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May
1st - No School, Professional Development Day
12th - SENIORS Last Day of School
17th - Graduation at Koch Arena 5:30pm
21st - Last Day of School
22nd - Teacher Work Day
25th - Memorial Day
July
Online Enrollment for Returning Students
August
12th - First Day of School Freshmen Only Attend
13th - All Students 9-12th
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Maize High School
Office hours:
6:30am - 3:30pm
School hours:
7:40am - 2:45pm M, T, TH, F
7:40am - 2:10pm Wednesday
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MHS Administration
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Chris Botts
Principal
Beth Schmidt
Associate Principal
Juniors
Sophomores O - Z
Craig Broadbent
Assistant Principal
Seniors
Sophomores F - N
Sonya Tice
Assistant Principal
Sophomores A - E
Freshmen
Eric Wolgast
MHS Building Athletic/Activities Director
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MHS Counseling Department
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Lyn Brown,
Director of Guidance
Students A - B
Geri Hickerson,
Counselor
Students C - J
Paula Bette,
Counselor
Students K - Ra
Ron Buhrman,
Counselor
Students Re - Z
Lori Brown,
Counseling Office Secretary
Kristi Olinger,
Registrar
(316) 350-2121
Carly Stamper,
Assistant Registrar
(316) 350-2078
Glenda Kruse
School Community Liaison
(316) 350-2113
Should you need to get in touch with your student's counselor, please call his/her office at (316) 350-2122.
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Marc Haught
District Athletic/Activities Director
Carol Hayes District Athletic/Activities Secretary
Eric Wolgast MHS Building Athletic/Activities Director
If you have any questions or need to contact the Athletic Department, please call (316) 350-2147.
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May 21st is the last day of school and is also the date of the 2nd Annual Eaglepalooza! This event is a celebration of all MHS accomplishments for the year. There will be inflatables including an obstacle course, riding bull, and bubble soccer balls. Other events will include a car show, talent show, and track and field/fun events including class kick ball tournaments. T-shirts will be sold and food will be available. We are asking for donations of money, sponsorships, or donations of gift cards, etc. from businesses for our raffle. If you would like to help out, please contact Staci Brown, StuCo sponsor, at [email protected].
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Third Term Honor Roll
Eagle Honor Roll
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Karsen M. Adams
Reed V. Adams
Anna L. Aguilar
Adam S. Akins
Brendan L. Allen
Tania E. Allen
Aiden B. Allenbach
Christian Alvarez
Austin T. Anders
Megan K. Anderson
Alia M. Anees
Karyme Antuna
Monserrat Arellano-Parga
Lauren S. Arnett
Alexis L. Arnold
Mercedes Ast
Sundus Awadi
Kaitlin A. Ayres
Jasmine B. Baczkiewicz
Paige L. Bailey
Lindsey R. Baker
Samuel J. Baker
Preston C. Barley
Sawyer G. Barragan
Corrigan A. Bartlett
Grace S. Bartlett
Toby N. Bartlett
Victoria I. Bartlett
Madeline G. Baumer
Shelby T. Bedard
Elizabeth L. Bell
Kalee A. Betzen
Brendon K. Blase
Conner R. Blase
Victoria M. Bloodworth
Braeland M. Booth
Carley R. Bornhorst
Cole E. Bosley
Spencer D. Bosley
Emily M. Brecht
Karsyn A. Buzard
Evangelyn J. Byall
John J. Cammon V
Nayeli Cano
Tyler B. Cantrell
Edgar J. Cardenas
Sandra J. Carlo
Scott P. Carver
Haleigh L. Casey
Cameron M. Casida
Ashley Chansombath
Gabriel P. Chavez
Elizabeth A. Christensen
Joshua E. Christian
Andrew R. Clark
Kaci L. Clinton
Adam J. Clothier
Will A. Cocking
Emily G. Conner
Haylie A. Converse
Tanner J. Coryea
Hannah J. Costello
Morgan B. Davis
Megan E. Dean
Huy V. Dinh
Emma K. Donahue
Amber D. Donker
Amelia M. Doyle
Bailey R. Dreher
Noah L. Edkin
Roxana El Sayed
Destin D. Ellis
