Larry Nelson, Cooper Krotz, Tanner Tobiasson, & Luis Mata attended Tenor/Bass Day at Chadron State College on Wednesday, October 8th. They rehearsed 4 songs throughout the day with men from other choirs and then put on an informal concert that afternoon.
Dear Hay Springs Community (and beyond),
I want to take this moment to thank you for the support you provided through the purchasing of peaches, concession stands sales, and bake sales as well as general donations. We left with 14 Hay Springs students and 6 adults on Wednesday, May 28th and returned on Sunday, June 1st. Along the way we went to Universal Studios, California Adventure, Disneyland, spent some time on the beach (we have stories from the beach!), the SanDiego Zoo and so much more! We also spent a morning doing a Disney Leadership Worksop. It was a cool experience where we got to learn more about who we are and what we can bring to where we are.
I also wanted to let you know how amazing these students are. They were respectful to all they met, made friends easily and of course were always up for a good time. Hay Springs was very well represented and I’m so glad I got to be apart of the story!
I also need to send a huge shout out to our “family leaders”-Jessie Anderson, Jessica Mintken, Sarah Russell, Jim Varvel, and Eric Wellnitz. They worked so well as a team and were so much fun to be around. They cared for your kids very well! If you know them, please make sure to give them a big thank you because we quite literally ran them ragged!
Ricky Wohl needs a shout-out all his own! Did I mention we left at 2:30AM on Wednesday morning? None of us had to drive, because Ricky drove us in our Hay Springs bus! He also took his Sunday and picked us up and drove us home. It was such a gift to not have to drive!
We made many new friends along the way from our Travel With Barb (if anyone is taking a trip with students-let me connect you with the best!!) tour guide; Kyle, numerous bus drivers who were fun to get to know and just random people we came across through all our adventuring!
Long story short (too late!)-your generosity opened up a great big world to our students. They saw and did things that built them up as human beings and were just plain fun to be around. Please ask them questions about the trip and have them share our adventures with you! Make sure they show you their pictures!
I am so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful community. Thank you for your generosity!
Raime Varvel
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
What: Nurse portion of the $5 physicals. (5th -11th grade)
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
What : Junior High and High School Best in the West Track and Field Meet
Where: Scottsbluff High School, Scottsbluff, NE
When: 8:30 AM
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
What: Alliance Boys Varsity Golf Invitational
Where: Skyview Golf Course, Alliance , NE
When: 9:00 AM
Thursday, May 1, 2025
What: Boys Varsity Golf Invitational
Where: Ridgeview Country Club, Chadron, NE
When: 9:00 AM
Friday, May 2, 2025
What: Junior High and High School Panhandle Conference Track and Field Meet
Where: Morrill High School, Morrill, NE
When: 9:00 AM – HS Field Events, JH Track Events, then 30 min break, then JH Field Events, HS Track Events
Saturday, May 3, 2025
What: 2025 Junior/Senior Prom
Where: High School Auditorium, Hay Springs, NE
When: Grand March begins at 8:30 PM, doors open to public at 8:15 PM.
The Hay Springs High School Music students had an amazing day at the District Music Contest in Alliance on Wednesday, April 23rd. Below are the results from the day. Students can receive a I-V with a I being the best. Several of our students were also honored with an Honorable Mention and an Outstanding Performance awards. Hay Springs was extremely well represented!
I-Jazz Choir
II-Clarinet Duet
I-Julia Russell-trumpet solo
I-Brayden Heiting-trumpet solo
II-Adeline Fredrickson-trumpet solo
I-Jacob Dorshorst-trumpet solo-awarded an Honorable Mention
I-Dutch Weaver-trumpet solo
II-Tailyn Starke-trombone solo
I-Jazz Band
II-Reese Varvel-piano solo
I-Larry Nelson-vocal solo
I-Cooper Krotz-vocal solo-awarded an Honorable Mention
II-Women’s quartet
I-Mens trio
I-Cooper & Bo duet
II-Josie & Jaelyn duet
I-Jaelyn Rasmussen-vocal solo-awarded an Outstanding Performance
I-Bo Thies-vocal solo
II-Mya Turman-vocal solo
I-Emma Albrecht-bass clarinet solo
I-Megan Anderson-clarinet solo
I-Kya Binger-clarinet solo
I-Mason Albrecht-tenor sax solo-awarded an Honorable Mention
I-Parker Wellnitz-alto sax solo
I-Heidyn Johnson-alto sax solo
I-Emily Forney-alto sax solo
I-Bailey Hankins-clarinet solo
I-Easton Mintken-bari sax solo
I-Reese Varvel-clarinet solo-awarded an Outstanding Performance
I-Devyn Young-clarinet solo
I-Concert Band
I-Concert Choir
Thursday, April 24, 2025
What: FFA Banquet
Where: Auditorium
When: 6:45 PM
Note: Seniors and Sophomores will need to bring a dessert, Juniors and Freshmen will need to bring a salad.
Friday, April 25, 2025
What: Chadron Twilight Track Meet
Where: Chadron High School, Chadron, NE
When: 2:00 PM – Field Events, 4:00 PM – Track Events
Saturday, April 26, 2025
What: Alliance Middle School Western Conference Track Meet
Where: Alliance High School, Alliance, NE
When: 9:00 AM – Field Events, 11:00 AM – Track Events
Congratulations to the Hay Springs High School music students for placing 1st at our PANCO Music Contest held in Morrill on Monday, March 31! Below are the results for individual performances. Students could receive a I-V as a rating, and several Hay Springs students received an outstanding performance for their solo. The Hay Springs Jazz Band received that outstanding award for a large instrumental ensemble. Hay Springs was very well represented!
I-Cooper-Vocal Solo
II-Larry-Vocal Solo
I-Julia-Trumpet Solo-Outstanding Brass Soloist
I-Jacob-Trumpet Solo
I-Alaina-Trumpet Solo
I-Jaelyn-vocal solo
II-Mya-vocal solo
I-Bo-vocal solo
I-Reese-Piano Solo-Outstanding Piano Soloist
I-Parker-Alto Sax Solo
II-Heidyn-Alto Sax Solo
I-Emily-Alto Sax Solo
II-Kaytee-Flute solo
II-Reese-Clarinet Solo
I-Kya-Clarinet Solo
II-Devyn-Clarinet Solo
II-Megan-Clarinet Solo
II-Bailey-Clarinet Solo
II-Emma-Bass Clarinet Solo
I-Mason-Tenor Sax Solo-Outstanding Woodwing Soloist
II-Easton-Bari Sax Solo
II-Adeline-Trumpet Solo
II-Braden-Trumpet Solo
II-Dutch-Trumpet Solo
II-Tailyn-Trombone Solo
I-Mixed Duet-Cooper & Bo
II-Women’s Duet-Jaelyn & Josie
I-Concert Choir
I-Jazz Choir
I-Men’s Choir
I-Women’s Choir
II-Concert Band
I-Jazz Band-Outstanding Large Instrumental Ensemble
Congratulations to the Hay Springs Class D All State Band participants. Students rehearsed all day Saturday, March 29th at University of Nebraska at Kearney and then put on a concert at 5pm. Participating students were: Bailey Hankins, Emma Albrecht, Adeline Fredeickson, Reese Varvel, Alaina Raymer, Jacob Dorshorst, Parker Wellnitz, Easton Mintken, and Mason Albrecht.
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