Official account of Maize Schools in Maize, Kansas. Our mission: To connect, learn, and lead. No. 266, please visit www.usd266.com. Thank you.
Welcome to the official page for Maize Schools USD 266
If you are looking for more information about the Maize School District, U.S.D. This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion about Maize Schools and to serve as a resource for our parents, students, teachers, staff members and our local community. The page provides a limited open forum for you to ask questions
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06/03/2026
Congratulations to all our Maize High Eagles and Maize South High Mavericks recognized on the Wichita Eagle's Wichita-area Kansas high school softball all-league teams for 2026 season!
Congratulations to all our Maize High School and Maize South High School student-athletes recognized on the Wichita Eagle's Wichita-area Kansas high school girls soccer all-league teams for 2026 season!
A special congrats to our Mavericks who earned prominent recognition on the Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division I First Team:
⚽️ Player of the year: Caroline Giroux
⚽️ Coach of the year: Rey Ramirez
Congratulations to Maize Virtual Preparatory School student Selah Simien, a 2026 Kansas Governor’s Scholar! This recognition honors the top academic 1 percent of Kansas high school seniors from across the state. Please join us in celebrating this recognition!
Congratulations to our 2026 Kansas Governor’s Scholar!⭐
This recognition honors the top academic 1 percent of Kansas high school seniors from across the state.
Please join us in celebrating this outstanding Class of 2026 student!💙
06/02/2026
Congratulations to our 2026 Kansas Governor’s Scholars! This recognition honors the top academic 1 percent of Kansas high school seniors from across the state.
Please join us in celebrating these outstanding Class of 2026 students!
From Maize High School:
⭐ Shannon Jones
⭐ Nathan Nelson
⭐ Olivia Pruitt
⭐ Adam Von Stroh
From Maize South High School:
⭐ Kaitlin Kelley
⭐ Tucker Lowe
⭐ Graham Stiles
We are proud of the way they represent Maize USD 266!
06/02/2026
Congratulations to Maize High School student Izzy Edwards on earning 1st place in the Video category of the national Digital Contest hosted by Nutrients for Life Foundation!
Izzy’s winning project, “How Fertilizer Feeds the World,” highlighted the important role fertilizer plays in agriculture, food production, and global food security through creative visuals and storytelling.
We are proud of Izzy’s creativity, hard work, and representation of Maize USD 266 on a national level!
Last week, our team was honored to attend the Maize High School FFA Banquet to recognize Izzy Edwards as one of the winners of the Digital Contest! 🌱
Congratulations to Izzy on her creativity, hard work, and outstanding achievement. 🎉
05/29/2026
Congratulations to the 2026 Maize Education Foundation Scholarship recipients! We are grateful to the Maize Education Foundation for investing in our students and supporting their future opportunities beyond graduation.
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients, and best wishes as they begin their next chapter!
05/29/2026
We’re proud to celebrate our 2026 Maize USD 266 retirees!
This year’s retiree class represents a remarkable 649 combined years of service to our district. Each of these individuals has made a meaningful impact on our students, schools, and community. Whether in the classroom, in the office, or behind the scenes, their dedication has helped shape the Maize experience for countless families. Thank you, retirees, for all you have done for our !
Take a moment to browse the photos and celebrate their legacy.
05/28/2026
New summer camp opportunities have been added! With a wide variety of options for all ages and interests, there’s still time to find the perfect fit for your child this summer. ☀️
Visit usd266.com/summercamps to explore available camps and opportunities.