Several of our band students have spent the past 4 months preparing for Region auditions. Special congratulations to the following students that earned placement in the 2025-2026 All-Region Band, the highest honor a middle school band student can receive! Ishan B. also placed 1st chair in the region out of all trumpet players who auditioned.
We're proud of all of our students who qualified to participate in our Campus Spelling Bee! Congratulations to Champion Hiya S. and Runner-Up Nayonika S. Next up: the District Spelling Bee in December!
What a beautiful day for bocce ball for our Unstoppable Athletes and their Partners! Ca-Caw!
It was an honor and a privilege to celebrate several Veterans this morning who have children or grandchildren at Hays. They enjoyed breakfast, performances by band, choir, and orchestra, and meaningful speeches delivered by NJHS and Student Council representatives. We are especially honored to have Veterans Ms. Jagers, Mr. Hertwig, and Mr. Brooks serve our school everyday!
Now until November 14th, yearbooks are just $45! After 11/14, prices will continue to rise AND the deadline to purchase an 8th grade dedication will pass. Don't miss out!
🔗Purchase a yearbook: bit.ly/haysheritageybk
🔗Create an 8th grade dedication: bit.ly/8thdedication
🔗Purchase a yearbook: bit.ly/haysheritageybk
🔗Create an 8th grade dedication: bit.ly/8thdedication
Ms. Wilson and Hays Hope Squad members did a phenomenal job this morning as we welcomed guests from Poland who came to learn about Hope Squad in our schools. We're especially proud of our students who offered such critical perspective and voice about the importance of spreading hope and taking care of one another!
We are excited to say "Witamy!" to our visitors from Poland tomorrow. They are coming to Hays to learn more about Hope Squad. Please help us welcome them by wearing yellow! 🛟
We know you're practically dying to see Hawk Theatre Company's "The Addams Family" musical. Luckily, you have one last chance: Saturday, 11/8, at 7:00 pm. After that, the curtain closes ... forever. Don't sleep on this morbidly, delightfully funny and enchanting masterpiece!
Join us in congratulating our Athletes of the Month! These outstanding student-athletes were selected for their dedication to our athletic vision, excelling not only in their sports but also in the classroom.
⭐7th Grade: Iniyan T. & Claire M.
⭐8th Grade: Quadir W. & Aiza V.
⭐7th Grade: Iniyan T. & Claire M.
⭐8th Grade: Quadir W. & Aiza V.
Special congratulations to the following band members who have advanced to All Region Phase 2! They will be auditioning next Thursday at Nelson MS. We wish them the best of luck next week as they represent Hays.
Hays Hope Squad is excited to welcome national Hope Squad leaders, Dr. Ferguson, and guests from Poland, on Monday, November 10. Ms. Wilson and students are busy preparing final details! To celebrate their visit and show support, students and staff are encouraged to wear yellow.
What a fun day learning from a caricature artist in Ms. Cobb's classes!
🎨"Creativity takes courage." -Henri Matisse
🎨"Creativity takes courage." -Henri Matisse
Come out and cheer on your Hawks as we take on Faubion & Ereckson in our last regular season football games! Congrats to Ms. Martinez & Ms. Bary, Staff Members of the Week!
🏈7th Grade vs. Faubion MS @ Hays (11/4 at 5:00 & 6:15)
🏈8th Grade @ Ereckson MS (11/5 at 5:00 & 6:15)
🏈7th Grade vs. Faubion MS @ Hays (11/4 at 5:00 & 6:15)
🏈8th Grade @ Ereckson MS (11/5 at 5:00 & 6:15)
Several students enjoyed today's beautiful weather and lunch from the food truck! Students were randomly selected to purchase at the food truck based on Minga Positive Praise points. Another round of randomly selected students will have an opportunity to enjoy the food truck on Wednesday!
🎃Happy Halloween, Hawk fam! Wishing you a weekend that is fun, safe, and maybe just a little spooky!👻
Hays PTO to the rescue! Earlier this week, one of the microwaves in our cafeteria quit working, and PTO quickly replaced it for us. Many students rely on our microwaves for heating up lunch, so we're thankful to be operating back at full capacity!
Our Unstoppable Athletes lit up the bowling alley today, along with their teachers and Partners. What a great start to a year of athletic feats! Ca-Caw!
Lunch time festivities for Red Ribbon Week! Thank you to Student Council for planning a fun and meaningful week.
Health Science classes put together skits, incorporating at least five character traits that embody employability and professionalism in a healthcare workplace. We definitely have some great actors and future healthcare professionals in this group!
Congratulations to Tom Bryner (FA Teacher, Centralized Team Lead) and Kelsi Walker (Resource & Inclusion Teacher and Team Lead) ... they are "crushing it" at Hays! From serving their students to leading their teams and SO much in between, these two are "citrusly a big peel"! 🍊
