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Diane Close
Diane Close is the College & Career Advocate at Maize High School. Diane began her career in the Maize district as a counselor in 2002 where she enjoyed 7 years at Maize High prior to the opening of Maize South. Retiring from counseling in 2017 she considers herself fortunate to still be working with Maize students as the College & Career Advocate at Maize High. Diane continues to be excited about this role in assisting students and their parents as they plan for the next phase of life. Although she works on a part-time basis she is willing to meet with parents and students on a flexible schedule to provide guidance in navigating the college process, navigating scholarship websites, searching for careers of interest, and developing a solid plan for students after high school graduation. To schedule an appointment - call 316-350-2281 or email her at dclose@usd266.com
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If you are a college or career representative interested in scheduling a visit to Maize High School, we offer two college fairs that are held in September and January of each school year. The fall College Fair is designed to assist seniors and their parents with making a final decision on their college or career choice. However, students from all grade levels do attend. In addition to the college & career fairs, we allow representatives to visit during EnCor and lunch Tuesday - Thursday. The Tuesday time schedule is from 11:15 a - 1:15 p. The Wednesday time schedule is from 10:20a - 12:50p.
If you have any questions regarding these opportunities please contact Diane Close at 1-316-350-2281 or Dclose@usd266.com
College & Career Center - Upcoming Events
2021-2022
September
13th Fall College & Career Fair - Maize Career Academy 6:00 - 8:00p
14th College Visit - Jr. & Sr. students to Butler Communcity College (Andover & El Dorado Campuses)
22nd Informational Session - FAFSA/Scholarship - Maize Career Academy 6:30p
23rd College & Career Advocates will be available during parent/teacher conference
23rd Informational Session - FAFSA/Scholarship - Maize Career Academy 6:30p
29th College Visit - Jr. & Sr. students to University of Kansas
October
Apply KS Month - seniors are encouraged to complete college applications, assistance is available upon request in the College & Career Center located in room D-8
4th FAFSA Completion Event - Financial Aid advisors will be available at MCA from 6-7:30p to assist senior students & parents complete the FAFSA application
7th Apply Kansas Event - College admission representatives will be available during blocks 1 & 2 in the commons area to assist seniors complete and celebrate the college admission process.
22nd College Visit - Jr. & Sr. students to Wichita State University, Black & Yellow Days
22nd ASVAB Grades 10-12 are invited to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
29th College Visit - Jr. & Sr. students to Hutchinson Community College, Recruitment Day
November
1st Information session - The Cost of Attendance - Maize Career Academy 6:30p
8th College Visit - Jr. & Sr. students to K-State Powercat Preview
15th College Visit - Jr. & Sr. students to Emporia State University
16th College Visit - Jr. & Sr. students to WSU Tech Day
January
10th Information session - The Importance of Community Service & Internship Experiences - Maize Career Academy 6:30p
24th Fall College & Career Fair - Maize Career Academy 6:00 - 8:00p
26th College Visit - Jr. & Sr. students to WSU Tech
February
An appointment with your College & Career Advocate is a great way to get your enrollment questions answered.
TBD College Visit - So., Jr. & Sr. students to Friends University
16th College Visit - So., Jr. & Sr. students to Newman University
March
Spring break is a great time to review college options as a family
TBD College Visit - So., Jr. & Sr. students to Fort Hays State University
April
TBD College Visit - So., Jr. & Sr. students to Pittsburg State University, Rumble in the Jungle
21st College Visit - So., Jr. & Sr. students to Butler Community College
Diane Close
Maize High School
316.350.2281