By Megan Wehring  The Hays Rebel mascot has spiked a recent controversy across social media and the community.  Students banded together at the Hays CISD Board of Trustees’ meeting Thursday night. Many shared their thoughts and experiences related to controversy around the rebel mascot.  As the Boar...

Seven soloists and one ensemble from the Hays CISD qualified for Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest in May at UT Austin this May. They are: SOLOISTS Koryn Siddiqui, Sophie Andersen, Ella Davis, Caroline Barnett, Hannah Cook, Isabella Hilton and Lily Miller. ENSEMBLE Joshua Ames, Slade Appleby, Za...

Hays High SchoolRebel Choir, directed by Charles Flores, landed 15 slots on the TMEA Region 18 Choir, with 12 of the honorees qualifying to advance to the next level of competition, Pre-Area. Auditions were held last weekend at Austin's Bowie High School. The advancing Rebel Region Choir roster incl...

In late February, members of the Hays and Lehman high choirs earned honors at the annual UIL Solo and Ensemble contest at McCallum High. Twenty students and one ensemble qualified for the UIL State Solo and Ensemble contest later this spring. Left, Lehman High students who advanced are seniors David...