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Red Wheel: PRIZE EXPLOSION!!!

Author: Chris Stecklein and Nick Meis Publication Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:00 CST Category: Fundraiser Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100903-RedWheel.htm Description: A short article detailing the recent Redwheel kick-off held at Holy Family Elementary.

Miss Kansas

Author: Josh Stark Publication Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100518-MissKansas.htm Description: Miss Kansas came to visit our school on Tuesday, May 11th. She said that she was shy in grade school and not athletic at all, even though she was tall and her father was a coach. . Learn more...

Spring Concert

Author: Josh Stark Publication Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100518-SpringConcert.htm Description: On May 11, 2010, a phenomenal concert was performed by HFE’s 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Learn more...

May Crowning

Author: Dominique Rupp and Macy Menges Publication Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100518-MayCrowning.htm Description: HFE has always had a May Crowning, so we grabbed our rosaries and hurried to the new church on Friday, May 7th at 2:30 to pray a rosary honoring Mary. Learn more...

Bye Bye Birdie

Author: Jesus Martinez Publication Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100518-ByeByeBirdie.htm Description: We watched the play, Bye Bye Birdie at TMP on Wednesday, May 5th. It was awesome! Learn more...

Kennedy Middle School Visitation

Author: Jonathan Guzman Publication Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100518-MiddleSchoolTrip.htm Description: On May 4, we went to Kennedy to check out the school we will go to next year. The bus picked us up and when we got there, students were waiting for us and cheering for us at the door. Learn more...

Field Day

Author: Jesus Martinez Publication Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100518-FieldDay.htm Description: HFE had their Field Day on Wednesday, May 5th on our playground. Learn more...

Famous Figures

Author: Laura Krug Publication Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100429-FamousFigures.htm Description: This year, as every year, the fifth graders of Holy Family wrote a report on a famous person. Then some of them performed Friday morning at the Little Theatre for the school to watch. Learn more...

Visit to Good Sams

Author: Justin Pfeifer and Andrew Hess Publication Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100429-GoodSams.htm Description: Throughout the year, the 6th graders went to Good Sams to bond with the residents. Learn more...

Music fills the Air

Author: Raeleann Weigel Publication Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100429-MusicFillstheAir.htm Description: The beautiful melodies fills the church when you hear the guitars playing. We want to thank the following...

The Bully Prevention Committee

Author: Hannah Michaud Publication Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100422-BullyPrevention.htm Description: Nobody likes bullying, but it’s a big problem in many schools. That’s why we have picked a representative from each classroom from grades 3-6 to keep H.F.E. be bully free. Learn more...

The Kansas Cosmosphere

Author: Savanna Carrasco, Jacob Haberman, and John Chittenden Publication Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100414-Cosmosphere.htm Description: The fourth graders rocked out in zero gravity when they went to the Kansas Cosmosphere. Read more...

Stan Slaughter’s Eco-Ways

Author: ordyn Manhart and Annaka Applequist Publication Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100414-Slaughter.htm Description: Stan Slaughter visited Holy Family Elementary on Thursday, April 8 to talk about ways to help the environment. He visits 150 Schools every year which adds up to a 1000 schools so far. He is also known as the “Recycling Teacher of Kansas.” Read more...

Vocations Day

Author: Anna Wiebe and Tyra Younie Publication Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100323-VocationsDay.htm Description: On March 24 all the sixth graders went to St. Nicholas Church for Vocation Day. It was a blast! Read more...

Cuddly Critters

Author: Taylor Gabel and Taylor Dinkel Publication Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100323-CuddlyCritters.htm Description: On Friday March 12th, the cafeteria was “stuffed” with animals. Read more...

School PE Program

Author: T.J. Flax and Jared Vitztum Publication Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100323-PEProgram.htm Description: At this year's PE Program, Holy Family Students played games from different countries. Read more...

HFE’S Artistic Kids

Author: Janeth Cano and Christal Araiza Publication Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100323-ArtisticKids.htm Description: Holy Family Students had the opportunity to participate in a Knights of Columbus religious vocation poster contest. Read more...

Kim Schmelzle a True Miracle

Author: Madi Ginther Publication Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:00:00 CST Category: Community Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100323-ATrueMiracle.htm Description: On Mar. 10, Mr. Haas introduced his hero, named Kim Schmelzle. Kim is an all conference pole vaulter and triple jumper at FHSU where Mr. Haas coaches track. She told us that she was diagnosed with Leukemia on November 1, 2004. Read more...

Regional Science Fair

Author: Melissa Pfeifer Publication Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100310-RegionalScienceFair.htm Description: Seven Holy Family Elementary students participated in the 2nd annual FHSU Regional Science Fair. In the end, they all walked away with gold medals! . Read more...

Need some Fries with That?

Author: Spencer Casey Publication Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100310-McDonalds.htm Description: Two weeks ago, Holy Family teachers were ready for their respective shifts, as McDonald's Family Night kicked into high gear. Read more...

Paging at the State Capital

Author: Laura Krug Publication Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100224-Paging.htm Description: Last week, one Holy Family student, Laura Krug, and two former Holy Family students, Russell Krug, and Jordan Pfannenstiel, were invited by Senator Phelps to page at the Topeka capital building. Read more...

