Early Childhood Connections-Early Head Start
2501 E. 13th St., Hays
785-623-2430
A free comprehensive child development program for children and their families. The Early Head Start (EHS) Program serves pregnant mothers as well as children through age four. Parents have the option of center-based, family child care or home-based services. EHS is open to families who meet income-eligibility in Ellis, Rush, Russell and Rooks County.
Early Childhood Connections-Preschool
2501 E.13th St., Hays
785-623-2430
A free comprehensive child development program for children 3 to 5, concerned with the health, education and welfare of its participants. The program serves income eligible families or over income families who meet certain criteria. Children must be three years of age before August 31. Center and home-based services are provided in Ellis, Rooks, Rush, and Russell counties.
Early Childhood Connections-Parents as Teachers
2501 E. 13th St., Hays
785-623-2430
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a child development/parenting/family services program for pregnant women and families with a child between birth through age three. Parent Educators meet with parents once to twice a month in their home. The primary focus is development and parenting and is open to eligible families that live in the Hays School District.
Ellis County Dolly Parton Imagination Library
2501 E. 13th St., Hays
785-623-2430
Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, registered Ellis County children will receive a free, age-appropriate book in the mail each month.
Families Together, Inc
1518 Taylor Plaza, Garden City, KS
620-276-6364
1-888-820-6364
Serves and Assists families of children, youth and young adults with disabilities and/or special health care needs from birth through 256 years old. Offers Parent Training and Learning Workshops.
Hays Area Children's Center
94 Lewis Dr., Hays
785-625-3257
NAEYC accredited program provides and promotes quality child care and educational experience for all children birth to eight years of age.
Hays Public Library
1205 Main St., Hays
785-625-9014
Offers a variety of educational and entertaining resources and programs for all ages.
Jana's Campaign, Inc.
205 E 7th St. Ste. 204, Hays
785-656-0324
National education and violence prevention organization with the single mission of reducing gender and relationship violence. Delivers educational programs that prevent domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking.
K-State Research and Extension-Cottonwood Extension
601 Main St., Hays
785-628-9430
Statewide network of county-based educators sharing unbiased, research-based information on issues important to Kansas Families. Local agents focus on family consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, agriculture and horticulture.
Learning Center of Ellis County
323 W. 12th St., Hays
785-623-2426
Provides standardized courses through a computer-based curriculum allowing anyone who has dropped out of high school the opportunity to earn a high school diploma.
SER Corporation
1008 E 17th St. Ste. 7, Hays
785-623-4016
SER stands for Service, Education, and Re-Training. Offers Kansans job readiness skills, relevant job training, education, housing and more.
Education Institutions
Secondary Education
Fort Hays State University
NCK Technical College
600 Park St., Hays
2205 Wheatland, Hays
785-628-4000
785-625-2437
High Schools
Ellis High School
Hays High School
Thomas-Moore Prep
Victoria High School
1706 S. Monroe, Ellis
2300 E. 13th St., Hays
1701 Hall St., Hays
1107 10th St., Victoria
785-726-3151
785-623-2600
785-625-6577
785-735-9211
Middle Schools
Ellis Junior High
Hays Middle School
TMP Junior High
Victoria Junior High
1706 S. Monroe, Ellis
201 W. 29th St., Hays
1701 Hall St., Hays
1107 10th St., Victoria
785-726-3151
785-623-2450
785-625-6577
785-735-9211
Elementary Schools
Ellis
Holy Family
Lincoln
O'Loughlin
Roosevelt
St. Mary's
Wilson
Victoria
1300 Wahington, Ellis
1800 Milner, Hays
1906 Ash, Hays
1401 Hall St., Hays
2000 MacArthur Rd, Hays
605 Monroe, Ellis
101 E. 28th St., Hays
602 W. 10th St., Victoria
785-726-3136
785-625-3131
785-623-2500
785-623-2510
785-623-2520
785-726-3185
785-623-2550
785-735-2870