Hays USD 489

USD 489 will have six early release days for the 2015-2016 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 p.m. on early release days. The following are the scheduled early release days:

• Sept. 2
• Oct. 7
• Nov. 4
• Feb. 3
• March 2
• April 6

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 p.m. 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 p.m. Parents can call Hays Middle School to make arrangements for after school care on Sept. 2. After-school care will begin at 1 p.m and end at 3:15 p.m. — $8.00 per student, with a snack provided. Call the school with any questions regarding early release days at (785) 623-2450.

Elementary schools
Bussing will begin at 1 p.m. Each elementary school will have the after-school program on early release days. The after-school programs will start as soon as the students are released, with the normal ending time still in effect. The cost for the program on these days will be $12 per school. Contact your school with after-school program questions.

Lincoln: (785) 623-2500
O’Loughlin: (785) 623-2510
Roosevelt: (785) 623-2520
Wilson: (785) 623-2550