By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

The Leadership Hays class of 2025 is sponsoring a school supply drive for local students in cooperation with First Call for Help's Backpack for Kids program.

First Call for Help will distribute the supplies to students in need in late summer.

You can fill out an application for supplies <a href="https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/backpacks">HERE</a>.&nbsp;

See the flyer above for needed items and a map of drop-off locations. Monetary donations are also being accepted.

The Leadership Hays class will also be conducting a free pool night from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Hays Aquatic Park.&nbsp;

All are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring school supplies to donate.

The first 200 people will receive free hot dogs.

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School supplies drive underway; free BackPACK the Pool on June 12