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No school on Jan. 18 and Jan. 22
There is no school on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 is a Teacher Work Day, and students will have no school that day.
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Current learning models continue as school board plans special meeting
The Maize Board of Education met Jan. 11 for its regular monthly meeting and discussed and reviewed the district’s T4T Reopening Plan. The learning models currently in place will continue for now, and board members expect to call a special meeting to consider additional data that district leaders are gathering for their review.
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Two Maize USD 266 teachers named 2021 Kansas Horizon Award winners
Congratulations to Maize South High School English and Theatre teacher Micaela Heinrich, left, and Pray-Woodman Elementary School third-grade teacher Madison Sites!
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Spring Break 2021 extended two days
The Maize Board of Education met Dec. 14 and unanimously approved to extend Spring Break 2021 to a full five days, March 15 through March 19, 2021.
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Beginning Jan. 4 after Winter Break, students in pre-K to 5 will attend school in-person, grades 6 through 12 will be hybrid
Beginning on Monday, Jan. 4 after Winter Break, students in grades pre-K through 5 will return to in-person face-to-face learning five days a week (with pre-K having remote Wednesdays). Middle and high school students in grades 6 through 12 will return to hybrid learning with remote Wednesdays and on the same alternating schedule observed this fall.
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Up to two parents/guardians per participant’s family allowed to attend district athletic events following specifications
Effective through Jan. 28, the district will follow spectator attendance guidance and provide livestream and on-demand viewing access for athletic events at no cost.
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District to remain in full-time remote after Fall Break through at least the end of December
Maize USD 266 students in all grades and educators will continue in full-time remote teaching and learning on Monday, Nov. 30 following Fall Break and through the end of December at the least. Members from the Maize Board of Education met Nov. 24 and unanimously voted to extend the learning model as it is currently in place.
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District to pivot to full-time remote learning beginning Friday, Nov. 13 for high school and Monday, Nov. 16 for grades pre-K through 8
The current environment created by COVID-19 is affecting the daily operations of Maize USD 266 to the point that the district will pivot in the coming days to full-time remote learning.
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Inclement weather, school closure notifications
Please click for details in the event of school being dismissed, canceled, or closed because of inclement weather.
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Traffic light at 37th and Tyler delayed
An unavoidable delay in materials means the traffic light at 37th Street North and Tyler Road near Maize South High School is projected to be in place around the end of 2020.
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Maize Board of Education approves updates to Together for Tomorrow (T4T) Reopening Guide
Click to learn about the amendments, including the new gating criteria tool, OneMa1ze COVID Advisory Team (OCAT), daily student temperature checks at school, Remote Flex Learning, and updates related to transportation and extracurricular activities.
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Maize Board of Education members approve 2020-21 school year calendar
Please click to view the updated calendar for the school year, approved during the Aug. 10 Maize Board of Education meeting.
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Maize Board of Education unanimously approves Sept. 8 as first day of school for 2020-21
School will start after Labor Day weekend, which was recommended by Dr. Chad Higgins, Superintendent of Maize USD 266, for the sake of the health and safety of all of OneMa1ze.
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District launches Together for Tomorrow (T4T) Reopening Plan resource page
Maize USD 266 district leaders have developed a community resource page detailing work being done as the district prepares to open for the 2020-21 school year.
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Maize USD 266 updates District Facility Access Plan for Summer 2020
Maize USD 266 district leaders have been developing a plan regarding district facility access for this summer in an effort to protect the health and wellness of the community during this time of heightened awareness.
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Dr. Higgins to recommend delayed start to school year
At 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, the Maize Board of Education will host a special meeting to consider the recommendation.
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Six schools receive Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase honor
The award reflects schools recognized for successfully implementing Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes and experiencing positive gains in attendance, advancement rate, climate/culture, and academic performance, as well as decreases in discipline referrals.
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Maize Transportation Department rolling out new system
The Maize Transportation Department is working to implement a new system that will provide improved safety and real-time management of the passengers, drivers, and bus fleet.
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Maize USD 266 to assume its own special education starting in 2021-22 school year via new cooperative with Renwick USD 267
The district will continue to develop its transition plan, which will include needed teachers, support staff members, and administrators.
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Congratulations to the Maize USD 266 2020 Celebrating Excellence in Education winners!
These phenomenal educators have been recognized as professionals who use effective strategies for improving student performance and more.
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