Back to School in Hays County 2019

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Hays CISD students get a leg up with Career & Technology Education

Information regarding Hays CISD, Dripping Springs ISD and Wimberley ISD

Dripping Springs ISD seeks input on building a second high school

First generation of Johnson High Jaguars begins a new era

Hays CISD looks at feasability of 2020 bond package

Wimberley ISD breaks ground on innovative water wise campus

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Hays CISD students get a leg up with Career & Technical Education

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

Designing Schools...With Kids in Mind!

A national conversation on the shifting job market is leading public schools to heavily invest in career & technical education (CTE), giving students an alternative to a four-year college system.

At Hays CISD, the district is funding nearly $9 million for the future of CTE at Lehman and Hays high schools, with new facilities at Lehman that expands the campus.

At Lehman, a new auto and veterinarian technician facility will be able to house the growing number of CTE students enrolling in classes.

“We had so many students sign up for auto tech the first year that we had to hire two full-time teachers,” Hays CISD CTE Director Suzi Mitchell said. “If you go up I-35, all the dealerships have signs out that say, ‘service techs needed.’”

The demand for service technicians in the area will allow recent graduates to join the workforce in a stable profession soon after they receive their diploma.

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“The pet industry is huge. People are paying for doggie daycare and buying pet insurance and dog parks are popping up everywhere. One of the largest organizations at our high school is our Future Farmers of America (FFA) program.”

–Suzi Mitchell, Hays CISD CTE Director

The average wage for an automotive service technician was $18.87 in 2016, according to a report by Rural Capital Area Workforce Solutions.

Additionally, auto tech was listed second on the list of trade occupations with the most job openings, highlighting the market demand.

To Mitchell, this means a livable wage with opportunity for growth for students taking a different career path without incurring college debt.

The facility will also house vet tech students, who can earn their Certified Veterinarian Assistant (CVA) certification by graduation.

“The pet industry is huge,” Mitchell said.

“People are paying for doggie daycare and buying pet insurance and dog parks are popping up everywhere. One of the largest organizations at our high school is our Future Farmers of America (FFA) program.”

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man had 113 students enrolled in FFA, evidence of the demand for the program.

On the main campus, the district is expanding a previous classroom for a new broadcasting studio for future journalists.

The 1,600-square-foot remodel is equipped with a private studio, broadcasting equipment and classroom space.

Lehman previously did not have a broadcasting

facility.

“Society is starting to realize that trade needs more people,” Mitchell said. “Electricians, plumbers and carpenters are all retiring faster than they are being replaced. The pendulum has swung back and it is becoming socially acceptable to go to a trade school or get an industry-based certification and go directly to work without the debt of college.”

In 2012, the district had 31 CTE teachers. In the next school year, that number will more than double to 74. The district will have the same CTE programs and classes throughout the three high schools, giving students a level playing field with their peers.

The new building at Lehman is expected to open its doors early fall, a few months after the new school year.

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Dripping Springs ISD seeks community input on one versus two high school discussion

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Editor’s note: This story originally ran in early May prior to the departure of Dripping Springs ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing, who was hired by Leander ISD in late July.

Questions still linger on what direction Dripping Springs ISD stakeholders plan to take for its secondary campuses.

Armed with a new survey by Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), DSISD officials turned to parents and local leaders to chime in on their vision for the district.

PASA’s study, which provided insight on how the city is anticipated to grow in the next few decades, concluded that the district needs to take action on the future of its high school campus, whether that is in the form of one mega-high school or multiple campuses.

At a May 23 long-range facilities planning committee meeting, Superintendent Bruce Gearing urged parents to use the summer as a brainstorming period to think about the district’s future.

“Think about how this district has been constantly attracting new populations of several different age segments,” said Pat Guseman, CEO of PASA. “This is really a district that’s pulling newcomers to the district.”

The team at PASA are projecting an increase in housing stock and migration to the Dripping Springs area, which will inevitably increase the school district’s population.