Science Fair

Author: Andrew Hess Publication Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100224-ScienceFair.htm Description: Two Holy Family Elementary groups of sixth graders are entering the regional science fair this year. One group is in engineering and the other is on environmental science. See photos...

Called to Serve

Author: Laura Krug Publication Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100210-SmarterThan.htm Description: On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Fr. Kevin, Fr. Joshua, and Sister Mary Lou had an assembly in the gym. The topic was: Vocations. Father Kevin, Father Joshua, and Sr. Mary Lou shared there personal stories. We learned what it really means to be called to serve. Read more...

Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?

Author: Josh Stark Publication Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100210-SmarterThan.htm Description: It was the second annual, “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” During the game, the subjects were Language Arts, History, Science, Math Geography, and Physical Ed. Four teams competed. Read more...

Annual Pancake Race

Author: Spencer Casey Publication Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100210-PanCakeRace.htm Description: On February 16th, Holy Family Elementary School held its annual Pancake Race. Many participates stepped forward, tied on an apron, grabbed a frying pan and pancake, and charged forward with a purpose - to cross the finish line. Read more...

Loyalist and Patriots

Author: Tina Rice Publication Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: Classroom Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100210-Independence.htm Description: The 5th grade students learned about six prominent Loyalists and Patriots and their viewpoints on whether or not the American colonies should declare independence. It was an exciting classroom activity! Read more...

the Holy Bee's

Author: Raeleann Weigel and Hannah Michaud Publication Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100204-HolyBees.htm Description: Spelling Bees are great! This year it was held on February 1st during Catholic Schools Week. It was an exciting day for grades 1-6! Read more...

The Hobbit

Author: Justin Pfeifer and Jared Rack Publication Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100204-TheHobbit.htm Description: On Monday afternoon, January 25, the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders went to Beach Schmidt Auditorium to see The Hobbit. Read more...

Bully Free Zone

Author: Chase Romme and Tanner Hallagin Publication Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100204-BullyFreeZone.htm Description: A short article discussing a recent skit performed by the anti-bullying committee. Read more...

Catholic Schools Week

Author: Melissa Pfeifer Publication Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100201-CatholicSchoolsWeek.htm Description: Welcome to Catholic Schools Week! Melissa Pfeifer describes why she is so fortunate to be able to attend Holy Family Elementary. Read more...

Candyland

Author: Andrew Hess Publication Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100115-Candyland.htm Description: The annual candy cane sale generated $703.70 this year. Thank you to all the students and staff for their generosity and for making Christmas special fo some many who need help.

Mary's Baby Shower

Author: Jennie Helget Publication Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100105-MarysBabyShower.htm Description: Thank you to everyone who offered a gift to honor Mary and Jesus. All gifts will be donated to Birthright of Hays.

Use your manners, please! - - Thank You!

Author: Lori Flax Publication Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/100105-Manners.htm Description: Susan Schlicting of the Ellis County Extension Office presented a special lesson to all of the students recently.  They discussed dos and don’ts while eating and how to sit at the table.

Science Club goes on the Air

Author: Nate Walters Publication Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:00:00 CST Category: Clubs Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091201-ScienceClub.htm Description: Members from Holy Family Elementary School Science Club were recently interviewed on TV. See the full story and photos...

Stocking Hats!!!

Author: Jana Simon Publication Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091201-Hats.htm Description: Holy Family Elementary School received a surprise package containing 48 handmade stocking hats. The wonderful package came from Ben and Rose McIntyre from Pharr, TX. See the full story...

A Tragic Day

Author: Bailey Hageman and Kelsie DeWitt Publication Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091125-TragicDay.htm Description: You never know when is the last time you will see someone you love. Craig Scott knows how that feels. His sister, Rachel Scott died in the Columbine school shooting. Craig Scott was in Hays recently for a presentation. See the full story...

Geography Bee

Author: Peyton Hoffman and Patrick Kepka Publication Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091125-GeographyBee.htm Description: Holy Family Elementary had its annual Geography Bee. See the full story and photo...

Dancing with the Stars

Author: Justin Pfeifer and Jared Rack Publication Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091125-Dancing.htm Description: Holy Family Elementary students had an entertaining time learning German dancing on November 20th. See photos and related story...

Thanksgiving Celebration

Author: Lori Flax Publication Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091123-Thanksgiving.htm Description: Holy Family Elementary recently celebrated Thanksgiving with several special events. The day began with a mass planned by Ms. Jennie Helget’s 3rd Grade class. At the end of the mass, there was a special prayer time to give thanks for our blessings and pray that we make good use of all the blessings we have received.

Abortion really Does Kill!!!

Author: Laura Krug Publication Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST Category: Classroom Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091123-AbortionEssay.htm Description: Laura Krug is the school's 1st Place Pro Life Essay Winner.

Abortion: Killing without Justification

Author: John Drees Publication Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST Category: Classroom Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091123-Abortion.htm Description: John Drees, 2nd Place Pro Life Essay Winner, discussing his thoughts on abortion.

