Maize South Intermediate School
September 2026
Hello Mav Families,
As part of our MAVS UP traits, we want to work alongside you to help students grow in mindfulness, organization, and personal accountability.
Wearing a school lanyard each day is a district expectation. Recently, we have seen an increase in families bringing forgotten lanyards to school and students requesting replacements from the library. Replacement lanyards cost $6, which is added to the student’s Skyward account.
Please help your student establish a consistent routine by choosing a special place at home, such as near their backpack or by the door, where they return their lanyard each afternoon. This will help them remember it independently the following morning. If a lanyard is forgotten, families do not need to bring it to school. We will support students through the following natural consequences:
The student will wait until the end of the lunch line to help it move efficiently and will miss five minutes of Rec Time.
If forgetting the lanyard becomes a persistent concern, the student may receive a phone call home and lunch detention.
Our goal is not simply compliance, it is to empower students to take ownership of their belongings and develop habits that will help them become responsible and successful young people. Thank you for partnering with us by discussing this expectation with your student and encouraging a consistent routine at home.
Mavs on a Mission! 🚀🖤💛
Karen LaMunyon
Principal
Maize South Intermediate School
We would like to introduce ourselves! Ms. Caitlin will be moving up to sixth grade (Class of 2033!) this year and Mr. Tyler will be the fifth grade (Class of 2034!) counselor this year. We are SO ready and excited for students to be back in the building! Our goals this month are to get to know every student and create an environment where students feel safe and comfortable with us. Students can request to see the counselor through their class link page or through our Google Classroom. We will review this during our first counselor lesson the first week of school!
What does the School Counselor do?
~Monthly Counselor Lessons over topics such as empathy, kindness, gratitude, and career exploration.
~Group Counseling
~Individual Counseling on a short term basis
~Help with connecting families to outside community and therapy resources
If you think your child may benefit from seeing the school counselor, please do not hesitate to reach out. Our mission is to make MSIS a safe, loving place for all students and we are happy to help with any needs that may arise throughout the year!
Tyler (tslattery@usd266.com) and Caitlin (chamilton@usd266.com)
Hello! I am Jaime Smith, school nurse, and I am excited to help our students and families in any way possible.
In-Office Stock Medications
The health office still has over the counter stock medications. We have acetaminophen (chewables, liquid and tablets), ibuprofen (chewables, liquid, and tablets), cetirizine (liquid, dissolving tablets and tablets), Benadryl (chewable and pills), and tums (chewables). **Please see Skyward and complete the Online Form titled Over the Counter Medication Consent Form 2025-26.** This has to be completed prior to me administering these medications. The health office will ALWAYS attempt to contact a parent prior to administering these medications to your student.
Immunizations
Please ensure all students are up-to-date on immunizations. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the state law for vaccine requirements, please click here. The immunization exclusion date is October 1, 2025. Documentation needs to be submitted to the nurse’s office!
Brought from Home Medications
Reminder: Students are NOT allowed to carry any medication (unless it’s an emergency medication that we have a doctor's order on file for). Any medication that is brought into school will be kept in the Health Office, needs to be in the original container, and have the Authorization for Medication form completed. Only prescription medications need the physician’s signature.
Screenings
The following screenings will be administered to your student this year:
All 5th grade students will have a vision screening
All 5th and 6th grade students will have a dental screening
All new students to the district will have a hearing AND vision screening
Please feel free to contact me by stopping by my office, calling, or emailing me if you have any questions or concerns about your student. Thank you for taking an interest in your child’s health and well-being!
Jaime Smith, RN, BSN
Phone: 316-462-8506
Fax: 316-462-8502
Email: jsmith@usd266.com
Volunteer Background Checks
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Maize South Intermediate! Our school is “Mavs on a Mission”, and we are grateful for the help and support of our community members and volunteers.
Safety is a top priority for our school. Background checks are required and must be completed annually. All visitors moving beyond the school front office and its secure vestibule will also complete a Raptor Visitor Management System screening and receive a temporary, self-adhesive visitor name tag printed each time they visit.
District-Paid: Maize Schools do not wish to discourage any potential volunteer from getting involved in our classrooms or attending field trips with our students. Maize USD 266 will pay for your background screening.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and district!