opt out of the dental screening.
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All Day Arby’s PTO Fundraiser Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023
Mention you are supporting Pray-Woodman Elementary PTO when ordering and 20% of attributed sales will be donated to your organization. Arby’s 3730 N. Maize Rd. location.
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Chick ‘N Max Spirit Night Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023
MAX Give Back Night! Let Chick 'N Max do the cooking while you support a great cause.
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Order your Pray-Woodman 22/23 Yearbook Today
These are the days your children will treasure, make sure they have this keepsake to capture the memories. Please visit inter-state.com/order and enter code 74738M.
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Are you looking for a way to give back to our school?
We would love to have you! Fill out our volunteer form to let us know how you would like to help!
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WATCH D.O.G.S. Dads Of Great Students
Learn more about Pray-Woodman’s volunteer program for dads, step-dads, grandfathers, uncles and other father-figures!
District News
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School board members, district leaders gathering data ahead of official report about enrollment and boundary analysis
Board members, district leaders are gathering data and input while awaiting the enrollment and boundary analysis, scheduled to be presented in February.
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School board members to update member district map in accordance with Kansas statute
The Maize Board of Education is in the process of updating boundaries for its three board member districts, which are used for board member elections and are not tied to school attendance boundaries for students.
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Reminder: No school, Parent-Teacher Conferences on Feb. 9, 2023
There will be Parent-Teacher Conferences and no school on Feb. 9, 2023 and no school on Feb. 10, 2023.
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Maize Pulse e-newsletter: Jan. 17, 2023 edition
Check out the district's latest Maize Pulse district e-newsletter for a message from Dr. Greer, Superintendent of Schools; district updates and reminders; #266Success stories; and more.
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Maize USD 266 surprised employees with ESSER Premium Pay
The Maize Board of Education, Maize Education Association, and Maize USD 266 district leaders were able to surprise and delight employees with news of a premium payment.
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Celebrate the best stories of the year!
Maize USD 266 is reflecting back on 2022 and celebrating amazing stories of the year in the Top 22 Facebook Posts of 2022 series.
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Speak Up! Anonymous Tip Program
Safety is a top priority for Maize USD 266, and Speak Up is a tool that accepts anonymous tips to help keep students and schools safe.
PWS CALENDAR
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Wednesday
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PTO Third Quarter Meeting
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Dental Screenings
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February 4, 2023
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February 5, 2023
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February 6, 2023
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February 7, 2023
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February 8, 2023
Maize Family
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Maize Pulse district e-newsletter
In August 2022, Maize USD 266 launched the Maize Pulse e-newsletter. It will be produced about once a month to help keep the Maize USD 266 community informed about news and updates related to the school district, including Maize Board of Education policies.
Connect. Learn. Lead.
SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE
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Welcome, Dr. Raquel Greer, Superintendent of Schools
The Maize family welcomed Dr. Raquel Greer, who joins USD 266 as its Superintendent of Schools on July 1. Dr. Greer is eager to guide Maize USD 266 on a journey to refocus and reenergize on instruction and what kids need, she said. Dr. Greer, who has experience as an educator and a school counselor, said the community can expect her to value relationships, teamwork, and caring for people. She said the Maize USD 266 superintendent position was the only job she applied for and was drawn to join and lead the district because of its highly skilled employees, excellent reputation, and involvement of and support from an informed and caring community base. She has been an educator and community member in the Wichita area for 23 years and welcomes the opportunity to continue to get to know Maize and share more about herself.
Maize Education Foundation
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Together, we can help students succeed.
Supporting students in defining and pursuing their individual versions of success is one of the greatest legacies we can leave for our community and one of the mostimportant things we can do to build a better future.
In support of that belief, the Maize Education Foundation strives to partner with school leaders, community members, parents, and business owners in order to secure funding and develop partnerships that aid Maize educators in piloting educational and enrichment programs, developing new curriculum, and providing innovative experiential and project-based learning opportunities for all preK-12 students enrolled in the Maize School District.
Thank you to these businesses and organizations for believing in our students and educators and giving support through financial and in-kind gifts to the Maize Education Foundation.
Find out how you can help Maize students and educators.