Brandon L. Emmett
William S. Englert
Antonio J. Espinoza
Allison G. Evans
Taiya M. Fee
Austyn E. Ferrin
Taylor C. Fiola
Andrew T. Fischer
Meredith L. Fisher
Talon W. Fitzmier
Tyanna A. Fitzmier
Allison Franco
Nicolle Franco
James B. Frye III
Carlos R. Garcia
Nicole C. Goebel
Jordan C. Goetzinger
Jayda A. Grant
Grant N. Groner
Elizabeth G. Gubitz
Jordan B. Guerrero
Kaelan M. Hackenburg
Erik J. Hammett
Daley L. Handy
Autumn E. Hanna
Madeline D. Hardesty
Taylor B. Harris
Austin L. Hedges
Lea T. Helm
Clayton A. Hicks
Alex M. Hill
Cheyenne A. Hillman
Lauren E. Hills
Chelina Hoening
Taylor I. Holmes
Jarod P. Honas
Brock J. Horning
Blythe R. Houchen
McKenna J. Howe
Kelsey B. Howell
Savannah K. Hughes
Ethan M. Hughey
Santiago Hungria III
Ruben J. Hunt
Christian A. Hurst
Alex J. Hydock
Thomas J. Jacobson
Anthonio K. Johnson
Brianna A. Johnson
Ryan M. Jones
Shayla A. Jordan
Alizia A. Joseph
Hannah R. Jurgensen
Stephanie I. Kakathymis
Dustin Kanae
Garrett M. Karp
Jacob J. Karst
Jonathan W. Karstensen
Gage T. Kennedy
Ethan S. Kingrey
Halle O. Kloefkorn
Zoey A. Knapp
Audra N. Koop
Ariana Kopycinski
Ashley L. Krase
Ryan M. Kuhl
Ashlyn L. Lakin
Hunter R. LaMunyon
Jadyn R. Landreth
Tanner K. Lane
Mesa D. Lashbrook
Alexis G. Lawrence-Brown
Cuong Q. Le
Khanh Q. Le
Sang Le
Victoria R. Lemon
Alyssa A. Lister
Aspen S. Loe
Scott L. Magby
Madison P. Majors
Madeline J. Mann
Pagan E. Mansfield
Jack R. Martin
Nubia Martinez
Emily A. Mast
Lauren H. Matson
Brittney N. Maute
Braden J. McCall
Allyson R. McDaniel
Katie A. McLachlan
Destiny L. Meeks
Antonio M. Melchor
Matthew M. Melchor
Aaron Morace
Cole M. Moses
Carter L. Mullen
Ryan Narongvate
Matthew S. Neises
Joseph Q. Nguyen
Leon A. Nguyen
Jacob E. Nichols
Austin M. Nickell
Justin S. Noble
Erin R. Oelze
Lauryn E. Ogden
Austin G. Ohnmeis
Madalyn K. Oliver
Madison R. Olson
Ryce W. Olson
Benjamin J. Ortstadt
Lauren L. Paul
Brayden R. Payne
Duncan A. Pepper
Travis G. Perkins
Bethany G. Perry
Delanie S. Pierce
Bailey K. Plume
Samantha E. Price
Michael T. Prue
Peyton K. Quandt
Muirgheal L. Radford
Christian L. Raftopoulos
Krsna S. Ramachandran
Nazih Raychouni
Arturo E. Recendiz
Kale M. Reynolds
Madeleine M. Rice
Jonah M. Rich
Austyn L. Ritchie
Skyler N. Roath
Ryan Rodriguez-Flores
Arden C. Rogers
HaLee J. Roland
Heather A. Romero
Melody M. Rozner
Kaley J. Russell
Izabel R. Salas
Emilie D. Salongridaysa
Brittany Schaub
Caleigh C. Schneider
Jaeyd J. Schoonover
Kyle E. Schreiber
Logan C. Schultz
Amber E. Schumacher
Blake A. Seal
Cody J. Seiwert
Jakob M. Shields
Reanne C. Shirk
Emma L. Shoemaker
Aminah Y. Simms
Colton B. Slusser
Catherine B. Small
Amanda N. Smith
Breanne N. Smith
Mackenzie J. Smith
Mason J. Smith
Tanner J. Smith
Lauryn N. Snyder
Miah E. Sober
Drake H. Spence
Nicholas A. Sprowls
Ethan T. St John
Lauren E. Stallard
Brenna R. Stamper
Tyler J. Stedman
Monty A. Stoner
Garrett L. Stover
Tyler L. Stuart
Maya A. Stucky
Kaylee J. Swanson
Lauren S. Swedberg
Jacob M. Taylor
Mia S. Taylor
Isabella A. Terrill
Brandon R. Teter
Anthony Q. Tran
Kaylee K. Turner
Cera N. Urban
Fernando J. Vazquez
Marianna M. Vazquez
Tanner J. Vogel
Lauren B. Voigt
Paige M. Wade
Abigail N. Walker
Jacey L. Wallace
Matthew J. Warner
Justin P. Watkins
Kassidy E. Watkins
Alex L. West
Hannah N. Wheeler
Broc A. White
Christopher M. White
Kyle B. White
Brooke A. Wilcox
Madeline K. Wituk
Jake G. Wofford
Sydney M. Wolgast
Jake R. Woods
Mikaela F. Wright
Noah I. Ybarra
Brett A. Young
Robyn D. Zebedee-Iceton
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Principal's Honor Roll
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Reid N. Abbott
Cody B. Adams
Karsen M. Adams
Adam S. Akins
Caitlin Allan
Adrienne B. Allen
Brendan L. Allen
Alia M. Anees
Karyme Antuna
Ashley A. Arnold
Brooke N. Arnold
Haleigh M. Avila
Taylor N. Axtell
Kaitlin A. Ayres
Saige N. Baalman
Tien T. Bach
Ryan A. Baker
Alanis S. Balza
Kyle P. Bannon
Julio A. Banuelos
