Week of Oct 19-24, 2026

Friday, October 23rd:

-End of 1st Qtr

Tuesday, October 27th:

-School Picture RETAKE Day (PreK-12)

-Yearbook Photos

-Senior Composites

Thursday, October 29th:

-Parent-Teacher Conferences

-Early out at 12:05 PM

-Conferences 2-8 PM

Friday, October 30th:

-NO SCHOOL!

Free and Reduced Price Meals

Don't forget to return your application!

Free and Reduced Instructions and Application

Use the buttons below to view breakfast and lunch menus. Remember, menus are always subject to change throughout the month, so having access to the digital menus is a great way to stay up-to-date!

Maysville R-1 students are in session for a total of 150 school days per school year.

Our district goal is to have every student in attendance at least 95% of the time.
This would mean all students are in attendance for at least 142.5 days, allowing for 7.5 days of absences for the school year, or roughly 3-4 days per semester.

90% attendance of 150 days is 135 days. Being absent 10% of those 150 days is equal to 15 days of absences, or roughly 7-8 per semester.

Missing that many days of school in a single school year can be damaging to students and their academic growth, social emotional development, and behavior. See the image below for more information on how absences can really add up, and not in a good way!

Remember, we want to see Every Wolverine, Every Day! 💖

Elementary beat out JH/HS again!

Check back next week to see the updated results! 💪

Try these fun quick connects with your students or friends. It is a great way to get conversations flowing at home!

Be sure to check out our other school communication platforms!

Our teachers have been working together to identify the essential standards in English Language Arts (ELA) for each grade level. Simply put, these are the most important reading and writing skills we want every student to learn by the end of the school year.

By focusing on these skills, our teachers can be more intentional with their instruction and provide students with plenty of opportunities to practice and grow. Our goal is for ALL students to master these important skills by the end of the year.

Teachers will also incorporate these skills and related vocabulary into other subjects, such as science, social studies, and math. This helps students see that reading, writing, and communication are important in everything they learn!

I am incredibly proud of the thoughtful work our teachers are doing to focus on what matters most for student learning. Their dedication and collaboration reflect our belief that every student can learn and succeed.

Thank you for partnering with us as we continue building strong readers, writers, and lifelong learners at Maysville Elementary! ❤️🖤

Dr. Janelle Ballard
Elementary Principal

20 Oct - Academic Maysville @ Union Star (Order 5th, 4th) 4PM

23 Oct - End of 1st QT

23 Oct - Kindergarten Orchard Trip

27 Oct - Picture Retakes

27 Oct - Academic Albany @ Maysville (Order 5th, 4th, 6th)

28 Oct - Halloween Parade and Parties 2:15

29 Oct - Early Out 12:05

29 Oct - PTC Conferences

30 Oct - No School

This year, we are promoting the acronym ROAR. Our Wolverines can show ROAR by being Responsible, Outstanding learners, Always safe, and Respectful. To help your child know and succeed, please use the ROAR matrix to review these expectations with your child.

It has been exciting to watch students utilize ROAR and practice their best school expectations!

Please check your Dojo app for parent / teacher conference sign-ups!

Parent / teacher conferences will be on Thurs, Oct 29th.

Please note that Oct 29th is an early release day, with students being dismissed at 12:05 pm in order to accommodate conference schedules.

Transportation Changes:

If your child’s transportation plan is different from their regular plan, please alert the school office so we can make sure everyone has the correct information.

For any transportation changes during the school year, please notify the school office by 2:30 p.m. This will help us communicate changes to teachers and ensure students are dismissed safely.

JH/HS Wolverine Students and Families,

As we wrap up the first quarter, let's finish strong!

Students, take time to check your grades, turn in missing assignments, and give your BEST effort in every class.

Parents, we encourage you to check Infinite Campus and have conversations with your student about their progress.

Success takes teamwork, accountability, and effort both at school and at home. Let's make every day count and finish the quarter on a positive note!

Remember, BEST means Better Every Single Time! ❤️🖤

Mrs. Amanda Heimbaugh
JH/HS Principal

Just a reminder and hoping you already included it on your family calendar that we have a Junior High Band Concert on Tuesday, October 20th at 6pm.

This will be an opportunity for our younger musicians to have a small concert without the other grades. Our JH Choir and Band students are showing their progress over the first 8 weeks of school. Our 7th grade band is making progress after a limited time in class last year and our 8th graders are progressing toward increased skills and individual playing.

We ask that students arrive at 5:40 in the band room and wear red and black clothing. Please no jeans or T-shirts.

This concert will be in the newly updated gym in the high school, old gym. We look forward to a fun evening.

Thanks,

Mr. Bridgman

Juniors (and some Seniors) will be taking the ASVAB on Tuesday, October 27th.

There will be two sessions that day. The morning session will be for all Juniors (non-Hillyard) and will begin at 8:30 AM. The afternoon session will be for any Seniors who did not take it as a Junior, and for Juniors who are Hillyard students. That session will begin at 12 PM.

