KYLE — At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees voted to approve further consideration for the 2023 bond bid package 12 design development for the three high schools not to exceed $163,803,849. “Tonight, we’re doing these [design development] approvals to build a bond budget. So, we’r...

UHLAND — Hays CISD has taken the famous “deck the halls” saying even further by transforming a school bus into a real-life version of “The Polar Express.” Three years ago, the Hays CISD Transportation Department started decorating a bus, which would otherwise be making its way to auction, for the ho...

JOHNSON CITY — Rooted in community, Pedernales Electric Cooperative invests in educational programs and support for teachers and classrooms across the Texas Hill Country. On Nov. 22, PEC announced the winners of its new Teacher Spotlight Award — intended to recognize the superb work teachers do in t...

KYLE — After learning that there was a need for more band instruments for students at schools within Hays CISD, Kyle City Council member Miguel Zuniga is partnering with VFW Post 12058 to host a collection drive through next spring. “There's just such a demand for more kids getting interested in ban...

KYLE — Many may not know that, just like himself, Santa has helpers that work year-round.  Every September, when children are starting the school year, running around the playground and solving math problems, the Hays CISD counselor and communications teams are preparing for the district's annual An...

KYLE — The final attendance zone map recommendation regarding the 2025-26 school year and future opening of Ramage Elementary School was presented to the Hays CISD Board of Trustees at its Nov. 18 meeting, as well as details on a potential May 2025 bond. “The recommendation achieves creating a zone ...

BUDA — Buda’s Brightside, a local organization that supports caregivers and families of people with disabilities, is holding an art exhibition later this week that will be open to the public. Originally known as Terry’s Dayhab, Buda’s Brightside is a nonprofit organization that provides respite care...

KYLE — On Oct. 21, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed potential elementary school zoning maps in preparation for the opening of Ramage Elementary School in fall 2025. According to chief communication officer Tim Savoy, this is the first time that the board will act as a committee when monitor...

Johnson High School junior Ava Schlotterbeck was selected to participate in NASA’s Texas High School Aerospace Scholars program earlier this semester. She is the first from Hays CISD to be selected for the program. Schlotterbeck, who discovered the program while researching for internships and schol...

KYLE — On Oct. 18, Hays CISD held its inaugural State of the District, hosted by the Hays CISD Education Foundation. The event began with a showcase of student organizations throughout the new administration building, including culinary arts, cosmetology, mariachi and more. Dr. Greg Smith, executive...