Class D All State Band

Congratulations for the following students who participated in Class D All State Band on Saturday, March 21st at the UNK Fine Arts Building. Students rehearsed all day and then performed a concert in the evening.

Emma Albrecht – clarinet
Bailey Hankins – clarinet
Parker Wellnitz – alto sax
Mason Albrecht – tenor sax
Jacob Dorshorst – trumpet (Jacob was selected as the #1 trumpet!)
William Gaswick – percussion

Huge thank you to Erika Gaswick to came along as a parent sponsor. She was excellent help.

Underground Spirit Week

The HSPS staff had a little fun this week doing an “underground spirit week”! The staff dressed up each day and then shared little smiles as the students tried to figure out what was going on!

Monday – Monochromatic day
Tuesday – Accessory Day
Wednesday – Lumberjack Day
Thursday – Sweats and hoodies plus anything but a cup day!

This was a great way to start 4th quarter and build a little staff morale.

District Speech Results

The Hay Springs Speech Team competed in District Speech on Wednesday, March 18.  In order to qualify for state, students have to place top three.  The entire speech team has qualified in at least one event!

Aubry Anderson – Serious Prose

Adeline Frederickson – Entertainment

Cade McKillip – Extemporaneous

Jacob Dorshorst – Humorous Prose, OID

Bailey Hankins – OID

Emma Albrecht – OID

Out of eight schools, Hay Springs placed 4th overall.
Medals today:

Aubry Anderson
2nd place Serious Prose
4th place POI

Adeline Frederickson
3rd place Entertainment
6th place Serious Prose

Cade McKillip
2nd place Extemporaneous
12th Persuasive

Jacob Dorshorst
1st place Humorous Prose
2nd place OID

Bailey Hankins
2nd place OID
8th place Duet Acting

Emma Albrecht
2nd place OID
8th place Duet Acting

Hay Springs Speech Team at Districts.

High School Quiz Bowl

The Hay Springs High School Quiz Bowl team turned in an impressive performance at the ESU 13 Quiz Bowl Meet today(Wednesday, Mar. 18), finishing 4th out of 14 teams. Competing against a strong field that included most schools from across the Nebraska Panhandle, the Hawks showcased their knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking throughout the day.

Hay Springs students competing at the ESU13 Quiz Bowl Meet.

Activity Info – Week of 03/15/26

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
What: High School Quiz Bowl
Where: Scottsbluff, NE
When: TBD

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
What: District Speech
Where: South Platte, NE
When: 9:00 AM

Thursday, March 19, 2026
What: FFA Banquet
Where: Hay Springs Community Center, Hay Springs, NE
When: 6:30 PM

Saturday, March 21, 2026
What: Class D All State Band
Where: Kearney, NE
When: TBD

Saturday, March 21, 2026
What: Varsity Track Meet
Where: Chadron State College, Chadron, NE
When: 9:00 AM