Maize Middle School
Hey MMS Eagle Families!
Thank you for a wonderful start to the first quarter of the school year. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning our routines and getting used to each other. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve as your MMS principal and am finding joy in each day. Below are a few things to be thinking about as we head into September.
Attendance at Events: Beginning next week many fall activities will get underway. Many of our students are participants in these events and we wish them the best of luck. Many students that are not participating will likely attend. Please help us remind our students that their behavior and participation as spectators in USD 266 events is a direct representation of our building, themselves, and your family. This is particularly important at events off of our campus in other communities or at high school events. We will be visiting with students about our expectation to attend events and participate for the purpose intended. For example, if our student is in attendance at a MHS football game we expect them to be spectators of that event and uphold our values and behavioral expectations. Should a MMS student be asked to leave any event outside the school day an administrator will meet with them and may impose a longer term activity suspension. I have great trust in our students, know they will represent MMS well at all events, and appreciate your support in this matter.
Lanyards/ID: One of our policies to help maintain a safe environment is that all students are expected to wear their photo identification on a school issued lanyard each day. We have had good implementation of this so far. Please note if a student does not have a lanyard and/or ID with them at school for any reason at our daily check they are required to purchase a new one that day. This includes if students leave it at home. These fees are added to Skyward. Please login to family access to track fees. In addition, if a student has 3 instances of needing to purchase a new lanyard and/or ID they will be assigned a one hour detention the following Tuesday or Thursday. Thank you for your support of this and please continue to encourage your student with this. They are doing great so far!
Fastbridge Testing: We are using Fastbridge as an assessment for math and reading skills. We completed our fall benchmark testing this past week. Please be looking for student scores and plan to visit with teachers about them as you have the opportunity to do so.
All of our fall sports and activities are underway and competitions have begun or will begin in the next week for all groups. In addition, our school sponsored clubs are getting organized and beginning to plan some great activities. Please be looking for communication about any upcoming events. Please encourage your students to get involved as it is vital to a successful school experience.
We have spent time talking with students and staff about telling our MMS Story. As I have told them, if we do not tell our story someone else will and they will leave out all of the good stuff! We also invite all of you to be part of telling our story. If you have questions, concerns, suggestions, or affirmations please share with us.
Sincerely,
Chad Cramer
Visit our website at www.usd266.com/mms.
Connect with Mr. Cramer at ccramer@usd266.com or call 316-729-2464.
Maize Middle School is located at 4600 N. Maize Rd. Mazie KS
Lisa Burgess is our new Assistant Principal at Maize Middle School. She is in her 14th year in education. Mrs. Burgess has been an Elementary teacher, PBIS Admin Liaison, Instructional Coach, and Middle school level administrator.
Mrs. Burgess has two middle school aged sons, so she is fluent in middle school language. Her sons are active in their school from participating in scholars bowl to playing every sport there is to offer. Her husband is also a teacher/coach and as a family, they stay busy attending and supporting each other in various events throughout the school year.
Mrs. Burgess is an avid camper, enjoys running and is an active board member of Girls On The Run Heart of Kansas. She raises a fun flock of chickens, enjoys gardening, and considers herself a crazy plant lady.
Mrs. Burgess truly believes that, “Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”― Rita Pierson
Mrs. Burgess is beyond excited to be part of USD 266 and Maize Middle School. Go Eagles!
Mr. Hudson got his start in education 6 years ago right here at Maize Middle School. He taught 8th Grade US History, Study Skills and Exploratory Social Studies. He also coached Football & Baseball at Maize High School during that time.
Mr. Hudson was married this past June and bought his first home with his wife. Mr. Hudson's wife is an Athletic Trainer who has experience working at the NAIA and Division 1 levels.
In his spare time Mr. Hudson enjoys walking his dog, hunting with his dad and playing the occasional video game from time to time. Mr. Hudson is also a K-State alum and avid Wildcat Fan.
Mr. Hudson is excited to continue his educational career by stepping in the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director position, in the same school where he first started teaching. He is so grateful to continue serving the district that gave him his start.
Follow the band on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and find up to date info on the band website.
Maize USD 266
Co-Director of Bands
MHS – MMS – MIS
This summer Mrs. Soukup, MMS Art teacher, led a group of Maize students and families traveling to Italy for a 10 day tour of Venice, Florence, Pisa, Assisi, and Rome! They had learn so much on tour about the following: Italian food by making pasta; famous artwork of Renaissance artists; world famous monuments such as the Leading Tower of Pisa and Vatican City, as well as a hand to hand combat gladiator experience before viewing the Colosseum.
In the summer of 2026 the international tour will be going to southern Italy and Greece .
On Tuesday, September 17th at 5:30pm there will be an informational meeting for parents and students, hosted by Mrs. Celina Soukup, for families interested in traveling on upcoming international tours. The meeting will be held in the MMS library. Please park on the southeast side of the school and enter door 15 to the library. Mrs. Soukup encourages you to sign up for the meeting. You may email her at csoukup@usd266.com to reserve your spot at the meeting. Don’t miss out on hearing more about these summer tours for Maize families. These opportunities are open to all Maize students and families.
PTO Meetings in the Cafetorium
September 4th
October 2nd
November 6th
December 4th
Spirit Nights
Tuesday, September 10th - CFA
Tuesday, October 8th - Culvers
Tuesday, November 12th - CFA
Thursday, Feb 6th - CFA
Tuesday, April 8th - CFA
The PTO spirit store is STILL open!
