By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

You may not want to think about it, but it’s here.

Hays USD 489 has issued its enrollment schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.

Online enrollment begins Mon., Aug. 1, for Hays High School, Hays Middle School and the elementary schools. Parents and guardians of students new to the district or kindergartners are urged to contact their respective school offices as soon as possible.

On location enrollment will be held Wed. and Thu., Aug. 3 and 4. HHS Freshmen and New Student Orientation is scheduled for Fri., Aug. 12. USD 489 classes start Wed. Aug. 17, with a half-day session. The HHS web site lists a full day of classes.

Enrollment for The Learning Center is always available online. Early Childhood Connection is now enrolling students Monday through Friday by calling (785) 623-2430.

If there are conflicts families cannot avoid on the enrollment dates, they should  contact the HHS office at (785) 623-2600 to make other arrangements.