A $103.3 million guaranteed maximum price (GMP) tag for the construction of Hays CISD’s third high school was given the go-ahead by district leaders. The move was done in conjunction with approval of the GMP for construction on Hays CISD’s new elementary school, which was set at $28.7 million. Both ...

Approval of a new stipend system Tuesday could aid Hays CISD leaders in attracting needed instructors to help turnaround the academically struggling Hemphill Elementary. The Turnaround Campus Stipend Structure, approved by a 7-0 vote, would provide a $5,000 stipend for the principal at Hemphill, wit...

Circumstances surrounding Hays CISD Superintendent Michael McKie’s departure remain unclear, even after district leaders accepted his resignation and named an acting superintendent during a special called meeting Friday. At Friday’s meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to approve McKie...

n instrumental figure in the creation of what today is Hays Consolidated Independent School District has passed away. Delvin James “Red” Simon, 92, of Kyle, passed away of natural causes at his home, according to sources close to the family. Simon, whose namesake was bestowed on Simon Middle School ...

A new high school, two new elementary campuses and improvements across Hays CISD were given the green light by voters Saturday as a pair of bond propositions totaling $250 million were approved by a wide margin. Support was high for both Proposition 1 and 2, which held sizable approval percentages a...

Hays CISD could soon be searching for its next leader after Superintendent Michael McKie informed his executive staff Tuesday he intends to resign at the end of the school year. According to a Hays CISD press release, the announcement was made at 3 p.m. Tuesday. McKie was unable to provide additiona...

Hays CISD could soon be searching for its next leader after Superintendent Michael McKie informed his executive staff Tuesday he intends to resign at the end of the school year. According to a statement from Hays CISD, the announcement was made at 3 p.m. Tuesday. McKie was unable to provide addition...

Hays CISD bond packages UPDATE: A new high school, two new elementary schools and improvements across Hays CISD were given the green light after voters approved a pair of propositions Saturday. According to unofficial, final results, Proposition 1, which called for $189 million for three new campuse...

Rapid population growth in Hays County means increased enrollment for Hays CISD. At the April 17 meeting, Hays CISD Board of Trustees were presented with the district’s capital improvement plan, which assesses growth for the next ten years. According to the capital improvement plan, district officia...

Residents’ tempers flared during a public forum Monday at the Hays CISD Monday night Board meeting. The audience attendees spoke about mistrust of the HCISD administration and the 2017 Bond projects. Of the eight total public comments, six were from residents speaking out for or against the bond pro...