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Sophomores Visit WNCC
On Monday, March 2nd, the sophomore Biology/Geometry class traveled to Scottsbluff to visit Western Nebraska Community College. The trip had two objectives, one to see and experience the Automage table which is a tool used for virtual human dissection. The students were able to use the table to look at different body systems and view the connectedness of the body systems.
The second objective was to experience their first college visit. The staff at WNCC did a wonderful job introducing the students to college life, the admissions process, career interests, and the process of choosing a post-secondary institution. It was a fun and productive trip. All the students represented themselves and Hay Springs Public Schools in a very positive manner.
Winter Ball 2020
On Saturday, February 15th, middle level and high school students attended Hay Springs High School’s Winter Ball. The middle level dance was first up for the evening with the high school dance following. The event, which took place in the auditorium, had a great turnout and the kids had fun DJing their own dance! Middle level royalty were Queen Ava McKillip(8th grade) and King Jarhett Anderson(8th grade). High School did not choose royalty since they all consider themselves kings and queens(joking!). A huge “thank you” to Mr. and Mrs. Hagge for working to make Winter Ball a memorable night for everyone!
Water Education
During the last week of January the seventh and tenth grade science students had guest speakers dealing with water. Mr. Aaron Taylor from the city of Hay Springs attended the seventh grade class to inform our students where their drinking water comes from and where their waste water goes. Mr. Taylor’s information was very interesting to the students, who had lots of questions and the students were appreciative of his talk. The two most repeated statements from the students were that the swimming pool and water tower hold nearly the same amount of water and that filtered waste water is reclaimed by watering alfalfa.
The same week Ms. Chaley and Ms. Jade from the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies presented both the seventh and tenth grade classes with activities about water in our environment. The seventh graders focused on water health. They learned how to study the macro-invertebrates living in a stream to determine the purity of the water. Some invertebrates are very tolerant to pollutants while others are very sensitive to them, by identifying which organisms live in a stream the purity can be determined without chemical tests.
The grade ten class had several activities presented to them regarding water on the plains. They found out what type of prairie we have in the area, how plant roots help the soil, which yard grasses use less water and how the prairie and water relationship changes throughout the seasons. Both classes were interested in the information and treated our guests with respect and politeness. We were very fortunate to have these speakers come to our school!
Winter Ball
2019-20 Harrison Holiday Tournament
January 3rd and 4th, 2020
Sioux County High School
Sioux County, Crawford, Morrill, Hay Springs
Sioux County would like to thank you for your participation in the Holiday Tournament. We are looking forward to hosting all of you on January 3rd and 4th. Please review the enclosed bracket.
The officials for the games are provided by Darren Duncan and Rob Stack. A hospitality room will be provided for coaches, administrators, and officials. There will also be a full concession stand and potato bar each day for your fans and athletes.
Each school is allowed 14 passes for your tournament roster players and 6 coach/administrator passes for administrators, bus drivers, and bookkeepers. Please fax or email me the attachment for these individuals so there is no confusion on Friday. Conference passes will not be accepted.
The top team on the bracket will be the home team and will provide the official book.
Games will start at their scheduled times, no earlier.
Admission: Bring a nonperishable food item and get into the games free. If not the cost is $4 for adults and $3 for students. Conference passes will not be accepted.
Sincerely,
Barry Swisher
Principal/AD
Sioux County Schools
High School Girls and Boys Basketball
The Hay Springs girls and boys basketball teams had their first practice on Monday, November 18th! Both teams consist of 13 players each. Ron Olson is the head coach for both varsity girls and boys. Linda Kudrna is the assistant for the girls, while Logan Paben and Sonny Salazar are assisting with the boys. The Hawks are excited for their season opener on December 6th, in Hay Springs against Cody-Kilgore. The JV girls will begin play at 3:00 with the JV boys to follow. Girls varsity tip off is scheduled for sometime between 5:30 and 6:00 and the boys should begin play around 7:30. Come support the Hawks and get ready for an exciting season!
First Day for ML/HS School Delay
Due to construction delays the first day of scheduled classes for students in grades 6-12 has been pushed back to Mon., Aug. 12th. All Pk-12 students are asked to report to school by 8:00. Elementary students will be dismissed at 4:00. Middle School and High School students will be dismissed at 4:15. We are very excited to welcome our students back into the building. However, we want to be certain that our custodial team has time to make sure all new systems are functioning correctly and our learning environment is ready for students. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
HSPS will be closed 4/10 and 4/11 due to weather.
Due to the forecast of snow and blizzard conditions, HSPS will be closed Wed. (4/10) & Thurs. (4/11). Stay safe and warm! All Wednesday and Thursday activities are cancelled also.
NPBIS Information
Hay Springs Public Schools Office Referral System
The staff of Hay Springs Public Schools is implementing a new Office Referral System as part of our NPBIS (Nebraska Positive Behavior Intervention System) plan. It is our intention to provide our students with appropriate behavior supports while improving communication and consistency.
The following is a brief outline of the Office Referral process if a student is not following expectations.
Step 1: Student arrives in office after being sent by teacher/staff member.
Step 2: Student completes a Taking Responsibility Sheet under the guidance/supervision of an Administrator or Office Staff Member.
Step 3: Administrator/Office Staff confers with teacher.
Step 4: Administrator/Office Staff determine consequence and conference with student. Taking Responsibility Sheet is signed and sent home for Parent Signature.
Step 5: Student and Administrator/Office Staff confer with Teacher.
Step 6: Student re-enters into the classroom.
Hawk Bucks
What are “Hawk Bucks”?
Hawk bucks are positive reinforcements tied to our matrix behaviors. Hawk Bucks are for students that are exhibiting SOAR behaviors.
Who can deliver Hawk Bucks?
All staff members will be given Hawks bucks to deliver to students engaged in behaviors on the matrix. These are the behaviors that we have been specifically teaching this year.
How do Hawk Bucks work?
*Students will take the buck to the office where they will draw a prize out of the box. The buck will go into a grade level box.
*Every month, the office will draw one name from each of the grade level boxes for the students choice of a prize.
*At the end of each semester, the student in each level that has the most bucks will be awarded their choice of a prize
Super Passes
Super Passes will be awarded quarterly and will be good through the following quarter.
Quarterly Requirements:
No ineligibility
1 or less tardies
1 or less teacher write-ups
2 or fewer absences
0 office referrals
1st quarter Super Passes are good during 2nd quarter; 2nds quarter Super Passes are good during 3rd quarter; 3rd quarter Super Passes are good during 4th quarter; 4th quarter passes will be good during 1st quarter the following school year.
Privileges of Super Passes:
-Front of the line for lunch
-Dropping lowest grade on a daily assignment
-1 Free Tardy
-2 Open Campus Lunches (pre-approved)
-Free Half Day off of school (pre-approved-responsible for all work missed)
Congratulations to these 3rd quarter Super Pass recipients:
Middle Level: Lillian Dorshorst, Jarhett Anderson, Jordyn Anderson, Jaelyn Rasmussen, Talan Smith, Ava McKillip, Gage Mintken, Abbey Russell, Alexa Tonjes, Gabrielle Twarling, Kaden Langford, James Scherbarth
High School: Austin Anderson, Jaiden Anderson, Bailey Scherbarth, Jocelyn Varvel & RyLee Wolken
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