Employment Opportunities

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Hay Springs Public School is accepting applications for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years for the positions of:

  • One Act Play – Assistant Coach
  • Varsity Football – Assistant Coach
  • Varsity Girls Basketball – Assistant Coach
  • Varsity Girls Wrestling – Assistant Coach
  • JH Girls Wrestling – Head Coach
  • JH Boys Wrestling – Assistant Coach
  • Assistant Cook
  • Activities Bus Driver
  • Route Bus Driver

Hay Springs Public School is an excellent class D2 school district 20 miles east of Chadron, NE on HWY 20. Hay Springs Public School takes pride in its academics and activities. The school operates on a four day week (M-Th) throughout the year. We have an active and supportive school board and enjoy tremendous support from our community.

If you have an interest in any of these positions, please contact Mr. Clear at the following:

George Clear, Superintendent
Hay Springs Public School
P O Box 280
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, Nebraska 69347
george.clear@hshawks.com
308-638-4434 (p)

Hay Springs Public School District is an equal opportunity employer.

No School on Thursday, April 30, 2026

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Due to 14 staff members and numerous students being sick, Hay Springs Schools is cancelling school tomorrow, Thursday, April 30th.

The elementary 4th /5th grade music concert scheduled for Thursday evening will be rescheduled.

Boys golf will compete pending health of the team and coach.

We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation will cause. Unfortunately, we will not have adequate staff to run school. We hope this will allow staff and students to rest and recuperate.

Best in the West High School Meet

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Our high school track team had a great day at Best in the West yesterday!

Easton Mintken-3rd in the 4×800 (PR by 20 sec)
Mason Albrecht-3rd in the 4×800 (PR by 20 sec)
Arian Mata-3rd in the 4×800 (PR by 20 sec), 7th in the 1600 (PR)
Parker Wellnitz-3rd in the 4×800 (PR by 20 sec), 3rd in the 3200 (SB), 8th in 800 (PR), 4th in the 1600 (PR)
Reese Varvel-7th in the 400 (PR)
Alaina Raymer-10th in Triple Jump

So proud of these kids!

High School Best in the West Athletes 1
High School Best in the West Athletes 4
High School Best in the West Athletes 3
High School Best in the West Athletes 2

Best in the West JH Meet

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Congratulations to Braxton Spicer! He had an amazing day at the Best in the West track meet.

🏆 Boys Outstanding Athlete of the Meet
1st Long Jump (17’11.5”)
1st 100 (11.83 New Meet Record)
1st 200 (24.15 New Meet Record)
1st 400 (55.34  New Meet Record)

Best in the West JH Meet Awards Picture 3
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Best in the West JH Meet Awards Picture 5

District Music Contest Results

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Please offer congratulations to the Hay Springs high school music students who participated in the District Music Contest on Wednesday, April 22nd held in Alliance. Attached you will find all the results from the day. The jazz band & choir received all superior rankings from all three judges, resulting in a plaque that will be hung in the hallway outside of the music room.

Results: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Results-DMC-2026-by-School-Hay-Springs.pdf

A special congratulations to the following students/events that received special awards:
Outstanding Performer:
Parker Wellnitz & Mason Albrecht-vocal duet-Shenandoah

Honorable Mention:
Parker Wellnitz, Mason Albrecht, William Gaswick & Janessa Dieriex-vocal quartet-Amani Utupe
Mason Albrecht-vocal solo-Create In Me
Mason Albrecht-tenor sax solo-Musette

I am extremely thankful to all the music students for their hard work and willingness to put themselves out there. Hay Springs was well represented.

Hay Springs Vocal Quartet
Hay Springs Vocal Duet
Hay Springs Vocal Solo
Hay Springs Tenor Sax Solo

Activity Info – Week of 04/26/26

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Monday, April 27, 2026
What: High School Academic/Athletic Awards
Where: High School Auditorium, Hay Springs, NE
When: 6:00 PM

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
What: Junior High Best in the West Track Meet
Where: Scottsbluff Middle School, Scottsbluff, NE
When: 10:00 AM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BestintheWestMiddleSchool.pdf

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
What: Varsity Best in the West Track Meet
Where: Scottsbluff High School, Scottsbluff, NE
When: 4:30 PM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BestintheWestHighSchool.pdf

Thursday, April 30, 2026
What: Varsity Boy Golf Meet
Where: Ridgeview Country Club, Chadron, NE
When: 9:00 AM

Thursday, April 30, 2026
What: 4th and 5th Grade Spring Program
Where: High School Auditorium, Hay Springs, NE
When: 7:00 PM

Friday, May 1, 2026
What: Junior High and Varsity Panhandle Conference Track
Where: Morrill Junior/Senior High School
When: Starting at 9:00 AM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PACTrack.pdf

Activity Info – Week of 04/19/26

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Friday, April 24, 2026
Note: This track meet has been cancelled due to the weather forecast for this day.
What: Varsity Track Meet
Where: Chadron High School, Chadron, NE
When: Cancelled due to weather forecast.
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CHSTwilightMeet.pdf

Saturday, April 25, 2026
What: Prom Grand March
Where: High School Auditorium, Hay Springs, NE
When: 8:00 PM