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!
After consultation with COVID-19 Unified Command, it has been determined that all schools in the Nebraska Panhandle will be closed through May 1st, with the possibility of schools being closed for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year. This decision will be re-evaluated as circumstances change, with parents and families updated accordingly and extended as needed. This is a precautionary measure; there are currently no confirmed cases in the Panhandle; however, local health and school officials are watching the COVID-19 situation in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota closely. School Superintendents met with Unified Command today and agreed this action would help prevent exposure to our area to flatten the curve and decrease the spread of disease.
Hay Springs Public School will remain consistent with the school calendar in that the last day for Seniors will be on Thursday, May 14th, the last day for students in grades PK-11 will be Thursday, May 21st. More information regarding end of the year activities will be forthcoming as we learn more about the COVID-19 outbreak situation.
A pick up and drop off station for student assignments has been created on the north end of the school in the school garage. The station will be open on Tuesday, March 24th from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please remember to practice social distancing while in the garage and communicate directly with your child’s classroom teacher to determine if new assignments will be available in this location during this time.
Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation during this time of uncertainty.
-10:00 Peter Reynolds reading one of his books on Facebook
-11:00 Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems.
-12:00 Draw Every Day with Jarrett Krosoczka
-12:00 Dan Gutman LIve Read Aloud “Miss Blake is a Flake”
-Try a new digital Breakout
-Send me an email (carole.matthews@hshawks.com) if you need hints – not answers
10:00 – Check out Peter Reynolds reading a book a day on Facebook.
11:00 – Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems. (about 20-25 minutes
12:00 – Draw Every Day with Jarrett Krosoczka (live on YouTube daily)
Check Mrs. Matthews page or the Hawks homepage for other special events and activities.
IMMEDIATE NOTICE
At 5:25 pm on 03/15/2020 Panhandle Public Health was notified by the Nebraska Department of Health that Nebraska’s risk to exposure to COVID-19 has increased substantially. An emergency meeting of the Panhandle Public Health District Unified Command was held at 6:00 pm on March 15th, at that time the decision was made by the 21 schools in the ESU #13 region including HAY SPRINGS SCHOOLS, to NOT BE IN SESSION from March 16 to March 30th. Students are to remain home and practice social distancing.
MORE INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW AS IT BECOMES FORTHCOMING!
Due to health concerns, especially among our older community members, we have decided to try something a little different this year with the Elders’ Wisdom program. We are going to move the program to August 20th, the Thursday before Friendly Festival. We hope this will lead to a larger turnout and hopefully will have better weather for visiting family members. Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation!
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