PWS NEWS
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Full STEAM ahead: Meet teacher Christina Eck
This school year is the first year that there have been teachers dedicated to STEAM in the five elementary and two intermediate schools in Maize USD 266.
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Noodles & Company Spirit Night 4-8 pm Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
Dine with us and dig into a good cause! Mention PWS and 25% of qualifying sales will go directly to PWS PTO.
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About our School
Pray-Woodman’s bell schedule, staff contact information and our traffic flow procedures.
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2023 Celebrating Excellence in Education winner
Congratulations to kindergarten teacher Donna Bever on her recognition this school year!
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2023 Celebrating Excellence in Paraeducators
Congratulations to paraeducator Lisa Lackey on her recognition this school year!
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Maize USD 266 Online Bulletin Board
Check out the Online Bulletin Board for camps and clinic opportunities taking place over the summer.
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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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Maize Pulse e-newsletter: Oct. 31, 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; and more.
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Full STEAM ahead: Students learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math in new classroom spaces
New this school year, the district offers students in kindergarten through sixth grade dedicated teachers and spaces to learn about STEAM.
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New partnership with Pando Initiative in full swing to boost student success in all five Maize USD 266 elementary schools
“The Pando Initiative supports students and families so teachers can focus more time on student learning," Maize USD 266 Superintendent Dr. Raquel Greer said.
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More than 6,300 Maize USD 266 supporters attend Sept. 29 Rumble on the River
Thank you, #MaizeFamily, for celebrating Maize USD 266 at Rumble on the River, the first game in the inaugural Air Capital High School Football Series.
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Rumble on the River national anthem singer is a student leader interested in studying music in college
Maize High School senior Jovi Garcia wants to pursue music in college and minor in psychology. The community will hear hear sing the Star Spangled Banner at the Riverfront Stadium on Friday night.
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Maize USD 266 returns D.A.R.E. program and adds an SRO for elementary schools
More than 600 Maize USD 266 fifth grade students will participate in the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. The district also continues to grow its school resource officer presence district-wide.
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Maize Education Foundation Golf Tournament raises $58,000
The 15th annual event surpassed the organization's fundraising goal of $55,000 to support Maize USD 266. Thank you to all participants!
PWS CALENDAR
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Tomorrow
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Noodles & Company Spirit Night
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Monday
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM BOE Meeting
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.