Get Involved
There are many ways for parents to get involved at Maize South Elementary School!
Please explore the options below. You may need a to fill out a Volunteer Background Check, which you can find more information on further down.
Parent-Teacher Organization
A group of committed parents!
Maize South Elementary School PTO hosts two big fundraisers per school year, as well as Spirit nights each month at local restaurants. With the money raised PTO provides gifts and grants to teachers during the school year for various classroom supplies and needs, as well as funding items for Maize South Elementary to give students the best experience and opportunities possible. We invite you to be an advocate for your child and the students by joining our PTO group. We need your help, whether it is your time, talents or thoughts.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is an innovative father involvement - educational initiative of the National Center for Fathering. WatchDOGS are fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S. school.
As a WatchDOG, you'll spend a portion of the day and lunch with your student and then the remainder of the day working with other Maize South Elementary School students. You may help students with school work, supervise at lunch and recess, patrol the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities.
Prior to your scheduled day, a reminder will be sent home with your student. On your scheduled day, please come to the school office between 8:15-8:20am. You’ll receive instruction on the day’s activities and your schedule. A WatchDOGS T-Shirt will be provided to you to wear or you may order your own WatchDOGS T-Shirt (https://store.dadsofgreatstudents.com/shop).You are welcome to bring your lunch or you may purchase a school lunch. Please dress appropriately for outdoor recess and remember that hats are not allowed to be worn during the school day.
Contact Kendra Diaz via Email with questions.
Volunteer Background Checks
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Maize USD 266! Our schools are stronger thanks to the help and support of our community members, and our students benefit from this relationship.
Safety is a top priority for the district. Background checks are required and must be completed annually. All visitors moving beyond a school front office and its secure vestibule will also complete a Raptor Visitor Management System screening and a temporary visitor’s self-adhesive name tag printed each time they visit.
To volunteer at Maize South Elementary School:
Self-Pay: Please click here to begin your Self-Pay background check process through the National Screening Bureau. After providing some information about yourself, you will be prompted to pay $24.50 by credit or debit card on a secure system, and you will receive a receipt via email. (The National Screening Bureau uses a secure server and cutting-edge screening technology in order to protect your privacy.)
District-Paid: Maize Schools does not wish to discourage any potential volunteer from getting involved in our classrooms and with our students volunteers. Please click here to begin the same background process at no cost to yourself, and Maize USD 266 will pay for your background screening.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and district!
Maize Education Foundation
It takes a lot to carry out our mission, and there are many ways you can support the Maize Education Foundation!
DonateYour donations help provide the Foundation with the funds it needs to maintain its operations while providing grants and supporting programs throughout the Maize School District.
While Maize Schools celebrate achievements and high performance in academics, arts, and group activities, there are still challenges to face. A significant number of students come to school without supplies and food. The rapid growth in enrollment causes increased challenges on staff and strains resources to support special services and the social-emotional needs of our students.
Volunteer for the FoundationWe are looking for passionate individuals to volunteer with the Maize Education Foundation! Your support helps us continue to empower students and enhance educational opportunities in the Maize School District.
Whether you're interested in joining our Board of Directors, reviewing grant and scholarship applications, assisting at events, providing feedback, or participating in focus groups, there are plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference in our community. There is truly something for everyone!