History of Hayes Mission School

Established in September of 1968, the school's first graduating class was in 1971, and its first Principal was Fr. Rev. McCarthy Hayes, UHCA. There were 9 students in that class. Classes were first held in the All purpose building. The first school building, School Hall, consisted of four classrooms, Rooms 1 through 4, and a small library, which opened in 1973. The first expansion included the western wing of School Hall in 1974-77. The Library was constructed in 1979-80 and the former library was converted into kindergarten classrooms. And than the Auditorium was added. The enrollment ranged between 400 to 500 students for many years.

The third expansion was the home of the tigers. a large Olympic size football field was the constructed and dedicated by Bishop Hayes in 1980. The big girls dorm and big boys dorm was added to accommodate the expanding size of our students. The church, Upper Room Tabernacle was reconstructed and rededicated through a special trip made by Bishop and Elder Lois Hayes in 2007. We look forward to the rebuilding of all of the buildings that was destroyed during the civil war. We also look forward to bring back the full use of an Olympic size pool. There is also an airfield and a hanger to house a plane on campus. We look forward to rebuilding that massive building and turning it into a poultry farm. Plans are on the way to start the construction of the school's library and roofing all the buildings for the 2009 school year. The school attracts students from all over the Monrovia, Bomi area and has become competitive in its admissions process.

Hayes Mission School is located in Bomi Co., Liberia, West Africa. Hayes Mission is a private primary school centered around christian principles and values. To the east is Gowein Town, to the west is Zohn Town. Gowein and Zohn are primarily of the Dey tribe. Hayes Mission is encompassed on a 150 acres land lot. 50 acres is what house its beautiful campus. It was established in 1968 by Bishop McCarthy Hayes and Elder Lois Mary Hayes under the umbrella of the United Holy Church of America, Inc. After 16 years of civil unrest in Liberia, The Hayes Mission School Board through the Missionary Elder Lois Hayes decided that it was time to go back to Liberia in an effort to rebuild and not forget the people of Liberia. Liberia needs your help now! And we sincerely thank Elder Lois Hayes for her tenacity and drive in pushing the concept to many whom have helped through their prayers and financial support. Elder Hayes, your yearly trips to Liberia really do inspire the people and the community at large. Through her drive and desires, the board have decided to rebuild the school and have committed itself to the community. We look forward to the new and improve Hayes Mission School. The current Superintendent of School is Mr. Thomas Momo Brown. All former students are invited to join the Hayes Mission campaign to revive and rebuild their alma mater. Get involved! Visit the school official website and take part in the Alumni Association. Without God?s help and, the help of all concern we cannot and will not make it.

All communication about Hayes Mission should be addressed to: Chairman of Board, 2432 Elm Street, Youngstown, Ohio, 44505. 330-744-4061. info@hayesmission.org.