Maize South High School

Planning for 2023-2024

This summer we have several groups that will be working and planning for next school year. Several of our teachers are participating in Summer Learning Academies in which they will collaborate and work with curriculum during their professional development. We also have a workgroup that is focusing on our student incentive Gold Card initiative. We are excited to begin planning for another great year in 2023-2024. In August we will welcome several new Mavericks to Maize South High including,

• Chelsie Baldwin - Theatre/English

• Ashley George - English

• Aundrea Tinkler - Special Education - FAA

• Madison George - Science

• Reece Petty - Physical Education

• Chantel Armenta - Science

• Sharon Sanders - Special Education IRIS

• Eric Nichols - Special Education IRIS

• Emily Stefan - Choir

As we wrap up the school year, I want to say thank you again for making this a great year. Our students and staff are incredibly lucky to have parent involvement and support. I hope everyone has a safe and healthy summer, and I look forward to seeing you in August.

Mavs Up!

Becky Sailor

Principal

Want to nominate a Maize South staff member for Maverick of the Month? Click here Maverick of the Month or go to the MSHS website anytime!

Visit our school website at www.usd266.com/mshs.

Connect with Ms. Sailor at bsailor@usd266.com or 316-462-8000.

Maize South High School is located at 3701 N. Tyler Rd. in Wichita.

Follow Us

• Website: Counselor’s Corner

• Facebook: MSHS Counseling Center

• Twitter: @MavCounseling

Upcoming Events

• May 1-10: AP Testing @ MSHS

• May 4: Senior Class Graduation/Senior Awards Meeting, Encor

• May 5: No School - Professional Development Day

• May 11: Senior Signing Day (wear your college gear)

• May 11: Underclassmen Awards Ceremony during EnCor

• May 13: Last day to purchase a yearbook

• May 17: Seniors Last Day - Senior Parade - Senior Awards Ceremony @ 6:30 pm MSHS

• May 22: Senior Breakfast - Graduation Practice - Graduation @ 6:30 Hartman Arena

• May 24: Last Day of School for All Students

AP Testing Schedule

Senior Spotlight

• College Applications & FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) need to be completed ASAP for all college bound seniors.

• Seniors that plan to play a sport in college need to apply for the NAIA or NCAA clearinghouse.

• Start applying for SCHOLARSHIPS

Other Important Information

• ACT registration and payment is all done through www.actstudent.org. When registering for a testing center, please remember that Maize South High School is in Wichita; students can, however, take the test at any available site.

• To help improve your ACT score, consider the ACT PowerPrep class on April 11th & 12th, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm at Maize South High School. Registration is online HERE.

• Need a transcript sent to a college? The Maize school district uses the digital service www.parchment.com. If you have any questions, please contact our registrar at 462.8008 or refer to our website, the Counselor’s Corner, where you can find PDF instructions.

It’s never too early or too late for students to begin preparing for their future after high school.

Below are just a few ideas for students as they make plans for summer.

1. College Comparison charts are a great way to make sure students choose the college that best fits their needs. If you are in the class of 2024 college applications open July 1. Applications can be completed even before your senior year begins!

2. Campus visits allow students to gather information from an admissions representative and receive a guided tour of campus. If a student is interested in a particular major, upon request a visit to a specific department and advisor can be scheduled.

3. Scholarships - it is never too early for students to begin looking for scholarships. Two useful websites are www.scholarships.com and www.fastweb.com Remember, never pay for scholarship searches.

4. Volunteering - Summer is an opportune time for students to give back to their community and possibly gain insight on a future career. Volunteering can make a difference, as well as, build personal growth and self esteem.

Are you wanting to recognize your senior in the yearbook? Senior ads ARE available through this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1873667/Maize-South-High-School/.

Spots range from 1/6 ($70) of a page to a full page ($530). Parents are now able to fully customize their senior's purchased spot by choosing the layout/design and the message/photos they want to share. You have to create an account first.

If you don't want to purchase a spot, but still want to purchase a yearbook of memories for your senior, you can do so at jostensyearbooks.com. Or if you have any questions, please contact Madison Loomis at mloomis@usd266.com or Travis Feil (Jostens rep) at Travis.Feil@jostens.com.

