By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

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

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

Online enrollment begins Monday, 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 Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 3 and 4. HHS Freshmen Orientation is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 5. USD 489 classes start Wednesday, Aug. 17, with a half-day session.

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 in late July to make other arrangements.