Hays USD 489

We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Superintendent Wilson!! This guy.. he is hilarious, positive & truly cares about the kids! He lives the #EveryStudentEveryDay489 every single day!!

Today marks the start of Teacher Appreciation Week. Here at USD #489.. teachers are pretty important! We were interested in hearing what some of the students had to say about their teachers. What do you love the most about all your teachers? -They really care. I could tell any of them that I’m having a bad day & they would stop and listen. HMS, 6th grader -My classroom teacher is funny! My PE teacher is fast and my music teacher sings LOUD! Wilson, 3rd grader -My main teacher is nice even if she is having a rough day. She teaches us to smile even if it’s rough. My specials teachers are all nice too, even if I don’t feel like learning, they help me! Lincoln, 5th grader What is something your teacher does that is funny? -She lets us get our giggles out! Lincoln, 2nd grader -He says words in a different language! And he can make good animal noises. Wilson, 5th grader -She walks with big huge steps to show us we can take big steps with tiny voices. Roosevelt, 2nd grader -When kids are messing around in class, she will dance around like she is in the ballet. It makes everyone stop and watch! HMS, 7th grader Who is the principal of your school & did you know they were once a teacher? -Mrs. Gile & she was? I don’t think she was, I think she was always a Mrs. Gile. O’Loughlin, 3rd grader -Mrs. Lacy & I think maybe she was a PE teacher because she is very fast! Lincoln, 2nd grader -Mr. Albers & yeah he was a math teacher! Everyone knows he is like way smart with math! HMS, 8th grader Our teachers are truly gifts. They inspire your kids. They celebrate the tiny things & the huge milestones. They help to develop lifelong skills. They engage the toughest of them and practice patience with the more persistent ones. They encourage each tiny step and skill, and they love your kids as if they were their own. We are proud of all of our teachers at USD #489 & we celebrate you every single day!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

May kicks off National Physical Education & Sports Month!! Can you even imagine if our schools didn’t have PE or offer sports? We asked some local students what they loved about PE or sports.. “I miss weights. Taking PE classes has helped me feel better about myself!” HHS Sophomore “I love when we learned to play hopscotch in kindergarten!” Wilson, 4th grader “PE is my most favorite class! We get to run, jump and be loud!” Lincoln, 2nd grader “PE is the best class of the week, we play volleyball and basketball, but I don’t love push ups!” HMS, 7th grader Thank you to our amazing staff who help kids find the joy in running, teach them coping skills, and even teach them to play hopscotch!!! Get outside and move, have a kitchen dance party or draw a hopscotch course on your driveway today!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #GetMoving

They often start work at 0500... they stir with really big spoons.. they wear aprons and have most recently learned to work with all sorts of protective gear on... there are approximately 40 of them in our district.. who are they? They wade through allergies... they count calories.. they mix and match to make tasty meals for our littles.. who are they? They scoop, stir, flip, mix, whip and even bake! Lately they have filled bags instead of trays.. they are what we call a true hero!! Happy School Lunch Hero Day to our Nutrition Services staff!!! We love your food, your smiles and your dedication!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Backpacks For Kids 2020-2021 Information.. #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #HelpingTheKids

Nutrition News: Reminder, there is no meal service on Friday, meals for tomorrow were sent out today! See you Monday! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Seen Around USD #489: Look at these happy faces. The sun is shining. The flowers are blooming. We hope you’re having a happy day! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Check out this video about our amazing Nutrition Staff!! https://youtu.be/szXEB-9yVJE #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Attention Incoming Kindergarten Families: Placement letters are being mailed TODAY!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Board of Education Meeting will be broadcast live on Facebook tonight, starting at 6:30 pm. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Update from Nutrition Services! We are excited to be serving our students again! Our menus will vary greatly over the next few weeks, as the supply of some items are not consistent. Here is what we have planned for the rest of this week. We will try to update as menus are finalized each week. Please join us at HMS, HHS, or Lincoln for your healthy, school breakfasts and lunches!

Seen Around USD #489: Look at these sweet little faces from Lincoln Elementary!! We miss the kids. The giggles and the squeaky shoes when it rains! Enjoy your weekend!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #WeMissTheKids

Nutrition Services Update: Lunches are back starting Monday!!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #FeedThoseKids

Seen Around USD #489: Another local restaurant stepping up to help feed the kids. #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #ThanksForHelping

Seen Around USD #489: Another local business has an offer for families!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #ThanksForHelping

Another amazing community business that would like to help families!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #ThanksForHelping

Additional Meal Options: Even more awesome community businesses helping the families!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #ThanksForHelping

Most Current Meal Info: So many people care in this community. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Seen Around USD #489: What an amazing community we live in. Everyone cares about the kids. #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #ThanksForHelping

Seen Around USD #489: McDonald’s is stepping up to help families!! Feed those babies some McDonald’s!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489 #ThanksForHelping