Weekly Announcements

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Please check the lost & found table as it is getting pretty full.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at the MS/HS on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th from 4:00-8:00 in the Small Gym. You can meet with any teacher you would like during that time. Teachers will have a supper break from 5:30-6:00 and will not be available during that time.

8th Grade Students and Parents are invited to attend FRESHMEN ORIENTATION on the same night, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th at 7:00 in the Large Gym. You will learn about the students four-year high school academic plan and registering for freshman year classes.

*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

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.

Sports Bowl in Nevada is trying to build up their middle school bowling program again this year.

A student must have been in school ALL DAY (periods 1st-8th) of the school day to be eligible to be in an activity (this includes practice, participating or spectating) unless excused by the principal in advance. (Example-dental/doctor appointments, funerals, etc.). Students must bring a signed note back to school from the appointment. If a student is too sick to attend school, s/he should not be at practices or at school that evening, as a participant or spectator.

Attention Senior Parents

You have the opportunity to recognize your senior in the yearbook by purchasing ad space. You get to create your message right on the Jostens page. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Coffelt.

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Thank you to all of our sponsors. Without your help, publishing our yearbook would not be possible. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Cody Coffelt at 515-387-1115 or at ccoffelt@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us

There is a food pantry currently open for residents of both Maxwell and Collins located at the high school in Maxwell. Right now it is open for visitors on days when the school is open from 7:30am-4:00pm. In the pantry, there are frozen meats, cheeses, soups, and fruit. There is also a large quantity of other dry goods like canned vegetables, pasta, rice, cereal, etc.

This is open from everyone. If you cannot be here during those hours, please contact us for other arrangements. Please contact Shane Arp at the high school (sarp@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us or 515-387-1115) or Ashley Shivers at the elementary (ashivers@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us or 641-385-2446) to set up a time to come in.

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 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

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

If your student(s) will be going home after school with another student who rides the bus, please send them with a note to give to the bus driver.

Student Pick up/Drop off

If your MS/HS students are arriving to school late or you are picking them up early, DO NOT pull into the circle drive. This is for buses ONLY. Please part in the parking lot.

Ala Carte Items

Here is the list of Ala Carte Items you can purchase this year. If you do NOT want your student to be able to purchase these items, please let Mrs. Hinton in the MS/HS office know. Ala Carte items do NOT qualify for Free/Reduce.

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 Sand./Fudge Bar - $1.00

Gatorade - $1.75

Cottage Cheese - $0.75

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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."

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