May 5: No School

May 17: Senior Awards, 6:30PM @ MSHS Auditorium

May 17: Last Day for Seniors

May 22: Graduation, 6:30PM @ Hartman Arena

May 24: Last Day of School

Seven Mavericks competed at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. Braelyn Delzer, Kaitlin Kelley, Fernanda Banuelos, Katelyn Pfeifer, Dallen Marshall, Rafael Martinez, and Cannon Reed.

Students in Community Connections with Mrs. Buchanan have been working hard serving our Wichita community. Once a week they visit our friends at Meaningful Life Foundation and have been working on a project for Mother’s Day! Several times they have weaved ribbon through crocheted cradles for an organization in town called Bridget’s Cradle’s. They serve parents who suffer infant loss in all 50 states! They have organized the resource room at Restoration Family Services. On top of serving, they have toured the Ronald McDonald House, St. Anthony’s family shelter, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, The Lord’s Dinner, DCCCA, Humane Society, and many more! Each time we serve and visit, they are blown away by the resources available in our city!

• Because students are not allowed to bring balloons or glass items on the bus, the Maize school district will not be accepting any flower, candy, cookie, or balloon bouquet deliveries to students.
• If your student is going to be tardy to school, please call the office. They are allowed three parent excused 1st block tardies per year, after that they are subject to detention.
• When a student is absent, it is the responsibility of the parents to call the attendance office within 24 hours to verify the reason for the absence. Please be sure to provide a doctor's note to the front office when your child has seen the doctor, dentist, etc., these visits won't count against your child's attendance. Medical notes can also be faxed to 462-8001.
• If you need to pick up your child from school during school hours, please call the office with the time your child needs to be released. They will receive a pass ahead of time and can check themselves out at the requested time. The exception to this, is lunch time. If you wish to check your student out for lunch, a parent must come in and sign the student out. Parents are not required to sign students back in.
• We have a "closed lunch" policy. Students will be expected to eat at school and NO OUTSIDE FOOD may be brought in or delivered.
• If your child is absent and will require homework, please email the teacher.

Thank you for your help with this. We appreciate it!

USD 266 Maize offers Online Driver Education each term during the school year. The online

driver education program strives to prepare students to become knowledgeable and respectful

of the law; to learn basic driving skills; and to develop a responsible attitude toward driving.

The instructors will provide critical experience to students; involve parents in the process, and

foster cooperative interaction with others in the driving environment. Students should be

studying the Kansas Driver Handbook and be ready to take a handbook test at the start of the

course. Students that have a Kansas Permit that is valid through the course dates will be

exempt from taking the handbook test. More detailed information on Online Driver Education

can be found on the high school website, (click on Counselor, Enrollment and Course Information, then Driver Education).

Online Driver Education 2022-2023: Both the Student and the Parent/Guardian must attend the

enrollment night in order to be in Online Dr. Ed. Each term class is limited to 50 students.

Enrollment packets may be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded off the high

school website.

**Both the Student and one Parent/Guardian will be required to attend the enrollment

meeting. Please bring your enrollment packet, a writing pen, corrective eye wear (if needed)

and any type of Kansas Permit/License you already have to the Enrollment Meeting**

2023 Summer Driver Education Information

If you would like to speak with someone in the main office during the school day, you may call (316)462-8000.

Becky Sailor, Principal

Alison Klock, Assistant Principal A-G

Megan Fowler, Assistant Principal H-O

Dave Nash, Assistant Principal P-Z

Luke Smith, Athletic Director

ADMIN OFFICE

Brenda Block, Attendance Secretary

Madison Schmidt, Communications Secretary

Cassie Tholen, Accounting/Athletics Secretary

Stephanie Brooks, Discipline Secretary

COUNSELING

Jennifer Cashman, Counselor A-B

Brooke Sorenson, Counselor C-H

Paige Luna, Counselor I-P

Taluia Pentecost, Counselor Q-Z

Lyn Brown, College and Career Advocate

Tiffany Riedel, Registrar

NURSE

Katy Carter