Maize Craze T-Shirts
Maize Craze t-shirts are making an exciting comeback for the 2025–2026 school year, thanks in part to support from The Maize and Blue Athletic Fund. Offered at a discounted price to all SJPS students, staff, and administrators, these shirts help unite the school community with a bold show of pride at athletic events and Maize Craze days. Whether on the field or in the classroom, everyone can wear their spirit and be part of something bigger.
Positive Coaching Alliance Program
The Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national nonprofit that trains coaches to create positive, empowering experiences for student-athletes. To bring this approach to SJPS, the Athletic Department proposed a three-year PCA training program for all coaches. A generous donor funded the first year, and The Maize and Blue Athletic Fund committed to years two and three—investing in better coaching to enhance the student-athlete experience.
Free Student Admission
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, all SJPS students will receive free admission to home athletic events, thanks to support from The Maize and Blue Athletic Fund. Previously, students were required to pay the full $7.00 admission fee, which often limited attendance and placed a strain on families. In collaboration with SJPS administration, the Fund’s Board of Directors recognized that increased student attendance creates a more spirited, unified environment that benefits both athletes and the broader school community.
Current Projects
Girls Softball Field Bullpen Upgrades
The girls' softball and boys' baseball fields at Dickinson Park received major upgrades thanks to a generous seven-figure gift from Bob and Carol Gerbel, creating a top-tier environment for SJPS athletes. A $15,000 donation to The Maize and Blue Athletic Fund later funded the addition of professionally designed bullpens at the softball field—completing a key enhancement ahead of the 2025 season.