Attendance Information

School attendance plays a huge role in academic success at all grade levels. Even as children grow older & more independent, families play a key role in ensuring children get to school safely every day. Good attendance will help children do well in high school, college, and at work.

Hays Clothes Closet

The Hays Clothes Closet is helping students and families in our community with economic challenges. Click to read more!

School Supply Lists 2019-2020

Hays CISD uses standardized school supply lists based on grade levels from elementary school to middle school. Click on the headline above or graphic to the left to view school supply lists for 2018-2019 school year!

Online Student Registration Now Open!

Student Registration 2019-2020: Online registration for the 2019-2020 school year is now open for all new and returning students. Click headline for more information.

Cell phone usage at school

Cell phones should remain turned off and inside the student’s backpack any time they are on school property.

Volunteers Welcome for Arts Focus

Fuentes, a fine arts focus campus, welcomes community members who have experience in music, art, movement, and other creative endeavors.

Free & Reduced Meal Application

Applications for free or reduced price meals will be mailed out to all families each year. A self-addressed, stamped envelope will be provided for the return of the application form. You may also complete the application online in English or Spanish! Click headline to access additional information & the online application.

Community Information- Handouts in Entryway

Graduation 2020 Date Change

As we all make adjustments in our lives to combat coronavirus – this is a big one for our graduating seniors. Texas State has canceled all events through the end of May. This includes our Hays, Lehman, and Live Oak Academy graduation ceremonies that had been scheduled for May 26, 2020 at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center. We have now secured the facility for June 26, 2020, for our three graduation ceremonies. They will remain at the same times: 10:00 a.m. for Hays High School, 2:00 p.m. for Live Oak Academy, and 5:30 p.m. for Lehman High School. Click "Read More" for additional details!

Moreno Named First Hays CISD Fine Arts Director

Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright announced Friday that Patty Moreno has been selected as the first-ever fine arts director for Hays Consolidated Independent School District. She is a career professional music educator with nearly 30 years of experience. By accepting the position in Hays CISD, Moreno is returning home to the school district where she started in the teaching profession. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Patty home,” said Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright. “She knows our district, she has a wealth of fine arts knowledge, and she has the passion it takes to keep our programs among the finest in the state.”

Upcoming Public Forums Regarding Potential 2020 Bond

The Board of Trustees will host three public forums regarding a potential, upcoming bond election for May 2020. [** Jan 11 - MMS ** Jan 13 - DMS ** Jan 15 - WMS **] The goal of the public forums during the development of a potential bond is for the Board of Trustees to listen to feedback regarding the proposed projects. Your comments and questions will assist the Board in deciding whether to call for a bond election and, if so, in formulating the final propositions that would appear on the ballot. Hays CISD is currently considering a bond election for May 2, 2020. The deadline to call for a May 2020 bond election is in February 2020. Click on the headline above to learn about the bond planning, the projects being considered, public forum agendas, procedures for speaking at the forum and/or submit your comments electronically.

Navigate Your Future Night - MS & HS Students + Parents

What: Navigate Your Future * Who: MS and HS students and their parents * Date: January 9, 2020 * Place: Performing Arts Center * Time: 6:00-8:10 pm * This event is open to all current Hays CISD 6th-11th grade students. Please mark your calendars to come hear this important information. Schedule = 6:00-6:40 PM Open Session includes: Introductions and Welcome, College credit opportunities for high school students. 6:50-8:10 PM - Rotate through sessions includes: Tips for college admission, financial aid-ways to pay for college, presented by TAMU and TXST Admissions * How to be a successful high school student (graduation requirements), presented by the Hays CISD Counseling Department * Understanding your PSAT 8 and PSAT/NMSQT scores, presented by Joy Philpott and the Hays CISD Advanced Academics Department. Click headline for more info.

Hays CISD Gifted and Talented Referral Period Opens Nov. 1

Students who participate in services designed for gifted/talented students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication. These skills are often evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity. Furthermore, these skills are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment. Hays CISD campuses will accept referrals for gifted and talented services from November 1 - 22, 2019. Referrals can be made in two different ways. The first option is to complete an online referral form. The second option is to complete a paper referral. Copies of the paper referral form are available in the front office of each campus and should be returned to the campus counselor. Click headline to read more, access presentations and referral form.