News from Maize South High School

Congratulations to the following Maverick football players for receiving football scholarships to the respective colleges: Cody Cotney and Cayden Good -Coffeyville Community College , Jace Nibarger-Hutchinson Community College, Nehemiah Scott and Josh Thompson -Friends University, Taylor Sutton-Bethel College, Aaron Wondra-Fort Hays State University. The Maize South High athletic program would like to wish them the best in their collegiate careers.

Aaron Wondra, Taylor Sutton, Josh Thompson, Cody Cotney, Cayden Good, Nehemiah Scott

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Congratulations to the following Maverick baseball players for receiving scholarships to the respective colleges: Zach Keller-Dodge City Community College, Kord Sanders-Barton County Community College, Creighton Hoover-Barton County Community College. The Maize South High athletic program would like to wish them the best in their collegiate careers.

Zach Keller-Dodge City Community College, Kord Sanders-Barton County Community College, Creighton Hoover-Barton County Community College.

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During the game against Circle on Feb. 23, Micah Kiser, 10, shoots a free-throw for the Mavs after being fouled. The game against Circle was also Senior Night, and during halftime, several senior athletes were recognized. Photo by Emily Steenbock

Corporate Donors

South administration took time to recognize contributions during the last home basketball game of the season on Feb. 23. Donors to Maize South were given tokens of appreciation during the ceremony. Photo by Emily Steenbock

Prom Models

Modeling a prom dress and a tuxedo at the Prom Fashion Show on March 2, Rian Ahlman and Jace Nibarger, both 12, make their best poses on stage. Prom is on April 9 from 8:00-11:00, and tickets are on sale starting Monday, March 7. Photo by Sean Jones

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MSHS SITE COUNCIL

MEMBERS

Angie Stockam

Carla Calvert

Cathy Pierce

Diane Close

Holly Davis

Joni Wilson-Colby

Karen Call

Lisa LaJoie

Lori Pracht

Mary Joerg

Nancy Lewis

Richard Dickinson

Stacy Wontorski

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CHEER TRYOUTS

The clinic is Monday - Thursday, March 28 - 31, and auditions are April 1.

DANCE TRYOUTS

The clinic is Monday - Wednesday, April 4 - 6, and auditions are April 7.

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MAVERICK BULLHORN
Parent Newsletter

MARCH 2011

Shelia Rathbun

Our Winter sports are behind us and now we prepare for Spring sports. I would like to say "thank you" to all the parents of our students who continue to provide time and talents. Without your contributions, it would certainly be difficult to provide all of the wonderful opportunities available to MSHS students.

Prom is coming fast. I am excited to have prom held at MSHS and the after prom at the YMCA. I know our students will have a fantastic evening. Please plan to attend, April 9^th, our 'Opening Night.' We plan to have bleachers at MSHS for parents and students. As students arrive, there will be valet parking, and students will be introduced as they walk the red carpet. We would love to have you with us.

By now, I'm sure you have heard that I have accepted a position at the USD 266 Educational Support Center. I am honored to be asked to serve in this new role. Mr. Dave Hickerson has been named the new Principal of Maize South High School. You are fortunate to have him take over the reins.

We are currently giving Kansas State Assessments and are hopeful our students will do well. We also continue to work with struggling students and believe that failure is truly not an option for any of our students. Our students can't afford to fail, and we can't afford to let them. Your support and continued emphasis on academics is appreciated.

A continued "thank you" for being a part of the Maverick Family.

New MSHS Principal Named for Next School Year

Dave Hickerson MHS Associate Principal Dave Hickerson will take over the reins next school year as MSHS Principal. Hickerson has been with the district for five years as an associate/assistant principal at MHS. Prior to coming to Maize, Hickerson was an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Valley Center High School. He has over 25 years of educational experience as a teacher, coach, athletic director and administrator. Hickerson earned his Master's degree from Baker University in School Leadership and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education from Wichita State University.

"I am excited to make the move to MSHS," said Hickerson. "I want to keep the positive momentum going for the Mavericks. I am very impressed with the school spirit and pride that I see in the staff, students and parents. It is a great atmosphere, and I am anxious to become part of the Maize South family."

Current MSHS principal, Shelia Rathbun, has accepted the K-12 Director of Education position at the Maize USD 266 Educational Support Center beginning this summer. She will oversee curriculum and assessments for the district.

Driver Education

USD 266 Maize offers driver education all year round. The driver education programs strive to prepare students to become knowledgeable about 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. More detailed information on driver education can be found on the high school Web site under the counselor's corner.

Online Driver Education: Enrollment (enrollment packets can be picked up in the counselor's office or online)

Summer 2011: May 3, 2011 (last day to enroll)

Summer Face-to-Face Driver Education: Enrollment (parents and students must attend one of the meetings)

April 27 6:30pm MHS Big Gym

April 30 10:00am MSHS Commons

Summer Online -

Student Orientation Meeting

May 4 3:00pm MHS B13

May 4 3:00pm MSHS Library

STATE ASSESSEMENTS

State assessments are administered in math, reading, science, and social studies to students at various grade levels. Please check with your student to see which assessments are upcoming for the classes in which he or she is enrolled.

