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The final month of school has arrived. Students and staff are busy completing courses and the Grade 12s are preparing for graduation and then their final exams.

The One School, One Book program is now completed. Students and their families read the final chapters of Charlie Bumpers vs. The Teacher of the Year last week. Races were held Wednesday since the characters in the book held races. Friday, the final trivia draws were made and then a shoe game was done outside. Shoes played a big role in the book and the main character was always getting into some trouble because of his shoes. In the end, he realized his teacher was on his side and everything worked out well.

The participants from Maymont School did well at the Battle West District track and field meet held in North Battleford May 25 and 26. The school had representation from Grades 7 through 12.

Some notables include Kassidy Menzies who finished third in the hurdles. Arin Amson placed third in the discus throw and Hailey Harris, in her first year, finished second in the discus. Sean Brehon reached a personal best in the shot put. Keara Amson placed first in the quad, which is four different events. James Armistead was first in the triple jump and second in the 400 metre race.

Jenna Fouhy placed first in the shot put so will travel to provincials in Regina this weekend to participate in the shot put and discus events.

Three other students will also compete at the provincials — Keara Amson in the discus throw, Carlee Hamilton in javelin and Jaden Bailey in the 3000 metre race.

Ashton Harris, Grade 8, won the medal for the overall points leader in the bantam section. Ashton was first in the 400 metre, 800 metre and long jump. He also placed third in the triple jump.

Special thanks to the coaches Ryan and Krista Nickell and everyone who helped work at the events and the booth.

The elementary students will participate in their track meet Friday. They are fortunate to have been invited to participate in Hafford again this year. 

The family of the late Blake Amson from Radisson sponsored a guest speaker for Grades 8 through 12 Friday afternoon. They brought in Amanda Oling to address the students. She is an engaging speaker on impaired driving, traffic safety and making smart decisions in life. 

 Drawing from her 15-year career in law enforcement and an immense personal tragedy, her presentation was powerful and left the audience with just one question, "What are you willing to lose?"

Oling's presentation focused on the risks and consequences associated with impaired driving and making the wrong decisions in life.

Special thanks to the Amson family for bringing Amanda Oling to the students of Maymont School. They endured their own personal tragedy and want to prevent this from happening to others.

Monday, the Grade 8 and 9 girls had the opportunity to participate in a scuba diving lesson. This is part of their physical education outcomes. They had the lesson at the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Center.

Several smiling and some scared little faces arrived on Monday for their kindergarten open house. They were greeted by Mrs. Susan Thompson, who will be their teacher next year. It was a chance for the new students to view their classroom and the entire school in preparation for next fall.