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21st Century STEM Lab

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21st Century Equipment brought their STEM Mobile Learning Lab to Hay Springs Public School on Monday!  The students learned about GPS(Global Positioning System) and how it is used to automatically guide farm equipment…or in this case, a lawn tractor!  GPS is also used to help gather yield information from crops so that chemicals, fertilizer, and water can be applied more effectively.  Students were able to drive the lawn tractor to map a path and then a different student was able to make the lawn tractor follow the exact same path without having to touch the steering wheel!  In addition to learning about GPS, students were also able to learn a bit about solar panels and how solar energy can be used to power electric fences and even stock wells.  The drone was a favorite of many students as well!  While they weren’t able to fly the drone themselves, they were able to put on a “VR Headset” and see what the drone saw when it was flying high in the air over their heads.  Drones can be used to do spot spraying in fields to eliminate weeds and insects.  Finally, students were able to play with a interactive topographical map inside the trailer.  A huge thank you to David from 21st Century for spending the day at Hay Springs Public School!

Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day

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On October 2nd, National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day encourages appreciation to the employees who keep our schools and workplaces across the nation running smoothly. Custodial workers operate behind the scenes. They are often under-appreciated for the hard work they do day after day, too. These are the personnel keeping schools, hospitals, office buildings, museums, churches, and other buildings clean and well maintained.  Thank you Ricky, Nate, and Malinda!

Apply2College Day

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On Wednesday, Sep. 27th, the seniors at Hay Springs High School applied to college! Mrs. Pinnt and Connagher Stumpff, a representative from Western Nebraska Community College, assisted students in filling out applications to the schools of their choice, which included 4-year colleges, community colleges, and trade schools. Although some students may decide that college isn’t the right path for them, applying to at least one school allows students to see what’s out there and what kind of offers are available.

Once students have applied to a school, they will receive communication from the college, most likely as an email, letting them know whether they have been accepted, and whether they need to submit any further information. It’s important to pay attention to due dates!

Wishing our seniors the best of luck as they plan for their futures!

Sawmill Tour

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On Tuesday, September 26, Hay Springs Woods and Construction students spent a couple of hours learning how to turn logs into lumber north of town at Beaver Creek Millworks. Perfect weather and the smell of fresh cut cedar makes for a great day!

Car Smash Date Change

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Date change for the “Smash A Car” STUCO fundraiser for homecoming. Smash A Car will take place October 5th after the volleyball triangular vs. Heimingford/Lakota Tech in the high school parking lot at approximately 7:00 PM. Only 6th – 12th grade are allowed to participate. 1$ per swing or $5 for 6 swings.

Please Take Our 2023-2024 CIP Survey

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As part of the Continuing Improvement Program at Hay Springs Public Schools, we not only measure the academic success of our students, but also the quality of relationships with parents and staff. To measure the perceptions of our school, the committee has prepared a survey specifically for each target group. Your participation in this survey will help us focus our efforts on improving the learning experience for our students, the working environment for our teachers and staff, and our relationships with parents. Thank you for taking the time to help Hay Springs Public Schools continue to empower students to S.O.A.R. for years to come!

Parent/Guardian Perception Survey

4th Grade Bird Banding Trip

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On Thursday, September 21st, 4th graders enjoyed the morning at Chadron State Park with the Bird Conservatory of the Rockies. We were able to watch birds get banded, learn about different species and study the habitat at the park. Also the students got to ride in the new bus!

Dictionaries For Third Grade 2023

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Every year the Gordon Lions Club provides every third grade student at Hay Springs with their very own dictionary. Today was our LUCKY day and we received our wonderful gift. These dictionaries are greatly appreciated and used continually throughout the school year. The Third Grade Classroom sends a big THANK YOU out to the Gordon Lions Club for doing this.