TMP Play - A Piece of Heaven

Author: Patrick Kepka and Peyton Hoffman Publication Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091123-TMPPlay.htm Description: Holy Family Students recently traveld to Thomas More Prep - Marian to watch the play "A Piece of Heaven".

A Day with the Firemen

Author: Amadee Staab Publication Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091112-FireDeptVisit.htm Description: Amadee Staab recaps the kindergarten’s day with the Ellis County Rural Fire Department that took place on November 5th.

Hats and Sunglasses

Author: Savanna Carrasco and Anna Wiebe Publication Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091110-RedRibbonWeek.htm Description: Holy Family Students take a stand against drugs and alcohol during Red Ribbon week.

Robots

Author: Jake Haberman Publication Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST Category: Clubs Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091110-Robots.htm Description: Jake Haberman recaps the recent 6th grade Science Club trip to Fort Hays State University to learn about Robots.

3rd Place Pro Life Essay Winner

Author: Melissa Pfeifer Publication Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST Category: Classroom Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091110-ProLifeEssay.htm Description: Melissa Pfeifer recently won 3rd place for her Pro Life essay written in Mrs. Dinkel's 6th grade class.

TerraCycle Recycling Project

Author: Amadee Staab Publication Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST Category: Classroom Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091101-TerraCycleRecycling.htm Description: Mrs. Amadee Staab’s kindergarten B classroom is now accepting Capri Sun, Kool-Aid, and Honest Kids drink pouches. To learn more about the project read here...

Home and School Happenings

Author: Lisa Karlin Publication Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST Category: School Committees Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091101-HomeSchoolUpdate.htm Description: Lisa Karlin provide a quick update on Home and School activities and events, including the HFE Teacher/Staff Christmas Fund, HFE Bucks, Pizza Hut and McDonald's fundraisers, etc...

Our Precious Pumpkins

Author: Taylor Dinkel and Madi Ginther Publication Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:00 CST Category: Classroom Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091015-PumpkinPatch.htm Description: Holy Family's Preschool Pumpkins went to the Cottage Lane Pumpkin Patch in Ellis. The children enjoyed going through a corn maze, hayrack ride and picking their very own pumpkins. See photos and read more...

Physics Science Show

Author: Taylor Dinkel and Madi Ginther Publication Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:30:00 CST Category: Clubs Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091013-PhysicScienceShow.htm Description: The Science Club went to FHSU Physics Department on Wednesday. The 6th graders, could not imagine what special things we were going to see and do. Read more...

Community Helpers and Safety

Author: Amadee Staab Publication Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:15:00 CST Category: Classroom Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091013-CommunityHelperSafety.htm Description: The Ellis County EMS visited the HFE kindergarten classrooms on Monday, October 12, 2009. This visit was part of the kindergarten unit on community helpers and safety. EMS unit demonstrated techniques and showed some of the equipment. Read more...

Pet Blessing

Author: Olivia Herbal and Tyra Youni Publication Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091013-PetBlessing.htm Description: The pet blessing is a time of year when everyone at Holy Family is fired up to bring their pets, get blessed, and to share them with others. This year we celebrated with Fr. Joshua and Fr. Kevin. View the photos...

Chemistry Department Visit

Author: Melissa Pfeifer and Taylor Gabel Publication Date: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CST Category: Clubs Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/091006-ChemistryDeptVisit.htm Description: The sixth grade Science Club headed out to the FHSU Chemistry Department and had an “explosive” time. We met up with Dr. Holman, head of the chemistry department, and he taught us about the different elements and the periodic table. Read more...

Underwater Excavation

Author: Tina Rice Publication Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 CST Category: Classroom Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/090924-UnderwaterExcavation.htm Description: The 5th grade students are learning about European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries by “excavating” and examining objects from a “sunken ship”. With the classroom darkened, the underwater sounds playing, and the students “dressed” for their dives in goggles, flippers, snorkels, etc., they dive into abyss. Read more...

Laughing Matters

Author: Justin Pfeifer and Jared Rack Publication Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/090916-LaughingMatters.htm Description: An article about the school wide presentation, “Laughing Matters”. View the photos...

Grandparents Day

Author: Webmaster Publication Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/090914-GrandparentsDay.htm Description: Grandparents are an important part of our heritage and are essential members of our families and faith community. Holy Family students set aside National Grandparent's Day, to invite grandparents to the eat lunch with them at school. View the photos...

Back to School Bash

Author: Laura Krug Publication Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CST Category: School Activities Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/090914-BacktoSchool.htm Description: The Back-to-School Bash was held Sunday, September 13th. Many families attended the the event; including a dessert social bar and family activities.

School Mall

Author: Jordyn Manhart and Raeleann Weigel Publication Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CST Category: Fundraiser Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/090911-SchoolMall.htm Description: An article with information about the recent School Mall fundraiser.

Are You Ready for Redwheel

Author: Hannah Michaud and Macy Menges Publication Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CST Category: Fundraiser Article: http://www.hfehays.org/News/090904-RedWheel.htm Description: This is a short article detailing the recent Redwheel kick-off held this past Tuesday.