Emisha N. Barnard
Haley C. Barnes
Austin J. Barr
Corrigan A. Bartlett
Victoria I. Bartlett
Madeline G. Baumer
Samuel K. Bayliff
Emily A. Beaver
Shelby T. Bedard
Brandon X. Benavides
Savannah E. Bender
Kalee A. Betzen
Danielle N. Bever
Sydney P. Blair
Kaitlyn G. Blume
Braeland M. Booth
Cole E. Bosley
Nolan M. Brackin
William H. Branom
Nikola A. Braynov
Courtney C. Britton
Bailey L. Brown
Kaley S. Bruun
Madison M. Bruun
Elise M. Bunting
Shania E. Burkhead
Kira N. Busker
Karsyn A. Buzard
Evangelyn J. Byall
Elizabeth A. Caley
Edgar J. Cardenas
Sandra J. Carlo
Brandon W. Carp
Ashley P. Carpenter
Haylee I. Carpenter
Shelby B. Carpenter
Jaelyn N. Carter
Jack R. Carver
Scott P. Carver
Zailey Chaffin
Samantha N. Chesser
Andrew R. Clark
Emma R. Claybrook
Ashton J. Cole
Aubrey L. Cole
Brett A. Combs
Alexander N. Coon
Amanda G. Copp
Tanner J. Coryea
Hannah J. Costello
Kendra M. Cunningham
Andrew M. Dickgrafe
Jalen W. Diec
Logan A. Dillon
Taylor L. Doan
Emma K. Donahue
Amber D. Donker
Tyler J. Downs
Bailey R. Dreher
Amanda M. Duke
Samuel J. Emerson
Austin L. Engler
Caroline M. Erickson
Allison G. Evans
Margaret L. Ferb
Sydney P. Finney
Megan V. Fischer
Madison S. Fitzmier
Tyanna A. Fitzmier
Eric T. Flett
Patrick D. Flett
Braden K. Fountain
Matthew J. Freese
Trent M. Gaddie
Madison P. Gallagher
Sandra R. Garcia
Kristen M. Geiger
Cassie N. George
Danielle E. Gerety
Samuel E. Gilchrist
Madeleine M. Gillispie
Ricardo Gonzalez JR
Kelsey D. Graber
Miranda R. Grier
Meghan E. Grimes
Cleona L. Guthrie-Craig
Ellie M. Hahn
Emma N. Hahn
Daley L. Handy
Jacey L. Handy
Elizabeth M. Hardesty
Luke A. Harpenau
Kelsey B. Harris
James R. Hedge-Dye
Lea T. Helm
Scott L. Hershberger
Ellasyn G. Heuer
Clayton A. Hicks
Holly B. Hill
Brandon T. Ho
Jasmin E. Holguin
Tiffani N. Holman
Jarod P. Honas
Savannah K. Hughes
Ruben J. Hunt
Luke S. Hunter
Christian A. Hurst
Kelsey R. Isaacson
Sydney K. Jackson
Thomas J. Jacobson
Riley J. Jay
Abigail C. Jennings
Sarah Jensen
Sammir F. Jibril
Brooke R. Johanson
Alexandra R. Johnson
Anthonio K. Johnson
Josi N. Johnson
Loan-Anh L. Johnson
Trenton D. Johnson
Dylan T. Jones
Justin D. Jones
Ryan M. Jones
Shayla A. Jordan
Stephanie I. Kakathymis
Callie A. Kanngiesser
Meet C. Kapadia
Dylan A. Kelley
Gage T. Kennedy
Justin P. Khounsombath
Ethan S. Kingrey
Halle O. Kloefkorn
Justin W. Koegeboehn
Elleann T. Kohl
Jonathon S. Kohl
Kara J. Kolar
Audra N. Koop
Ariana Kopycinski
Bryn A. Kovacic
Ashley L. Krase
Sydney D. Kraus
Kyrsa L. Krier
Roungruj J. Kumgool
Ashlyn L. Lakin
Jadyn R. Landreth
Brian E. Lang
Courtney E. Lang
Mesa D. Lashbrook
Julianna K. Ledbetter
Briley D. Lewis
Sydney M. Logan
Brody K. Lumpkins
Shelby J. Mabie
Taylor R. Mabie
Mia C. Magby
Avery R. Malloy
Justin L. Marcotte
Payden Marshall
Nicklaus S. Mathias
Kirby A. McCandless
Gabriel F. McCarthy
Jennifer A. McIntyre
Nadia A. McLean
William C. Mercer
Caden W. Middlebrooks
Paige T. Moellinger
Alexis M. Montana
Crosbie L. Moody
Brett A. Moon
Aaren C. Morrell
Carter L. Mullen
James W. Myers
Kevin T. Nguyen
Tiffany K. Nold
Nur Farhanah B. Norashid
Jack B. Norris
Logan J. Ochsner
Sally R. Olmstead
Ryce W. Olson
Madison L. Orton
Benjamin J. Ortstadt
Katarina E. Ortstadt
Elizabeth P. Palmer
Maica S. Parga
John M. Patton
Megan L. Paul
Brayden R. Payne
Bethany G. Perry
Morgan C. Pfeifer
Conor A. Phillips
Jordan E. Phipps
Carson L. Pierce
Allison J. Pieschl
Bailey K. Plume
Jenna K. Porterfield
Christopher A. Provost
Michael T. Prue
Brandon K. Pugh
Kelsey N. Quick
Muirgheal L. Radford
Alex R. Recio JR
Katherine K. Reimer
Kaitlin C. Reko
Mariah A. Rey
Madeleine M. Rice
Bethany M. Rich
Akim D. Richards
Amanda N. Rippel
Austyn L. Ritchie
Christopher D. Roberts
Kirsten M. Roberts
Ryan Rodriguez-Flores
HaLee J. Roland
Nora R. Rollins
April N. Romaine
Dalton J. Rupp
Kristin E. Russell
Austin C. Schaeffer
Eric M. Schartz
Regan A. Schenck
Emily J. Scheuffele
Jaeyd J. Schoonover
