When & Where?
Welcome to the Hays CISD when and where page. We're glad you are a part of our school district family. This page lists the current academic calendar, bell schedule for campuses, and the district's current attendance zones. Use the submenus on this page for registration, enrollment, and to contact your child's campus attendance office.
Academic Calendars
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees approves academic calendars based on the recommendation of the District Leadership Team, which is comprised of teachers, key staff members, parents, administrators, and community members.
Current Calendar
2024 - 2025 Hays CISD Academic Calendar
(Published January 23, 2024)
(Adopted by the Board of Trustees January 22, 2024)
Future Adopted Calendar(s)
2025 - 2026 Hays CISD Academic Calendar
(Published January 23, 2024)
(Adopted by the Board of Trustees January 22, 2024)
Campus Bell Schedules
Hays CISD bell schedules mark the start and end times of the school day.
Regular Bell Schedule
Elementary Schools: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Middle Schools: 8:10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
High Schools: 8:55 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.
Early Release Bell Schedule (on select days/check the school calendar)
Elementary Schools: NO early release for elementary schools.
Middle Schools: 8:10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
High Schools: 8:55 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Attendance Zones
Hays CISD Interactive Map
The Hays CISD Interactive Map allows users to view attendance zones and the locations of campuses and facilities within the district. Use the menus within the map to view the zones and locations. You can also search by your home address to find your attendance zones.
Establishing Attendance Zones
Attendance zones for district schools are established by the Board of Trustees with input and recommendations from parents, the community, and an attendance zone committee. The district establishes attendance zones to:
1. Maintain the neighborhood school concept;
2. Prevent, reduce, and eliminate overcrowding;
3. Allow for future growth;
4. Keep distances traveled by students as short as possible;
5. Minimize the need for student transportation; and
6. Allow campuses to house students safely and provide adequate services to all students.
Students in Hays CISD attend schools in the attendance zones in which they reside unless they are enrolled in a magnet school, assigned to another school through an enrollment capping procedure or special program placement, assigned to another school for disciplinary reasons, or approved for continued enrollment or a transfer at another campus.