Memorial Day services by the American Legion Post 173 have officially been canceled. 

 The Post will, weather permitting, put out the flags in Veteran’s Park (just north of 13th and Haney). 

"So if you feel inclined, you may come out, enjoy the park with flags and privately reflect on the solemnness which comes during Memorial Day," the Post said in a news release.

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 </figure>Memorial Day services by the American Legion Post 173 have officially been canceled. The Post will, weather permitting, put out the flags in Veteran’s Park (just north of 13th and Haney). "So if you feel inclined, you may come out, enjoy the park with flags and privately reflect on the solemnness which comes during Memorial Day," the Post said in a news release.

Hays Memorial Day services canceled

The Hays Police Department Special Situation Response Team will conduct training between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Monday at 415 W. Third.

Police officers will be training with special tactical equipment. This training is being done with great care and safety.

As
 a home or business owner, you may see law enforcement officers move 
through your area. There is no need to be alarmed. The officers are 
merely conducting a realistic training exercise and there is no danger 
to the community.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may 
contact the on-site supervisor (Team Commander Tim Greenwood, or Chief Don Scheibler at 785-625-1030.

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 </figure>City of HaysThe Hays Police Department Special Situation Response Team will conduct training between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Monday at 415 W. Third.Police officers will be training with special tactical equipment. This training is being done with great care and safety.As
 a home or business owner, you may see law enforcement officers move 
through your area. There is no need to be alarmed. The officers are 
merely conducting a realistic training exercise and there is no danger 
to the community.If you have any questions or concerns, you may 
contact the on-site supervisor (Team Commander Tim Greenwood, or Chief Don Scheibler at 785-625-1030.

Hays PD will conduct Monday afternoon training

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

The Ellis school board has selected July 18 for its in-person graduation ceremony.

The board discussed both using the gym as well as having an outdoor ceremony.

Board members said what the ceremony will look like will depend on what social distancing requirements are in place at that time.

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostThe Ellis school board has selected July 18 for its in-person graduation ceremony.A location has not yet been selected.The board discussed both using the gym as well as having an outdoor ceremony.Board members said what the ceremony will look like will depend on what social distancing requirements are in place at that time.

Ellis High School graduation set for July 18

LENORA —&nbsp;Nex-Tech announce last week that Jacob Lindenman, Landon Dinkel and Adson Day as $1,500 recipients of the national WTA Advocates for Rural Broadband Foundation scholarship program. WTA awarded 14 scholarships totaling $20,000 recognizing academic achievement, integrity and commitment to education.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jacob&nbsp;is the son of Shawn and Melissa Lindenman of rural Morland.&nbsp; He is a Hill City High School graduate and plans to attend the University of Kansas majoring in Biology, Pre-Med.

Landon&nbsp;is the son of Curt and Donna Dinkel of Hays.&nbsp; He is a graduate of Hays High School and plans to attend the University of Kansas School of Architecture.

Adson&nbsp;is the son of Kelly and Andrea Day of Smith Center.&nbsp; He graduated from Smith Center High School and plans to attend NCK Technical School, Beloit.&nbsp; His field of study is undecided at this time.

“Nex-Tech is pleased to be a part of national organizations like WTA that offer advancement opportunities to our youth,” said Jimmy Todd, CEO/General Manger.&nbsp;&nbsp; “We congratulate Jacob, Landon, and Adson on their accomplishments thus far and wish them great success in the future.”

The WTA Foundation offers academic and trade school scholarships to children of parents who are employed by a WTA member company.&nbsp; Nex-Tech is a long-time member of WTA.

WTA represents more than 360 rural telecommunications carriers throughout the United States.&nbsp; Its mission is to strengthen the ability of its members to provide affordable, advanced broadband and communications services in rural America through advocacy and education.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SubmittedLENORA —&nbsp;Nex-Tech announce last week that Jacob Lindenman, Landon Dinkel and Adson Day as $1,500 recipients of the national WTA Advocates for Rural Broadband Foundation scholarship program. WTA awarded 14 scholarships totaling $20,000 recognizing academic achievement, integrity and commitment to education.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589573630201.png" alt="Jacob Lindenman" />
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 </figure>Jacob&nbsp;is the son of Shawn and Melissa Lindenman of rural Morland.&nbsp; He is a Hill City High School graduate and plans to attend the University of Kansas majoring in Biology, Pre-Med.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589573660677.jpeg" alt="Landon Dinkel " />
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 </figure>Landon&nbsp;is the son of Curt and Donna Dinkel of Hays.&nbsp; He is a graduate of Hays High School and plans to attend the University of Kansas School of Architecture.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589573693461.jpeg" alt="Adson Day" />
 <figcaption>Adson Day</figcaption>
 </figure>Adson&nbsp;is the son of Kelly and Andrea Day of Smith Center.&nbsp; He graduated from Smith Center High School and plans to attend NCK Technical School, Beloit.&nbsp; His field of study is undecided at this time.“Nex-Tech is pleased to be a part of national organizations like WTA that offer advancement opportunities to our youth,” said Jimmy Todd, CEO/General Manger.&nbsp;&nbsp; “We congratulate Jacob, Landon, and Adson on their accomplishments thus far and wish them great success in the future.”The WTA Foundation offers academic and trade school scholarships to children of parents who are employed by a WTA member company.&nbsp; Nex-Tech is a long-time member of WTA.WTA represents more than 360 rural telecommunications carriers throughout the United States.&nbsp; Its mission is to strengthen the ability of its members to provide affordable, advanced broadband and communications services in rural America through advocacy and education.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nex-Tech: NW Kansas students earn scholarships

Hays USD 489 fall enrollment information

Clinkscales Elder Law Practice would like to invite the public to attend a free webinar co-hosted with the Alzheimer’s Association at 11 a.m. Thursday via Zoom.&nbsp;

With COVID-19 still at the forefront of our minds and hindering consistent communication, it can be even more difficult to find helpful resources for our loved ones coping with dementia. Randy Clinkscales, elder law attorney, and Denise Vann, program specialist for the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Kansas, will supply attendees with useful information and resources. &nbsp;

Topics will include the diagnosis of dementia along with stages and early signs, caregiver tips to ease the stress of caregiving, how to choose decision makers, community resources and professionals to contact for help, financial and legal concerns that should be addressed today, Medicaid eligibility rules, what government benefits are available to pay for your care and more.&nbsp;

To sign up for the free informative webinar, visit <a href="http://www.clinkscaleslaw.com/events">www.clinkscaleslaw.com/events</a> to register today.

Randy Clinkscales is an elder law attorney in Hays, Kansas and is a 2006 founding member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association.&nbsp; For more information or to schedule an appointment, call toll free at (877) 325-8040 or visit <a href="http://www.elderlawkansas.com">www.elderlawkansas.com</a>.