Prom!

Tickets for the 2011 Junior-Senior Prom will be available during lunches starting Monday, March 28. Tickets cost $20 per student. Prom is on Saturday, April 9 from 8:00-11:00, and will be located at Maize South High School. After Friday, April 1, Prom tickets will cost $25, so get your tickets early!! After Prom will be at the Northwest YMCA. Tickets for After Prom are $5, and are available for purchase at the same time as Prom tickets. After Prom tickets will also be available at the door.

All seniors need to register NOW!

Effective March 1, all USD 266 transcript requests will be processed electronically through the USD 266 website. If you need a transcript for any purpose, please go to www.usd266.com. Under the Quick Links/Frequently Requested Forms you will find Transcript Request. This will direct you to a directions page and the link to the Secure Transcript Request website, Docufide. You will need to register with Docufide before you can place your request. I would like to encourage all seniors to register this week so they will be ready to go every time they need to request a transcript.

Fees may apply depending upon the school you are requesting a transcript be sent to.

The majority of Post-Secondary Schools in Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan are participating schools. Transcripts sent to these participating schools are free in conjunction with a state obtained grant.

There will be a $2.55 fee per transcript for electronic copies sent to non-participating post-secondary schools and organizations. For those post-secondary schools and organizations that accept paper copies only, there will be a $4.25 fee per transcript.

As always, if you have any questions feel free to email me at tschauner@usd266.com or call me directly at 462-8010.

CHEERLEADER AND YELL LEADER TRYOUTS

MSHS Cheer and Yell leader Tryouts are being held Monday, March 28^th through Friday, April 1^st. A parent/student informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8^th at 6:00 pm in the MSHS commons. Information and paperwork concerning cheer tryouts will be given at this time. Please click here for the tryout flyer and more information. I hope to see you at the meeting!

Robbye Herrington

MSHS Science Teacher and MSHS Head Cheer Coach

Yearbooks

Buy a Yearbook!

It's not too late to order a yearbook! Order by May 1, and pay $40 only. After May 1, the cost of the yearbook increases to $45. You can order your yearbook by bringing in a check for $40 (payable to Maize South High School) to E110 or by following the link on the Maize South High School website, located at the BOTTOM of the page. Books will be delivered to students at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to let your child remember the year! It's a piece of history that will last a lifetime!

Mavericks also have a special opportunity this year to personalize four pages of their yearbooks. Students can upload pictures and design pages at Yearbook Yourself. It's free to register, and the cost of adding the pages is $15. The pages will be sewn into the individual student's book, making that student's yearbook even MORE special. Pages must be designed and pictures uploaded by April.

If you have questions about how to order a yearbook or personalize pages, please contact Shelly Walston at swalston@usd266.com.

Last Call for Senior Recognition Ads

The Maize South Maverick yearbook is accepting senior recognition ads through April 1, 2011. After that date, parents will no longer have the opportunity to place recognition ads. For more information, including the recognition ad form, please follow this link to view the pdf file. Prices range from $75 for an 1/8 page ad to $460 for a full page ad.

Greetings from the Counseling Office

It's hard to believe another month has passed, and we are already looking towards Spring Break! This has already been a busy month with the enrollment process for the 2011-2012 school year. All enrollments should be completed, and now we will begin the process of building the master schedule based on our students' enrollment requests.

Below is information regarding upcoming events that I would encourage students to take advantage of. Each of these activities will assist students as they plan for their future.

K-State is having their All- University Open House on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The annual event offers a variety of activities and educational displays in all nine of their academic colleges. KSU encourages students and families to join them on both the Manhattan and Salina campuses. For more information about the open house, go to www.k-state.edu-openhouse.
The American Legion Boys State of Kansas-Boys State is a Leadership Academy for junior males in the top ½ of their class. It is held at Kansas State University from June 5-11, 2011. Delegate qualifications include being a self-starter and involved in extra-curricular activities in the school and community. Boys State would look really good on the college and scholarship applications you submit next year! Applications are due March 31, 2011. Visit http://kansasboysstate.org/ for more information or call 858-0984.
Early Enrollment Days at Butler-Early enrollment for Butler of El Dorado is Friday, March 18, and Butler of Andover is Friday, April 15.
Cowley College's Open House-Open house for the Mulvane campus will be Tuesday, March 8, and Ark City will be Tuesday, March 15. Both Open Houses are from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

We are now registering students for our AP tests, which will be given in May. If your student is enrolled in an AP class, they register in the Counseling Office at the school in which they are taking the AP class. The deadline to sign up for the AP tests is Wednesday, March 16. The fee is $87.00, which should be made payable to the high school where their AP course is taken. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN as tests need to be ordered over Spring Break.

Senior Scholarships: As scholarship information is brought to our attention, it is placed on the school Website under Counselor Corner/Scholarships. Please check this site periodically as there may be money out there just for you! Below is a listing of the March scholarships we are aware of.

