Maxwell Public Schools

Attention: This is Danny McMurtry with an update from Maxwell Public Schools. Yesterday, Governor Ricketts mandated that all schools have their doors closed by March 23rd for 2 weeks. The state will then reevaluate our situation at that time. This means that our doors are closed until at least April 6th. Our staff has been working hard to create a learning environment that will assist us in extending the learning into your home. Our plan will take into consideration that maybe we are not your family's priority at this time. Our plan also takes into consideration that there still is extremely important learning that needs to happen for your child. You will be receiving a phone call from your child’s administrator that will fill you in on the details of the plan that has been created. Most likely this will be a fluid plan. This plan may last for 2 weeks and it may last for the rest of the school year. We will learn of things that work and we will learn of things that don’t work. We appreciate your patience throughout this entire ordeal. We are fully aware of the fact that our closed doors are a burden to your family. It is not what we desire. However, it is the challenge that has been put in front of us and we accept the challenge with open arms. Again, you will get a phone call with the details of our learning plan going forward. Thanks for your time and have a great evening.

Attention: This is a message for parents of 7th - 12th grade students. During our school closure, we will continue to provide for your child’s educational needs. Teachers have developed plans to provide for remote learning in all classes starting on Monday March 23. Completion of this course work is voluntary and will not contribute to your student’s final grade for the semester. However, I do highly recommend that students do the work so they are adequately prepared for what comes next. Students should check email and Canvas regularly - their teachers will be in contact. For students who need to pick up Chromebooks, textbooks and supplies from their lockers, the school will be open on Thursday March 19 from 7:30 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Families without internet access who want enrichment opportunities, please contact me and I will make paper packets available for pick up. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school at (308) 582-4585 or email me at djensen@maxwellschools.org.

Zoom link to the Emergency Board Meeting today (March 17th) at noon. https://zoom.us/j/101784449

Attention: Good evening, This is Danny McMurtry with Maxwell Public Schools. I apologize for the late nature of this message. With the way that today has unfolded and information has become available throughout the evening, we have decided that it is in the best interest of our district to cancel school for the week (March 16th-22nd). We will take a look at the situation at the end of the weekend and determine what our plan is going forward. We apologize for the inconvenience that this places on you and your family. As we gain information on this issue, we will reach out to you and keep you informed. **All staff with the exception of kitchen staff need to report tomorrow (March 16th).** Thank you for your patience

Attention: Maxwell prom is being moved to Saturday, May 2nd. We have been in contact with Hirschfelds and they are aware. All orders will automatically be transferred to that date. You do not need to call them. Thanks for your understanding!

Attention: The following activities have been canceled: FCCLA state event April 5-7 Skills USA state event April 2-4 District and state speech competition UNK Loper Business Invitational

Announcements for 3/10/2020: Spirit squad practice is changed to Tuesday, March 17th at 7 a.m. Reminder To All Athletes! Lift-A-Thon testing is one week away, Starting Monday March 16. Get those pledges and donations. Any questions, contact Coach Howitt Lunch will not be served today. 12:00 dismissal for students. P/T conferences are tonight from 4-8 and tomorrow from 8-noon.

Announcements for 3/9/2020: Congratulations to the following students for earning superiors in their events at the Best of the West Speech Tournament in North Platte on Saturday. Bailey Manka and Kelsey Thomas - duet acting Rachel Vedder - entertainment Kirby Corfield - informative Genevieve Dominguez - persuasive Carley Jackson - serious prose The lunch menu today features chicken wraps with rice. Tomorrow is a noon dismissal for students. P/T conferences will be tomorrow from 4-8 and Wednesday from 8-noon.

Announcements for 3/6/2020: Spirit team tryout packets are in the nurse's office all this week. Students grades 8-11 are eligible to try out. A mandatory meeting starts Monday, March 9th at 7:00 a.m. in the fourth grade room. Prom tickets are available in the office. They need to be purchased by the end of the day today. Cost per ticket is $14.00. The lunch menu today features chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes & dinner roll. Good luck to the speech team at North Platte tomorrow.

Announcements for 3/5/2020: Spirit team tryout packets are in the nurse's office all this week. Students grades 8-11 are eligible to try out. A mandatory meeting starts Monday, March 9th at 7:00 a.m. in the fourth grade room. Prom tickets are available in the office. Please purchase your tickets by tomorrow. Cost per ticket is $14.00. The lunch menu today features burritos and chili with Fritos.

