Maize High School
| Maize High School | |
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| Address | |
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11600 West 45th Street North [1] Maize, Kansas, 67101 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°46′04″N 97°28′35″W / 37.767848°N 97.476435°WCoordinates: 37°46′04″N 97°28′35″W / 37.767848°N 97.476435°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High School |
| School district | USD 266 [2] |
| CEEB Code | 171885 [3] |
| Principal | Chris Botts |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,206 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) |
Red, White and Black |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Rival |
Goddard High School Maize South High School |
| Communities served |
Maize West Wichita Northwest Wichita |
| Website | www.usd266.com |
Maize High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Maize, Kansas, USA, serving students in grades 9-12. The current principal is Chris Botts. Maize High School is one of two high schools located within the city limits of Maize, Kansas. The school colors are red and white, although black is considered an unofficial third color. The average annual enrollment is approximately 1,300 students.
The athletic programs at Maize High School are known as the Eagles and compete in the 6A division, the largest division in the state of Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Throughout its history, Maize has won eighteen state championships in various sports.[4]
Academics
Maize High School operates on block schedule, which includes four periods and a break for lunch. Science teacher Stan Bergkamp was awarded the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award and first year teacher Diane Moser was named a Herizon Award winner by the Kansas State Department of Education.[5]
As of 2009, Maize High has received fifteen Achievement of Excellence Awards in the subjects of reading, writing, science, and mathematics.[6]
Extracurricular activities
The Eagles compete in the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League and are classified as a 6A school, the largest classification in Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Throughout its history, Maize has won eighteen state championships in various sports.
Athletics
Cross country
Historically, Maize High School has experienced a fair amount of success in cross country. Maize High School has won a total of seven state championships in cross country. The Eagles won five consecutive state championships in the 1950s and a total of six in the decade.
State Championships
| State Championships [4] | |||
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| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Cross Country, Boys | 7 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1963 |
| Volleyball | 2 | 1998, 1999 | |
| Winter | Bowling, Boys | 2 | 2007, 2010 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2012 | |
| Bowling, Girls | 2 | 2009, 2012 | |
| Indoor Track & Field, Boys | 1 | 1966 | |
| Spring | Baseball | 3 | 2003, 2005, 2011 |
| Softball | 2 | 1998, 2010 | |
| Total | 23 | ||
Maize High School offers the following sports:
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Notable alumni
- Nate Robertson, professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies.
References
- ↑ GNIS for Maize High School; USGS; July 1, 1984.
- ↑ USD 266
- ↑ High School CEEB Code Search
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "State Records". CatchItKansas. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. 2010-02-21.
- ↑ "About the District" (ENGLISH). Retrieved 2010-02-21.
- ↑ "Maize High School Achievement of Excellence Awards" (ENGLISH). Retrieved 2010-02-21.