Join us at Hays Middle School for Reality U where 8th graders participate in an interactive financial literacy experience that brings the real world to them! Through engaging, hands-on activities, students learn how their education, career choices, and budgeting decisions impact their future!
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Hays Middle School
2300 East 13th (New location as of 1/2026)
Gym A - please check in at office first
Morning Sessions:
9:00 - 10:15 AM
10:25 - 11:40 AM
Afternoon Sessions
12:20 - 1:35 PM
1:45 - 3:00 PM
Volunteer Details:
- It is helpful if volunteers can cover 2 or more sessions (the 2 morning sessions, the 2 afternoon sessions, or the full day)
- Lunch provided for those volunteering through the lunch hour
- Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your volunteer session
- Check in as a visitor at main HMS office
- Parking:
- Use parking lot adjacent to HMS office/main gym entrance (south side of building, west half of parking lot)
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
- United Way of Ellis County invites you to join their financial literacy initiative as a sponsor to help continue this great opportunity for local students.
- Contact Janelle VanKooten at United Way of Ellis Co: 785-628-8281 or director@liveunited.us
What is Reality U
Why Volunteer for Reality U
Questions:
Contact Janelle VanKooten at United Way of Ellis Counity
785-628-8281 or director@liveunited.us