Congratulations to the following students for placing in the Nebraska Junior Duck Stamp Contest. The top 36 entries can also be seen on the webpage of the West Nebraska Art Center. The link to that online “show” is http://www.thewnac.com/2020-duck-stamp-winners.
Honorable Mentions: Max Wellnitz, Bentley Palmer, Addison Heiting, Vivian Cortier, Jane Gaswick, Kort Dierksen, Ellerie Davis, Aubry Anderson, Kya Binger, Alaina Raymer, Hunter Thies, Kaytee Kaiser
High School and Middle School Lovers of Graphic Novels… Here is a site for you to checkout. This site has links to webcomics. Give them a try if you are looking for something different to read.
https://wakelet.com/wake/WMobNp-cZjuNaMQ-KRoYa
Just want to listen to a good book? Audible books has many free books for tots to teens, classics and fairy tales.
https://stories.audible.com/discovery/enterprise-discovery-21103929011?ref=adbl_ent_anon_ds_ds_dbb_0-0
For the STEM minded… Take a look at the NASA site. Includes activities you can do with household items.
https://www.nasa.gov/stem
Fifth graders met up for a much needed Zoom meeting! It was so good to see each other and just visit. We decided we needed to make it a weekly thing.
The K-4 read alouds are somewhat familiar, but this site includes selections for grades 5-8. The 5-8 books are read by the authors and are Youtube videos. The first three are installment readings of the entire book. Not sure if “The False Prince” will be the entire book or just the first chapter. Just click this link to take you to d39 Virtual Library’s collection of read aloud links.
Tired of the four same walls however many rooms there are in your house? If so, go somewhere else virtually! This link(https://www.btsb.com/virtual-tours/) will take you to National Park tours; webcams from zoos, aquariums, museums, etc; and lots of other places around the country and around the world! Here is a sample of the variety:
First Grade has been working hard on their home learning. They had a special project this week and wanted to include the community. Each first grader hid a special object inside of a plastic Easter Egg. Then they came up with 3 clues to describe what is in the egg. The class would like you to try to guess what is in their eggs! Please comment below each individual photo on the original Facebook post (click here) to make your guess! Good luck and Happy Easter from the Hay Springs First Grade!
Panhandle schools will be operating in an alternative learning environment for the remainder of the school year.
After consultation with COVID-19 Unified Command, it has been determined that all schools in the Nebraska Panhandle will remain closed to students and operate in an alternative learning environment for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year. Traditional graduation ceremonies are not going to be possible this May. Schools will be working to determine appropriate alternative methods to honor the Class of 2020 in each community, whether that be a ceremony at a later date or some other locally determined alternative graduation that complies with the guidance of health officials.
We continue to monitor the unfolding COVID-19 epidemic to anticipate its impact on the Panhandle. We are working as a unified command with Region 21, 22, and 23 Emergency Managers, and Scottsbluff County Health Department on this evolving situation. We will continue to communicate important updates to the public and our partners. The CDC is putting out updated guidance daily; for the most up to date information visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. To learn more about COVID-19, go to https://www.cdc.gov/covid19.
Thanks for your support and cooperation
Sincerely,
D. Russell Lechtenberg
Based on the confirmed case of COVID-19 in Scottsbluff county due to community spread, Hay Springs Public School students will no longer be allowed in the school building beginning Tuesday, March 31st. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Third quarter grade reports have been finalized. Middle and High School parents can view grade reports by accessing Infinite Campuses Parent Portal and typing in your username and password. If you do not have an account set up, you can call the school office between 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and talk to Adriene. You can also access your child’s grades through Infinite Campus Student Portal and using your child’s username and password.
Beginning Wednesday, March 18th all work assigned will be mandatory in terms of completion. Grades will be entered by teachers into Infinite Campus just as if students were physically attending school.
Thank you for your continued support during these uncertain times. If you have questions do not hesitate to call.
Mark Hagge, Principal
Hay Springs Public Schools
We will be starting our Summer Food Service (SFSP) early this year! This year will be a little different than years past considering our current situation with COVID-19. This program will begin Tuesday, March 31st and conclude Tuesday May 19th. If school is able to resume normal operations the program will end at that point. Meals will be To-Go. You will pick up a week (4 Days) worth on the day that is scheduled to pick up and return school assignments. Breakfast and Lunch will be included in the weekly meal package. Specific preparation and storage instructions will be included and we encourage you to pay close attention to the instructions to ensure food safety. Also, you will need to bring your own box our bag to haul it home in. This is a free meal service for any child 1-18 years of age. To sign up, please contact Jen Young directly via cell phone @1-308-430-2562 or email jen.young@hshawks.com The deadline to sign up for this service is Thursday March 26th 2020. Jen will also reach out to as many families as she can by phone. Thank you and stay healthy!
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