SubmittedClinkscales Elder Law Practice would like to invite the public to attend a free webinar co-hosted with the Alzheimer’s Association at 11 a.m. Thursday via Zoom.&nbsp;With COVID-19 still at the forefront of our minds and hindering consistent communication, it can be even more difficult to find helpful resources for our loved ones coping with dementia. Randy Clinkscales, elder law attorney, and Denise Vann, program specialist for the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Kansas, will supply attendees with useful information and resources. &nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578498921842.png" alt="Clinkscales" />
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 </figure>Topics will include the diagnosis of dementia along with stages and early signs, caregiver tips to ease the stress of caregiving, how to choose decision makers, community resources and professionals to contact for help, financial and legal concerns that should be addressed today, Medicaid eligibility rules, what government benefits are available to pay for your care and more.&nbsp;To sign up for the free informative webinar, visit <a href="http://www.clinkscaleslaw.com/events">www.clinkscaleslaw.com/events</a> to register today.Randy Clinkscales is an elder law attorney in Hays, Kansas and is a 2006 founding member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association.&nbsp; For more information or to schedule an appointment, call toll free at (877) 325-8040 or visit <a href="http://www.elderlawkansas.com">www.elderlawkansas.com</a>.

Clinkscales, Alzheimer’s Association will host free webinar

LINCOLN, Neb. —&nbsp; The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred nearly 3,500 degrees during a virtual graduation celebration May 9.

The 3,417 graduates are from 54 countries, 45 states and Puerto Rico, and 250 Nebraska communities.

Go Big Grad: A Husker Graduation Celebration featured a "Dream Big" address from John Cook, head coach of Nebraska volleyball, and appearances by special guests. At the end of the event, Chancellor Ronnie Green officially conferred degrees to students. The
 celebration can be viewed at <a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/mps2/c/2wA/cXo/t.31o/FJhuAqQoRzCvBEXmQfHDVg/h0/aRUadLHLET-2FT6xeqh3DL6K7SQYRgpN4EqLI9me7jZGA-3D/oB0M" target="_blank">
https://commencement.unl.edu</a>.

Diplomas will be mailed to graduates. New this year, May 2020 graduates will be able to download and share their digital diploma. Details will be available soon at
<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/mps2/c/2wA/cXo/t.31o/FJhuAqQoRzCvBEXmQfHDVg/h1/uBY5PAXi0-2FQdUuDPHiQJgZ8ZSAabrYLz4ZZu8OziU9Hrulxuv10bPkH7pPiEUt49/2-8g" target="_blank">
https://go.unl.edu/digitaldiploma</a>.

All May 2020 graduates are invited to participate in a future commencement ceremony, and those plans are in the works.

Following is a list of area graduates by hometown, with their college(s) and degree(s).

Hays: Benjamin Jacob Drabkin, Graduate Studies, Doctor of Philosophy.

Hays: James E. Graham IV, Graduate Studies, Master of Business Administration.

For a complete list of graduates, visit <a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/mps2/c/2wA/cXo/t.31o/FJhuAqQoRzCvBEXmQfHDVg/h2/uBY5PAXi0-2FQdUuDPHiQJgaSRGCFcOaMSiOguo1B5o-2FI-3D/1GRl" target="_blank">
https://go.unl.edu/grads-may20</a>.

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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. —&nbsp; The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred nearly 3,500 degrees during a virtual graduation celebration May 9.The 3,417 graduates are from 54 countries, 45 states and Puerto Rico, and 250 Nebraska communities.Go Big Grad: A Husker Graduation Celebration featured a "Dream Big" address from John Cook, head coach of Nebraska volleyball, and appearances by special guests. At the end of the event, Chancellor Ronnie Green officially conferred degrees to students. The
 celebration can be viewed at <a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/mps2/c/2wA/cXo/t.31o/FJhuAqQoRzCvBEXmQfHDVg/h0/aRUadLHLET-2FT6xeqh3DL6K7SQYRgpN4EqLI9me7jZGA-3D/oB0M" target="_blank">
https://commencement.unl.edu</a>.Diplomas will be mailed to graduates. New this year, May 2020 graduates will be able to download and share their digital diploma. Details will be available soon at
<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/mps2/c/2wA/cXo/t.31o/FJhuAqQoRzCvBEXmQfHDVg/h1/uBY5PAXi0-2FQdUuDPHiQJgZ8ZSAabrYLz4ZZu8OziU9Hrulxuv10bPkH7pPiEUt49/2-8g" target="_blank">
https://go.unl.edu/digitaldiploma</a>.All May 2020 graduates are invited to participate in a future commencement ceremony, and those plans are in the works.Following is a list of area graduates by hometown, with their college(s) and degree(s).Hays: Benjamin Jacob Drabkin, Graduate Studies, Doctor of Philosophy. Hays: James E. Graham IV, Graduate Studies, Master of Business Administration.
For a complete list of graduates, visit <a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/mps2/c/2wA/cXo/t.31o/FJhuAqQoRzCvBEXmQfHDVg/h2/uBY5PAXi0-2FQdUuDPHiQJgaSRGCFcOaMSiOguo1B5o-2FI-3D/1GRl" target="_blank">
https://go.unl.edu/grads-may20</a>.

Hays natives earn degrees at UN-L in virtual graduation celebration

Old Chicago is excited to announce the “Hays Cares” giveback program starting this week for May 2020. With every to-go pizza order, Old Chicago in Hays, KS will give a pizza to a local organization. While our dining room in now open, we invite the community to continue practicing social distancing with to-go pizza orders while giving back to local organizations. People in Hays, KS can order to-go pizza by calling (785) 261-9728 and mentioning the phrase “Hays Cares” with their to-go pizza order to donate.

The local organization will be decided upon at a later date upon a significant amount of orders from the community. Stay tuned on our social media platforms for the latest updates on this initiative.

Old Chicago Hays is located at 383 Mopar Dr, Hays, KS 6760, and can do contactless curbside pick up.

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 </figure>SubmittedOld Chicago is excited to announce the “Hays Cares” giveback program starting this week for May 2020. With every to-go pizza order, Old Chicago in Hays, KS will give a pizza to a local organization. While our dining room in now open, we invite the community to continue practicing social distancing with to-go pizza orders while giving back to local organizations. People in Hays, KS can order to-go pizza by calling (785) 261-9728 and mentioning the phrase “Hays Cares” with their to-go pizza order to donate.The local organization will be decided upon at a later date upon a significant amount of orders from the community. Stay tuned on our social media platforms for the latest updates on this initiative.Old Chicago Hays is located at 383 Mopar Dr, Hays, KS 6760, and can do contactless curbside pick up.

