Our
History
Our Story
In 1961, 100 acres of land west of Midland was purchased. Over our 60-year history, the Ranch has significantly expanded its facilities and services.
1963
Nobles Home completed, and doors opened to Girls Ranch
1966
Fraternal Order of Eagles built two more youth homes: Casa Home and Eagles Home
1972
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation built Administrative Home
1975
Blakemore Park, tennis courts, and basketball goals added
1982
J.E. & L.E. Mabee & Abell-Hanger Foundations built two new youth homes
1983
Allen K. Trobaugh Library Learning Center built through community donations
1985
Re-licensed to work with boys and girls, name changed to High Sky Children’s Ranch
1986
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation built recreation area, playground, and pool
1987
Implemented international Teaching Family Model
1989
Began S.T.A.Y. Together Runaway Prevention Program
1990
Began Therapeutic Foster Care Program
1991
Purchased first community home through M.S. Doss & J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundations.
1992
Built additions to Casa and Doss-Mabee Homes
Harriet & Harvey Herd Home built for additional youths
Harriet & Harvey Herd Home built for additional youths
1993
– Ellen and Bill Noel Therapy Center built to meet additional counseling needs
– Nelda and Bill Coleman Stables built for expanded therapeutic services
– Nelda and Bill Coleman Stables built for expanded therapeutic services
1995
– Implemented on-campus school program
– Implemented specialized program for victims of sexual abuse and severe trauma
– Implemented specialized program for victims of sexual abuse and severe trauma
1996
Implemented Families Together and Project Secure Programs
1997
Implemented Community Services Program
1998
Began PAL Program (Preparation for Adult Living)
1999
Endowment Campaign and Legislative Committee
2000
Began work on the Peace Garden and Developed an Emergency Home
2001
Implemented Life Program – Nobles Training Center
2002
– Implemented Healthy Texas Families Program
– Expanded Life Program – Implemented Safe and Secure
– Expanded Life Program – Implemented Safe and Secure
2003
Office in Abilene for LIFE Program
2004
STAY offices in Sweetwater, Snyder and San Angelo in addition to offices already established in Midland, Alpine, and Ft. Hancock
2005
Began Eagles Emergency Shelter -Developed 6-year plan for Major Maintenance
2006
Jackie Carter Home on High Sky Campus
2007
Patrick S. Gerald Sports Center Gymnasium opened – project coordinated by Glenda Kelly
2008
Opened Abell-Hanger Emergency Shelter
2009
Began Equine Therapy Program – Kid’s Art Program
2010
Began Adoption Services
2012
Began Foster Care and PAL/LIFE in San Angelo
2013
Expanded STAY Program to include Pecos and surrounding areas
2014
Began Partnering with Parents Program
2015
New Community of Hope Admin Building opened
2016
Expanded Trauma Based Services to children and families and increased Foster Care Program by 40%
2017
Began $15,000,000 Campus Capital Campaign
2018
Began High Sky Self Improvement Plan
a. Rebuild & Remodel Entire Campus
b. Strategic Plan, Internal Organization Restructure
a. Rebuild & Remodel Entire Campus
b. Strategic Plan, Internal Organization Restructure
2019
-Increased Therapy Program by adding more therapists, starting a training program, and developing a
-Therapist Intern Program
-Therapist Intern Program
2020
Construction completed on new therapy center
2021
Construction completed on new emergency shelter and administration building
2022
Began on-campus Teen Home program
Contact us
8613 West County Road 60
Midland, Texas 79707
tel 432.694.7728
fax 432.694.9972
