Maxwell Public Schools

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 🐾

Students, Parents, and Patrons of Maxwell Public School, We have missed you! The first day of school is tomorrow! We hope this video will give you an idea of how things are going to look like this year. The teachers and staff have been working hard and are excited for your arrival and cannot wait to see you tomorrow! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1So2-3nnOiXlyFgG-MKHtf166GoH10_w1/view

Maxwell Public Schools remote learning information: Below is an explanation about remote learning here at Maxwell Public Schools. To sign your student up for remote learning please contact the schools office. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eY3_1QYCdD30U2qN3VfeYeFyrIN63RwW/view

As we approach the first day of school we would like to remind everyone to revisit our return to school plan. You can find the return to school plan, FAQ and Final Flow Chart on our website and the Maxwell App- under the icon - documents and Return to school. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/845995/Maxwell_Public_Schools_Return_to_School_Plan.pdf

Plans have changed a little bit on Monday for our ice cream social. Come Drive Thru for a Sweet Treat, Honk and Wave at Maxwell teachers and staff❣️🍦. 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. August 10th.

As we prepare for the First Day of School, Mr. McMurtry has an informational video for those parents who drop off students at Maxwell Public Schools and for those students who drive themselves to school. We encourage all to please take a moment and watch this video. https://www.loom.com/share/7949e343ee59489694f1569130802c54?utm_medium=gif

Here is a link that provides instruction for the North Platte bus drop off in the mornings when we are in orange. Please watch the video and let us know if there are any logistical questions. https://www.loom.com/share/b1e590f19d9443e295269843fd908428 A few things to remember in orange: All students will be temperature checked prior to their ride pulling away. If a student is 100.4 or higher, they will need to go back with their ride. All students are required to wear a mask on the bus Students will sit in family groups first on the bus Parents can definitely drive their child to school if they choose to do so. How we have this set up may not be the best way to run it. If and when adjustments are needed, we will communicate those out to you. Thank you and have a great weekend!

Good Evening This message is going out to provide clarification on our plan going forward. If and when the health district moves the dial to orange, we are still planning on all of our students attending school 5 days a week. Our Plan B hybrid model of students attending 2 days a week will not go in effect until we are down to our last option prior to going to a totally remote learning model. There are several changes that exist when we go to orange. That is outlined in our plan that was shared with everyone. The health department will announce tomorrow where the dial is currently at. With the recent outbreaks that have occurred in Lincoln County, it is prudent for everyone to have an understanding of what those changes will look like. I apologize for any confusion that you may have had about our orange plan. Again, even if we have to begin in orange, we intend for all of our students to attend class 5 days a week. This may last a week, and it could last the entire year. We will keep you posted as things become known to us. Thanks and have a great evening. Mr. McMurty

A reminder to all to download the Maxwell Public Schools App. The Maxwell App can be downloaded via the App Store & Google Play (Maxwell Public Schools, NE). Be sure to allow push notifications within the App settings so you can stay up to date on school news & information.

Below is the live broadcast link for the Maxwell Schools 2020 Graduation Ceremony. Ceremony starts at 2:00 pm. https://youtu.be/uSeMjZYre3w

Announcements: Maxwell football camp for grades 9-12 will be held Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the Maxwell Football Field. Sports physicals will be held Monday ,August 3rd from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Maxwell School. The cost is $35 per student. **Only incoming 7th and 9th grades need physicals this year. Football practice will officially start Monday August 10th at 4:00 pm for grades 9-12.

Attention: On Thursday May 7, we will be collecting all textbooks, Chromebooks, library books and other school property that has been checked out to students. We will have two drop off sites: From 7:30-noon, items may be dropped off at the bus barn on the east side of the school From 3:00-4:30, items may be dropped off at the North Platte bus stop If you have any questions or concerns, please email your principal. This would also be a good time to pick up your student’s belongings if you missed the April date.

It's time to get signed up for Europe 2022! Since we couldn't meet in person, we're going to meet via Zoom. This is for all CURRENT 8th-10th Maxwell and Gothenburg students. RSVP by clicking the link. I can't wait to see everyone and to tell you all about this exciting trip!! Crystal Ryker https://bit.ly/2y4r10v

Join us on Monday, May 4th at 8:20 p.m. (20:20 military time) as we honor our graduating seniors with a Be The Light Campaign. All Maxwell families are encouraged to participate by driving around a designated route in support of our seniors. We will turn the football field lights on at 8:20 for 20 minutes. Participants will drive down the road just north of the football field heading east until East Willow. Participants will then turn left to drive along the tracks and back to Pine St where the route will start over. We ask that all participants honor our social distancing policies by remaining in their vehicles. Please spread the word and join us in honoring our graduates!

The board meeting will be done virtually through Zoom April 20th at 7:00 pm. If you would like the link to the zoom meeting please email Miss Schuett at kschuett@maxwellschools.org

Attention: Maxwell Public Schools will officially be holding our graduation ceremonies on July 18th, 2020. Commencement will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Maxwell Public Schools in the old gymnasium. If restrictions are still in place that prevent us from hosting a traditional graduation, a parade for all graduating seniors will be held on the same date and time to honor our graduates and get them their diplomas. Thanks for your patience. We look forward to honoring all of our graduates!