Old Chicago launches 'Hays Cares' program

Govt. surplus commodities distribution May 22

In 1976, President Gerald Ford proclaimed May as Older Americans Month. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys also recognizes and celebrates May as National Elder Law month. I am an elder law attorney, and it is my great pleasure and honor to get to work with older Americans. &nbsp;

I don’t know that this month has been more important than this year. While COVID-19 has greatly impacted our community, our lives, and our economy, no group of people have been more impacted than older Americans. The death rate of older Americans due to COVID-19 has been nothing short of staggering. The number of elderly and chronically ill in nursing homes that have been affected by COVID-19 takes my breath away. Not only have older Americans died at a higher rate than any other population group, they, more than any group, are more isolated. Much of that is because of the dictates of the law, regulations, and executive orders.&nbsp; Much of it is by “necessity.” Many older Americans are sheltering in place, fearing infection even if they just go to the store to buy food. Many feel abandoned, even forgotten. Adult children are afraid to visit their parents and grandparents, fearing the possibility of infecting them. &nbsp;

My middle son, Ben, works at a COVID-19 ICU outside of California. He told me of his heartbreaking experiences of being the go-between between elderly couples who had never been separated until isolation in an ICU unit, while one of their lives slipped away. &nbsp;

It’s something that Ben thought he would never have to experience. &nbsp;

Our older Americans are our most treasured assets. Many represent what is good about our country and our society. They’ve worked and toiled to make us what we are today. They possess unfathomable reserves of knowledge of right and wrong, of goodness, and of how to love.

My own life was immensely impacted by my parents and my grandparents. They showed me what is good in the world: work hard; treat people as you want to be treated; love God with all your heart; love your children and grandchildren as if it’s your last day to be with them; help those that need it, and one day when you are in need, it will be returned.

They taught me about how to enjoy life’s simple things: sitting on the porch; holding hands; spending time around the dinner table, just visiting; playing dominos as another opportunity and excuse just to be together; traveling distances to share holidays and celebrations; and being there when someone passes away. &nbsp;

My life would be incredibly shallow, empty, and rudderless without the influence of those older Americans – yes, those elders. &nbsp;

Help me celebrate Older Americans Month and Elder Law Month. Reach out to honor, or just even visit, with those older Americans and those elders in your life, in your neighborhood, and in your community. To all the elders in my life, from the past to the present, I thank you for all you’ve done for me and for others.

Randy Clinkscales of Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, PA, Hays, 
Kansas, is an elder care attorney, practicing in western Kansas. To 
contact him, please send an email to randy@clinkscaleslaw.com. 
Disclaimer: The information in the column is for general information 
purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is different 
and outcomes depend on the fact of each case and the then applicable 
law. For specific questions, you should contact a qualified attorney.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578498921842.png" alt="Randy Clinkscales" />
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 </figure>In 1976, President Gerald Ford proclaimed May as Older Americans Month. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys also recognizes and celebrates May as National Elder Law month. I am an elder law attorney, and it is my great pleasure and honor to get to work with older Americans. &nbsp;I don’t know that this month has been more important than this year. While COVID-19 has greatly impacted our community, our lives, and our economy, no group of people have been more impacted than older Americans. The death rate of older Americans due to COVID-19 has been nothing short of staggering. The number of elderly and chronically ill in nursing homes that have been affected by COVID-19 takes my breath away. Not only have older Americans died at a higher rate than any other population group, they, more than any group, are more isolated. Much of that is because of the dictates of the law, regulations, and executive orders.&nbsp; Much of it is by “necessity.” Many older Americans are sheltering in place, fearing infection even if they just go to the store to buy food. Many feel abandoned, even forgotten. Adult children are afraid to visit their parents and grandparents, fearing the possibility of infecting them. &nbsp;My middle son, Ben, works at a COVID-19 ICU outside of California. He told me of his heartbreaking experiences of being the go-between between elderly couples who had never been separated until isolation in an ICU unit, while one of their lives slipped away. &nbsp;It’s something that Ben thought he would never have to experience. &nbsp;Our older Americans are our most treasured assets. Many represent what is good about our country and our society. They’ve worked and toiled to make us what we are today. They possess unfathomable reserves of knowledge of right and wrong, of goodness, and of how to love.My own life was immensely impacted by my parents and my grandparents. They showed me what is good in the world: work hard; treat people as you want to be treated; love God with all your heart; love your children and grandchildren as if it’s your last day to be with them; help those that need it, and one day when you are in need, it will be returned.They taught me about how to enjoy life’s simple things: sitting on the porch; holding hands; spending time around the dinner table, just visiting; playing dominos as another opportunity and excuse just to be together; traveling distances to share holidays and celebrations; and being there when someone passes away. &nbsp;My life would be incredibly shallow, empty, and rudderless without the influence of those older Americans – yes, those elders. &nbsp;Help me celebrate Older Americans Month and Elder Law Month. Reach out to honor, or just even visit, with those older Americans and those elders in your life, in your neighborhood, and in your community. To all the elders in my life, from the past to the present, I thank you for all you’ve done for me and for others.Randy Clinkscales of Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, PA, Hays, 
Kansas, is an elder care attorney, practicing in western Kansas. To 
contact him, please send an email to randy@clinkscaleslaw.com. 
Disclaimer: The information in the column is for general information 
purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is different 
and outcomes depend on the fact of each case and the then applicable 
law. For specific questions, you should contact a qualified attorney.

CLINKSCALES: Older Americans Month

Brett Julius of Hays graduated with a Master of Arts in Education degree from Chadron State College.

Chadron State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regionally-accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. As a public institution with its roots in teacher education, Chadron State takes pride in its accessibility and affordability. 

Nearly 3,000 undergraduate, graduate and online students currently attend Chadron State and its curriculum has grown to offer programs and courses in more than 50 majors and endorsements and eight master's degree programs.

Brett Julius of Hays graduated with a Master of Arts in Education degree from Chadron State College.Chadron State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regionally-accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. As a public institution with its roots in teacher education, Chadron State takes pride in its accessibility and affordability. Nearly 3,000 undergraduate, graduate and online students currently attend Chadron State and its curriculum has grown to offer programs and courses in more than 50 majors and endorsements and eight master's degree programs.

Hays student earns degree from Chadron State College

Midland Marketing is proud to give back to the communities where we live and that we are a part of.&nbsp; One of the organizations that we help to fund projects and special equipment for is the rural fire departments.&nbsp; They are a vital part of our communities and we are fortunate to be able to work with them on many things.&nbsp; Midland Marketing employs many fire department members throughout the trade territory.

This year, Midland Marketing had some funding available to purchase new SCBA equipment for three of our rural departments.&nbsp; 

Damar, McCracken and Plainville Rural fire departments received The SCBA equipment along with new gloves to protect them from the dangers they incur when on the fires.&nbsp; Fire Fighters use the SCBAs to provide them with breathable air when they are in a dangerous situation such as fighting a structure fire, vehicle fire, or responding to a hazardous material call. This allows them to work more effectively in tough conditions. 

The SCBAs are a vital piece of equipment for the health and safety of our rural departments. We are proud to be able to give back to our communities and thankful that we have volunteers that are willing to protect them.