Gabrielle M. Schreiner
Jacob T. Schultz
Logan C. Schultz
Amber E. Schumacher
Cody J. Seiwert
Sophia R. Shaar
Jakob M. Shields
John H. Shively
Elizabeth M. Shoemaker
Haley E. Smalley
Breanne N. Smith
Hailey I. Smith
Sarah L. Smith
Miah E. Sober
Jaiden M. Soupene
Nicholas L. Springer
Brenna R. Stamper
Bailey M. Stedman
Taylor L. Stevenson
Aiden C. Stilwell
Garrett L. Stover
Maya A. Stucky
Kyle R. Stutzman
Paige N. Swanson
Lauren S. Swedberg
Keiryn N. Swenson
Spencer R. Tammany
Madison R. Tannahill
Kersten B. Taylor
Matthew A. Taylor
Jason P. Tejano
Isabella A. Terrill
Hayden A. Thurman
Hannah F. Tice
Hayley J. Tice
Ashley T. Tran
Bailey K. Tredway
Kathryn M. Tucker
Kate M. Utech
Michael R. VanDeest
Steven P. Vick
Kathryn F. Vickers
Vanessa Vital
Lauren B. Voigt
Lori N. Wagner
Sophia R. Wagner
Abigail N. Walker
Deidra L. Walker
Lyndi M. Walker
Khea Mae H. Ward
Keelah J. Warden
Taylin K. Wells
Tasha J. Wentling
Christopher M. White
Kamden M. White
Andrew M. Wilcox
Brooke A. Wilcox
Karlie J. Will
Chloe E. Willems
Alyssa R. Williams
Corey J. Wilson
Austin R. Winter
Madeline K. Wituk
Kieran R. Wohlford
Madison J. Worm
Madison B. Wright
Marissa A. Wright
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MHS Character
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DELIVERIES
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We would like to remind everyone that MHS CANNOT accept deliveries of flowers, balloons, candy, cookies etc.
This is per
USD 266 District Policy.
We
appreciate
your cooperation!
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Eagle Connection
MHS Parent Newsletter
May 2015 Volume 122 Issue 8
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I have really struggled to write the final newsletter article for the 2014-2015 school year. How can I possibly thank all of the seniors for their leadership, scholastic achievements, and activity accomplishments in one newsletter? I finally came to the realization that I can't! However, I will have a better format to do so at graduation on Sunday, May 17th at 5:30 p.m. It has been a great school year and one that has seemingly gone by way too fast. With that notion in mind, it is a great reminder to us all- students, parents, and teachers- to cherish each day and to make each day matter.
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I want to cordially invite our underclassmen parents to our 2nd annual Eaglepalooza, which will be an all-day event held on Thursday, May 21st. This is our last day of school and will be filled with many fun activities for students and will be a refreshing way to conclude the 2014-2015 school year. Additional information will be sent out soon.
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Congratulations to Kaitlin Ayres for winning the state competition for criminal justice in the Skills USA. Ayres is now on to nationals this summer.
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Congratulations to Jon Kohl for having the highest 10th grade score in Kansas on the American Mathematics Competition.
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Our BPA students are currently in Anaheim, California at the national competition. Best wishes to these students and safe travels!
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At the 6A State Forensics competition, three students placed. Congratulations to:
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Carter Mullen, 2nd place in Oral Interpretation of Poetry
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Will Mercer, 2nd place in Impromptu Speaking
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Vani Balram, 6th place in Original Oration
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Congratulations to Ms. Barbara and all of the students who performed William Shakespeare's, The Tempest, in late April. The show was amazing!
