Maize South Intermediate School

Connect with Mrs. LaMunyon at klamunyon@usd266.com or 316-462-8501.

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Maize South Intermediate School is located at 9701 W. 37th St., Wichita, KS. 67205

Oct. 15 - No School/Parent-Teachers Conferences 8am - 8pm

Oct. 16 - No School

Oct. 19 - Dave & Busters Spirit Night

Oct. 20 - Southside Choir Concert at 6:00p at Maize South High School

Oct. 23 - 5th Grade STEAM Field Trip

Oct. 29 - 6th Grade Band Concert at 6:00p at Maize South Intermediate School

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. If a lanyard/ID is brought to the school during the day, our front office staff will email the student. Your student is more than welcome to stop by the office before lunch or recess to see if their lanyard/ID has been dropped off.

We will support students through the following natural consequences:

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.

Oct. 19 - Dave & Busters Spirit Night

Email: maizesouthispto@gmail.com

Facebook: Maize South Intermediate PTO

Instagram: MSISPTO

Cheddar Up Store: https://my.cheddarup.com/me/maizesouthispto-1050

A student is officially truant after missing a substantial part of the school day on

3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, 5 DAYS IN A SEMESTER, OR 7 DAYS IN A YEAR.

The district allows 7 parent excused days before needing additional documentation. After the 7 parent excused days, we will need professional documentation (medical note) for an absence to be excused. If we do not have that documentation, the day will be marked as unexcused.

Per Kansas State Law, the school district will report truancy after unexcused absences accumulate THREE IN A ROW, 5 IN A SEMESTER, 7 IN A SCHOOL YEAR,

If you know your student will have an extended absence ahead of time (family vacation, etc.) please fill out an Administrative Excuse Form prior to the absence. These forms are available from your student's counselor, administrator, or the office secretaries.

PARENT EXCUSED ABSENSE

When a parent contacts the school the day of the student's absence to communicate about the student being absent. Parents are allowed SEVEN of these "parent excused" absences a year. After SEVEN you will be required to provide additional documentation for the absence.

MEDICAL EXCUSED ABSENCE

When the school receives a note from a doctor's office, dentist office, or any other medical office stating why the student missed school. If further documentation is received, the absence is excused and does not count towards the "7 parent excused absences."

IF YOUR STUDENT IS GOING TO BE ABSENT, PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH THE SCHOOL AND TURN IN A MEDICAL NOTE TO THE OFFICE SECRETARIES IF POSSIBLE.

Maslow’s Pantry is here to support Maize students and families who may be experiencing food or clothing insecurity. If you or someone you know could use support, please click the link below to access our resources and request assistance.

Want to support Maslow’s Pantry? You can also use the link to learn how you can donate, & help us provide essential items to families in our community.

Click the link here to get help or find out how you can help!

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

Join the MSIS Site Council!

We are seeking parents and community members to serve on the MSIS Site Council for the

2026–27 school year. Help us celebrate successes, share ideas, and support our

students and school!

If interested, please email Mrs. LaMunyon.

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!