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The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

The homecoming candidates at the Hoco formal assembly

Homecoming Formal Assembly gathers school community to celebrate in new building

Jacob Ridgway, Photography editor October 2, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 26, the student body, along with staff members and alumni classes, gathered in the Performing Arts Center for the Homecoming Formal Assembly at 12:30 p.m. The room was decorated with...

Student Council hosts Homecoming Week activities

Student Council hosts Homecoming Week activities

Allison Stecklein, Managing Editor & Asst. Multimedia Editor September 30, 2025

From Monday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 27, Hays High School had its annual Homecoming event. This year, the week was themed, “Down the Rabbit Hole,” with many events, including Spirit Days,...

Hays High School to host College and Career Planning Conference

Hays High School to host College and Career Planning Conference

Kennedi Fischer, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2025

An annual event held at Hays High School is on its way once again, as on Wednesday, Oct. 1, colleges from around Kansas are coming to Hays so students can learn about the opportunities they offer. Each...

Students prepare Fall Play for November

Students prepare Fall Play for November

Jacob Ridgway, Photography Editor September 26, 2025

Director Bill Gasper has chosen “Peter Pan: Journey to Neverland” as Hays High School’s Fall Play for 2025. The interest meeting for any students who wanted to participate, either as a cast member...

Student Council hosts first Homecoming week in new high school

Student Council hosts first Homecoming week in new high school

Delia Dixon, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2025

The first Homecoming in the new high school promises to be one to remember. “I am most excited to boogie on the dance floor one last time,” senior Izaac Fox said. Homecoming week, which starts...

Hays High School Symphony performs opening concert at new venue

Lily Butler, Feature Section Editor September 24, 2025

The Hays High School Music Department performed its first concert of the year in the brand-new Performing Arts Center on Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Both orchestras, both choirs and several band students...

After long anticipation, new Hays High School opens its doors to the public

After long anticipation, new Hays High School opens its doors to the public

Allison Stecklein, Managing Editor & Asst. Multimedia Editor September 22, 2025

On Friday, Aug. 29, Hays High had a ribbon cutting for the newly built high school. To celebrate, the school hosted an Open House to allow local citizens to see the top-of-the-line building that will become...

After the graduation ceremony, graduates Jack Zeller and Marshall Sook talk together on May 18.

Seniors graduate as last class from current building

Zari Niles May 19, 2025

With graduation approaching on Sunday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Gross Memorial Coliseum, there was an emotional shift in the atmosphere at school leading up to the event, with excitement, happiness, pride...

Chamber Singers sing together in harmony, as director Micheal Davidson leads and director Alex Underwood accompanies them on piano on stage.

Chamber Singers offer sense of community to students

Hays High School offers a vast number of opportunities, one of them being Chamber Singers, a program for accomplished singers, led by director Alex Underwood. Underwood said he knew he wanted to be...

On Friday, May 16, teacher Matt Brooks get "pied" in the face by a student at a fundraiser assembly for the debate team.

School assembly for debate team trip gets messy

Austin Bryant and Aiden Siebert May 19, 2025

At Hays High School on May 16 during PRIDE Time, students gathered for an assembly in the gym for the debate team, as it held a fundraiser that involved teachers getting "pied” in the face. For the...

Having leadership qualities is fundamental for students in the new Hays High School Ambassador Program. To be an exceptional ambassador, students must demonstrate qualities, such as compassion, integrity and spirit, and they must be passionate advocates surrounding all things Hays High.

Hays High School welcomes new ambassador program

Olivia Brening and Sabrina Werth May 19, 2025

Starting next school year, Student Council sponsors Luke Lundmark and John Neal will oversee a new program called the Hays High School Ambassadors, which will replace the current student Leadership Team....

High school band director Hector Hernandez directs, as senior Keira Vilaysing performs a solo on her saxophone at the All-City Band Concert on May 13.

High school and middle school groups perform at All-City Band Concert

Brandie Bogle and Olivia White May 19, 2025

The 2025 All-City Band Concert took place on Tuesday, May 13 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Gym A. Both Hays High School and Hays Middle School performed to showcase their abilities. Hector Hernandez, the...

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