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 </figure>SubmittedMidland Marketing is proud to give back to the communities where we live and that we are a part of.&nbsp; One of the organizations that we help to fund projects and special equipment for is the rural fire departments.&nbsp; They are a vital part of our communities and we are fortunate to be able to work with them on many things.&nbsp; Midland Marketing employs many fire department members throughout the trade territory.This year, Midland Marketing had some funding available to purchase new SCBA equipment for three of our rural departments.&nbsp; Damar, McCracken and Plainville Rural fire departments received The SCBA equipment along with new gloves to protect them from the dangers they incur when on the fires.&nbsp; Fire Fighters use the SCBAs to provide them with breathable air when they are in a dangerous situation such as fighting a structure fire, vehicle fire, or responding to a hazardous material call. This allows them to work more effectively in tough conditions. The SCBAs are a vital piece of equipment for the health and safety of our rural departments. We are proud to be able to give back to our communities and thankful that we have volunteers that are willing to protect them.Submitted<figure>
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Midland Marketing donates equipment to rural fire departments

The Ellis County Planning and Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for May 27 has been canceled.

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 24.&nbsp;

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 </figure>ELLIS COUNTYThe Ellis County Planning and Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for May 27 has been canceled.The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 24.&nbsp;

Ellis Co. Planning and Zoning Committee cancels May meeting

TOPEKA—Eight more district courts will resume issuing marriage licenses using a process that doesn't require in-person contact, according to a news release from the Office of Judicial Administration (OJA).

District courts in Barton, Leavenworth, Lyon, Miami, Pawnee, Reno, Saline and Thomas counties will begin processing new marriage license applications starting Wednesday, May 13.

Applicants must call a court to begin the process.

Ten courts have been processing marriage licenses using this new process since April 20.

Courts that will issue marriage licenses

People who live in Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, or Wyandotte county will get their marriage licenses through the district court in their county:

People who live in other counties will now be able to choose from 14 court locations to get a marriage license:

Courts will receive applications by encrypted email or mail

Marriage license paperwork requires the applicant to provide a photo identification that includes personally identifiable information, such as date of birth, Social Security number,
 or driver’s license number. To protect this information, courts will begin an encrypted email exchange with the applicant through which the applicant will return completed paperwork.

If an applicant does not have email, courts will also send and receive paperwork by U.S. mail.

Marriage license applicants previously were required to appear in person in the clerk of court’s office to swear an oath that includes affirming:

Under the new process, applicants will make this affirmation on paper.



Prior marriage license applications will not be processed

If a person submitted a marriage license application before courts closed to in-person contact on March 18, and the marriage license was not issued, the person will need to submit a
 new application to a court issuing marriage licenses using this new process. This applies even if the earlier application was submitted to a court that will now issue marriage licenses, and it is to ensure all requirements are met.&nbsp;



State courts slowly expanding operations&nbsp;


On May 1 the chief justice issued six new administrative orders to provide updated direction to state courts and court users as the state slowly reopens following a plan outlined by
 the governor April 30.

Under these orders, courts will gradually increase the number and types of service delivered to the people of Kansas.

State courts have been operating in a limited capacity since March 18 under earlier Supreme Court orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Courts initially were restricted
 to only essential functions, but they were later permitted to perform additional functions to the extent local resources and circumstances allowed.

For a complete list of judicial branch actions in response to the novel coronavirus, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb1aUDzx1PP5TWLT1Qtq_1Y8" target="_blank">Kansas
 Courts Response to COVID-19</a>.

OJATOPEKA—Eight more district courts will resume issuing marriage licenses using a process that doesn't require in-person contact, according to a news release from the Office of Judicial Administration (OJA).District courts in Barton, Leavenworth, Lyon, Miami, Pawnee, Reno, Saline and Thomas counties will begin processing new marriage license applications starting Wednesday, May 13.Applicants must call a court to begin the process.Ten courts have been processing marriage licenses using this new process since April 20.Courts that will issue marriage licensesPeople who live in Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, or Wyandotte county will get their marriage licenses through the district court in their county:<ol>
 <li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb7Wcg6Y3-q94VSvaFs16CyA" target="_blank">Johnson County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Olathe — 913-715-3428</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb6rLOVTv8tfLDZLXa0pY0go" target="_blank">Sedgwick County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Wichita — 316-660-5900</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb6vNJxyxYE4Y2dgnWfNUJtU" target="_blank">Shawnee County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Topeka — 785-251-6362</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb3eWoY_FPLaL4wh6cKHyaxc" target="_blank">Wyandotte County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Kansas City — 913-573-2834</li>
 </ol>People who live in other counties will now be able to choose from 14 court locations to get a marriage license:<ol>
 <li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb94bTvGqIf_OQjOZ5bjCI9U" target="_blank">Barton County District Court</a> — Great Bend — 620-793-1856</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb25qa860-fO31r1_9_mltEw" target="_blank">Crawford County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Pittsburg — 620-231-0380</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb9tXstjl-fI76y-wmrcrU1U" target="_blank">Douglas County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Lawrence — 785-832-5256</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb8Is3cFF5ezKSAliO1-cM_E" target="_blank">Ellis County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Hays — 785-628-9415</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb_K2B_YYLfn8_H1FoCMfYuE" target="_blank">Finney County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Garden City — 620-271-6120</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYbziHMPo7_pMtAu56beFJgko" target="_blank">Ford County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Dodge City — 620-227-4609</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb2YMs5PiB4uiYMLBnnJrk3w" target="_blank">Harvey County District Court</a>&nbsp;— Newton — 316-284-6890</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYbxLgzcfnuEEFv3BFZCcPp2o" target="_blank">Leavenworth County District Court</a> — Leavenworth — 913-684-0700</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYbx65sCHtkGFn-dm95vhQQZQ" target="_blank">Lyon County District Court</a> — Emporia — 620-341-3280</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb9dHss6eqa7zO0qeMey2Lho" target="_blank">Miami County District Court</a> — Paola — 913-294-3326</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb9ZwypAhXEZwylX2ZdaFhrs" target="_blank">Pawnee County District Court</a> — Larned — 620-285-6937</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb-53vGN7VjmxAwBOIZZ3DuU" target="_blank">Reno County District Court</a> — Hutchinson — 620-694-2956</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb-q2LOPcx0b-bRk1ZeBMw4Q" target="_blank">Saline County District Court</a> — Salina — 785-309-5831</li><li><a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb6SDGIs3oV0H64tXkRWrpuY" target="_blank">Thomas County District Court</a> — Colby — 785-460-4540</li>
 </ol>Courts will receive applications by encrypted email or mailMarriage license paperwork requires the applicant to provide a photo identification that includes personally identifiable information, such as date of birth, Social Security number,
 or driver’s license number. To protect this information, courts will begin an encrypted email exchange with the applicant through which the applicant will return completed paperwork.If an applicant does not have email, courts will also send and receive paperwork by U.S. mail.Fulfilling the oath requirementMarriage license applicants previously were required to appear in person in the clerk of court’s office to swear an oath that includes affirming:<ol>
 <li>they are of lawful age to marry or have necessary consent to marry;</li><li>are not related in degrees prohibited by law; and</li><li>no legal reason exists why they should not marry.</li>
 </ol>Under the new process, applicants will make this affirmation on paper.

