Upcoming meetings
Stay in tune with what’s happening in your school district by attending monthly board meetings. The Hays CISD Board of Trustees meets twice monthly for regular meetings. The next two meetings are scheduled for Oct. 20 and Oct. 27. Both take place beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hays High School Curriculum and Instruction Annex.
Schools closed Oct. 13
Hays CISD schools are closed Oct. 13 in celebration of Columbus Day.
Guys’ Night Out
Chapa Middle School Thursday, October 2, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CMS boys are invited to bring an adult male in their life to spend an evening of dinner, basketball tournament, games, flag football, door prizes and more. This event is just for the guys. $1 donation or a canned food item.
Old iPhones wanted
With the big turnover of iPhones coming in the next days and weeks as folks rush out to get the newest generation of devices, STEM (Science Engineering Technology and Math) teachers at Carpenter Hill Elementary will gladly take old, cleared iPhones to use for students. According to fifth grade STEM teacher Lori Shultz, any educational apps or iMovie left on the device are welcome. She said all phones will be reviewed to ensure they are ready for student use. Shultz said the teachers also welcome any chargers and cases. Phones can be dropped off at the campus office.
VFW patriotic scholarships
Nov. 1 is the deadline for area middle and high school students to submit an essay in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy or Patriot’s Pen contests. Winning essays can help students earn scholarship money. Visit www.vfw.org to learn more.
