Weekly Announcements 📣
MS/HS Parents - October 26th - 31st
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No School Monday's
October 26th
November 2nd
November 9th
November 16th
We WILL have school Monday, November 23rd
Activity Passes
Parents/Guardians
For the remainder of the 2026/2027 school year, we are offering FREE admission for all PreK-12th grade students for home athletic events. Students in PreK-6th grade must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. Please note that this does not include the MS/HS Variety Show or Musical. If you already purchased activity passes for your students for this school year, you can request to have that money either reimbursed or transferred to your student(s) lunch account. Please contact Kim Hinton @ khinton@cmspartans if you would like to do either.
Veteran's Day
Our High School Student Council is looking for local veterans to join us on Veterans Day for a special question-and-answer session with small groups of students.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your experiences, tell your story, and help our students better understand the meaning of service, sacrifice, and patriotism. We are grateful for the men and women who have served our country, and we would love to give our students the chance to learn directly from you!
If you are a veteran who would be willing to participate, or if you know someone who might be interested, please reach out to Ms. Staudt! We would appreciate your help in making this a meaningful experience for our students.
Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our country!
Red Ribbon Week Oct. 27th - 30th
Theme: Make a Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free
Tuesday - Wear red, Be drug free
Wednesday - Heros don't do drugs - dress as your hero
Thursday - Dream Drug Free - pj day
Friday - Scare Away Drugs - costumes - no blow-up costumes, masks, fake weapons, or gore
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 3rd; 4 pm-8 pm in the Small Gym
Thursday, November 5th; 4 pm-8 pm in the Small Gym
Thanksgiving Meals
We are offering Thanksgiving Meals again this year. If you are interested, please fill out the attached form. Last day to fill it out is Tuesday, November 3rd. https://forms.gle/frSa6CCpn7kdsJz2A
Variety Show
Tickets on sale starting Oct. 20th
CM Class of 2028 Fundraiser
CM Class of 2028 is hosting a general apparel fundraiser. The store is live today and runs through November 15th. We will then be hosting a pickup event on December 5th during the Winter Festival. The location will be in the High School commons area. More details to follow. Thank you in advance for the support!
Buy Your Yearbook Today!!
Click the link to order your yearbook today. The price will continue to increase throughout the year, so "treat" yourself to a yearbook today! Order here!
If you have any questions or concerns contact Mrs. Coffelt at 515-387-1115 or ccoffelt@cmspartans.org
Collins-Maxwell Boosters
Pack the Backpack
It’s that time of year again! It’s time for Iowa’s Best Country, KIX 101.1 & Print 101, in Marshalltown to team up & PACK THE BACKPACK for area teachers! Don’t forget to remind ALL your teachers, staff, parents & even students to nominate those teachers who go above & beyond to help out their students, classrooms, other teachers or the entire school! Every month we will pick one teacher, come to the school & surprise that teacher with $101 in school supplies from Print 101! Nominating a teacher is easy, just go to www.KIXWEB.com & click on the Pack the Backpack banner & fill out the fast form. So, let’s all team up & help our area teachers! We look forward to all this year’s entries.
Student Pick up/Drop off
Pick up/Drop off @ MS/HS: The south and east entrances will be used for all students who walk or get dropped off before and after school. The west side (bus loop) will be BUS pick up and drop off ONLY from 7:00AM-5:00PM.
Please use visitor parking spots in the parking lot when dropping off or picking up students during the day.
Ala Carte Items
Switch -1.75
Envy -1.75
Ice Cream Cookie. 2.00
Ice Cream Sandwich 1.50
Rice Krispy/Chips. 1.25
Lunchable. 2.50
Apples w/Caramel. 1.50
Apples w/Peanut Butter 1.50
Dr. Pepper Zero / 7Up Zero 1.50
Cold Brew Coffee 2.00
Uncrustable. 1.75
Cookie/Churro/Brookie. 1.50
Water. 1.00
Milk or Extra Milk is .65
Pizza Ala Carte 1.80
Fruit .80
October Menus
November Menus
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."
Events
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
RED RIBBON WEEK
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
RED RIBBON WEEK
Pre-ACT for 10th Grade 8:30-11:30
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
RED RIBBON WEEK
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
RED RIBBON WEEK
State Cross Country Meet @ Fort Dodge
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
NO SCHOOL
Girls Wrestling practice begins
State Volleyball Tournament @ Coralville
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
State Volleyball Tournament @ Coralville
Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
State Volleyball Tournament @ Coralville
NHS Blood Drive @ Maxwell (Large Gym) 1:30-5:30
Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
State Volleyball Tournament @ Coralville
High Five Friday- FCCLA/FBLA 7:15-8:15
Elementary Ag Awareness Day @ Collins 1:00-3:00
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Variety Show @ Maxwell 6:00
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
NO SCHOOL
Girls HS Basketball Practice begins
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
ISC Leadership Conference @ Wartburg
A. Sutherland Water Rocks Presentation
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Day Assembly
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16
NO SCHOOL
Boys HS Basketball and Boys HS Wrestling practice begins
ISC Band Festival @ Janesville
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
JH Girls Basketball Game vs BCLUW @ Collins 4:30
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Collins-Maxwell School Board Meeting @ Maxwell 6:00
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
All-State Musical Festival
Final Round Football Playoffs
JH Girls Basketball Game vs Meskwaki @ Collins 4:30
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
All-State Musical Festival
Final Round Football Playoffs
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
All-State Musical Festival
JV/V Girls Wrestling Tournament @ Nevada 9:00 AM