Announcements for 3/4/2020: Spirit team tryout packets are in the nurse's office all this week. Students grades 8-11 are eligible to try out. A mandatory meeting starts Monday, March 9th at 7:00 a.m. in the fourth grade room. The Maxwell Spirit Squad would like to recognize Addy Sundstrom in 2nd grade and Mackenzie Bedker in 3rd grade for showing their Maxwell pride through the R.O.A.R expectations. Thank you and keep up the good work. Prom tickets are available in the office. Please purchase your tickets by Friday, March 6th. Cost per ticket is $14.00. Friday is the end of 3rd quarter. Let’s finish this quarter strong! The lunch menu today features chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes & corn.

Announcements for 3/2/2020: Tonight is the night! Edgerton Science Family Night! 5:30-7:30 in the old gym. Families will need to park in the east parking lot and enter the elementary doors. See Live Raptors! Be like Bill Nye the Science Guy! Congratulations to the following students for their awards at the Speech Meet in Holdrege on Saturday: Carley Jackson- 7th in Novice Serious Prose Genevieve Dominguez- 2nd in Novice Persuasive and 3rd in Novice Informative Kirby- 4th in Novice Informative Jett Simpson- superiors in Varsity Extemp and Varsity Persuasive Rachel Vedder- superior in Varsity Persuasive Congratulations to the Maxwell Novice Team for placing 4th. Spirit team tryout packets are in the nurse's office all this week. A mandatory meeting starts Monday, March 9th at 7:00 a.m. in the fourth grade room. The lunch menu today features chicken patty and French fries.

Announcements for 2/28/2020: Congratulations to Dalton Whisenhunt and Jacob Gholson. They have been accepted as Honorary Conference Assistants at FCCLA state leadership conference in April! Monday March 2 from 5:30-7:30 in the old gym is the Edgerton Explorit Zone! All ages welcome, bring your family, come see what it’s all about! It’s that time of year again, the spirit squad will be having tryouts. We would love to see your spirit roar. Tryouts will be held on April 2nd. There will be 3 mandatory meetings starting March 9th. If you are interested please get a packet for more information in the Nurse's office or Ms. Keith's 4th grade room. Packets will be available on Monday, March 2nd. The lunch menu today features crispitos and broccoli. Good luck to the speech team traveling to Holdrege tomorrow. Go Wildcats!

Announcements for 2/27/2020: Good luck to the boys basketball team tonight! The theme for the game is Jersey. Wear your best team jersey. Game will be played at 6:30 pm in Hershey. Monday March 2 from 5:30-7:30 is the Edgerton Science Family Night in the old gym. All ages welcome, bring your family, see a live raptor! Students grades 9-12 there will be a Chromebook and charger check on the March 4th late start during homeroom. You will need to have your Chromebook and charger with you. The lunch menu today features chicken breast and scalloped potatoes with green beans. Go Wildcats!

Announcements for 2/26/2020: We're going to Europe in 2022!! If you are interested in learning more, please see Mrs. Ryker. Congratulations to the following FCCLA teams for their trophy winning state FCCLA Peer Education projects: Jenna Miller, Hunter Morlan & Christina Smith - 2nd Place Study Body project Elio Nila, Ryan Butler & Levi Huffman - 1st Place Families First project The lunch menu today features chicken breast and scalloped potatoes with green beans. Good luck to the JH boys basketball team at Adams this afternoon, boys A will start at 4:00 pm, B to follow. Go Wildcats!

NHS information will not be due until Friday due to no school today.

ATTENTION: The boys subdistrict basketball game will still be played as scheduled tonight at 6:30 pm in Hershey.

ATTENTION: there will be NO SCHOOL today (2/25) due to weather.

ATTENTION : due to weather Maxwell will have a 10:00 am late start today (2/25). Buses will run accordingly and no breakfast will be served.

Announcements for 2/24/2020: Congratulations to Jett Simpson for his 4th place finish in Extemporaneous Honors Finals at the Ogallala speech meet on Saturday. Also congrats to the following students for earning superiors at Saturday's Ogallala Speech Meet: Jett Simpson in Persuasive and Carley Jackson in Serious Prose The theme for Tuesday Boys Sub Districts is Western. The game will begin at 7:00 pm in Hershey vs. Maywood Hayes-Center. Make sure to come out and support the boys in your best western attire! The lunch menu today features hamburger or corn dog with French fries.