Planning for tomorrow, today!
The Hays CISD counseling team along with Austin Community College is helping students get a head start on college with the “Planning for Tomorrow – Today” college event. This event is recommended for middle and high school students and their parents. It will include information on financial aid and dual credit, as well as a career and technology fair. The event takes place from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center.
School’s out for winter
Students at Hays CISD are on winter break. All classes resume Monday, Jan.7. Students will also be out of school Jan. 21 in celebration of Martin Luther King Day.
Report cards on the way
The recent nine-week grading period report cards for Hays CISD students will be distributed Jan. 11. Be sure to look for your child’s card and if necessary, sign and return the envelope to school.
Weird science
The Hays CISD Middle School Science Fair will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Performing Arts Center.
Soar with education
The San Marcos school district will hold a SOAR (Seeking Opportunities, Achieving Results) Education Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 12 at the San Marcos Activity Center. SOAR is an educational partnership between Texas State University, San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District and the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. Initiatives include efforts to increase school readiness in early childhood, eliminate disparities in the education system by increasing college access and preparedness, and addressing issues in work force development.
New obesity resource web portal
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs recently launched ReshapingTexas – www.reshapingtexas.org – a new online resource that examines the economic impacts of obesity and identifies areas in the state where children are at risk. The site encourages users to suggest articles and success stories that may be beneficial to others. Combs said ReshapingTexas will continue to expand as public participation grows and content and tools are added.
Texas schools to review emergency operation plans
In light of the December tragedy in Newtown, Conn., Gov. Rick Perry requested that Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams direct Texas school districts to review their emergency operation plans to ensure all schools are prepared respond to potential threats. Senate Bill 11, which was passed in 2005, required school districts and public junior colleges to adopt and implement a multi-hazard emergency operations plan that includes district employee training and mandatory school drills to prepare students and employees for responding to an emergency.
Senior at Lehman wins speaking competition
Hunter Lehman, a senior at Lehman High School, won first place in Impromptu Speaking at the Texas Association of Future Educators - Region 13 Competition. The event was held at Hutto High School on Nov. 28. Lehman will compete at the state-level competition in February.