Dripping Springs ISD ranks 9th in growth in Texas school districts with 5,000-plus students; the district has grown by 6.6% in the last two fiscal year cycles. That equates to an increase in 423 students during that time period.

Future growth projections, based on conservative analysis, shows that growth trend will continue.

In four years, the population is anticipated to be around 9,400 students. By 2028, projected enrollment will hit around 13,000 students.

“You can see that the percent growth does vary by year, and that’s primarily

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Dripping Springs ISD ranks 9th in Texas school districts with 5000-plus students; the district has grown by 6.6% in the last two fiscal year cycles. That equates to an increase in 423 students during that time. based on the projected housing,” Guseman said.

Guseman said the data compiled comes on the heels of discussion with developers and home builders who anticipate increasing the housing stock in Dripping Springs. At complete build-out of the housing stock in the city, PASA estimated approximately 24,000 students; the district could have roughly 7,300 high school students at that point.

Guseman said Dripping Springs is at around 50% build-out, but could not give an exact year for when that number could reach 100%.

“We work for districts that are about 84% build-out, and they’re easy because you can estimate and watch the path of growth … but we really wouldn’t know (now).”

Parents in the audience toyed with the possibility of following the model of Allen High, located in the Dallas area. Allen High, one of the largest high school campuses in Texas, has more than 6,000 students.

However, Allen ISD’s vision for a single high school took years of planning and preparation. Gearing said Allen ISD has done a wonderful job with that facility.

Additionally, the district has a separate freshman campus, an attractive advantage that has led to a smoother transition between high

school and middle school.

However, the model does pose some challenges, specifically for athletics. DSISD Athletic Director and head football coach Galen Zimmerman said a single high school with a large student population could pose problems when it comes to playing time for athletes.

While extracurricular activities such as band could benefit from a larger population, it could be more difficult for students to see playing time in sports such as basketball or baseball, which have a limited number of starting spots on the court or field.

Looking to the future, Gearing said the district must plan for its facilities to be flexible and conducive to a changing school environment.

Gearing said the meetings are the start of a process to receive feedback from Dripping Springs residents on the future of its high school and other expanding campuses. But in order to plan accordingly, a decision will need to be made.

“We’ve got to build flexible enough facilities that we can manage what we don’t know, and that’s part of what we’re trying to do…,” Gearing said. “Putting things like removable walls helps us to keep two separate classrooms if that’s what we want, but also have one bigger space if that’s what we need.”

Highest growth school districts According to data provided by Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), Dripping Springs ISD is one of the top 10 fastest growing school districts (with more than 5,000 students) in Texas.

PASA’s data calculated the percentage of student population growth from the 2017-18 school year to the 2018-19.

Hallsville ISD grew by more than 4,400 students during that time period, while DSISD grew by 423 students.

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First generation of Johnson Jaguars

Johnson High to begin new era this August

BY KATIE BURRELL Approximately 1,200 Hays CISD students will make history this month when they become the inaugural class at Moe and Gene Johnson High School.

Freshmen and sophomores will populate the new $103 million campus during its first year of existence. Hays CISD expects the campus to house more than 2,200 students by the time those sophomores become seniors in 2021-22.

The project began with a bond approved by voters in May 2017. Since then, construction began and a name was chosen. In addition, future students submitted ideas for the mascot

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and school colors; eventually, the jaguars and black and gold were chosen.

During a meeting with parents and students this summer, new principal Brett Miksch said the school would be state-of-the-art and eventually include all classes and sports offered at Lehman and Hays high schools.

“We want kids to be active and active in multiple areas,” Miksch said. “We want students involved and happy to be here.”

Miksch’s goal mirrors one of HCISD’s recent initiatives to get 100% student participation in sports or clubs in an effort to boost attendance, and eventually, test scores.

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Tim Savoy said the school is one of many he hopes to see the district open. The district needs another middle school, according to Savoy, and will be looking into building one in the coming years.

