Mustang Minutes - November 2026

All mail may be sent to:

Maize Virtual Preparatory School, C/O Maize USD 266 District Office

905 W. Academy Ave, Maize, KS 67101

Have you noticed something different about our logo? Halloween was only a few days ago, but our Mustang isn't in disguise! In order to align with the district branding, the Maize Virtual logo has gone through a makeover. A formal MVPS branding guide will be available alongside the collection of other district schools' guides on the USD 266 Branding Guide page soon. This branding guide will include the logo as shown in the above newsletter title, a formal color palette, and even a mascot! We look forward to celebrating our Mustang pride in new ways, including fresh spirit merchandise. We are excited about this next chapter for MVPS and grateful to be part of a district that helps us continue building our school identity.

As we enter this season of gratitude, we are thankful for the opportunity to build our Mustang pride and, most of all, for the Mustang family that makes our school so special. I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for our parents, students, and staff. Thank you, parents, for supporting our students by encouraging them, celebrating their progress, and holding them accountable. Thank you, students, for showing up, working hard, and continuing to learn! Thank you, staff, for showing your love of learning to our families. Each and every one of you makes up our Mustang family, and for that, I am so very thankful.

Connect with Principal Heather Vincent at hvincent@usd266.com

November

4th: 8B-12th Staff Professional Development - No Live Classes

13th: K-8th Grade Thankful Fest at Story Hill Church in Lawrence at 10:30 a.m.

13th: K-12th Grade Krispy Kreme Event in Wichita at 10 a.m.

23rd - 27th: No School - Fall Break

December

11th: K-12th Grade Creative Art at Maize Community Building at 10 a.m.

18th: K-12th Grade NE KS event - Skate City 10:30 a.m. to noon

22nd: End of Term 2

23rd - 31st: No School - Winter Break

January

1st: No School - Winter Break

4th - 5th: No School - Teacher Workdays

6th: Start of Term 3

18th: No School - MLK Jr. Day

Click the above button for a flyer & link to sign up for this K - 2nd grade opportunity.

Click the above button for a flyer & link to sign up for this 2nd-8th grade club.

Click the above button for a flyer & link to sign up for this 1st-6th grade club in Maize.

Click the above button for a flyer & link to sign up for this club for 3rd grade students.

Click the above button for a flyer & link to sign up for this K-12th grade fun, no-credit class.

Click the above button for a flyer to the ITC Class Calendar for 2026-27.

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.

Please direct all mailings to:

Maize Virtual Preparatory School

C/O Maize USD266 District Office

905 W. Academy Ave, Maize, KS 67101

📱 Office phone number: 316-462-8800 📨 General office email address: mvpsinfo@usd266.com

Administrative Specialist Angie Bayliff can be reached at abayliff@usd266.com or 316-350-2051.

Administrative Assistant Christine Luna can reached at cluna@usd266.com or 316-350-2052.

To sign up for Dillons Community Rewards, click on the above website and search for "Maize Virtual Preparatory School" or use our Organization Number "UK264".

Please update the office with any changes that occur during the year by simply emailing mvpsinfo@usd266.com.

If your family moves, send your new address and an updated proof of residency.

Proof of residency can include:

• a copy of your Driver's License (this will stay valid until license expiration)
• a mortgage/lease agreement with the dated signature page
• a copy of a redacted bank statement showing your current address, or
• a gas, water, or electric bill with the new address shown as the service address

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.

Did your MVPS student have their own amazing achievement? Email cluna@usd266.com, and their story may be featured in a future newsletter!

Get ready to shop for a great cause! Join us on November 21 for our Barnes & Noble Bookfair and help support the MVPS PTO while picking up books and gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Books make wonderful gifts for everyone on your list!

To make sure your purchase counts toward our fundraiser, please present a valid Bookfair voucher or mention the MVPS PTO Bookfair at checkout before completing your transaction. Keep an eye out for vouchers coming soon!

Barnes & Noble Members may use their membership discounts on eligible purchases. Eligible in-store merchandise and purchases at the Barnes & Noble Café count toward our fundraising total. Exclusions include gift cards, shipping and handling, membership fees, textbooks, magazine subscriptions, video games, software, eBooks, and purchases at Starbucks-owned cafés.

Follow the MVPS PTO Facebook page and website for more details and updates as it gets closer! We appreciate your support!

Our next PTO meeting is Monday, November 9, from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Come hear what we're working on, share ideas, and learn how you can be part of our school community.

There are lots of ways to get involved with MVPS PTO, even if you have limited time!

Committees

Our three committees focus on curriculum support, events and activities, and connecting our school community. You can choose the area that interests you. Volunteers work together to share the responsibilities. Each committee needs at least two volunteers to become active, and you don't have to do everything to make a difference! Our next committee sign-up period will be January 6th–14th. Watch for more information when sign-ups open!

Area Representatives

Area Reps help connect families, share local opportunities, and bring ideas back to the PTO. A big welcome to Jennifer, our new Maize Area Representative, and Christina, our Kansas City Area Representative!

We're still looking for a Topeka representative and an additional NE KS representative.

Thank you for helping us build a connected, supportive, and fun MVPS community. Every helping hand makes a difference! 💙