Week of August 18-23, 2025

Tuesday, August 19:

First day of school!

School Hours: 7:45 AM-3:31 PM

Doors open at 7:25 AM

Wednesday, August 20:

Board of Education Meeting - 7 PM (District Lobby)

Tuesday, September 2:

Grades 7-12 Yearbook Picture and Senior Composite Retakes

Fall Sports Pictures

Varsity Football Jamboree @ Weston - 6 PM

Wolverines,

Welcome back! I am excited and ready to see our students returning to the building, filling the hallways with energy and enthusiasm once again. A new school year brings fresh opportunities for learning, growth, and connection, and we are eager to continue building on the successes of the past year.

Here at MHS, we believe that the best outcomes for our students happen when we work together—students, families, and staff—all committed to supporting one another. Our goal is not only to challenge students academically, but also to help them grow as leaders, problem-solvers, and community members.

As we begin this year, let’s embrace the opportunities ahead and continue striving for EXCELLENCE. I look forward to celebrating our students’ achievements and partnering with families to make this school year one of the best yet.

Go Wolverines!

Amanda Heimbaugh

JH/HS Principal

Check out our new district website! The site will continue to be updated and edited as the year goes on, so please be patient with us as we learn and grow with you.

By the end of August, our new website will also be available as an app right on your device for easy access. Be sure to be on the lookout for release information.

Thank you!

https://www.maysville.k12.mo.us/

Sports Physical and Proof of Insurance

Don't forget, ALL students who are participating in a sport or band are REQUIRED to have a current physical on file. Those students must also have health insurance per MSHSAA requirements. If you have any questions, please reach out to Activities Director, Mr. Zimmerman at zimmermant@maysville.k12.mo.us.

Student Activity Fee

Students involved in any activities or athletics must pay an activity fee of $30.

Households with multiple children will pay $30 for the first student, $20 for the second, and $10 for each additional student thereafter.

Activity fees can be paid for in the JH/HS office.

Cash or check accepted. Make checks payable to Maysville High School.

Questions? Contact Activities Director, Mr. Zimmerman at zimmermant@maysville.k12.mo.us.

Individual and Family Activity Pass

Any individual or family that would like to purchase an activity pass may do so in the JH/HS office. Cash or check accepted. Make checks payable to Maysville High School.

Individual Pass- $65

Family Pass - $130

Questions? Contact Activities Director, Mr. Zimmerman at zimmermant@maysville.k12.mo.us.

Free and Reduced Price Meals

Don't forget to return your application! Even if you don't qualify or know you don't qualify, it helps our school either way! Your help and support is always greatly appreciated!

Free and Reduced Instructions and Application

Online Registration

Registration must be completed before students return. Please complete registration via the online Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Click the link below to register your student(s).

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Please be sure that your student is up to date on all required immunizations before school begins. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse, Mrs. Chloe Adkins at adkinsc@maysville.k12.mo.us. Thank you for helping to keep all of our students healthy!

Maysville Jr/Sr High School will continue with the personal device ban. This year it is now a state law under Senate Bill 68. Please review the Personal Device policy and be prepared for this school year.

Backpacks and bags (purses, drawstring bags, etc.) will remain in the students' locker through the entirety of the school day. Backpacks and bags may be used to carry items to and from school, but may not be used during the school day. This is to help keep our students safe in each space of the building, and to allow for free and clear walkways throughout hallways and classrooms.

Students carrying a bag will be given a verbal warning and allowed to return the bag to their locker. Any additional infraction thereafter will be cause for confiscation. This rule is in place to keep ALL of our students safe and healthy during the school day.

As part of our building dress code policy, hats are not to be worn during the school day. To review the entire dress code policy, please see the student handbook. Thank you in advance for helping us maintain a respectful learning environment!

The grading scale for the 2025-2026 has been updated. Please refer to the image to see the updated scale.

Weighted courses will still receive an extra credit point of distinction.

*Board approved, July 2025

Students are expected to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 90% per semester in each individual class, including both excused and unexcused absences.

Falling below the 90% threshold in any course may result in the loss of academic credit for that course unless remediation steps are successfully completed by attending Monday school.

Monday School Dates (2025–2026 School Year)

Staff will be present on the dates listed below to help assist students regain lost instructional time from absences. Monday School will be held on the following dates:

• September 15, 2025

• October 6, 2025

• November 10, 2025

• January 5, 2026

• February 2, 2026

• March 16, 2026

• April 13, 2026

Exceptions to the Policy:

Documented medical absences or absences due to school business (school activities or athletics) do not apply toward this policy.

*Board approved, July 2025.

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! 💖

We know navigating arrival and dismissal on our campus can be challenging for families, especially at the beginning of the year. To help with these issues, please review the reminders and map below.

The front parking lot is for STUDENTS only. To help keep our students safe, please do not park in the lot or drive through it.

Parents/Guardians will enter the parent pick-up line utilizing the Hickory Street entrance.

Parents/Guardians need to remain in the designated parent pick-up lane during the entire arrival and dismissal process.

The school buses will exit at the same location as parent pick-up. Please watch for buses and allow buses to exit first during arrival and dismissal.

Doors open at 7:25 AM, and class begins at 7:45 AM. Dismissal begins at 3:31 PM.

If you have any questions about bus route services, please contact Darlene Conover, Interim Transportation Manager, at dconover89@gmail.com or 816-449-5011.

When students arrive at school on Tuesday morning, they may go to the main lobby for breakfast or go to the old gym to wait for the bell. If they choose to eat breakfast, they will need to go to the old gym when they are finished with breakfast.

We will all begin the school day Tuesday morning at 7:45 AM in the old gym with a Welcome Back assembly! See you soon, Wolverines!!