Maxwell Public Schools

Robotics club has been cancelled for the month of December. They will resume meeting after Christmas break in January.

Dec 1: JH Wrestling vs (Away Overton) At 12:00 PM *Limited wrestlers will be participating, your wrestler will know by the end of today. Wrestlers are allowed only 2 fans per wrestler.* Dec 1: District One Act at 12:00 PM *Streamed Live, NO Fans* Hemingford Striv TV Dec 2: Late Start (10:00 AM) Buses will run accordingly Dec 3: Varsity Wrestling vs Multiple Schools (Home) at 2:00 PM *No Fans* Maxwell Youtube Live Stream Dec 4: Varsity Wrestling vs Hi-Line (Away; Elwood High School) at 1:00 PM (Guidelines TBA) Dec 4: Boys and Girls Basketball vs Sandhills Thedford Knights (Home) Girls Varsity at 6:00 PM, Boys Varsity at 7:30 PM **6 fans per participants must be added to the spectator list** Dec 5: Boys and Girls Basketball vs Creek Valley (Away Chappell) Girls JV 12:00 PM, Boys JV 12:45 PM, Varsity Girls 1:30 PM, and Varisty Boys 3:00 PM *Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7uBlYdvyPRUhItaVFbyUUQ* ** Covid Spectator Guidelines **(Spectators will be limited to only Two household members of the participants including, players, coaches, and cheerleaders. When spectators are in the gym they must sit by household members only and 6 ft. apart from others. Masks are required to be worn at all times in the building. Spectators attending must be on a list provided by each school. Only those on the list will be allowed in the building.)

Maxwell Public Schools remains committed to serving MHS’ students, parents, staff, and the community during this unprecedented health crisis. We are excited to announce that all of our events will be streamed live via Maxwell Public Schools YouTube Channel. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch live events and recorded virtual programs, briefings, etc. For the latest information and updates from MHS, please visit https://www.maxwellschools.org/. #WildcatStrong https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_3nfVhuBnAz1RnM7ndBLA

NOV 23- No Robotics Club NOV 25-No School/Thanksgiving Break NOV 26-No School/Thanksgiving Break NOV 27-No School/Thanksgiving Break

Congratulations to all our students: First Quarter Honor Roll 2020-2021

Covid-19 update from Mr. McMurtry, November 13, 2020. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14vxDLcawuNBToalIXxDW5rWnJ7OZskks/view?usp=sharing

The free lunch program through the USDA funding has been extended to the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Which means free meals for all Maxwell students K-12. Encourage your student to eat at school and you take a break from the kitchen!!

Thank you to all who have submitted your tech survey, we appreciate it! If you have not filled out a survey please do so. Thank you! Please help our district in receiving funds to help with needed technology! Collection of this data will assist us in serving your child in a better way. We are collecting this data not only in case of (which we have no intention of at this point in time) a remote learning move at some point, but to better understand what access and capabilities that students have at home so that we may better serve their educational needs in the future. Please remember that you will need to fill out ONE survey for EACH student in our district, so if you have more than one student who attends Maxwell you will need to fill out a survey for EACH student. Follow the link below: https://forms.gle/Hgt3mmZxz29qHSRv7

Updated district information about Covid-19 from our Superintendent Mr. McMurtry. https://www.loom.com/share/ef54a5c909664f9b899ce7ec701af632

Please help our district in receiving funds to help with needed technology! Collection of this data will assist us in serving your child in a better way. We are collecting this data not only in case of (which we have no intention of at this point in time) a remote learning move at some point, but to better understand what access and capabilities that students have at home so that we may better serve their educational needs in the future. Please remember that you will need to fill out ONE survey for EACH student in our district, so if you have more than one student who attends Maxwell you will need to fill out a survey for EACH student. https://forms.gle/Hgt3mmZxz29qHSRv7 Thanks!

Have you wanted to learn about coding? How about building a robot? Learn both in our new Junior High Robotics club grades 6th-8th. Tonight is the first meeting in Mrs. Seamann's room right after school until 6:00 p.m. Robotics club meets every Monday after school for the rest of the year. Talk to Mrs. Seamann or Mr. Holt for more information!