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Also, I would like to recognize Doris Prater and her students for putting on an amazing senior showcase production titled, Once Upon a Time. It was a fantastic production!
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Good luck to all of our spring teams as they head into the postseason with Eagle Pride!
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Special thanks to the English department and all of the MHS staff and students for putting on a great Bard's Birthday Bash! This was a fun experience for our students!
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The orchestra students performed exceptionally well at state. Congratulations to the following students:
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The Maize Four Song Ensemble comprised of Addison Wegerle, Megan Anderson, Ryan Keith, Haylee Carpenter, Grace Stewart-Johnson, Jason Tran, Emisha Barnard, Taylor Herrman, Morgan Davis, and Dani Gerety received a "I" rating.
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The Maize Cello Trio comprised of Dani Gerety, Sarah Smith, and Elly Heuer also received a "I" rating.
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The Maize Stamitz Ensemble received a "II" rating. This group was comprised of Taylor Herrman, Isabelle Rawley, Ellie Hahn, Brenna Stamper, Kristen Geiger, Ryan Keith, Rachael Zeiner, Evelyn Farrell, Tatyanna Polowski, Sarah Smith, Elly Heuer, and Leann Stanger.
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Additionally, seven out of seven string students received a medal for earning "I" ratings on their solos. That was a first to have all soloists earn a "I" at state.
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Addison Wegerle - violin solo
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Taylor Herrman - violin solo
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Haylee Carpenter - violin solo
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Karlie Will - violin solo
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Madi Arnold - violin solo
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Sarah Smith - cello solo
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Elly Heuer - cello solo
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The band students also had a great showing at the state festival in Lawrence, Kansas. Congratulations to the following students who earned a "I" rating:
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Alex Johnson - bassoon
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Caleb Abbott - tenor saxophone
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Cody Adams - alto saxophone
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Jon Kohl - bassoon
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Justin Koegeboehn - euphonium
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Katie Ortstadt - flute
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Kersten Taylor - clarinet
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Savannah Bender - clarinet
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Scott Hershberger - marimba
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Woodwind Quintet consisting of Katie Ortstadt, Bailey Tredway, Kersten Taylor, Alex Johnson, and Sophia Shaar
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Percussion Ensemble consisting of Will Mercer, Scott Hershberger, George Knudtson, Keelah Warden, and Trent Gaddie
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Trombone Quartet consisting of Aaren Morrell, Briley Lewis, Matthias Gildemeister, and Justin Koegeboehn
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Upperclassmen Saxophone Ensemble - Cody Adams, Matthew Freese, Adrianna Hodges, Spencer Bosley, Caleb Abbott, Jon Kohl, and Trey Brand
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Several Maize High School staff members will be forging new paths as they depart Maize High School. I appreciate the following staff members and wish them well in their future endeavors: Sherry Elder, Terry Munsinger, Marlene Meckenstock, Lisa Jones, Dylan McCanlies, Ron Buhrman, Kelly Hallberg, Marc Haught, Pat Bobetsky, and Lori Brown. Thank you for your service and for making a difference in the lives of our students.
It has been a wonderful year at Maize High School. To the seniors...I am so proud of each of you. Thank you for being true leaders of our school and for paving the way for future classes. I hope that in 20 years, when you reflect back upon your time at Maize High School, your memories and thoughts are filled with Eagle Pride! Remember, you are only in high school once...but your will be an Eagle forever!
With Eagle pride,
Chris
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Please take a moment to log into Family Access and check your student's fee account. Graduation is May 17 and all fees must be paid prior to this date for your student to receive his or her diploma. It is also possible that a fee may be added the last day your student attends if your student fails to turn in any type of school property (book, uniform etc.).
To make a payment, you may do so online or send cash with your student; no personal checks will be accepted.
If bills are not paid prior to May 15, students will not receive their diploma at the graduation ceremony. Senior athletes will not receive their diplomas until their sports uniforms are checked in. Once all fees are paid/items turned in, students may pick up their diploma from the registrar.
If you have questions concerning any of these fees, you may contact Alysia Buckley at the MHS office - 316-722-0441.
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 As part of our character education program at Maize High, each student has been asked to join in displaying our "Character in Action." Grit, Community, Integrity, Responsibility, Optimism, and Respect are the positive characteristics our students have been studying. Now, it is time to put them in action!! The goal for MHS this year is 5,000 hours of volunteering in our community. Each student is being asked to complete 3-5 hours of community service during the remainder of the 2014-15 school year. The opportunity to display these traits in the community will benefit our community and our kids, today and tomorrow. |
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Corporate Sponsor Appreciation
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Thank you to all our Corporate Sponsors for supporting our district this year!
The support you have given our district made many things possible that we could not have done without you!!