Prior marriage license applications will not be processedIf a person submitted a marriage license application before courts closed to in-person contact on March 18, and the marriage license was not issued, the person will need to submit a
 new application to a court issuing marriage licenses using this new process. This applies even if the earlier application was submitted to a court that will now issue marriage licenses, and it is to ensure all requirements are met.&nbsp;

State courts slowly expanding operations&nbsp;
On May 1 the chief justice issued six new administrative orders to provide updated direction to state courts and court users as the state slowly reopens following a plan outlined by
 the governor April 30.Under these orders, courts will gradually increase the number and types of service delivered to the people of Kansas.State courts have been operating in a limited capacity since March 18 under earlier Supreme Court orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Courts initially were restricted
 to only essential functions, but they were later permitted to perform additional functions to the extent local resources and circumstances allowed.For a complete list of judicial branch actions in response to the novel coronavirus, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/JqDtBpkqH62iBM4NbIZYb1aUDzx1PP5TWLT1Qtq_1Y8" target="_blank">Kansas
 Courts Response to COVID-19</a>.

Thomas Co. court to issue marriage license with no in-person contact

TMP-Marian Seniors are invited to take a final lap around Victory Road to celebrate their achievements and shed light on all they have missed during the last nine weeks.&nbsp;

On May 17, at 8:20 p.m., 20:20 military time, there will be a drive-by celebration to honor the TMP-Marian Senior Class of 2020. Seniors, deck out your cars with any design of your choice, use window chalk or design a poster.&nbsp; Please be sure all designs are school appropriate. 

Seniors, please report to the east student parking lot by 8 p.m. to line up for the drive-by.&nbsp; The parade will be led by the TMP-Marian “Victory Bell."

Seniors are also welcomed and encouraged to place their senior yard sign on Hall Street between 17th Street and the Victory Road entrance&nbsp;by 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 and pick them up after the parade.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Family members, non-senior students, faculty and staff, along with all patrons of TMP-Marian are invited to attend this ceremony and park along Victory Road to support the senior class by honking their horns and flashing their lights.

The State of Kansas will still be in Phase One of Governor Kelly’s reopening plan so social distancing guidelines must be followed. Students and all people attending need to be safe and stay inside their vehicles for the entirety of the event.

Please note:&nbsp; This event will not replace the formal graduation ceremony.&nbsp; TMP-Marian will announce Commencement plans for the Class of 2020 on May 13.

TMP-MarianTMP-Marian Seniors are invited to take a final lap around Victory Road to celebrate their achievements and shed light on all they have missed during the last nine weeks.&nbsp;On May 17, at 8:20 p.m., 20:20 military time, there will be a drive-by celebration to honor the TMP-Marian Senior Class of 2020. Seniors, deck out your cars with any design of your choice, use window chalk or design a poster.&nbsp; Please be sure all designs are school appropriate. Seniors, please report to the east student parking lot by 8 p.m. to line up for the drive-by.&nbsp; The parade will be led by the TMP-Marian “Victory Bell."Seniors are also welcomed and encouraged to place their senior yard sign on Hall Street between 17th Street and the Victory Road entrance&nbsp;by 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 and pick them up after the parade.&nbsp;&nbsp;Family members, non-senior students, faculty and staff, along with all patrons of TMP-Marian are invited to attend this ceremony and park along Victory Road to support the senior class by honking their horns and flashing their lights.The State of Kansas will still be in Phase One of Governor Kelly’s reopening plan so social distancing guidelines must be followed. Students and all people attending need to be safe and stay inside their vehicles for the entirety of the event.Please note:&nbsp; This event will not replace the formal graduation ceremony.&nbsp; TMP-Marian will announce Commencement plans for the Class of 2020 on May 13.

TMP sets victory lap for seniors

On Monday, May 11, Morgan Brothers Construction, a contractor for the city of Hays, began the repair of settled joints in the brick pavement on Main Street between 6th and 13th Streets. 

Work began at 6th Street and is progress northward. 

Progress is ahead of schedule, and the project is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, May 14, rather than Friday as originally anticipated. 

The 800 block of Main will be closed this afternoon (Tuesday) and Wednesday morning; the 1000 block of Main will be closed Wednesday afternoon; the 1100 block will be closed Thursday morning; and the 1200 block will be closed Thursday afternoon. 

Main Street will be closed to traffic one block at a time as work progresses. 

Sidewalks and side streets will remain open. 

For questions contact the Office of Project Management at (785) 628-7350 or Morgan Brothers Construction at (785) 432-3104.

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 </figure>CITY OF HAYSOn Monday, May 11, Morgan Brothers Construction, a contractor for the city of Hays, began the repair of settled joints in the brick pavement on Main Street between 6th and 13th Streets. Work began at 6th Street and is progress northward. Progress is ahead of schedule, and the project is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, May 14, rather than Friday as originally anticipated. The 800 block of Main will be closed this afternoon (Tuesday) and Wednesday morning; the 1000 block of Main will be closed Wednesday afternoon; the 1100 block will be closed Thursday morning; and the 1200 block will be closed Thursday afternoon. Main Street will be closed to traffic one block at a time as work progresses. Sidewalks and side streets will remain open. For questions contact the Office of Project Management at (785) 628-7350 or Morgan Brothers Construction at (785) 432-3104.

Main St. brick repair ahead of schedule; closings changed

NEW YORK, N.Y.&nbsp; - Stephen Edison Cummings, from Norton, Kansas, graduated with a B.A. in English from The King's College for the 2019-2020 academic year.&nbsp;


Cummings's achievements include: Editor-in-chief of Empire State Tribune Magazine ('18-'19, Internship at the food magazine Put A Egg On It ('18-, Internship in social media at Serious Eats (summer '19)


Dr. Ethan Campbell noted, "Edison, you were a bright light in so many of the courses I've taught at King's, from College Writing to Shakespeare to Novels. You have a unique voice and a powerful imagination, and I hope you keep writing, whatever it takes!"


The King's College is a Christian liberal arts college in New York City's Financial District. Through the truths of Christianity and great works in politics, philosophy, and economics, King's seeks to educate the next generation of leaders for America and the
 world.

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 </figure>NEW YORK, N.Y.&nbsp; - Stephen Edison Cummings, from Norton, Kansas, graduated with a B.A. in English from The King's College for the 2019-2020 academic year.&nbsp;
Cummings's achievements include: Editor-in-chief of Empire State Tribune Magazine ('18-'19, Internship at the food magazine Put A Egg On It ('18-, Internship in social media at Serious Eats (summer '19)
Dr. Ethan Campbell noted, "Edison, you were a bright light in so many of the courses I've taught at King's, from College Writing to Shakespeare to Novels. You have a unique voice and a powerful imagination, and I hope you keep writing, whatever it takes!"
The King's College is a Christian liberal arts college in New York City's Financial District. Through the truths of Christianity and great works in politics, philosophy, and economics, King's seeks to educate the next generation of leaders for America and the
 world.News release

Norton native graduates from The King's College in NYC

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 </figure>ELLIS COUNTYThe Ellis County Planning and Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for May 27 has been canceled.The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 24.&nbsp;

Ellis Co. Planning and Zoning Committee May meeting canceled

Free student drive-through meals to continue through June 25

Students were asked to sign up with the links below for the time they&nbsp;will come to check-in items, pick-up awards and complete any other business before summer.

