The cast of the fall musical "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" traveled to Wichita on May 6, to attend the annual Jester Awards. The cast was initially nominated for 11 awards and went home with five. The...
Thirteen students participated in the state journalism contest held in Lawrence on May 5.
Those who participated in on-site contests include seniors Lacey Gregory, Amiyah Gonzalez and Elizabeth Lee;...
Many students look forward to watching the talent show every year. It is a way for students to cheer on their peers or showcase their own talents.
After the news that there may not be a talent show,...
Cheer tryouts were held April 26.
Before tryouts, there were three days of clinics. Those clinics were held April 23, 24 and 25.
“Throughout clinics we learned a new dance and cheer that Tara Hertel...
During her high school years, 2013 graduate Delphine Burns was an editor of “The Guidon,” a Chamber Singer and president of the Gay-Straight Alliance. Burns often made an effort to engage herself in...
Orchestra students across USD 489 performed in the All City Strings Concert on April 26.
The concert was held in the Hays Middle School gym. Hays High Orchestra performed “Entrance and March of the...
The DECA chapter traveled to Atlanta to compete in the International Career Development Conference on Saturday, April 21.
Along with traveling on Saturday, the members attended opening ceremonies where...
The bell rings. High schoolers file out into the hallways, all pushing their way to the large metal doors, so they can escape the building they spent over a third of their day in.
“I’m so happy...
Weather conditions were not ideal in Boston on April 16, but instructor Andrea Zody persevered and finished her first Boston Marathon.
“We had a headwind of 20 mph, torrential rain and temperatures...
In the first few days after spring break, senior Tay Otte began teaching concert choir a dance for one of the songs they will be performing at contest. The song, called "Balleilakka", originates from India,...
Every year, students have the opportunity to submit a short story or a poem for the Hays Arts Council writing contest.
“I know some of my students like to write outside of class and they really enjoy...
Jaici Simon never expected to return to her former school district as an instructor after her graduation from Hays High in 2012. But after changing her field of study and deciding to pursue a profession...
