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Employment Opportunities

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Hay Springs Public School is accepting applications:

  • Preschool Paraprofessional – 1 position
  • JH Boys Basketball – Assistant Coach
  • 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. This position works approximately 36 hours per week.

If you have an interest in this position, please contact Dr. Coffey at the following:

Sadie Coffey, Superintendent
Hay Springs Public School
PO Box 280
407 N. Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
sadie.coffey@hshawks.com
308-638-4434

Hay Springs Public School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Last-Minute Opportunity For HSPS Students!

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We apologize for the short notice, but we are very excited to provide this meaningful opportunity for our students!

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute is on display in Crawford, Nebraska, September 8–13, 2026, and Hay Springs Public Schools students in grades K–12 will have the opportunity to visit TOMORROW!

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
📍 Crawford, NE

Grades 6–12:
🚌 Depart HSPS at 8:00 a.m.
🏫 Return by approximately 12:00 p.m.

Grades K–5:
🚌 Depart HSPS at 12:00 p.m.
🏫 Return by approximately 4:00 p.m.

This is a special opportunity for our students to experience a powerful tribute honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.

IMPORTANT: If you do NOT want your child to participate in this opportunity, please contact the school office as soon as possible.

We are grateful to be able to offer our students this opportunity and appreciate everyone’s flexibility with the short notice!

NASB Honors Board Members

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Five Hay Springs Board of Education members and the superintendent attended the NASB Area Membership in Gering on August 19, 2026. The annual meeting included a formal legislative update and training sessions focused on effective board governance and superintendent–board relations, policy oversight and compliance, school safety and risk management, student achievement, district communication and advocacy, and responsible financial governance.

Congratulations to the following Board members for being recognized at the event for obtaining the following NASB Award Levels:
Justin Anderson and Katie Stock: Level II
David Russell: Level IV
Miriam Kearns: Level V

Hay Springs School Board members with Hay Springs Superintendent

Pictured: Back Row: Board Members David Russell and Justin Anderson Front Row: Board Members: Katy Hughbanks, Miriam Kearns, and Tami Miline; with Superintendent Sadie Coffey Not Pictured: Board Member: Katie Stock

Important Upcoming Events

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Thursday, August 6th
What: Open House (PK-12)
Where: Teachers and Staff will be in their Classrooms
When: 3-4pm

Thursday, August 6th
What: Athletic & Activity Kickoff Meeting for Parents & Participants
Where: Auditorium
When: 6pm

Monday, August 10th
What: First Day of School K-12 Noon Dismissal
Where: Hay Springs Public Schools
When: 8am-12pm
Please note: AM PK is scheduled 8am-11:30am (no PM PK)

Tuesday, August 11th
What: First Day of School PM PK
Where: Hay Springs Public Schools
When: 12pm-4pm

Tuesday, August 11th
What: First Full Day of School

Last Chance for Free Desks

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Hay Springs Public School is cleaning out unused, older-model desks in order to make room for future needs.

Please feel free to come by and take one or more.  The desks will be available by the shop building today through Monday at 9:00 AM.

There are 55 total desks with three styles available(as pictured below).

Last chance for free desks!