Developers of the state’s new student literacy initiative are pushing ahead with plans to create university centers of excellence and a special credential tied to retraining teachers in a quest to have 90% of third- to eighth-grade students read at or above grade level. The Blueprint for Literacy authorized by the 2024 Kansas Legislature and Gov.
Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he’s withdrawing as President-elect Donald Trump’s planned nominee for attorney general days after securing the appointment.
It’s tough to say who saw it coming. Week after week, Hays High lurked in the shadows as an imminent threat to any opponent in their path.
High Plains Farm Credit has donated $50,000 to Fort Hays Tech | North Central’s new Construction Programs Building, a vital addition to the college that will expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in construction technology, electrical technology, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning (PHAC), and commercial driver’s license (CDL). In an impressive show of partnership and support, CoBank has matched this donation with an additional $50,000, bringing the total contribution to $100,000.
On Nov. 11, 2024, during a new Board of Education (BOE) meeting presentation, “The Hays Way Minute,” all six USD489 Principals, as well the Director of Early Childhood Connections, stressed the educational importance of community engagement and involvement.
The Fort Hays State volleyball team has secured a trip to St. Joseph, Mo.
Two Hays restaurants are providing free Thanksgiving meals to anyone in the community.
On Nov. 12, 2024, Ellis County Commissioners unanimously approved the Nov. 20 – 21, 2024 closure of Publics Works (PW) offices for the Department to move from 1195 280th Ave. to the new PW facility at 1681 250th Ave.
Following the Ellis County Commissioners unanimous approval on Nov. 12, 2024, of a revised Health Director Job Description, Commissioners also directed County Administrator Darin Myers to re-open the position to applicants.
Fort Hays State senior forward Allison Worley was named to the MIAA All-Tournament Team for the 2024 MIAA Tournament. She is now a two-time All-Tournament Team selection after being named to the same team in 2023.