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:

  • 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.

PANCO Music Contest Results

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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

Outstanding Brass Solo
Outstanding Woodwind Ensemble
Honorable Mention Mens Vocal Solo

Activity Info – Week of 04/05/26

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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

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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.

Sidney Track Meet Results

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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

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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

Students at state speech.

PANCO Quiz Bowl

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The Hay Springs Quiz Bowl teams had a strong showing at the Panhandle Conference Competition in Harrison on Tuesday, March 24. The junior high team captured 1st place, demonstrating excellent teamwork and quick thinking throughout the day, while the high school team earned a solid 3rd place finish against tough competition.

Sophomore Jacob Dorshorst was also recognized for his outstanding performance, earning All-Conference Honors. Hay Springs is proud of these students for representing their school with excellence and dedication!

Junior High team ready for competition.
Junior High team winning 1st place.
High School team competing.
All-Conference Honors recipient.