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MHS Seniors
Awarded Scholarships
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Congratulations to the many, many seniors that have received scholarships and awards this year. While a more inclusive listing based on submitted senior surveys can be found in an upcoming Play Newsmagazine edition, a few of them are:
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Clayton Hicks - recipient of the Wichita State University prestigious Jabara Scholarship
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Jordan Guerrero and Aylin Guerrero - received Kansas Hispanic Education and Development Foundation (KHEDF) scholarships
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Reid Abbott - awarded a University of Kansas SELF Fellow
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Mia Taylor - Kansas State University's Edgerley-Franklin Urban Leadership Scholarship
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Eric Flett and Nick Coon- KSU's Putnam Scholarship
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Corporate Sponsors
Award Scholarships
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Several of our students will be receiving scholarships from our Corporate Sponsors for their Portfolios. The Portfolio scholarship was developed by the Maize High Careers program to help students build a portfolio as an informational resource. The portfolio is a purposeful organization of learner-select evidence of school and non-school accomplishments. It is a visual resume. This scholarship is supported by Pizza Hut and LDF Inc. /Wendy's. The following students will be receiving these scholarships:
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Akim Richards will be receiving the $1,000 Pizza Hut Portfolio Scholarship
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Saige Baalman will be receiving the $500 LDF Inc./Wendy's Portfolio Scholarship
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Bailey Brown will be receiving the $500 LDF Inc./Wendy's Portfolio Scholarship
American Legion Scholarship:
In recognition of our military, the American Legion, for many years, has sponsored the CPL Eric Palmer Memorial Scholarship. Eric was a 2004 graduate of Maize High School who died of wounds received in Iraq. This scholarship is based on academic achievement, community service, and patriotism. Bailey Brown was awarded this $340 scholarship.
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Important Dates
AP Testing Dates
- Monday, May 11th - AP Biology Test - MSHS Lecture Hall- 7:45 a.m.
- Tuesday May 12th - AP Government Test - MHS Lecture Hall- 7:45 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 13th - AP Statistics Test - MHS Lecture Hall- 11:45 a.m.
Senior Information
Tuesday, May 12 - Last day of classes for seniors!
May 13: A very BIG day for seniors!
- Parade: The seniors will meet in the parking lot near the baseball/softball fields and line up for the parade at 7:00 a.m. Please note that USD 266 buses will be operating and dropping off at MHS at 7:15 a.m. The parade will begin at 7:20 a.m.
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Senior Breakfast: The senior breakfast will be held on Wednesday, May 13th at 8:00 at the Maize Rec Building.This is the building behind Taco Bell. Chris Cakes will cater this breakfast for seniors. Students, if you plan to attend, please sign up in the counseling office.
May 17 - Graduation at WSU's Koch Arena at 5:30 p.m.
*ALL SENIORS NEED TO BE THERE AT 4:30 P.M.
May 21 - Last day of school.
Please reference the counselor staff breakdown below when needing to visit with your student's counselor:
- Lyn Brown, Director of Guidance
(316) 350-2114 or email Lyn Brown
Students whose last name begins with A through B
- Geri Hickerson, Counselor
(316) 350-2118 or email Geri Hickerson
Students whose last name begins with C through J
(316) 350-2119 or email Paula Bette
Students whose last name begins with K through Ra
(316) 350-2066 or email Ron Buhrman
Students whose last name begins with Re through Z
- Lori Brown, Counseling Secretary
(316) 350-2122 or email Lori Brown
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2015 SUMMER FACE-TO-FACE DRIVER EDUCATION CHANGES
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 As the end of the school year approaches and parents and students plan their summer, there are several new changes to the summer face-to-face driver education. Any student who turns 14 on or before May 18, 2015 and has or will graduate 8th grade by June 1st will be eligible to enroll in summer driver education. Students will attend two weeks of classes beginning on June 1st (Monday through Friday) and ending on June 12th. In previous years, class time has been from 8:00 am to 11:00 am; however, this year, in order to accommodate more students, we are moving class time to the afternoon from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. In the past, the driving portion of class consisted of 10 drives of one half hour apiece. This year, students will complete at least five, one hour driving sessions (schedule to be determined after class begins). This will hopefully free up a week of summer for many students. We prefer that students get an instructional permit at the DMV in advance of the class and spend as much time as possible driving in safe locations with their parents. Practicing with parents before class starts is a plus considering that driver education is only five hours of driving. Two mandatory enrollment meetings will be held in May. Parents and students must attend one of the two meetings. The first meeting will be on Thursday, May 7th at 6:00 pm in the Maize High School Main Gym. The second meeting will be held on Saturday, May 9th at 10:00 am in the Maize South High School Lecture Hall. Eye tests will be given at both of these meetings by our school nurse and DMV paperwork will be filled out (to fill out the DMV paperwork prior to the meeting please click HERE). Students will need to bring any type of license or permit they might already have. The cost of summer driver education is $200 with payment due in full before June 1st. Students and parents with questions are encouraged to contact Steve Martling at 316-462-8000 or by email at [email protected] or Curtis Klein at 316-462-8013 or by email at [email protected]. |
USD 266 Maize offers Online Driver Education during the school year (Term 1; Term 2; Term 3; Term 4). 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. More detailed information on Online Driver Education can be found on the high school website under the "Counselor's Corner" link.
