Maxwell Public Schools

Thank you to the fans who purchased a mask at the football game. We ran out of the few I had on hand in the adult size. I do have a few kid size left on hand. We would like to get our large order in soon. If you are wanting a mask or gator please pick up a form at the office, or with a spirit squad member. We are asking you to pre-pay with your order. You may make checks to Maxwell Public School in the memo please write spirit team. We would like to get orders in by October 11th. Thank you for your support.

JH Football game for today has been cancelled. A reminder that picture retakes are tomorrow. Packets can be picked up in the front office.

Good afternoon, This is Danny McMurtry with Maxwell Public Schools. This message is to update you to changes in our regulations. We have met with staff and students to discuss our current reality and determine what is best for us going forward. After having these conversations, we feel that there are changes that need to be made to our plan. With that said, we will be sticking to wearing our masks until October 30th. At that point in time, we will re-evaluate and make a decisions for the remainder of the semester. The state came out with new guidelines for quarantine. As long as we are all in masks, the only person who can get quarantined is someone who tests positive or someone who is showing symptoms. This decisions brings consistency for our students instead of possible wavering back and forth based upon the health dial of orange or yellow that could change week to week. It also provides the best chance for our students to remain in the classes. Protecting participation in activities was also a big talking point for our students. Here were the major talking points that we had discussion around with our students staying in school is important and we need to do everything we can to make that happen Participating in activities is important and we want to protect that as much as possible The dial could go right back to orange if there are more cases. The back and forth would be hard on students; especially the younger ones Waiting till the end of October allows for us to determine if the dial is going to remain yellow or not We are used to doing it at this point. Leaving the habit would make it really hard to go back to Thanks for your understanding. If you do have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks and have a great weekend!

U.S. Bank Believers and Achievers! Congratulations to: Kirby Corfield, Kaitlyn Miller, and Kaycee Boltz. The 2020-2021 list of Local School Winners of the U.S. Bank Believers & Achievers award is available on the NSAA website at https://nsaahome.org/2020-21-us-bank-believers-achievers-l…/. Stay tuned next week for the announcement of the 48 statewide winners of the U.S. Bank® Believers & Achievers award!

Reminder all home and away Covid-19 guidelines can be found on our website and app. They are updated daily for all MHS activities. Be sure to check it out if you are traveling to cheer on the Wildcats. FYI no fans are allowed at the Brady Volleyball tournament this Saturday. For live streaming info please see the link below. Good Luck Wildcats! https://www.maxwellschools.org/o/maxwell-public-schools/browse/167441?fbclid=IwAR0lq-58wXObjhiRqyrrpMbYPpPMmHnMRzPzKxxSmh4OayUO5Ias66SAvxU

Sep 21 at 2:00 PM Volleyball JH: Girls Junior High vs. Sandhills Valley (Away) Sep 21 at 3:00 PM Football: JH Game vs Sandhills Valley CO-OP (Away) Sep 21 at 4:30 PM Football: JV Game vs Maywood-Hayes Center (Home) Sep 23 at 10:00 AM Late Start- Buses will run accordingly Sep 23 at 4:00 PM Volleyball JH: Girls Junior High vs. Adams Middle (Away) Sep 24 at 4:00 PM Cross Country: Varsity Invitational vs Away vs. Multiple Schools (Away) West Wind Golf Club Sep 24 at 5:00 PM Volleyball: Varsity Triangular vs Multiple Schools (Home) Sep 25 at 7:30 PM Football: Varsity Game vs Dundy County Stratton (Home) Sep 26 at 9:00 AM Volleyball: Varsity Tournament vs Away vs. Multiple Schools (Away) Brady High School FYI: No Fans are allowed at this tournament.

Homecoming dress code and dance information/clarification: *We are still highly encouraging this to be an informal dress code. Jeans will be allowed at the dance(no holes, please.) Please do not go out and purchase an expensive dress! If the local DHM’s would change for the worse, there is the possibility that the dance could be called off. *Only current Maxwell students grade 7th-12th grade are allowed to attend. This means no outside dates, those students who are homeschooling/remote learning courses or students who have graduated. Detailed homecoming information can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTzl8cLnQg2AYv5cnJ__UVWJZNmnc_YfRZkT1wh--IPorDh6WsJrO3AjM-kS0zyZqptKyTPgTaHVMsZ/pub?fbclid=IwAR0qVMP8BPDpFAD1TH4cJ1TbClUTrCzPPXRkMVBW-mWR99ZrQUGYVbkgwKA

ESU 16 Early Childhood has a new webpage up and running. Watch this short video to see how to access their webpage, learn more about us and great resources! Click here to watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2FNdGX4kQw&feature=youtu.be

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A FREE LUNCH? YES!!! Superintendent McMurtry announced today that the USDA issued COVID-19 funding. Our school qualifies and this program will provide free breakfast and lunch for ALL K-12 students--effective immediately through December 31, 2020. Our kitchen staff prepares great meals on a daily basis. If you have a picky eater or a child that has never tried our hot lunch program, now is the time!