Students and parents alike were skeptical of transferring to Johnson High this fall. More than 400 students zoned to attend the new high school applied to be transferred back to their original campuses.

Savoy said most requests would not be granted and, by May 1, students and parents were notified.

The opening of Johnson High in August will give students, parents and district officials the chance to grow with the school.

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Hays CISD athletics prepares for life with Johnson High

BY MOSES LEOS III Change will be the key word for Hays and Lehman high athletics as they prepare for the first year under the district’s new high school rezoning maps.

In fall 2018, Hays CISD officials redrew high school attendance boundaries in order to accommodate Johnson High, its third comprehensive high school, which opens Aug. 15.

While Johnson High team sports won’t compete at the varsity level until fall 2020, the impact has been felt by both Hays and Lehman high schools.

Both schools have experienced roster changes across multiple sports due to the new attendance maps.

Amid the shift, all Hays CISD varsity level programs will continue to play at the 25-6A level. Teams that are part of its athletic district include Westlake, Lake Travis, Austin High, Bowie, Akins and Anderson high schools.

At Johnson High, team athletics will compete at the junior varsity level this season. Individual sports, such as golf, Reynolds was promoted to the head tennis, cross country and swimming, will have the chance to compete at the coaching spot. Reynolds takes over for Jason Burnett, who stepped down to varsity level in 2019. coach at Cibolo Steele High in May. But all eyes will shift to Austin in Lehman High’s boys and girls February when the University Inbasketball teams will be under new terscholastic League, the governing leadership as well this winter. body of high school athletics in Texas, Ben Wiatrek, who completes its biserved as an assistant ennial realignment coach with the Lobo and reclassification While Johnson boys basketball team, process. During that High team sports was promoted to head time, Johnson High coach this summer, will be included in the won’t compete at taking over for Steven mix and could be part the varsity level Pinchback, who was of wherever Hays and hired to lead the San Lehman land. until fall 2020, the Marcos boys basketimpact has been ball team.

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Ramsey, who had Meanwhile, several previously coached at Hays CISD athletic Both schools have Gonzales High. Ramprograms will expeexperienced roster sey takes over for Brad rience change after Taylor, who coached several key head changes across the Lady Lobos to coaching departures. multiple sports a 14-win season in At Hays High, 2019.

Ashley Davis takes due to the new Change will also be control of the volleyattendance maps. felt on the Lehman ball program after High cross country Stephanie Coates and girls soccer programs. Daryl stepped down to coach at Kerrville Faulks, who has 21 years of coaching Tivy in April. experience, will take over as the head Prior to her hire at Hays, Davis led cross country and girls soccer coach.

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Johnson High’s cheerleading staff snapped the inaugural photos of their junior varsity and freshman squads in late July as they ready for the first few games in the school’s history. The Jaguar cheer squad is led by head coach Alyssa Alex and assistant coach Tatiana Rivera.

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Hays CISD looks at feasibility of 2020 bond If a bond was issued, middle school expansion would be a high priority according to the Hays CISD Communications Officer. Hays CISD officials discovered four of their six middle schools will be above 105% capacity by 2021-22. By 2028-29, all Hays CISD middle schools will be above 100% capacity.

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BY MOSES LEOS III Attempts to keep facilities and infrastructure up to par with rapid growth means Hays CISD officials are looking into a possible May 2020 bond referendum.

While a decision on whether or not to move forward is months away, Hays CISD Chief Communications Officer Tim Savoy said now is a prime time for stakeholders to pay attention and offer input on the matter.

Hays CISD took its first steps in the process in June when the Board of Trustees charged the district’s Facility and Bond Oversight Committee (FBOC) to look into the feasibility of a bond initiative. Savoy said the FBOC is expected to make a recommendation to trustees

by December, with a final decision possibly being made by late January or February 2020.

