Over 100 JHS students walked out of class just after 1 p.m. Monday in protest of the Trump Administration’s immigration enforcement tactics.  School officials attempted to prevent protesters from...

Johnson High School football took on Steele while honoring seniors as the 2025 season came to an end with another loss on Nov. 7. “The results didn’t show, but this week was really great for us,”...

Hays CISD voters rejected a ballot measure Nov. 4 that would have increased property taxes by 12 cents to pay for the district’s budget and maintain current levels of educational services.  The school...

Juniors and volunteered sophomores and freshmen took the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) this past Oct. 22 to prepare for the following college-acceptance dependent spring SAT. The college-readiness...

While concertgoers trickle in and seats fill up, the distant sound of violin, viola, cello, and bass wafts in the air from down the hall like sweet pumpkin pie on a grandmother’s windowsill. Its melodious...

An appreciation gift for a favorite teacher or as decoration to ornament a dull coffee table, Hays County members can now buy seasonal floral compositions for a one time fee of $95 by Oct. 24.  “I...

Construction projects at JHS are beginning to wrap up, giving students and staff more space for a better learning environment. Two new facilities are being completed during the 2025-2026 school year. The...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481 into law on June 20, requiring that Texas public school districts prohibit students from using cell phones during the school day.  Texas has joined...

The 89th Texas Legislature passed a law for all public schools to hang up the Ten Commandments in every classroom as of June this year. “What I think this new law says about our government and the...

Journalism members had the opportunity to travel to Seattle, Washington, to expand their knowledge of journalism at the JEA National Journalism Convention from april 23 to 26. “One thing I took away...

Budafest was hosted on Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 where the annual tradition faced cold winds. The event celebrates the holiday season with festivities such as the Christmas-themed parade, festive markets, and family-friendly...

The school board met to discuss the May 2025 bond recommendation by the district's Facilities and Bond Oversight Committee (FBOC). Their meeting on Nov. 18 led to a vote and the recommendation was accepted.  From...