Sponsors needed for Art of Leadership at Elm Grove
The Elm Grove Elementary Dad’s Club is bringing “The Art of Leadership – The Leader in Me” program to the school starting in the fall and business community sponsors and coaches are needed. Through this program, students experience the reward of making a positive change in the community, ultimately elevating their expectations for themselves and for the world in which they live. After participation, students develop leadership, management and coaching skills. Community leaders and business owners are encouraged to attend a Business Leadership Social from 8-9 a.m. June 21 at Elm Grove Elementary in Buda to learn more about sponsoring and volunteering for this important program. Contact Kathy Faulks, principal, at 512-268-8440 for more information.
Hays CISD Board of Trustees votes in new president
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees reorganized at its regular meeting on June 18. The Board voted 4-3 in favor of Willie Tenorio Jr. as president. Merideth Keller was voted as vice president and Shaun Bosar was voted as secretary. The Board reorganizes annually following the trustee elections in May.
Matthew Pope named Simon Middle School principal
The Board of Trustees for the Hays Consolidated Independent School District approved the promotion Monday of Matthew Pope from assistant principal to principal at Simon Middle School. Pope’s selection continues a trend this year of selecting campus leaders from within the district. Pope has worked for the district as Simon’s assistant principal since 2010. During this time, he helped lead the campus in achieving double-digit gains in math, science, and social studies scores. Prior to coming to Hays CISD, Pope was a campus learning facilitator and middle school teacher at campuses in Victoria ISD. Pope replaces Michelle Chae at Simon, who was named earlier this year as principal at Lehman High School.
ACC Hays campus celebrates groundbreaking
The community is invited to a groundbreaking celebration for the ACC Hays Campus at 10 a.m. on June 27 at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center, located at 979 Kohlers Crossing in Kyle. The event will feature live music, a college fair and refreshments. The Hays Campus of ACC will be at Kohler’s Crossing and Kyle Parkway. The three-story structure will accommodate up to 2,000 students and offer core curriculum/academic transfer courses and career education in specialized business programs, computer networking and security and child development. Construction on the building begins later this summer.