In the interim, FBOC members are expected to spend most of the fall determining if a bond is needed; if they feel a bond is necessary, the FBOC will then decide which projects would be included in a possible bond

package and how much it could cost. Dates and times for FBOC meetings in the fall have not yet been set.

Savoy estimates if a bond election is necessary, he doubts the cost will be near the $250 million approved by voters in May 2017. The district doesn’t anticipate increasing its current ad valorem tax rate if a bond is called.

A key factor the FBOC is expected to consider when making a decision is Hays CISD’s current bond capacity.

Bond fatigue is also an issue members of the FBOC could explore as well. Since 2014, Hays CISD voters have passed $309 million in two separate bond measures.

If a bond is called in 2020, Savoy said the district might not need to call another one until after 2023. Hays CISD currently doesn’t project construction of a fourth high school for at least another decade.

“That’s one of the growing pains of being a fast growth district. You have to regularly go out for bonds to keep up with growth,” Savoy said.

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POSSIBLE SCHOOL BOND, from pg. 8 If the FBOC recommends calling a bond, Savoy said the district already has a wish list of items to be considered.

One consideration is expanding Hays CISD middle schools in order to accommodate a growing population. During the process to alter high school attendance boundaries for Johnson High in 2018, Hays CISD officials discovered four of their six middle schools will be above 105% capacity by 2021-22. By 2028-29, all Hays CISD middle schools will be above 100% capacity.

Savoy said the district will also need to ensure middle schools in the future can keep pace with larger elementary school populations. Newly constructed Uhland and Buda elementary campuses can hold more than 900 students. Three Hays CISD middle schools have a capacity below 800 students.

One solution could call for expanding existing middle school campuses, possibly bypassing the need to construct a seventh facility. Campuses that could be up for such expansion are Dahlstrom and Wallace middle schools, followed

by Chapa and Simon. Constructing a seventh middle school campus is on the table as well, Savoy said.

“You also get some operational savings if you expand capacity at an existing school. You don’t have to hire office staff

and operational staff,” Savoy said. However, he added the expansion option is contingent on the community’s needs.

The district is also eyeing the need to expand several elementary campuses to accommodate all-day Pre-K services.

Savoy said expansion could begin with Negley and Elm Grove elementary schools.

Constructing a centralized athletics field could be part of the discussion as well. Savoy said the district might need a neutral field in order to house middle school and high school sports.

Currently, all three Hays CISD comprehensive high schools use Shelton Stadium at Hays High as their defacto home field for soccer and football.

Additionally, the district could explore improving existing fields at Lehman High and Johnson High into varsity-level football and soccer stadiums.

Building a new administration building and expansion of its bus fleet are also items that could be on the district’s wish list.

Ultimately, Savoy said the community will be tasked with providing input to the FBOC and trustees on the process and what they want to see.

“We invite people to participate in the process. It’s truly a community decision,” Savoy said. “At the end of the day, no bond passes or fails without the vote of the community.”’

One solution for middle school overcrowding could call for expanding existing campuses, possibly bypassing the need to construct a seventh facility. Campuses that could be up for such expansion are Dahlstrom and Wallace Middle School, followed by Chapa and Simon.

Constructing a seventh middle school campus is also on the table as well.

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Wimberley ISD breaks ground on water wise campus

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO History was made this summer as Wimberley ISD officials broke ground on the state’s first school aimed at reducing groundwater usage by 90%. Experts are hoping the school will set a precedent for other districts around the country, especially in environmentally sensitive regions, to implement similar one water systems.

Located at Ranch Road 12 and Winters Mill Parkway, the 90,600 square foot primary school will collect, treat and reuse rainwater for toilets, irrigation and other uses. The system is anticipated to save the district $800,000 to $1,000,000 in 25 years, compared to a typical water system. A one water system is the management and re-use of water for multiple purposes.

“We’re excited to get this project underway, and are really looking forward to that first day of school experience for all our younger students at this spacious, state of the art, green campus in a little over a year from now,” said Wimberley ISD Superintendent Dwain York.

