Fort Hays Tech | Northwest will host a Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (MT) to celebrate the official opening of the Schears Family Center for Innovation and Design and the Tiny Tigers Child Care Facility.
The event will take place at 1407 Eustis Avenue, Goodland, Kansas, and is open to the public. Community members, donors, partners, and supporters are invited to attend and help mark this important milestone for the college.
The ceremony will honor the Schears Family for their generosity and lasting impact on Fort Hays Tech | Northwest. The Schears Family Center for Innovation and Design represents a significant investment in hands-on learning, creativity, and workforce preparation, providing students with modern spaces designed to support collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
The opening of the Tiny Tigers Child Care Facility further strengthens the college’s commitment to student success and community support. The facility will serve as a learning environment for students in the Child Care Specialist program while also providing high-quality child care services for families in the region.
“This project reflects our commitment to remove barriers, expand opportunity, and create spaces that support both education and community needs,” said President Dr. Corey Isbell. “We are grateful to the Schears Family and all who helped make this vision a reality.”
The Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony will include remarks, a formal ribbon cutting, and opportunities for attendees to tour the new facilities.
For more information about the event or Fort Hays Tech | Northwest, visit www.fhnw.edu.
