Weekly Announcements

Feb. 23rd

March 2nd

March 9th

March 23rd

March 30th

National FFA Week is February 22nd-28th

We will have dress-up days that week

February 24th: America

February 25th: Tractor Day (Wear the color of your favorite type of tractor)

February 26th: Camo

February 27th: FFA Day (Blue & Gold)

*All students must be a Collins-Maxwell student or a registered homeschool student with our school.

**ONLY MS STUDENTS will be allowed into the building for the dance. All photos by parents and guardians need to be taken at home or outside the school building.

***Drop off for the dance will occur on the EAST SIDE of the building by the track

Breakfast

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: Sausage Gravy w/ Biscuit

Wednesday: Breakfast Sandwich

Thursday: Pancakes

Friday: Egg Patty/Biscuit

Lunch

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: Cheese Omelet/Frittata

Wednesday: Chicken Drumstick

Thursday: Ham & Cheese Croissant

Friday: Chicken Strips

This message contains important information for all families whose students are registered for the July 2026 Spain Trip.

To ensure that both students and parents are fully prepared for this international experience, I, Mr. Kuttler, will be hosting a series of mandatory virtual meetings via Zoom.

Meeting Schedule:

When: The last Tuesday of every month.
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Meeting duration: 30 minutes
Duration: October 2025 through June 2026.

These sessions are crucial for a smooth and successful trip. Topics to be covered but not limited to are:

Logistics and Legality of international travel.
Cultural norms in Spain and Morocco.
Packing essentials and suggested items.
Dedicated time for Q&A to address any questions you may have.

We strongly suggest that both parents and students attend to stay informed and fully prepared for this incredible journey.

Attached is the QR code for parents and students, so they may join the meeting.

We want to make sure everyone knows about Nevada Food at First. They are a volunteer organization that will deliver free hot meals that are ready to eat on Monday and Thursday evenings at the Elementary, MS/HS, and at the Rolling Hills Mobile Home Park north of Maxwell.

All you need to do is fill out the following form by 2:00 on any Monday or Thursday: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu8KKuJKl2fbIRnUSLQvQuOpLyHK1a_4YNzfDIDxQjPLRqdg/viewform

The yearbook staff is asking for the following items and information from you. Please email everything to Mrs. Coffelt at ccoffelt@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us

Senior Picture
Baby Picture (can be a toddler pic)
Quote - please make this a motivational/inspirational quote (needs to be school appropriate)
Future Plans
Advice for underclassmen

The 2024-2025 yearbooks from last school year are in! If you missed out on ordering a yearbook last year, don't worry, we have plenty of extras for you to purchase (HS - $55 PreK-8 $25). Just send cash or a check (make checks payable to Collins-Maxwell Yearbook) with your son/daughter to give to Mrs. Coffelt to get your copy. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Coffelt.

To order the 2025-2026 yearbook, click the following links to order online right from Jostens. (HS book $55, PreK-8 $25)

High School Yearbook

PreK-8 Yearbook

Below are Ala Carte items & prices that will be available for extra purchase at lunch.

Chips - $1.00

Rice Krispy Treats - $1.00

Cookies - $1.50

ICE Water - $1.75

Parfait - $2.00

Sandwich/Uncrustable - $2.50

16oz Bottle Water - $0.75

Ice Cream Sandwich/Fudge Bar - $1.00

Yogurt - $1.00

Gatorade - $1.75

Cottage Cheese - $0.75

If you are driving a vehicle to school, you need to fill out the vehicle registration form. Once it is filled out, come to the office and get your registration tag. This needs to be filled out each year!

http://t.ly/vLGS

Student Sick Protocol

Parents: If your student is not feeling well, the protocol is they MUST either go to the nurse or the office. We will evaluate them and then call you if we determine they need to leave. They CANNOT just text or call you.

Handbook Policy states: "If you are feeling sick in school you will need to see the school nurse and/or office secretary first. From there it will be determined if a parent/guardian needs to be notified. It is unnecessary and not following procedures when students call/text their parent/guardian before checking with the school nurse."

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23

FFA Week

NO SCHOOL

Girls/Boys Track practice begins

JH Girls Wrestling Meet @ Ames 4:30

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

FFA Dress up day: America

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

FFA Dress up day: Tractor Day (wear your favorite tractor color)

Iowa Star Conference Speech Festival @ Don Bosco 1:00-5:00

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26

FFA Dress up day: Camo

High Five Friday- FFA 7:15-8:15

Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00

Freshmen Orientation @ 7:00 (Large Gym)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

FFA Breakfast

FFA Dress up day: FFA Day (Blue and Gold)

High Five Friday- Speech 7:15-8:15

MS Winter Dance @ Maxwell (Small Gym) 6:00-9:00

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

District Individual Speech Contest

MONDAY, MARCH 2

NO SCHOOL