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2025-2026 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award Recipients
In an effort to emphasize the importance of multi-sport/multi-activity participation, the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska State Colleges launched the Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award program in the fall of 2020. The award recognizes students in grades 9-12 who participate in at least three NSAA sanctioned activities during the academic year.
The award is based solely on each member school’s eligibility list submitted through the NSAA website. Each high school student who meets the NSAA eligibility criteria will be recognized and awarded a certificate of achievement by the NSAA and the Nebraska State Colleges.
The top school in each of the four Classes will be presented a banner to display in their school. The banners will be presented at halftime of the NSAA State Soccer Championships in May which is televised LIVE on NET.
Determining the Top School in Each Class
To determine the top school in each class, schools will be ranked using two criteria:
1. Total number of students qualifying as multi-activity students within the class
2. Percentage of the student population qualifying as multi-activity students within the class
Each school’s final score will be calculated by averaging its rank in both categories. The school with the lowest average rank will be named the top school in its class.
Tie-Breaker:
If two or more schools have the same average rank, the tie will be broken by awarding the higher placement to the school with the greater percentage of multi-activity students. If a tie still remains, the school with the higher total number of multi-activity students will be recognized as the top school.
The students from Hay Springs are:
Emma Albrecht
Mason Albrecht
Aubry Anderson
Megan Anderson
Riggen Binger
Tripp Buettner
Olivia Dahlgren
Sawyer Davis
Gage Didier
Janessa Dieriex
Jacob Dorshorst
Luke Edwards
Emily Forney
Adeline Fredrickson
William Gaswick
Bailey Hankins
DeShaun Herman
Easton Johnson
Heidyn Johnson
Riley Johnson
Aliano Mata
Arian Mata
Easton Mintken
Larry Nelson
Alaina Raymer
Tabitha Schiaffo
Tailyn Starke
Kinley Tausan
Tanner Tobiasson
Duke Turman
Jaydub Turman
Reese Varvel
Dutch Weaver
Grant Wellnitz
Parker Wellnitz
Katara Yellow Thunder
PANCO Music Contest Results
On Monday, March 30th, Hay Springs High School students performed at our PANCO Music Contest held in Crawford. Hay Springs won this contest with many scores of I & II’s. Students can earn between I-V.
The following students received special awards:
Jacob Dorshorst – Outstanding Brass Solo
Kinley Tausen & Emily Forney – Outstanding Woodwind Ensemble
Mason Albrecht – Honorable Mention Mens Vocal Solo
Dutch Weaver – Honorable Mention Brass Solo
Here are the results from the contest. Please make sure to congratulate the students on their hard work! We will perform again at our Pre-Contest Concert on Tuesday, April 21st and then a final time at the District Music Contest held in Alliance on Wednesday, April 22nd.
I-Reese Varvel – piano solo
I-Emma Albrecht – clarinet solo
II-Bailey Hankins – clarinet solo
II-Reese Varvel – clarinet solo
II-Sawyer Davis – bass clarinet solo
I-Easton Mintken – alto sax solo
I-Gage Dieder – alto sax solo
I-Mason Albrecht – tenor sax solo
I-Parker Wellnitz – bari sax solo
I-Parker Wellnitz – vocal solo
II-Larry Nelson – vocal solo
I-Cooper Krotz – vocal solo
I-Mason Albrecht – vocal solo – Honorable Mention Vocal Solo
II-Duke Turman – baritone solo
II-Reese Varvel & Megan Anderson – clarinet duet
I-Kinley Tausen & Emily Fornet – alto sax duet – Outstanding Woodwind Ensemble
I-Katara Yellow Thunder, Olivia Dahlgren, Tabby Schiaffo – clarinet trio
II-Shenandoah – Mason Albrecht & Parker Wellnitz
II-Riversong – William Gaswick, Luis Mata, Larry Nelson & Cooper Krotz
I-Blackbird – Larry Nelson & Parker Wellnitz
I-Jacob Dorshorst – trumpet solo – Outstanding Brass Solo
I-Dutch Weaver – trumpet solo – Honorable Mention Brass Solo
II-Adeline Fredrickson – trumpet solo
I-Tailyn Starke – trombone solo
I-Arian Mata – Baritone solo
I-Amani Utupe – Parker Wellnitz, William Gaswick, Janessa Dieriex, Mason Albrecht
II-All Is Found – Keri Ashley, Janessa Dieriex, Gracie Garza, Parker Wellnitz, Mason Albrecht, Luis mata
II-Jazz Band
I-Emma Albrecht, Bailey Hankins, Kinley Tausen – woodwind trio
I-Parker Wellnitz, Easton Mintken, Mason Albrecht
II-Percussion ensemble
II-Concert Band
II-Mixed Choir
I-Men’s Choir
Employment Opportunities
Hay Springs Public School is accepting applications for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years for the positions of:
- Secondary Social Studies Teacher
- 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
- 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.
