Student and Adult enrichment opportunities are often available from several different schools or other entities. Please find this information under the new Counselor’s Desk page.
Hawk Wrestling at Garden County
On January 10th the Hawk Wrestling Team travelled to Garden County. The team went down with four wrestlers and came back with 3 placers. Senior twins Chris and Levi Ray won their brackets, Junior Jake Johnson placed fourth. The team ended up fifth overall. Senior Levi Ray said “We need to keep this momentum going into the district and state tournament.”
Hawk Wrestling at Mullen
Last Saturday, January 24th, the Hawk Wrestling Team traveled to Mullen. The team left with four wrestlers and came home with three placers. Senior twins Levi and Chris Ray both placed first. Junior Jake Johnson placed second and Sophomore Nathan Tobiasson did not place. The team ended the tournament in sixth place. Junior Jake Johnson commented “ We all did pretty well; I just hope we can keep it up for districts.”
This year our very own Hawks went into their conference play as the 6th seed and the girls went into the tournament as 5th. The boys faced off first against the number 3 seed, Morrill Lions, on Tuesday in Morrill. The Hawks jumped out to an early lead and the Lions never got back on top, even though they gave the Hawks a run for their money in the 4th quarter bringing the score to within 2 at one point in the game. The Hawks didn’t sweat it though as the Lions had to start fouling to try and save the clock; the Hawks shot 84% from the free-throw line. The Lady Hawks on the other hand played the number 6th seed: the Sioux County Warriors. The Hawks stomped them from the get go with a outstanding senior scorer, Whitney Heiting.
Both of the Hawks were guaranteed two more games and a chance at the championship. The boys played the number 2 seed the Sioux County Warriors. The Hawks played a tough game leading until half when with 2 seconds left, the Warriors tied it up at 19-19. Coming out of the locker room the Warriors were determined to win. They took the lead soon, never leading by more than ten though. The Hawks couldn’t regain the lead they had held the whole first half, losing by only seven. The Lady Hawks then played the Morrill Lions. The Lions had stomped the Hawks previously by some 40 points, but that didn’t stop the girls from setting their goals on 3rd placed. The Hawks ran the floor and hit the boards all night taking the lead to 30 points. The Lady Hawks placed third in Panhandle conference.
The boys played the Crawford Rams. Previously in the year the Rams had beat the Hawks by 20 points or so; this time this wasn’t the case. The Hawks jumped out to almost a 20 point lead by half. The Rams didn’t give up though. With 30 seconds left the Hawks were up by 3. The Rams hit a 3-pointer with 17 seconds and then stole the ball for and easy layup, leading by 2 with 3.2 seconds left. The hawks ran the floor and shot the 3 pointer but couldn’t get it to fall; the men placed 4th at Panhandle.
Hawk Wrestling @ Newman Grove
On January third the hawk wrestling team traveled to Newman Grove. The hawks had an exciting day of wrestling. Senior Levi Ray ended the day with a first place medal. Senior Chris Ray placed second, and junior Jake Johnson placed 2nd. Sophomore Nathan Tobiason did not place. Chris Ray commented “ We had a great day and hopefully we will have more.”
Hay Springs Public Schools was just notified that Senator Al Davis presented this Legislative Resolution to the One Hundred Fourth Legislature recently. The Legislative Resolution recognizes Hay Springs Public Schools for their academic gains and successes. Please take the time to read the resolution and the accomplishments that were recognized.
Hay Springs Public Schools is proud of the improvement and success we have obtained over the last five years. The overall success can be attributed directly to the students, parents, staff, community, and Board of Education. By working as a team, supporting each other, and recognizing the importance, value, and how an excellent education will benefit the students in the community we have managed to provide an excellent education for all of our students.
Please share the attached link to the Legislative Resolution with friends and family. This is an accomplishment that few schools receive.
Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 Hay Springs Schools will be hosting a Nebraska Spirit: The North Platte Canteen presentation at 1 pm in the Old Auditorium.
Author, Professional Speaker and Free Little Library Steward will be talking about World War II, American Soldiers from across the country rolled through North Platte, Nebraska, on troop trains en route to Europe and Pacific. Learn the story of the community that turned a railroad depot into a legend and touched the lives of more than six million soldiers from 1942 to 1946. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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