Staff from the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science at Fort Hays State University will make nine trips in a series of informational and recruitment tours in April and May.

A postcard from KAMS recently went out to Kansas high school students inviting them to attend one of the sessions. KAMS students stay enrolled in their high school but live on the FHSU campus and take college courses to complete their last two years of high school.

KAMS provides a unique residential learning experience for select high school juniors and seniors. Prospective students must have completed at least two years of high school with distinction in mathematics or science. However, outstanding academic achievement is not the only criterion for acceptance. KAMS selects students based on drive, interest, maturity, stability, and personal and family commitment.

Tuition, fees and textbooks are provided by KAMS for up to 18 credit hours per semester for students currently attending a public school in Kansas. This is provided through state funding and state appropriations.

April 13, Hays, 6 p.m.
Fort Hays State University, Memorial Union, Prairie Room
600 Park St.

April 14, Salina, 6 p.m.
Salina Public Library, Technology Room
301 W. Elm St.

April 20, Wichita, 6 p.m.
Lionel D. Alford Branch Library
3447 S. Meridian

April 22, Manhattan, 6 p.m.
Manhattan Public Library
629 Poyntz Ave.

April 29, Bonner Springs, 6 p.m.
Bonner Springs Public Library
201 N. Nettleton

April 30, Topeka, 6 p.m.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
1515 SW 10th Ave.

May 11, Colby, 6 p.m.
Pioneer Memorial Library
375 W. Fourth St.

May 13, Garden City, 6 p.m.
Fort Hays State University Higher Education Opportunity Center
311 N. Campus Drive, Suite 102

May 19, Hutchinson, 6 p.m.
Hutchinson Public Library, Room 2
901 N. Main

The sessions are free. Students who are beginning the seventh grade through sophomore year in high school are encouraged to attend. Space is limited, so the academy asks that parents RSVP by calling 785-628-4690.

Students and their parents can also schedule individual visits by contacting the office at 785-628-4690.