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The $31.3 million bond project, approved by voters in May 2018, has a capacity for 800 students in pre-k through second grade with 40 classrooms, a gymnasium, library, cafeteria and several smaller reading and math intervention classrooms.

The $31.3 million bond project, approved by voters in May 2018, has a capacity of 800 students in pre-k through second grade with 40 classrooms, a gymnasium, library, cafeteria and several smaller reading and math intervention classrooms.

The campus library will be equipped with clear pipes that will allow students to visually see the collection of water through the system.

A joint effort by the Meadows Center at Texas State University and the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association (WVWA),

leaders from both organizations anticipate the school will serve as a model for other campuses across the state.

“This is a massive innovation in terms of water conservation efforts, which is a priority here in Wimberley and the Hill Country,” said WVWA Executive Director David Baker. “ We’re mining our aquifers, pumping more than it can recharge which is causing a major impact to our water source.”

To aid in the conservation efforts, the campus will capture around 2,000 gallons a day of water from air condi-

tioning condensation, an innovative conservation concept utilized at the Austin Library.

From A/C units alone, the campus can potentially collect 730,000 gallons of water a year.

The on-site treatment center will filter the rainwater through a sand filtration system before it can be utilized on the campus. A third component of the campus will be various rain gardens that will help reduce stormwater sediments and pollutants offsite.

A one water summit in Austin is slated for Sept. 18, where around 1,200 delegates from across the country will discuss one water solutions. Baker said local leaders will be highlighting the new campus at the summit.

Baker said the WVWA and Meadows Center will monitor the system and draft a case study on the results of the campus’ conservation.

“It’s a 140-acre site and the district plans to potentially build a performing arts center and other facilities,” Baker said. “If we get there, the plan is to make the whole property a one water campus.”

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TIME 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Nelson Field Home Navarro Home Cuero

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

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7:30 p.m.

DATE OPPONENT Aug. 23 New Braunfels Scrimmage Aug. 30 Kerrville Tivy Sept. 6 Hays Sept. 13 NB Canyon Sept. 20 Travis Sept. 27 Open Oct. 4 McCallum Oct. 11 LBJ Oct. 17 Juan Navarro Oct. 25 Seguin Nov. 1 Northeast Nov. 8 Crockett

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August 2019

LOCATION Home Home Bastrop Home San Marcos Devine Gonzales Cedar Creek Marble Falls Wimberley

TIME TBA TBA TBA 6:00 p.m.

TBA 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Burnet Wimberley Wimberley Fredericksburg Canyon Lake Bandera Boerne Llano Wimberley Wimberley Wimberley Wimberley

6:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

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LOCATION Wimberley Home Flores Home San Marcos San Marcos Akins Lake Travis Bowie Home Home Hays Home Home Westlake Home Home Home Del Valle Austin Home Ann Richards Anderson Home

TIME TBD 6:00 p.m.

TBD 6:00 p.m.

TBD 6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

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6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

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6:30 p.m.

Games in bold indicate district competition

LOCATION Home Away Home Away Home – Home Nelson Field Nelson Field Home Nelson Field Home

TIME TBD 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

– 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

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DRIPPING SPRINGS TIGER VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2019

WIMBERLEY TEXANS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2019 DATE OPPONENT Aug. 9-10 Tex-Fest Tournament Aug. 13 Kerrville Tivy/Killeen Aug. 15-17 BISD Classic Aug. 20 New Braunfels Christian Aug. 22-24 San Marcos Tournament Aug. 27 Devine Aug. 30 Gonzales Sept. 6 Cedar Creek Sept. 10 Marble Falls Sept. 13 Poth Sept. 17 Open Sept. 20 Burnet Sept. 24 Incarnate Word Sept. 27 Llano Oct. 1 Fredericksburg Oct. 4 Canyon Lake Oct. 8 Bandera Oct. 11 Boerne Oct. 15 Llano Oct. 18 Fredericksburg Oct. 22 Canyon Lake Oct. 25 Bandera Oct. 29 Boerne Nov. 2 District Certification

