A rezoning request for the former Lincoln School property at 1906 Ash from public and institutional district to multi-family district will be presented during a Hays Area Planning Commission public hearing on Monday, July 21.

Hays developer Michael Graham plans to remodel the former school into  26 to 28 one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as building seven 4-plexes on the surrounding area east of the building.

The 100-year-old elementary school was closed in May as a part of the ongoing USD 489 bond projects.&nbsp;

The meeting begins at 4 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752845774160.jpeg" alt="Lincoln Elementary School, 1906 Ash, celebrated its centennial in April and permanently closed in May. Photo by Tony Guerrero/Hays Post " />
 <figcaption>Lincoln Elementary School, 1906 Ash, celebrated its centennial in April and permanently closed in May. Photo by Tony Guerrero/Hays Post </figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostA rezoning request for the former Lincoln School property at 1906 Ash from public and institutional district to multi-family district will be presented during a Hays Area Planning Commission public hearing on Monday, July 21.Hays developer Michael Graham plans to remodel the former school into 26 to 28 one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as building seven 4-plexes on the surrounding area east of the building.The 100-year-old elementary school was closed in May as a part of the ongoing USD 489 bond projects.&nbsp;The meeting begins at 4 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

Public hearing Monday for rezoning of former Lincoln School into housing development