Families with students in multiple grades may do their check-in in one trip. Students who miss a check-in day can come to a&nbsp;following check-in day. Contact Mr. Meitner if none of the check-in days work for you.

Parents, coordinate with your students to select the best time for your family. The times can be edited and swapped if you need to change.

Seniors need to check-in their textbooks, Chromebooks, chargers, and other borrowed materials anytime from 10 a.m.-noon. You will also receive your awards packets. Access will be limited to the east school building door. Fieldhouse access will be limited to the west fieldhouse door. Only eight seniors will be allowed into either building at one time. A line will be formed at the aforementioned entrances if the eight-student limit is reached. At that point, one student will be allowed to enter for one student who exits.

Junior high students and seniors who missed Wednesday, need to check-in their textbooks, Chromebooks, chargers, and other borrowed materials anytime from 9 a.m.-noon. You will also receive your awards packets. Access will be limited to the east school building door. Fieldhouse access will be limited to the west fieldhouse door. Only eight students will be allowed into either building at one time. A line will be formed at the aforementioned entrances if the eight-student limit is reached. At that point, one student will be allowed to enter for one student who exits.&nbsp;Bring your track uniforms.

Underclassmen high school students and any others who missed a previous check-in day, need to check-in their textbooks, Chromebooks, chargers, and other borrowed materials anytime from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. You will also receive your awards packets. Access will be limited to the east school building door. Fieldhouse access will be limited to the west fieldhouse door. Only eight students will be allowed into either building at one time. A line will be formed at the aforementioned entrances if the eight-student limit is reached. At that point, one student will be allowed to enter for one student who exits.

Select your 15-minute time slot using the correct link below:

<a href="https://tmp-m.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d05bc4ed397689459d467c74&amp;id=2d1312e11c&amp;e=457d97e132" target="_blank">May 13 - Seniors only</a>

<a href="https://tmp-m.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d05bc4ed397689459d467c74&amp;id=16f2a8eadf&amp;e=457d97e132" target="_blank">May 14 - Junior High only&nbsp;(Seniors who couldn't come May 13 may sign up)</a>

<a href="https://tmp-m.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d05bc4ed397689459d467c74&amp;id=25ea7d771a&amp;e=457d97e132" target="_blank">May 15 - All remaining students&nbsp;(including seniors or JH who couldn't make it May 13 or 14)</a>

TMP-MarianStudents were asked to sign up with the links below for the time they&nbsp;will come to check-in items, pick-up awards and complete any other business before summer.Families with students in multiple grades may do their check-in in one trip. Students who miss a check-in day can come to a&nbsp;following check-in day. Contact Mr. Meitner if none of the check-in days work for you.Parents, coordinate with your students to select the best time for your family. The times can be edited and swapped if you need to change.Wed. May 13 - Seniors Last DayCheck-in times 10 a.m.-noonSeniors need to check-in their textbooks, Chromebooks, chargers, and other borrowed materials anytime from 10 a.m.-noon. You will also receive your awards packets. Access will be limited to the east school building door. Fieldhouse access will be limited to the west fieldhouse door. Only eight seniors will be allowed into either building at one time. A line will be formed at the aforementioned entrances if the eight-student limit is reached. At that point, one student will be allowed to enter for one student who exits.Thursday, May 14 - JH last dayCheck-in times 9 a.m.-NoonJunior high students and seniors who missed Wednesday, need to check-in their textbooks, Chromebooks, chargers, and other borrowed materials anytime from 9 a.m.-noon. You will also receive your awards packets. Access will be limited to the east school building door. Fieldhouse access will be limited to the west fieldhouse door. Only eight students will be allowed into either building at one time. A line will be formed at the aforementioned entrances if the eight-student limit is reached. At that point, one student will be allowed to enter for one student who exits.&nbsp;Bring your track uniforms.Friday, May 15 -&nbsp; HS last dayCheck-in times 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.Underclassmen high school students and any others who missed a previous check-in day, need to check-in their textbooks, Chromebooks, chargers, and other borrowed materials anytime from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. You will also receive your awards packets. Access will be limited to the east school building door. Fieldhouse access will be limited to the west fieldhouse door. Only eight students will be allowed into either building at one time. A line will be formed at the aforementioned entrances if the eight-student limit is reached. At that point, one student will be allowed to enter for one student who exits.Select your 15-minute time slot using the correct link below:<a href="https://tmp-m.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d05bc4ed397689459d467c74&amp;id=2d1312e11c&amp;e=457d97e132" target="_blank">May 13 - Seniors only</a><a href="https://tmp-m.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d05bc4ed397689459d467c74&amp;id=16f2a8eadf&amp;e=457d97e132" target="_blank">May 14 - Junior High only&nbsp;(Seniors who couldn't come May 13 may sign up)</a><a href="https://tmp-m.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d05bc4ed397689459d467c74&amp;id=25ea7d771a&amp;e=457d97e132" target="_blank">May 15 - All remaining students&nbsp;(including seniors or JH who couldn't make it May 13 or 14)</a>

TMP sets material check-in

ABILENE&nbsp; - The scheduled Ike Book TALK program for May 12 at 7 p.m. is moving into a virtual room for the discussion. The program is free and open to the public virtually -- join us online or by phone.

The memoir titled&nbsp;One Soldier's Story: Bob Dole&nbsp;will be the focus of discussion.

Before he became one of America's most respected statesmen, Bob Dole was an average citizen serving heroically for his country. Dole, a native of Russell, tells the moving story of his harrowing experience on and off the battlefield, and how it changed his life.

This informal discussion will be led by&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LWZy9w5KgtBmCzB8iTMPGFNr7DfKk-0IXqorJ8AdzoKYEKPWdaNFgo31-stdEe8NIoPJPZ2G-wW4Ulzo4pB8vn6WfsNT9QHxvujBrGwcj0j0QzYgSxAqytR3d47NDcsHbNCc67BBVXqQLo67kE57bQ==&amp;c=2xJTb8D6EitapqLNTRDPqh_rvzOp0LeDBhke6m6Z_ySaYkrXuPrGuw==&amp;ch=6hNS7bxlcDDaEo015TpYfcLOsUGZ6SqMRa8hgxuVSUUQMB1rqHUcHA==">Humanities Kansas</a>&nbsp;discussion leader Sandra Wiechert. Even if you have not read the book, feel free to join this program as if you were meeting your friends in a cozy cafe or living room with a glass of wine.

