USD 489

Hays USD 489 will have six early release days for the 2016-17 school year that will allow teachers to have time for collaboration and professional development. Lunch will be served to students on these days. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm on these days. The following are the scheduled early release days:

• October 5, 2016
• November 2, 2016
• February 1, 2017
• March 1, 2017
• April 5, 2017

In an effort to accommodate students and families on those early release days, USD #489 has made the following arrangements at each of the schools:

Hays High School
Students will be told to exit the building. Bussing will begin at 1:00 pm. Athletic practices will be scheduled at their regular after school time. Students should report back to the school then. Call the school with any questions regarding early release days at 785-623-2600.

Hays Middle School
Students will be told to exit the building. Bussing will begin at 1:00 pm. Parents can call Hays Middle School to make arrangements for after school care on September 2nd. After school care will begin at 1:00 pm and end at 3:04 pm. $8.00 will be charged per student, and a snack will be provided. After school care for the first early release day on September 7, 2016 will be available. After school care for the remaining early release dates will be dependent upon the utilization of the program on the first early release day. Call the school with any questions regarding early release days at 785- 623-2450.

Elementary Schools
Bussing will begin at 1:00 pm. Each elementary school will have the afterschool program on early release days. The afterschool programs will start as soon as the students are released, with the normal ending time still being in effect. The cost for the program on these days will be $12.00 per child. Contact your school with afterschool program questions.