2015-2016 Enrollment Nights:
- Term 1:August 26, 2015; 6:00pm; Maize High School Lecture Hall
- Term 2:October 7, 2015; 6:00pm; Maize High School Lecture Hall
- Term 3:December 9, 2015; 6:00pm; Maize High School Lecture Hall
- Term 4:March 2, 2016; 6:00pm; Maize High School Lecture Hall
**Students and Parents need to attend the enrollment meeting. Enrollment packets may be picked up in advance in the counseling office or online under the "Counselor's Corner" link. Please bring your enrollment packet, a writing pen, and any type of Kansas Permit or License you already have to the Enrollment Meeting**
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MHS Classroom Highlights!
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On March 1, 2015, five Maize High School students participated in the 2015 Moody's Mega Math Challenge (M3 Challenge). This is a national competition that requires the commitment of a 14-hour work day to solve a real world math problem and create a workable solution that is presented as a paper, or in this case, a letter. The competition requires application of a variety of skills on a short timeline. Students must use research skills to find information that supports their data and conclusions for the solution they are presenting.
Students from Maize were given certificates of participation, but the team's solution did not make it to the final round. Despite this, the team's commitment to mathematics and learning is noteworthy.
Students pictured are: Julio Banuelos, Hayden Thurman, Scott Hershberger, Sam Bayliff, and Nick Coon.
Essentials of Physical Science students attempted to clean up the BP Oil Spill of 2010, learning the complex chemical and biological processes involved in such a monumental task.
Pictured: Braden Godfrey, Daniel Edkin, Daylan Dindayal, Adam Branson, and Tyler Robl
Freshman General Science students are developing their own Amateur Astronomy websites using Weebly.
 Biology students are using their newfound knowledge of DNA fingerprinting to solve a mock murder at Maize High. 
Pictured: Destaney El-Kurd, Adrianne Hansen, Hunter McDonald, and Shaun Mapes.
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Congratulations to the Maize High Forensics students that placed at the 6A state competition on Saturday, May 2nd!
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Carter Mullen - 2nd place - Oral Interpretation of Poetry
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Will Mercer - 2nd place - Impromptu Speaking
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Vani Balram - 6th place - Original Oration
Carlos O'Kelly's Student of the Month
The Maize High agriculture pathway classes and FFA chapter were recently featured in the Bright Agro Tech company's blog. The full article can be found here: http://brightagrotech.com/how-a-hydroponic-garden-transformed-this-kansas-school/. Great job, Eagles!
The MHS Art Department celebrated their extraordinary seniors with the annual Senior Art Show on April 24th. This class of seniors is very talented! One of the highlights of the art show is the presentation of the Joe Pfannenstiel Memorial Scholarship. Joe Pfannenstiel was a beloved art teacher at Maize High School for many years before his passing, and the show was started by his colleagues following his death eight years ago. This year's scholarship winner was Chloe Cloud! She will be attending McPherson College this fall, majoring in Fine Arts and Graphic Design.
Deidra Walker (12) created her 2014 prom dress.
It was submitted and accepted into the Kansas State University Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design Showcase of Excellence Fashion Show. Her dress was on display at the annual ATID Symposium. This event serves as an opportunity for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to "express their creativity and highlight their work at a prestigious, annual event," as stated on the K-State website. Maize High graduate, now junior in the Apparel Design program, Brianda Gonzalez, encouraged Maize High students to submit projects for the showcase.
At the 2015 State Science Olympiad Competition on April 4th, the following MHS students were awarded honors:
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Justin Koegeboehn and Briley Lewis - 3rd place - Forensics
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Sam Bayliff and Jon Kohl - 2nd place - Geologic Mapping
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Jack Carver and Jonah Rich - 2nd place - Write Stuff
Shelby Carpenter (12) spent part of the 2014-2015 school year as a representative of the American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation. Shelby was nominated to represent the state of Kansas and attended ALA Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. from July 19 through July 26, 2014. In the state of Kansas, Shelby was one out of 350 students to attend Girls State from Maize High School and then was selected by her peers and counselors at Girls State to represent Kansas at Girls Nation. Only 100 students (two from each state) are selected to attend. During her time, Shelby was able to meet with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, and they drafted a resolution on VA facility care. Carpenter also met the President of the United States. Congratulations to Shelby on this distinguished honor! We are all proud of the manner in which she represented both Maize High School and the state of Kansas.