MHS has made it easier for all fans and coaches to find any home and away Covid 19 activity guidelines and procedures. It can be found on our website under the menu tab; documents or under the extra curricular tab on the left hand side of the website. These guidelines will be updated weekly. Good luck to all the student athletes this week! #WeAreMaxwell https://www.maxwellschools.org/o/maxwell-public-schools/browse/167441

Coming Soon: Maxwell Spirit Squad Masks and Gators Fundraiser. $12 a piece and the cheerleaders will have 48 (12 in each design and size) on hand to sell at our home games, tentatively Oct 1st. Check out the design and order form below. A second bulk order will be taken and the due date is TBA. Support our cheerleaders and Go Wildcats!!!! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/920145/MAXWELL-2020-FUNDRAISER__1_.pdf

MHS Weekly Activities Sep 14 at 2:00 PM Volleyball: Girls Junior High vs. Mullen (Home) Sep 14 at 3:00 PM Football: JH Game vs Mullen (Home) Sep 14 at 7:00 PM Board Meeting Sep 15 at 6:00 PM Volleyball: JV vs. Overton (Away) Overton High School Sep 15 at 7:00 PM Volleyball: Varsity vs Overton (Away) Overton High School Sep 17 at 4:30 PM Cross Country: Varsity Invitational vs Away vs. Multiple Schools (Away) Arapahoe Municipal Golf Course Sep 18 at 7:00 PMFootball: Varsity vs. Elwood/Eustis-Farnam Coop (Away) Eustis-Farnam Public School Sep 19 TBD Volleyball: Varsity vs. North Platte Community College (Away) North Platte Community College

MaxwellWildcat Activities Week of September 7th: Sep 8 Volleyball: Girls Junior High Game vs North Platte St. Pats (Home)at 2:00 PM   Sep 9 Late Start at 10:00 AM-Buses will run accordingly  Sep 9  Volleyball: Girls Junior High Game vs Brady (Away) at 2:00 PM Brady High School  Sep 10 Volleyball: JV Dual vs Maywood-Hayes Center (Home) at 5:00 PM Maxwell High School  Sep 11 1:00 PM Dismissal Buses will run accordingly Sep 11 Football: Varsity Game vs Hemingford (Home) at 2:00 PM Maxwell High School  Sep 12 Volleyball: Varsity vs. Loomis (Away) at 9:00 AM Loomis Public Schools  Sep 12 Cross Country: Varsity Invitational vs Broken Bow (Away) at 10:00 AMBroken Bow Country Club Covid Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pBeBw0apnF95YUDin-PKZ1GRaXflrS5vc8Z7NsGHQGo/edit Mask are required to be worn at all Maxwell Indoor Activities  

Parents, please complete the survey that is linked to this QR code or URL. The survey will help us understand the components of learning during the Covid-19 closure last Spring. We value your input and will use the information to help guide us in education and with any future Covid-19 concerns. Thank you. URL: https://tinyurl.com/yy9bcfp7

Maxwell Sports Picture Day Monday, August 31st at 2:00 p.m. Sport picture packets will be sent home with your athlete today.

Attention Wildcat Fans and Visiting Spectators: Due to COVID restrictions in our district please click on the link below to find information about Maxwell's guidelines and procedures for all of our Home Activities. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSLFJiTa89ZMf5_c7HMQ_1aD5nUgpU_2CBrkXEuVKyLOOa9HRFDEiadCr7Xnne0E6cO6uF3_HzYSrs3/pub

Our first Wildcat Home Volleyball and Football games are happening tomorrow! VB starts at 4:00 p.m. against Mullen followed by a game against Medicine Valley. Football kicks off at 7:00p.m. against Perkins County. Below is a link and QR code for our digital Sports Rosters. Also, note that our COVID guidelines for spectators will be released tomorrow. Good Luck Athletes and Go Wildcats! https://www.maxwellschools.org/o/maxwell-public-schools/browse/162922

Parents/Students: Don't forget that school picture day is this Friday (8/28/20)!

A reminder that tomorrow is our first late start Wednesday. School begins at 10:00 a.m. Buses will run accordingly, and breakfast is not served.

As we close in on the first full week of school, we'd like to thank you; our staff, teachers, students and parents for your hard work, patience, and commitment to your child’s education. Let's continue to learn and grow together. ❤️ A few reminders: •Breakfast is still being served in the a.m. and want parents to know that it is still an option for your student. •We have 90% of our chrome books distributed to our students. Our chrome book forms can be found on our website under “documents.” Please get your paperwork and payment in ASAP. •Fall HS sports are in full swing. For our Elementary students a reminder that registration is open for the Rec Center flag football, D&N Volleyball and Tackle Football. Have a great rest of your week and Go Wildcats 🐾