By Brittany Anderson BUDA — Hundreds of families gathered inside Hays CISD’s brand new elementary school to celebrate its opening and finally get to take a look into the campus they now call home.  Sunfield Elementary, the district’s 15th elementary school, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 11....

On July 21, Hays CISD celebrated the retirement of three staff members with a combined experience of over 50 years in public education. (photo courtesy of Hays CISD)

The Hays Education Foundation welcomed new teachers to Hays CISD  with a special surprise at their orientation held at Hays High School. Micah Petrea, Hays Education Foundation president, and other members presented the new teachers with $100 gift cards. The Texas State Teachers Association donated ...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY – Hays CISD is returning to charging for school meals and offering free and reduced-price meals based on student eligibility.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized spending that allowed schools to serve free meals for all students. However, those funds are not p...

(Editor's Note: This post was updated on July 28 at 12:37 p.m. to reflect comments made by Hays CISD and Wimberley ISD) By Megan Wehring  HAYS COUNTY – Some local school districts are looking for more school resource officers to ensure campus safety.  An SRO is a specifically trained and properly eq...

Staff Report Hays CISD and Hays High School are mourning the unexpected death of long-time teacher and coach Lance Clary.   Clary was the swim and water polo team coach for Hays HS, and part of the HCISD family since August 2000. The Hays HS AthleticsDepartment said that Clary was a beloved teacher,...

By Brittany Anderson Hays CISD is working diligently to ensure that the district’s safety and security protocols are effective, up to date and fully understood by parents, students and administration.  Jeri Skrocki, Head of District Safety & Security in Hays CISD, gave a presentation over the protoc...

Matilda: The Musical at HCISD performing arts center The Hays CISD Performing Arts Center will be featuring Matilda: The Musical from June 23 to June 25. There will be four showings, with the June 23 and 24 performances starting at 7 p.m. and June 25 having two, with one at 2 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. ...

‘Chispas’ is the Spanish word for ‘sparks.’ Here are some things that have sparked us this week!   Waffle House coming to Kyle A new Waffle House restaurant will be opening in Kyle following approval by the planning and zoning commission on June 14. The iconic waffle-centric eatery will be construct...

By Megan Wehring Edward Henderson, crossing guard at Barton Middle School, was recognized by parents and community members. What started out as a simple post, turned into a day of support for Henderson and other crossing guards. Photo courtesy of Colette Dyer Johnson HAYS COUNTY – You never know wha...