Hays High School Principal Martin Straub talks about Levi Hickert at the Hays school board meeting Monday night. Hickert was honored with the USD 489 Student Spotlight Award for making repairs to the American Legion's Veterans Memorial Park.
By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
Hays High School senior Levi Hickert was honored with the USD 489 Student Spotlight Award at the school board meeting Monday night.
As a community service project, he chose to update the American Legion's Veterans Memorial Park in Hays.
He replaced unreadable plaques, and painted park benches and a well house.
Hickert worked with several community businesses and the Hays Parks Department to leave Memorial Park a much better place, Superintendent Ron Wilson said.
The driving force for his patriotism is his grandfather who served in the military. Hickert is planning to attend FHSU next year, working toward a degree in mechanical engineering.
Principal Martin Straub also sang Hickert's praises.
"Not only is Levi an exceptional student, he is a good citizen. I know he took advantage of Boy's State at about every opportunity. I think his mom and dad and older sisters have a lot of influence on him.
"You are a good guy, and you really represent what we want at Hays High. We have 1,000 we could present, but tonight we are going to recognize you. Thank you for your patriotism."
The Roosevelt Elementary School kitchen staff were honored by the school board Monday night.
USD 489 Making a Difference Award
The Roosevelt Elementary School Kitchen staff were honored with a Making a Difference Award at the school board meeting Monday night.
The staff is comprised of Patty Kuhn, kitchen manager, Diem Quach, Adria Polson, Paulette Seib, Connie Pemberton and Margaret Kippes.
These staff are being recognized for the effort and energy they have put into the breakfast program at Roosevelt.
"There are many emotions that come to school in the morning with small children. The Nutrition staff work hard to meet their needs and get them off to a great start for the day," according to their nomination. "They are bringing their best every single day and being a champion for all kids! Thank you to the Roosevelt kitchen staff for driving the bus."
Paula Rice, Roosevelt principal, said, "A lot of times our classified staff get overlooked for the contributions they make for our kids everyday and these ladies are a shining example of that. They are really proactive folks and they truly, truly come to work everyday for the kids. We couldn't do it without them, and I am so grateful to all of them."
HHS ACHIEVE Team
HHS Foundation Team ACHIEVE Team
The Hays High School ACHIEVE Team was honored with a Making a Difference Award at the school board meeting Monday night.
The team promotes a safe, civil and respectful school environment for all students and staff.
It, with the help of other staff, identifies areas that need improvement and develops solutions to the problems.
"These folks are leaders in really developing a positive culture in our school," Straub said. "We really focus on the positive interventions with our kids and our staff as well. Our culture at Hays High School is one where we treat each others with respect ... kids to teachers and teachers to kids. We are very proud of our culture."
The current members of ACHIEVE members are
Beth Schiel, science
Haley Wolf, health-PE
Jayme Goetz, math
Lisa Renz, English
Luke Lundmark, social studies
Matt Whitney, Spanish
Michelle Thacker, family consumer science
Nichole Lind, school psychologist
Martin Straub, principal