Welcome to Maxwell Municipal Schools
Mission Statement:
Prepare and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
Vision Statement:
High expectations with a commitment from all.
Due to the increase in positive COVID tests in Colfax County, Maxwell Schools will be in remote learning for the remainder of the first semester. Athletic practices will be postponed until further notice. Please be alert of any sign of COVID symptoms in your households, please follow COVID safe practices and report any positive student results to Mrs. Forrester at kforrester@maxwellp12.com as soon as possible to keep our community safe.
Please refer to the Elementary School Staff and Student Decision Tree to better understand the steps that should be taken if you or your family develop symptoms. Refer to the Elementary School Quarantine/Isolation Decision Tree is for families, students and staff to better understand the steps taken if quarantine is necessary.
Supply List K-6 Revision 5.13.2020
Update School Calendar 2020-21
Re-Entry Plan rev. 8_7_2020
Baca Valley Discount
Baca Valley Telephone company has notified Maxwell Municipal Schools of a 25% discount that can be applied to the DSL of students who qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Since Maxwell Municipal Schools has qualified for the Community Eligibility Program all students in our district are eligible to receive Free and Reduced Lunch. If you have a student in Grades K-12 and are using Baca Valley Telephone services for internet you will need to call then at 575-375-2102 or 575-278-2102 to receive this discount. We cannot do this for your family as it would be releasing personal information.
Help Feed Your Children with Pandemic EBT
Students eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch at school can get food benefits. This is in addition to their pickup meals from school. These extra food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT. The child will get $5.70 for each weekday that they would have been in school. Visit the link for more information.
https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/LookingForAssistance/p-ebt.aspx
A new P-EBT hotline has been established for parents who have questions about eligibility or would like additional information about P-EBT benefits, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced Thursday. The new 1-833-415-0569 P-EBT hotline will be manned from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist families who have flooded current phone lines with questions about P-EBT. For more information click on the link EBT Hotline Information
Athletic Pre Participation
*As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following form may be used to waive the annual pre-participation examination requirement for returning student-athletes. This form will only be accepted for the 2020-2021 school year.
Pre Participation Form
Any athlete planning on participating in sports in the State of New Mexico, must complete the NFHS Concussion Course. A current certificate of completion is required in order to participate in the 2020-21 seasons. This course must be completed annually.
Click on the link for more information. Concussion Course Information