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

Employment Opportunities

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

  • PK-12 Counselor
  • Varsity Football – Head Coach
  • One Act Play – Head Coach
  • Varsity Girls Basketball – Head Coach
  • Varsity Girls Wrestling – Assistant Coach
  • JH Girls Wrestling – Head 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.

Mitchell Speech Invite Results

Mitchell Speech Invite Results:

Hay Springs – Overall C/D division winner, 5th overall from 14 schools

Serious Prose:
Aubry Anderson – 4th
Adeline Fredrickson – 21st

Extemporaneous:
Cade McKillip – 6th

Program of Oral Interpretation:
Aubry Anderson – 2nd

Oral Interpretation of Drama:
Emma Albrecht, Bailey Hankins, Jacob Dorhorst – 9th

Duet:
Emma Albrecht and Bailey Hankins – 9th

Entertainment:
Adeline Fredrickson – 10th

Humorous Prose:
Jacob Dorshorst – 1st

Students at Mitchell Speech Invite.