Hays CISD school cancels classes Monday following fatal bus crash

Jamie Breve places balloons at a memorial in front of Tom Green Elementary School in Buda on Saturday.a serious bus crash involving their studentsA school bus was returning from a field trip to a zoo in Bastrop County when it collided with a concrete truck driving in the other direction. The incident killed one adult and one pre-K student, and 53 total patients were evaluated for injuries according to Kevin Parker, division chief with Austin-Travis County EMS.

The district will look into funding bus replacements so all Hays CISD buses have seatbelts as soon as possible. "As we come to terms with this tragedy, it is crucial that we stand together as a community, supporting one another as we navigate through this difficult period," said Principal Jennifer Hanna in aAlthough regular school will be canceled on Monday, Tom Green Elementary will open its doors for students and staff members seeking counseling services from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Community members left balloons, flowers and stuffed animals around the Tom Green Elementary School marquee on Saturday. Jessica Sifuentes, member of the school's PTA, changed out the letters on the marquee Saturday afternoon to spell"Hornet Strong."Sifuentes graduated from Hays CISD herself and her daughter attends the elementary school.to help students and staff with expenses related to the crash. The account has already raised over $24,000.

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