Hays USD 489

Beginning this week, the Hays Public Schools USD 489 will be completing a comprehensive phone survey of patrons on their opinions about their district. The eight-minute phone survey will be placed between 7 and 9 p.m. on weekdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The caller ID may show “Market Research Associates” or it may simply show an 816 or 913 area code, because the company uses calling facilities in both Missouri and Kansas. For those who are not contacted at random on the phone, an online version of the survey is available on the district’s website. The phone survey process will take about two weeks to complete, and the district is asking patrons to listen for their phones to ring. All responses will be kept completely confidential.

With the high likelihood that the city ordinance requiring the wearing of face masks could expire at the end of today due to low community positive Covid numbers over the last fourteen days. USD 489 wants to remind students, staff and parents that we will continue to follow the mask mandate for the state of KS and the requirement of the wearing of masks in all schools. We do not have a timetable for when masks will no longer be required in schools, but when that decision is made that information will be shared. A commitment to the health and safety protocols is still our highest priority, and we thank you for your understanding, patience and commitment to continuing these protocols that are still in place .

Latest Edition of the Teaching & Learning Blog: https://www.smore.com/0sngr #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Family Night Out: Bucket Filling 101. Don't miss it! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

If you want to watch the BOE work study session tonight...follow the link. https://youtu.be/AScm8b_aiBg Starts at 6:30 pm. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Hays High Students....Do you need a dress or tux for prom? If so...check out this link...https://5il.co/qcrl #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Need a job? Check out this information...it might be the position for you! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Do you have a child ready to start kindergarten in 2021? Did you miss Kindergarten Round-Up? No worries...call 785-623-2400 or email jreling@usd489.com. Need more info..https://www.usd489.com/page/kindergarten-2021-2022

Yesterday our staff were able to get their first dose of the COVID vaccine!! A big thank you to Chase and Abby Rice with Moffet Drug Pharmacy in Norton and Kylee Shae with Paradise Roots Pharmacy in Hill City!!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

State Wrestling Update: Both Harley Zimmerman and Gavin Meyers lose their 2nd matches. Now they have some work ahead through the consolation brackets!! Good luck guys! We are proud of you!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

State Wrestling Update: Gavin Meyers wins first round in the 220# bracket!! Cheering loud!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Good luck to HHS Wrestlers at 5A State!! Harley Zimmerman at 126#'s and Gavin Meyers at 220#'s!!! We will be cheering for you!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Congratulations to Sarah Zimmerman who placed 2nd at State Wrestling!! We are proud of you Sarah! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Incoming Kindergarten Parents: Don't forget Round-Up is 03/01 at 6:30 pm. If you already have an elementary student in our district, your forms will be mailed. For more details: https://www.usd489.com/page/kindergarten-2021-2022 #EveryStudentEveryDay489

The 2021-2022 District Calendar is available now... https://5il.co/pv2w #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Seen Around USD #489: Even more photos from the HMS students participating in Random Acts of Kindness week. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Seen Around USD #489: Last week, HMS celebrated Random Acts of Kindness week. STUCO members placed sticky notes with nice messages on all students’ lockers, made posters and goodie bags for all of our cooks, janitors, bus drivers, and other staff members. Throughout the week, many acts of kindness were witnessed and STUCO members had a great time starting the chain reaction. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

The link to view tonight's BOE meeting is https://youtu.be/s5_AiWBd9j4. Starts at 6:30 pm. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Due to extreme low temperatures anticipated for tomorrow morning, Hays 489 will cancel school for tomorrow, February 16th. We anticipate that on Wednesday , February 17th, we will return to our regular schedule. Stay warm and stay safe.

New Teaching & Learning Blog Post: • Free Virtual Field Trips • Humor! • KESA Information • School Calendar Changes 2020-21 • Help Your ELL Students Succeed in Math • And more… https://www.smore.com/0wdmj #EveryStudentEveryDay489