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| | Pictured above: Shelby Carpenter (left) and Senator Moran. |
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MHS Health Matters
Nurse Dana Desjardins |
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Health Matters,
By Dana Desjardins, RN
End of the Year Agenda:
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Seniors who have inhalers and epi-pens in the nurse's office will need to pick them up in the MHS nurse's office on or before May 12, 2015 at 2:45pm.
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Seniors will receive a copy of their immunizations with their diploma.
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Juniors, sophomores, and freshman - Prescription medications must be picked up by a parent on or before the last day of school. Only epi-pens, inhalers, and diabetic supplies will be sent home with students.
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Parents who have students in the FAA Special Education Classes or Structured Learning Classes will need to pick up all medications on or before the last day of school, May 21, 2015, unless your student plans to attend summer school. Those medications will be given to the assigned staff.
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Any medications remaining after the last day of school will be disposed of unless your student is staying for summer school.
The nurse's office is closed for the summer. If you need a copy of your child's immunizations, you need to contact us on or before the last day of school (May 21, 2015). Summer immunization requests will be filled when we return after August 6, 2015. The MHS nurse's office will reopen on August 6, 2015.
If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse at 350-2123 or email Dana Desjardins.
Have a happy, healthy, and safe summer!
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On Monday, May 4th, a team of MHS agriculture
students and FFA members participated at the state FFA convention in Manhattan. The Maize High Team earned BRONZE in Ag Communications. Hannah Tice received a BRONZE in Dairy Cattle Judging. Brandon Carp earned SILVER in Ag Communications, and he also had the number ONE Electronic Media Presentation in the STATE! Ashley Villearreal earned a GOLD in Ag Communications Great job, Eagles!
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MHS Football Backers
Pancake Feed & Silent Auction
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MHS Football Backers Pancake Feed/ Silent Auction Saturday, August 22, 2015, 7:30 - 11:00 AM MHS Commons Area $5.00 per person, under three eat free Come show your support for your Maize High Football program. GO EAGLES!!
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News from the Reading Eagle
MHS will be out for the summer very soon! Students will enjoy their break lounging by the pool or, if they're lucky, working. However, there's another tradition inseparable from the season - summer reading.
While some books are compulsory for certain classes at MHS, others might just make for good beach reading. Either way, reading over summer break can help prevent knowledge loss before the next school year and improve vocabulary. Encourage your child to put down his phone and to pick up a book this summer!
Use books to take a vacation from your vacation. If your family is traveling this summer, encourage your child to bring along a book, instead of a game or a video. If you are taking a long journey in the car, read the same book as your child, and use the time in the car for a book talk to discuss the reading on the road. Traveling isn't always easy - airport waits, language barriers, and different schedules can leave you homesick. A book is a way to feel closer to home.
"One benefit of summer is that each day we had more light to read by."
- Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle
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From the MHS Registrar's Office
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If you are moving over the summer and will not be attending MHS next school year, please let the registrar, Kristi Olinger, know of your plans. You may email her at [email protected] or call 316-350-2121.
Seniors: Please remember to request your final transcript from Parchment.com after you graduate. If you are attending a school that requires your transcript for admittance, you will need to request a final transcript in order for the college/university to have your official graduation date. If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Olinger at 316-350-2121.
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 Students, parents, and patrons are encouraged to visit Spirit Central at Maize High School in Room E3 to get Eagle apparel. This student-run store is supported by Maize High's Business Professionals of America. Spirit Central receives new apparel that is available at great prices weekly: V-neck shirts, t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, spirit jerseys, crewnecks, windbreakers, and much more! Be sure to follow these students on their journey to Nationals by liking their Facebook page "Maize Spirit Central" and following them on Twitter @Maize_BPA. |
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Maize USD 266
Bond Issue Proposition
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Shop at Target for Maize High!
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With every Target RedCard debit and credit card that we use at Target, our school gets 1% of that total! This past August, we received a check for over $1,000, but we can grow this easily. Here's how to get signed up and have your card linked to our school so we can get the proceeds:
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Stop into the Target on 21st and Maize and ask any cashier about signing up for a RedCard. There is a debit option that links with your current checking account, so be sure to bring a blank check and driver's license. There is also a credit option if that is your preference! (You can also sign up online at www.target.com)
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Once you receive your card and activate it, go to www.target.com and at the bottom of the page it will read "Manage my RedCard." You will make an account login and then follow the prompts to link the card to our school.
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Shop!! Remember that 1% of all we spend at Target comes right back to the school! The $1,000 we received was all part to 50 individuals' shopping totals. Imagine what we could earn with 500 patrons!
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If you have problems linking your RedCard to our school, Patrick Wolz is our contact at Target. He is the Assistant Store Manager, and can help if needed. His email is [email protected].
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Maize USD 266 Online
Bulletin Board |
Please visit www.usd266.com/bulletinboard to access the Maize USD 266 Online Bulletin Board for complete and timely information about upcoming events and activities sponsored by Maize Schools and partner agencies.
Thank you!
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