Activity Info – Week of 04/05/26
Monday, April 6, 2026
What: Easter Break, No School
Thursday, April 9, 2026
What: Junior High Track Meet
Where: Leyton High School, Leyton, NE
When: 9:00 AM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LeytonJH.pdf
Thursday, April 9, 2026
What: Varsity Track Meet
Where: Mitchell High School, Mitchell, NE
When: 9:00 AM
Saturday, April 11, 2026
What: Junior High Track Meet
Where: Chadron High School, Chadron, NE
When: 9:00 AM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MS-TRACK-MEET-2026.pdf
Saturday, April 11, 2026
What: Varsity Track Meet
Where: Edgemont High School, Edgemont, NE
When: 9:00 AM
2026 NebPreps Basketball Awards Finalists
Congratulations to our very own Devyn Young for being one of the 4 finalists for the 2026 NebPreps Basketball Awards Finalists. Winners will be announced Tuesday evening. To see all the results, you can go to the following website.
https://hurrdatsports.com/preps-boys-basketball/2026-nebpreps-basketball-awards-finalists/
Devyn Young, sophomore, Hay Springs: Young was fourth in scoring and double-doubles and fifth in rebounding for a 15-6 Hay Springs squad, averaging 17.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks as an underclassman.
Easter Egg Hunt
The high school student council put on the annual Easter egg hunt early to beat the weather that is hopefully coming in! The kids had a great time!
Sidney Track Meet Results
We were short a few athletes at the Sidney meet on Saturday, but the group that competed showed up ready and competed strongly once again!
Gage Didier-5th-400m(PR), 8th-800(PR), 4th-4×1, 3rd-4×4
Arian Mata-3rd-800, 3rd-1600, 4th-4×8, 7th-Long Jump (PR)
Parker Wellnitz-4th-1600, 3rd-3200, 4th-4×8
Dutch Wellnitz-9th-1600, 8th-3200, 4th-4×8
Luke Edwards-4th-4×1, Discus (PR)
Grant Wellnitz-4th-4×1, 3rd-4×4
Duke Turman-4th-4×1, 3rd-4×4, Discus (PR)
Easton Mintken-3rd-4×4, 4th-4×8, Shot Put (PR)
Kinley Tausan-7th-Shot Put (PR), 6th-Discus
Speech State Results
It was a long week for these kids but they still went out and kicked butt!
Jacob Dorshorst placed 4th in Humorous Prose, bringing home a state medal
Jacob Dorshorst, Emma Albrecht, and Bailey Hankins and their OID placed 17th out of 18
Adeline Fredrickson placed 13th out of 18 in Entertainment
Aubry Anderson placed 13th out of 18 in Serious Prose
Activity Info – Week of 03/29/26
Monday, March 30, 2026
What: PANCO Music Competition
Where: Crawford High School, Crawford, NE
When: 9:00 AM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PANCO-Music-Schedule.pdf
Thursday, April 2, 2026
What: Varsity Track Meet
Where: Bayard High School
When: 9:00 AM
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