Mustang Minutes - October 2026
Maize Virtual Preparatory School Newsletter
A message from Principal Heather Vincent
The start of the 2026-27 school year has been filled with new challenges and opportunities. I am incredibly proud of our families for embracing the changes and working through the tough moments. Learning new software, adjusting to new devices, navigating new curriculum pickup sites, and so much more—all during the already busy back-to-school season—is no easy feat. But you did it! We can all do tough things, and our students and families have shown tremendous resilience.
Now that we are several weeks into the school year, it is exciting to see our students settling into routines, building confidence as virtual learners, and creating strong connections with their teachers. The connection between students, families, and teachers is such an important part of the Maize Virtual experience. When we continue to build that connection between home and school, we create a strong foundation for our students to thrive.
Open communication, clear expectations, and student growth celebration all play an important role in helping them thrive as students. Utilizing these skills as part of the team and witnessing positive adult use of these skills will teach real world life skills that extend far beyond the classroom. They will help our students navigate challenges and celebrate successes throughout their lives.
Thank you for continuing to partner with us and support your students as we navigate this school year together. I am so proud to be part of the MVPS community, and I am excited about all that is ahead. Together, we are going to make this our best year yet, Mustangs!
October
12th: WSU Tech Term 2 begins
14th: KC Pumpkin Patch
14th: End of Term 1
14th: Parent/Teacher Conferences for 8B-12th - No Live Classes
15th: Parent/Teacher Conferences for 8B-12th - No Live Classes
16th: No School
19th: Start of Term 2
21st: 8B-12 1st Semester Drop Deadline
23rd: Wichita Art Museum
23rd: PSAT Test (Sophomore/Junior) from 9 a.m. to noon
November
13th: Thankful Fest - Fall Vocabulary Expedition at Story Hill Church in Lawrence
13th: Writing at Krispy Kreme in Wichita at 10 a.m.
December
11th: Creative Art at Maize Community Building at 10 a.m.
18th: NE KS event - Keep an eye out for more information!
Come and visit the Counselor's Corner in BrightSpace. This classroom has been created to share information as you prepare for upcoming testing, graduation, and success after high school. Please feel free to explore the links and information in the classroom. We will be adding opportunities and scholarships as we hear about them. It would be a good idea for you (especially seniors) to set a monthly calendar reminder to check back here for new scholarships and information about colleges and other great opportunities.
We all need our rest. Devices included.
Google releases Chrome updates every 4 weeks, but the update can not happen unless you shut down your device. You will need to select the "Shut Down" option rather than simply closing the lid.
Whether you have a Chromebook or a MacBook, please make it a habit to shut down your devices nightly.
Feel free to click the photo on the left to open a flyer that you can print as a friendly reminder for your learning workspace.
Administrative Specialist Angie Bayliff & Administrative Assistant Christine Luna
Please direct all mailings to:
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
C/O Maize USD266 District Office
905 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
The office phone number is 316-462-8800.
To reach office personnel directly:
Angie can be reached at abayliff@usd266.com or 316-350-2051.
Christine can reached at cluna@usd266.com or 316-350-2052.