Oct 12 NO SCHOOL Oct 12 JH Volleyball: vs Elwood/Eustis-Farnam (Home) at 1:30 PM Oct 12 JH Football: vs Hi-Line Bulls Co-Op (Home) at 3:00 PM Oct 12 Board Meeting at 7:00 PM Oct 13 Maxwell Spirit Squad-DRIVE THRU FUNDRAISER AT RAISING CANE’S. Mention the fundraiser when placing your order. At 5:00 PM–8:00 PM Oct 13 Jr./Sr. High Fall Band and Chorus Concert at 7:00 PM Oct 14 End of 1st Quarter Oct 15 Volleyball: JV and Varsity Game vs Southwest (Home) JV at 5:30 PM. Varsity at 6:30 PM PINK OUT Oct. 15 Football: Varsity Game vs Mullen (Away) at 7:00 PM

Oct 5 Girls Junior High Game vs Sutherland (Away) at 3:00 PM Sutherland High School Oct 5 JH Football Game vs Sutherland (Away) at 4:00 PM Sutherland High School Oct 5 JV Football Game vs Sutherland (Away) at 5:30 PM Sutherland High School Oct 6 Varsity Volleyball Triangular vs Away vs. Multiple Schools (Away) at 6:00 PM Arnold High School Oct 7 Late Start at 10:00 AM Buses will run accordingly Oct 7 JH football game vs. Brady (Home) at 2:30 PM Oct 8 Cross Country: Varsity RPAC Tournament/Meet vs Cambridge (Away) at 4:00 PM Cambridge High School Oct 9 Varsity Football Game vs Hitchcock County High School (Home) at 7:00 PM Oct 10 Varsity Volleyball Triangular vs Multiple Schools (Home) at 9:00 AM Oct 10 Homecoming Dance grades 7-12th at 7:00 PM-10:00 PM REMINDER NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY OCTOBER 12th

Important information regarding Parent Teacher Conferences: https://www.maxwellschools.org/article/320295?org=maxwell-public-schools&fbclid=IwAR017zRTGJ3tCLdeq03Zr-OU6PnOorQ90HBCL_l8Qa4LHzibmo_ltQQYnM4

Maxwell Athlete and Spirit Squad Virtual Jersey Auction: Follow the link below and check the Sign-Up button next to the jersey you wish to purchase for $25. This will be a first come serve purchase auction. When you click Submit and Sign Up at the bottom of the page you will be taken to another page where you will enter the amount ($25) in the Comment box. You will also need to enter your name and cell phone number. “Auction” will end Wednesday, October 7th at 3:00 PM. Winners will be notified via phone call or text message. Pickup and payment of the jerseys will be Thursday, October 8th. Directions will be provided at that time. Anticipated payment/pickup will take place Thursday afternoon/evening. Jerseys will be returned at the conclusion of Friday night's game or Tuesday October 13th to the school office. Any questions can be directed to Dani Cumming at dcumming@maxwellschools.org Please see the link for auction information, directions, and deadline. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49abad29a6fac16-maxwell

🚨SCHEDULE ALERT🚨 The varsity football game against Cambridge on FRIDAY (10.2.20) has been CANCELLED. We will update the Wildcat Nation if a new opponent is added to our schedule. We will continue to press forward to offer our student-athletes the best experience possible! Can’t wait to get these boys back out there!! #WeAreMaxwell

2020 Homecoming themes-October 5-10 Monday is Country v. Country Club (Western Day for Elementary) Tuesday is Ages/Era Day 12th/11th/K-2 Senior Citizens 10th/9th/3-4 Middle Aged 8th/7th/5-6 Babies/Toddlers Wednesday is Teachers v. Students Day Thursday is Hawaiian/Tacky Tourist Day Friday is SPIRIT Day ***All outfits must be school appropriate***

Flu shots will be available October 1, 2020 These are Fluzone, preservative free vaccines available for those 36 months and older. Cost of the vaccine is $10 per shot. The vaccines are available to students, staff and their families. Consent for vaccination can be printed off via the link provided below or at the school office. Please return payment with your forms to the school. Any questions regarding the forms or vaccinations please contact Gina Sommers, Maxwell School Nurse https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/945108/Maxwell_Flu_Vaccination_Forms_.pdf

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.