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Hays CISD to dedicate fine arts wing to longtime educator

Staff Report BUDA — The new fine arts wing at Dahlstrom Middle School (DMS) — which includes the school’s new band hall and music rooms — will be named after Leroy Gerdes.
Hays CISD to dedicate fine arts wing to longtime educator
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Author: Leroy Gerdes directs the band in class at Dahlstrom Middle School. While he retired in 2019, he taught and directed bands for 44 years — 34 of which were at Hays CISD schools. The new fine arts wing at Dahlstrom will be dedicated in his name. Contributed Photo

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