Pre-Kinder orientation set
Hays CISD is offering a Pre-K Orientation this week on Thursday, May 26, 6 p.m., at Hemphill Elementary on FM 150 East. Parents of all incoming district Pre-K students are welcome. Hosting principal Paige Collier says, “Come learn the overview of the pre-kindergarten program and its eligibility requirements.” Parents are encouraged to bring income documentation if they would like eligibility pre-screening. For more information, contact Pre-K Coordinator Stephanie Bonnet-Kramer at 268-4688, ext. 6840 or 7344.
Graduation ceremonies this weekend
Graduation ceremonies for the district’s three high schools have been set, starting with Lehman High School’s exercises this Friday, May 27, 8 p.m., at Shelton Stadium. Academy High School holds its graduation ceremony this Saturday, May 28, 2 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center. Hays High School holds its ceremony this Saturday, May 28, as well, starting at 8 p.m. in Shelton Stadium.
In the event of rain, Lehman’s graduation exercises will be held in the LHS Blue Gym and the overflow crowd will be accommodated at the PAC with live streaming of the ceremony. Should weather force Hays High School’s ceremony indoors, Bales Gym will be the site of the live ceremony, with overflow directed to the PAC for live streaming of the event. Students and families are invited to watch all three of the graduation ceremonies online at the district website. The following URL gives additional information about the live streaming: http://www.hayscisd.net/graduation.
Mustang, Bobcat bands excel
Last week we reported the success of the Barton Bobcat Wind Ensemble and Symphonic bands in Austin. More impressive news poured in over the past week, with Dahlstrom Middle School’s great showing at another weekend of the Texas Music Festival at Austin’s Anderson High School. Director Leroy Gerdes reports the Mustang Wind Ensemble scored a 1st Division, was named “Best in Class,” and walked away with Grand Champion honors. The DMS Symphonic Band also scored a 1st Division, “Best in Class,” and placed 2nd in overall competition. The Mustang 6th grade band scored a 1st Division and was best in its class. Finally, the Barton Middle School Beginners Band won a 1st Division, “Best in Class” trophy, and 3rd overall on their competition day.
Rebs select Class of 2012 officers
Class officers for next year’s Hays High School senior class have been elected by their peers. Stephen Luna will lead the class as President, Tyler Cullen will be Vice President, and Shelby Pape will serve as Secretary. Rachel McManus and Jennifer Putman will serve as Senators.
