Get Involved
There are many ways for parents to get involved at Maize Central 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. For other volunteer options, contact Diana Meister via Email or complete our Volunteer Interest Form.
Parent-Teacher Organization
The Maize Central PTO board has been working hard to breathe new life into how Parents and Teachers connect at MCE. From spirit wear and spirit nights at restaurants to family engagement events, we have come together to create ways for MCE families to build community all while raising money for classroom grants! Bookmark this page, follow us on Facebook, and complete the Google Form below to be included on text updates from PTO and to volunteer.
When we work TOGETHER to support our school, everyone wins! #MCEspirit
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.
VolunteerWe 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!
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Box TopsNo more clipping Box Tops! No more sending BoxTops to school! All you need is your phone.
Download the BoxTops App, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The App will automatically credit our school's BoxTops earnings online.
Casey's for Cash
Cash for classrooms, part of Casey's Rewards, supports teachers through cash donations to schools for the things they need most. Members can turn their points into a Cash for Classrooms donation that is directed specifically to the school of their choice.
Casey's Rewards members can search our database of more than 35,000 schools across the 16 states that Casey's calls home.
Get started today by signing up for Casey's Rewards and selecting the school you'd like to support!
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 Central 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!