Ø KU J.L. Cleland GLBT Non-Discrimination Scholarship:

Criteria: ACT of 21 or higher or SAT of 980 or higher OR GPA of 2.0 or better in the KS Board of Regents Curriculum OR rank in top 1/3 of class; support GLBT persons; experienced discrimination, bullying and/or violence based on belief that applicant is gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgendered
Award: $4,500 four-year renewable scholarship totaling $18,000
Deadline: 3/11/11
Information available in the Counseling Office

Ø Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship

Criteria: GPA 3.25 or higher, ACT of 22 or higher, and leadership experience
Award: 4 awards of $250; to be used at a KACRAO institution (www.kacrao.org)
Deadline: 3/11/11
Information available in the Counseling Office

Ø Wichita Alumnae Pan-Hellenic

Criteria: interested in joining a college sorority, scholarship, leadership, service, special interest/activities
Award: four $750 scholarships
Deadline: 3/12/11
Information available in the Counseling Office

The MSHS Counseling Office wishes you a safe and relaxing Spring Break!

Nurse's Corner - Katy Carter

IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION RECORD NOTICE for seniors and senior parents:

Do you know? Immunization records may be required on college housing contracts and upon entering military service. You may request a copy of the school immunization record from the school nurse if you do not have a copy of your immunization records. HERE IS THE IMPORTANT PART!!: Immunization information from MSHS is NOT AVAILABLE OVER THE SUMMER. Please plan ahead and request immunization information before May 17.

SAVE THE DATES - COMING SOON THIS SPRING:

REGIONAL MUSIC CONTEST - SATURDAY, APRIL 9^TH - ANDOVER CENTRAL
SOLO/ENSEMBLE REGIONAL FESTIVAL - POSSIBLY ALL DAY (8 AM - 5 PM)

STATE MUSIC CONTEST - SATURDAY, APRIL 30^TH - ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL

SOLO/ENSEMBLE STATE FESTIVAL - POSSIBLY ALL DAY (8 AM - 5 PM)

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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS - SATURDAY, MAY 14^TH - 6 - 8:30 PM
FEATURING SENIORS (hopefully entire Sr Class) see flyer here

Possibly Dinner - with Music, Drama and Art Show
Possibly a FAMILY NIGHT -

Fayrene McNabb - MSHS - 462-8025

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ASSEMBLY

The Multicultural Club has worked very hard for the last few months preparing for a school-wide assembly for Black History Month. February 24th the students presented information to educate the student body about the cultural background and successful achievements of African-Americans.

This year, the presentation included a song performance, a discussion of many influential African-Americans, and a dance performance. These students did an outstanding job of organizing and staging an impressive production: Michael Guillen, Monet Hickman-Lynch, Kayla Brown, Jasmine Jones, Symone Hickman-Lynch, Chaniece Cook, Casey Queen, Dalton Glasscock, Julie Frentz, Isaac Coleman, Alex Corbett, Alex Hernandez, Denisse Michel, Sarah Baggett, Alyssa Skuya, Edgar Aguilera, Josh Michel, Trini Bui, Fatima Ballout, Kim Villasenor, Manuel Revillar, Jordan Nguyen, Marcy Cuestas, and Kayla Cameron

After Prom is Almost Here &

We Still Need Your Help!!

By Robin Thornburg, After Prom Chair

We are midway through preparation for After Prom, with basically one month left. Just a reminder that After Prom is from 11:00 pm until 3:00 am at West Branch YMCA; however, if your student is only attending After Prom, doors will be open at 10:30 pm. An "informational email" will be sent to all parents as Prom approaches. I have had great response from PAST and NEW volunteers, but I can still use more.

If you have already contacted me or a committee person about volunteering, a committee person will contact you within the next few weeks with information regarding set-up and working the event.

Donations are slow, but hopefully things will improve. We are still very much in need of monetary donations, which are used to purchase food, prizes, gifts, etc. Even a $5.00 dollar donation is better than none at all.

If you can give a donation, please mail your check to Maize High School, Attn: Maize After Prom, 11600 W 45^th St N, Maize, KS 67101. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Again, if you wish for your donation to go to Maize South, please indicate that on your check. If you have any questions or want to volunteer, email me at dtrtktet@cox.net or call me at 722-3549.

Thank you for your support of this very worthwhile event.

Reminders

TARDIES - Do NOT start over at the semester: Parents may call and "erase" up to 3 tardies (per year). This can only be done for a first block class. Students begin receiving Out of School Suspensions once they reach their 7^th tardy.

Absences - Do start over at the beginning of each term (9 weeks). Students are allowed up to 5 verified absences during each 9 weeks. These accumulate even with parent verification. Students providing a Doctor/Dentist note (to the front office) will not have those absences accrue. Once students receive their 6^th absence in a class, they will lose credit for that course.

Dress Code - In an effort to align with dress code policies, please make sure your student is wearing modest clothing. Wearing low-cut tops or showing midriff, bra straps, or bare shoulders is inappropriate at school. We appreciate your assistance in helping us make sure our students are dressed appropriately. Please consult your son or daughter's student agenda for a more thorough explanation of our policies and guidelines.

Character Education - In the district's endeavor to promote quality characteristics and a caring environment, the March theme is Cooperation. Please join us in helping your student understand the importance of this very important trait and the many benefits it will provide for their future.