Sandra Wiechert is a native of Wichita with an M.A. in American History from Kansas State University. She lives in Lawrence, Kan., where she worked as a reference librarian and community relations coordinator for the Lawrence Public Library. She is the author of Historic Mount Oread: A Catalog of KU's Landmarks and received Lawrence's "Phoenix Award for the Literary Arts."

The 2020 Ike Book Talk series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, Humanities Kansas, and the Abilene Public Library. For more details about this event, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LWZy9w5KgtBmCzB8iTMPGFNr7DfKk-0IXqorJ8AdzoKYEKPWdaNFguq1OTqs-pQ3YkqsDCaqVo5In19a4W7IZoEfJKXHYBkUpE44HF2_jxFwaaEShYVwOOlx5UdBJpAYZ2WTJvMRuDKc6oGNotnFpmaJvMkYhT5a&amp;c=2xJTb8D6EitapqLNTRDPqh_rvzOp0LeDBhke6m6Z_ySaYkrXuPrGuw==&amp;ch=6hNS7bxlcDDaEo015TpYfcLOsUGZ6SqMRa8hgxuVSUUQMB1rqHUcHA==">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

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 </figure>ABILENE&nbsp; - The scheduled Ike Book TALK program for May 12 at 7 p.m. is moving into a virtual room for the discussion. The program is free and open to the public virtually -- join us online or by phone.The memoir titled&nbsp;One Soldier's Story: Bob Dole&nbsp;will be the focus of discussion. Before he became one of America's most respected statesmen, Bob Dole was an average citizen serving heroically for his country. Dole, a native of Russell, tells the moving story of his harrowing experience on and off the battlefield, and how it changed his life.This informal discussion will be led by&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LWZy9w5KgtBmCzB8iTMPGFNr7DfKk-0IXqorJ8AdzoKYEKPWdaNFgo31-stdEe8NIoPJPZ2G-wW4Ulzo4pB8vn6WfsNT9QHxvujBrGwcj0j0QzYgSxAqytR3d47NDcsHbNCc67BBVXqQLo67kE57bQ==&amp;c=2xJTb8D6EitapqLNTRDPqh_rvzOp0LeDBhke6m6Z_ySaYkrXuPrGuw==&amp;ch=6hNS7bxlcDDaEo015TpYfcLOsUGZ6SqMRa8hgxuVSUUQMB1rqHUcHA==">Humanities Kansas</a>&nbsp;discussion leader Sandra Wiechert. Even if you have not read the book, feel free to join this program as if you were meeting your friends in a cozy cafe or living room with a glass of wine.MEETING OPTIONS:<ol>
 <li>Google Meet online:&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LWZy9w5KgtBmCzB8iTMPGFNr7DfKk-0IXqorJ8AdzoKYEKPWdaNFgo31-stdEe8NBWtHf_Y5O0xJEQ-8S55qXJoChNu7rMhF_YM-3wbY4Ocd7gb4nZ9rQqxYVHiotc0jh6R_Ut9L5dTw6plR_kqA1vXBmcqiBY6d&amp;c=2xJTb8D6EitapqLNTRDPqh_rvzOp0LeDBhke6m6Z_ySaYkrXuPrGuw==&amp;ch=6hNS7bxlcDDaEo015TpYfcLOsUGZ6SqMRa8hgxuVSUUQMB1rqHUcHA==">﻿</a><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LWZy9w5KgtBmCzB8iTMPGFNr7DfKk-0IXqorJ8AdzoKYEKPWdaNFgo31-stdEe8NBWtHf_Y5O0xJEQ-8S55qXJoChNu7rMhF_YM-3wbY4Ocd7gb4nZ9rQqxYVHiotc0jh6R_Ut9L5dTw6plR_kqA1vXBmcqiBY6d&amp;c=2xJTb8D6EitapqLNTRDPqh_rvzOp0LeDBhke6m6Z_ySaYkrXuPrGuw==&amp;ch=6hNS7bxlcDDaEo015TpYfcLOsUGZ6SqMRa8hgxuVSUUQMB1rqHUcHA==">meet.google.com/nfb-yjkm-sun</a></li><li>Telephone: 617-675-4444‬ (PIN: ‪511 045 556 7306#)</li>
 </ol>Sandra Wiechert is a native of Wichita with an M.A. in American History from Kansas State University. She lives in Lawrence, Kan., where she worked as a reference librarian and community relations coordinator for the Lawrence Public Library. She is the author of Historic Mount Oread: A Catalog of KU's Landmarks and received Lawrence's "Phoenix Award for the Literary Arts."The 2020 Ike Book Talk series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, Humanities Kansas, and the Abilene Public Library. For more details about this event, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LWZy9w5KgtBmCzB8iTMPGFNr7DfKk-0IXqorJ8AdzoKYEKPWdaNFguq1OTqs-pQ3YkqsDCaqVo5In19a4W7IZoEfJKXHYBkUpE44HF2_jxFwaaEShYVwOOlx5UdBJpAYZ2WTJvMRuDKc6oGNotnFpmaJvMkYhT5a&amp;c=2xJTb8D6EitapqLNTRDPqh_rvzOp0LeDBhke6m6Z_ySaYkrXuPrGuw==&amp;ch=6hNS7bxlcDDaEo015TpYfcLOsUGZ6SqMRa8hgxuVSUUQMB1rqHUcHA==">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.News release

Bob Dole memoir featured in Ike's Book TALK program

Wednesday, May 13 will be the last day of school for HMS.&nbsp;

 Information regarding what is due for school work for next week was sent to students Friday morning. &nbsp;

Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15 will be the assigned iPad check-in days for HMS students.

&nbsp;The process for iPad check-in will also include students dropping off any library book, classroom reading book, text books, calculator or other item that may have been checked out to them over the course of the year.&nbsp; 

The iPad check-in will take place on the west side of HMS which will allow parents to park in the West parking lot.

The staff also respectively requests only your student go through the check-in process as the school does not have room for extra people around the check-in area. 

Students will also receive any award they may have achieved over the year.&nbsp; The Falcon Parent Squad has purchased a snoball coupon for every student to receive as they turn-in their iPad.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Here are the iPad collection times for HMS students.&nbsp; The school asks you please try to make the time assigned; however, if you can’t make it due to work reasons, they have a time reserved time at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. 

The school asks you please only use the 5:30 p.m. time if you can’t get your student to their assigned time.&nbsp; As a reminder, the drop off is for all HMS students according to their last name.

"I have no doubt, students will want to go to see friends, however, in order to manage the guidelines we need to adhere to, we need students to refrain from grouping together or spending time trying to visit," Principal Tom Albers said.

This process is designed to get in and out of the school parking lot as fast as possible.&nbsp; In the event of adverse weather, the process will change to a drive-through process that will be evident as you enter the west parking lot.

