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Majority of colleges to stay test-optional: what this means for college-bound students
Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer
• May 10, 2022
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2022
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Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer
• March 4, 2022
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![DCS is one of the only districts in the county requiring masks for students grades K-12. Although N95 and KN95 masks are now recommended to best protect against Omicron, DCS does not require a specific type of face covering.](https://hayestalisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC07661-900x598.jpg)
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Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer
• February 3, 2022
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Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer
• January 26, 2022
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![Banned Books Week is September 26-October 2. During that time, the Hayes library works to educate students on the importance of uncensored access to books.](https://hayestalisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-10-20-at-7.54.59-AM.png)
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DCS implements safety protocols to reduce virus risk for back to school
Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer
• October 8, 2020
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