More information will be released as the testing date gets closer.

Check out the official ASVAB site for additional information about the assessment.

https://www.officialasvab.com/

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on

Thursday, October 29th from 2-8 PM.

There will be an early out for students that day at 12:05 PM.

Conferences at the JH/HS level are designed to be targeted conferences to ensure we are able to meet with students and their families who need academic or behavioral assistance.

Teachers will be reaching out to parents/guardians this week to get those conferences scheduled. Please be monitoring your email and answering any calls from the school number.

Targeted conferences will take place from 3:00-6:30 PM.

This timeframe is for SCHEDULED conferences only. If you do not have a conference scheduled, please visit during our open conference times instead.

Open conferences will take place from 2:00-3:00 PM and 7:00-8:00 PM.

Open conferences are new this year and are open to anyone. You do NOT need a conference scheduled to attend during these times. Our teachers will be available to meet with anyone who wishes to come in and visit.

Prom has been set for Saturday, May 1, 2027.

More details will be released as they become available.

Graduation will be on Sunday, May 16, 2027.

Doors will open at 1:00 PM, with the ceremony beginning promptly at 1:30 PM.

Yearbooks for this school year (2026-2027)
are on sale now through Jostens!

Scan the code below or click the button to order your copy today.

Wolverines,

We love seeing the school spirit and energy you bring to our student section on Friday nights! However, there was quite a bit of trash left behind after this week's game. We know we can do better!

Let's take pride in our school and facilities by making sure we pick up after ourselves before leaving. It only takes a few seconds to throw away your trash and help keep our student section looking its BEST!

Let's show everyone what Wolverine pride is all about! ❤️🖤

A Special Shout-Out! 🌟

A HUGE thank you to Avery Harms and Jordyn DeWilde who took it upon themselves to stay after the game and help clean up the student section! Nobody asked them to do it, but they saw something that needed to be done and stepped up. THAT is what being a Wolverine is all about! Your leadership, responsibility, and willingness to help did not go unnoticed. Thank you for setting a great example for others!

The following students were recognized as being students of the month. Congrats to all!

Our Senior Leadership class has been busy working on creating an
MHSN (Maysville High School News) channel to share with our student body each Friday.
Their videos highlight out students and staff. Check it out!

FFA helped with High Five Friday this week AND it was FFA week.

The MoWest MOACAC College Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 28th, at Missouri Western State University.

Nearly 40 colleges and universities will be in attendance, giving students a great opportunity to explore college options, learn about different programs, and speak directly with college representatives.

The college fair is open to all Juniors and Seniors interested in attending college.

There will be two sign-up sheets available:

• One in Mrs. Sweiger’s office

• One in the High School Office
  
  

Please sign up by Monday, October 26th.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to explore your options for life after high school!

Please join us for Senior Night on October 29th at 7:00 in the Old Gym.

This will be an important opportunity for seniors to receive information and stay up to date as we prepare for the final months of the school year.

During Senior Night, we will discuss:

• Scholarship opportunities and important information for applying

• Upcoming senior events and activities

• Important dates and reminders for the senior class

• Other information to help seniors prepare for graduation and life after high school
  
  

We encourage all seniors and their parents to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions, gather important information, and make sure you are prepared for the exciting months ahead.

We look forward to seeing you on October 29th!

CharacterStrong Focus
This week in CharacterStrong, our 7th graders will be learning about Perspective Taking, while our 8th graders will focus on Goals & Habits. Both lessons encourage students to become more intentional about their choices, understand themselves and others, and develop skills that will benefit them in everyday life.

What We’re Learning
7th Grade: Students will explore how our experiences, feelings, and beliefs influence the way we see situations. They'll learn that two people can experience the same event but have very different perspectives. Through discussion and reflection, students will practice considering other viewpoints, avoiding assumptions, and responding with empathy. We'll emphasize that understanding someone's perspective doesn't always mean agreeing with them!

8th Grade: Students will explore how their daily habits influence their ability to reach personal goals. They'll reflect on habits that help or hold them back and learn how small, consistent actions can create meaningful progress. We'll also discuss how goals can involve academics, friendships, hobbies, or personal growth and why progress matters more than perfection.

Why It Matters
Perspective taking helps students build empathy, communicate effectively, and navigate disagreements. Learning to consider different viewpoints can prevent misunderstandings and strengthen relationships.

Goals and habits help students develop responsibility, motivation, and perseverance. Recognizing the connection between everyday choices and long-term goals encourages students to take ownership of their personal growth.

Continue the Conversation at Home
7th: "Can you think of a time when someone saw a situation differently than you? What might have influenced their perspective?"

8th: "What's one goal you'd like to accomplish, and what small habit could help you get there?"

Mrs. Stafford’s Challenge

7th Grade: Before reacting to someone this week, pause and consider their point of view. You might discover something you hadn't thought about!

8th Grade: Choose one positive habit to practice this week. Remember, small steps taken consistently can lead to big changes! ❤️