Time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Last Name

1:00 – 1:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A – B

1:30 – 2:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C – D

2:00 – 2:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; E – F – G

2:30 – 3:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; H – I – J

3:00 – 3:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K – L

3:30 – 4:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; M

5:30 – 6:30 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(open)

9:30 – 10:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; N – O – P – Q

10:00 – 10:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; R

10:30 – 11:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; S

11:00 – 11:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; T – U – V

11:30 – 12:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; W

12:00 – 12:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X – Y – Z

USD 489Wednesday, May 13 will be the last day of school for HMS.&nbsp; Information regarding what is due for school work for next week was sent to students Friday morning. &nbsp;Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15 will be the assigned iPad check-in days for HMS students.&nbsp;The process for iPad check-in will also include students dropping off any library book, classroom reading book, text books, calculator or other item that may have been checked out to them over the course of the year.&nbsp; The iPad check-in will take place on the west side of HMS which will allow parents to park in the West parking lot.The staff also respectively requests only your student go through the check-in process as the school does not have room for extra people around the check-in area. Students will also receive any award they may have achieved over the year.&nbsp; The Falcon Parent Squad has purchased a snoball coupon for every student to receive as they turn-in their iPad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here are the iPad collection times for HMS students.&nbsp; The school asks you please try to make the time assigned; however, if you can’t make it due to work reasons, they have a time reserved time at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. The school asks you please only use the 5:30 p.m. time if you can’t get your student to their assigned time.&nbsp; As a reminder, the drop off is for all HMS students according to their last name."I have no doubt, students will want to go to see friends, however, in order to manage the guidelines we need to adhere to, we need students to refrain from grouping together or spending time trying to visit," Principal Tom Albers said.This process is designed to get in and out of the school parking lot as fast as possible.&nbsp; In the event of adverse weather, the process will change to a drive-through process that will be evident as you enter the west parking lot.&nbsp;Thursday, May 14:Time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Last Name1:00 – 1:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A – B1:30 – 2:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C – D2:00 – 2:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; E – F – G2:30 – 3:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; H – I – J3:00 – 3:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K – L3:30 – 4:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; M5:30 – 6:30 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(open)Friday, May 15:Time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Last Name9:30 – 10:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; N – O – P – Q10:00 – 10:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; R10:30 – 11:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; S11:00 – 11:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; T – U – V11:30 – 12:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; W12:00 – 12:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X – Y – Z

HMS sets material check-in

Please notice that we need parents/guardians to complete the computer review form prior to students checking in next week (see second bullet below).

Here are a couple reminders for you, students…

1. Log in to PowerSchool (forgot your PowerSchool password? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:aarnhold@usd489.com" target="_blank">aarnhold@usd489.com</a>&nbsp;and she will reset it for you).

2. Click on the student name on the top tabs&nbsp;(Have multiple students? Submitted a form for EACH student).

3. Click on “Forms” in the left hand Navigation Window

4. Click on “High School Device Check-In”

5. Fill out form and submit by:&nbsp;&nbsp;Juniors Class&nbsp;- 1:00 p.m., Sunday, May 10th&nbsp;/&nbsp;Sophomore Class&nbsp;- 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 11th

5. Fill out form and submit by:&nbsp;&nbsp;Freshman Class&nbsp;- 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12th

USD 489Please notice that we need parents/guardians to complete the computer review form prior to students checking in next week (see second bullet below).Here are a couple reminders for you, students…<ol>
 <li>Juniors: Friday, May 8, 2020&nbsp;&nbsp;is your last instructional day.</li><li>Sophomores: Monday, May 11, 2020&nbsp;is your last instructional day.</li><li>Freshmen: Tuesday, May 12,&nbsp;2020&nbsp;is your last instructional day.</li><li>Be sure to do your very best to complete all work that may be outstanding at this time.&nbsp; Reach out to your teacher(s) if you are not sure of your status at this time… they want to help you!</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Juniors:&nbsp;Monday, May 11th&nbsp;from 1:00-4:00 p.m.&nbsp;is “Check-in / Drop-off” day at HHS.</li><li>Sophomores:&nbsp;Tuesday, May 12th&nbsp;from 1:00-4:00 p.m.&nbsp;is “Check-in / Drop-off” day at HHS</li><li>Juniors and Sophomores, Because of the cold and wet weather forecast, you will enter the HHS building through the secondary Gym A entrance (not the commons entrance… watch for signs) on the student parking lot side of our campus. Bring your computer, charger, textbooks, library books, music, musical instrument(s, HHS uniforms, homework, and any other item we can help you with.</li><li>Juniors, prior to Sunday, May 10th&nbsp;at 1:00 p.m., your parent/guardian needs to do the following:</li><li>Sophomores, prior to Monday, May 11th&nbsp;at 1:00 p.m., your parent/guardian needs to do the following:</li>
 </ol>PARENTS:1. Log in to PowerSchool (forgot your PowerSchool password? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:aarnhold@usd489.com" target="_blank">aarnhold@usd489.com</a>&nbsp;and she will reset it for you).2. Click on the student name on the top tabs&nbsp;(Have multiple students? Submitted a form for EACH student).3. Click on “Forms” in the left hand Navigation Window4. Click on “High School Device Check-In”5. Fill out form and submit by:&nbsp;&nbsp;Juniors Class&nbsp;- 1:00 p.m., Sunday, May 10th&nbsp;/&nbsp;Sophomore Class&nbsp;- 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 11th<ol>
 <li>Freshmen:&nbsp;Wednesday, May 13th&nbsp;from 1:00-4:00 p.m.&nbsp;is “Check-in / Drop-off” day at HHS</li><li>Freshmen whose last name begins with&nbsp;A – J will use the BACK parking lot&nbsp;of Hays High School to drop off / pick up items.</li><li>Freshmen whose last name begins with&nbsp;K – Z will use the FRONT parking lot&nbsp;of Hays High School to drop off / pick up items.</li><li>No student will enter the building unless inclement weather forces us to move the process inside… please pay attention to your email in case of any change of plans.</li><li>Bring your computer, charger, textbooks, library books, music, musical instrument(s, HHS uniforms, homework, and any other item we can help you with.</li><li>Prior to Tuesday, May 12th&nbsp;at 1:00 p.m., your parent/guardian needs to do the following:</li>
 </ol>PARENTS:1. Log in to PowerSchool (forgot your PowerSchool password? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:aarnhold@usd489.com" target="_blank">aarnhold@usd489.com</a>&nbsp;and she will reset it for you).2. Click on the student name on the top tabs&nbsp;(Have multiple students? Submitted a form for EACH student).3. Click on “Forms” in the left hand Navigation Window4. Click on “High School Device Check-In”5. Fill out form and submit by:&nbsp;&nbsp;Freshman Class&nbsp;- 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12th<ol>
 <li>Any outstanding student obligations like fees, textbooks, etc., will be emailed to you this summer.</li>
 </ol>

HHS sets dates for material check-in

Several Ellis students earned honors in the annual Kansas State Press Association contest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588713436772.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Several Ellis students earned honors in the annual Kansas State Press Association contest.

Ellis High School students earn state journalism awards

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