DATE OPPONENT Aug. 9-10 Wimberley Tournament Aug. 13 SA Memorial Aug. 15-17 Floresville Tournament Aug. 20 Austin Regan Aug. 22-24 San Marcos Tournament Aug. 27 San Marcos Aug. 30 Akins Sept. 3 Lake Travis Sept. 6 Bowie Sept. 10 Del Valle Sept. 13 Austin Sept. 17 Hays Sept. 20 Ann Richards Sept. 24 Anderson Sept. 27 Westlake Oct. 1 Akins Oct. 4 Lake Travis Oct. 8 Bowie Oct. 11 Del Valle Oct. 15 Austin Oct. 18 Hays Oct. 22 Ann Richards Oct. 25 Anderson Oct. 29 Westlake

DRIPPING SPRINGS TIGER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2019

WIMBERLEY TEXANS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2019 DATE OPPONENT Aug. 30 Burnet Sept. 6 Giddings Sept. 13 Canyon Lake Sept. 20 Fredericksburg Sept. 27 Austin Regents Oct. 4 Open Oct. 10 Eastside Memorial Oct. 18 Bandera Oct. 25 Navarro Nov. 1 Llano Nov. 8 Cuero

TIME TBA TBA 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

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7:30 p.m.

LEHMAN LOBO VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2019

HAYS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2019 DATE OPPONENT Aug. 8-10 Pearland Aug. 13 Dripping Springs Aug. 15-17 Fraulein Fest Tourney Aug. 20 Westwood Aug. 22-24 Volleypalooza Tourney Aug. 27 Cedar Ridge Aug. 30 Del Valle Sept. 3 Akins Sept. 6 Lake Travis Sept. 10 Austin High Sept. 13 Ann Richards Sept. 17 Lehman Sept. 20 Anderson Sept. 24 Westlake Sept. 27 Bowie Oct. 1 Del Valle Oct. 4 Akins Oct. 8 Lake Travis Oct. 11 Austin High (Homecoming) Oct. 15 Ann Richards Oct. 18 Lehman Oct. 22 Anderson Oct. 25 Westlake Oct. 29 Bowie

LOCATION TBA Away Away Shelton Shelton Away Shelton Del Valle Shelton Nelson Shelton Burger Stadium

Games in bold indicate district competition

DATE OPPONENT Aug. 8-10 Pearland Tournament Aug. 13 Hays Aug. 15-17 Fraulein Fest Aug. 20 Copperas Cove Aug. 22-24 Volleypalooza Aug. 27 Georgetown Aug. 29-31 Dripping Springs Tournament Aug. 30 New Braunfels Canyon Sept. 3 Open Sept. 5&7 Wimberley Tournament Sept. 6 Hutto Sept. 10 Bastrop Sept. 13 Travis Sept. 17 Crockett Sept. 20 Juan Navarro Sept. 24 LBJ Sept. 27 Lockhart Oct. 1 McCallum Oct. 4 Northeast Oct. 8 Travis Oct. 11 Crockett Oct. 15 Juan Navarro Oct. 18 LBJ Oct. 22 Lockhart Oct. 25 McCallum Oct. 29 Northeast

LOCATION Away Home New Braunfels Home Rouse Home Home Home

TIME TBA 6:00 p.m.

TBA 6:30 p.m.

TBA 6:30 p.m.

TBA 7:00 p.m.

Away Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Home Away Home Away Home

TBA 6:30 p.m.

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Games in bold indicate district competition

Local church to donate shoes to kids in need

BY KATIE BURRELL

Come August, more than 200 Hays County children will be given a free pair of shoes for the year, a tradition in the making with the help of a local church.

