Parents are encouraged to be involved in classroom activities which include Field Trips, P.T.O. sponsored parties and special projects. Approximately 40 Maize East students receive individual tutoring from parent volunteers, Boeing employees and a WSU Education student. Students participate in community activities such as the DARE drug prevention program, the annual Caring Hearts food drive and are enriched through assemblies presented by guest speakers. Parental and community involvement is also evident through the School Site Council, a committee of parents, staff and community members working to address school improvement. Communication Communication between school and home is accomplished in several ways.
Teachers communicate through newsletters, assignment notebooks and progress reports.
A bimonthly school newsletter, the Maize East Express informs parents of school activities. In addition, District wide news is shared through the monthly Maize Messenger. Technology USD 266 has made a strong commitment toward technology advancement. At Maize East each teacher has a computer work station. Administrative offices have quick access to student demographic and academic information through the use of computers.