Hays USD 489

Built. Programmed. Dominated. Our Hays Middle School robotics team took 1st place overall at the FHSU Lego Robotics Competition! From brainstorming designs to problem-solving under pressure, these students proved that innovation, teamwork, and determination truly pay off.

Our community partners are the best! Thank you, Midwest Energy, Inc. for believing in the WeKan Crew and investing in a stronger, brighter future. We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting local initiatives! This generous support helps us continue our mission

Big-time talent on full display with these students. Huge congrats to them for bringing home Kansas Broadcaster Association Awards! Your creativity, confidence, and storytelling skills continue to shine both on and off the mic. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Let's take a moment to recognize the greatness of our Hays High Lady Indians basketball team! These girls battled their hearts out coming up 1 point short of a state championship. Round of applause for your 2026 5A State Runner-Up! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

The deadline for 2026-2027 incoming kindergarten registration is March 13. Be sure if you have a little one ready to start school next year, you complete the registration below. Please contact jreling@usd489.com with any questions. Kindergarten: usd489.com/page/usd-489-k…

Join in tonight at 6:30pm for BOE meeting. Link: youtube.com/live/Mp2p75aAc…

The Hays Middle School 7th grade boys had themselves a season! Combined A and B teams went 26-0! They worked hard, played together and had a blast on the court. Congrats on a great season. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Grab your friends, bring the family, and come support these amazing performers as they share the music and magic with our community. Tickets available online and also at the door. Link: gofan.co/app/school/KS2…

It takes a village—and ours just showed up in the best way. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the MOMS Club of Hays and our entire community for wiping out school lunch debt. This means that every lunch account in debt in the district has been wiped to a $0 balance,

Congrats to Hays High students Harley Foarde, EJ Fenwick, and Kamden McBride on being selected to the KMEA All-State Choir. Students with the top audition scores who perform at the district level are then eligible for selection to the All-State Choirs.

Join us Thursday to learn about our amazing preschool right here in USD 489. Meet our amazing teacher, explore the classroom, and learn all about the exciting adventures waiting for your child. We can’t wait to welcome you and answer all your questions-see you there!

Roosevelt Elementary was recognized by FHSU for their exceptional partnership, ongoing cooperation and commitment to welcoming numerous student teachers each semester. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

As they enter post-season play, the Hays High boys' basketball team honored the teachers who have impacted and mentored them throughout this year by giving them their jersey. Our student athletes don't achieve on the court success without first having classroom success.

We are exactly 1 week away from opening night of Hays High's production of The Sound of Music. The cast has brought this show to life with incredible talent, heart, and a whole lot of music. Hays High Performing Arts Center March 5, 6, 7 @ 7:00pm March 8 @ 2:00pm

Our little archeologists at the Early Childhood Connections had a blast digging for fossils and uncovering the past one scoop at a time. Can you dig it? #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Join in tonight at 6:30pm for BOE meeting. Link: youtube.com/live/nJEy5Z7_e…

Don't forget next week is kindergarten round-up for 26-27 school year! Get wild and get there to hear all about our kindergarten greatness. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

This We Kan Crew never turns down the chance to get their hands dirty. They took advantage of the nice weather and soaked up all the vitamin C they could all while working hard. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Last week Hays Police Officers stopped by Wilson Elementary to help kindergarteners celebrate a big milestone, 100 days of learning! Love the interaction between the little ones and the ones her serve and protect us. Here’s to the next 100 days of fun and learning!

These Roosevelt 2nd graders got some very fancy mail, direct from the White House! They each took time to write a letter to the president and each received a letter back. Experiences like this spark curiosity, pride, and big dreams for the future! #EveryStudentEveryDay489