On July 2, Pastor James Jacobs of the Word of Life Christian Faith Center asked Kyle City Council and city residents to consider volunteering Aug. 3 at Lehman High to participate in the shoe giveaway.

Jacobs’ church is hosting Hays Cares Shoes of Hope in partnership with Samaritan’s Feet to collect donations, purchase shoes and distribute them to each child that registered prior to a July 15 deadline. Samaritan’s Feet, founded in 2003, has hosted shoe drives annually in places across Texas, including Houston and Arlington.

This year’s event is the first to be held in Central Texas and the group has raised almost $4,000, according to Jacobs, who said the money is enough to serve this year’s needs. He said his group will begin fundraising soon for next year. Similar to this year’s goal, Hays Cares is working toward raising

Help donate

Those interested in acquiring shoes for their child should visit wordoflifekyle.org and fill out a survey including the child’s school grade-level.

$7,000 next year to serve the expected increase in students.

“We know we could serve more than 200 children this year,” Jacobs said.

“Next year I’m expecting to have 300 signed up, but we had less time to get the word out.”

Jacobs’ church heard about the program after his son saw Samaritan’s Feet deliver shoes in Houston. Upon discovering the project, the church’s congregation was able to quickly organize a volunteer force to raise money and place shoe orders through Samaritan’s Feet.

“We need volunteers,” Jacobs said.

“The volunteers will be handing out shoes but also connecting with the kids, washing their feet and talking with them if their parents are okay with it.”

Washing the recipients’ feet and giving them socks with their shoes is a

Samaritan’s Feet tradition that Hays Cares will be carrying on as well.

“It’s good for the kids,” Jacobs said. “But it’s best for the community. It is important that community members volunteer and get to create a lasting memory.”

Council Member Daphne Tenorio said the late Minerva Falcon, a former Kyle city council member for whom the city’s council chambers is named, had a family tradition of fundraising for shoes to hand out to Hays CISD students.

“I’m really happy to see this tradition brought back,” Tenorio said. “It is something that is definitely needed.’

While the church cannot guarantee shoes to those who missed the deadline, Jacobs said the organization will put in orders for additional shoes to try to help those who signed up late.

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HAYS CISD 2019-2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR AUGUST 7-8

9-14 15

Welcome back, students!

Flexible Staff Days/Staff Development (Required teacher contract days, can be scheduled on otherdates) Staff Development/Prep First Day of School/First 9-Week Grading Period

SEPTEMBER 2 27

Student/Staff Holiday 6-Week UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date

OCTOBER 11 14 15 16

Grading Period/UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date Student/Staff Holiday Staff Development/Student Holiday Second 9-Week Grading Period Begins

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NOVEMBER

25-26

27-29

Flexible Staff Days (Exchange Days)/ Student Holiday (Required teacher contract days, can be scheduled on other dates) Student/Staff Holidays

DECEMBER 18-19 20 20 23-31

Early Release, High School Only/Finals Early Release, 6th-12th Grades/Finals Grading Period/UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date Student/Staff Holidays

JANUARY 1-3 6 7 20

Student/Staff Holiday Staff Development & Prep/Student Holiday Third 9-Week Grading Period Begins Student/Staff Holiday

FEBRUARY 17 17*

Staff Development/Student Holiday Weather Make Up Day (if necessary)

MARCH

6 Grading Period/UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date 9 Fourth 9-Week Grading Period Begins 16-20 Student/Staff Holidays

APRIL 10 13 13*

Student/Staff Holiday Staff Development/Student Holiday Weather Make Up Day (if necessary)

MAY

20-21 22 22 22 25 26

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Early Release, High School Only/Finals Early Release, 6th-12th Grades/Finals Grading Period/UIL Eligibility Cut Off Date Last Day of School Student/Staff Holiday Staff Prep

August 2019

CISD

Student/Staff Holiday

Important Grading Period Days

Early Release High School Only

Staff Workday/Student Holiday

Early Release Grades 6th-12th

Flexible Staff Workday/Student Holiday