Category Archives: PBIS

Kaleb Miller is an amazing young man. He has overcome many obstacles to be the successful person that he is. He is hardworking and diligent. He is also willing to sacrifice his personal time to help his brother be more successful. I feel that he deserves this recognition for being the great young man that he is!

Kaleb is a very considerate young man whom I have witnessed helping others simply because they need a hand. He does the right thing even when others are not looking.

Kaleb is a nice young man that is always willing to help out with any task that is needed.

Kaleb is a young man who is excited to help anybody with any issues they may have. I know that he’s helped other students with their vehicles, he’s always willing to help out with anything in the classroom, and he’s especially happy when he can help someone with a building or repairing project. One of my tall tables had an issue when we opened the box, and I thought I was going to have to send it back because the screws were stripped. Kaleb looked at it, told me he could move the screws to a different spot, and it would go together like it was supposed to. Not only did he make it usable, he also spray painted the area where some paint had come off so that it still looked like the brand new table that it was. He’s also wonderful to have in class because he’s always positive and probably the most polite student I know. This award is highly deserved!

In my seven years in Hay Springs I have worked with Kaleb the most. For seven years I have had him as a student for about six of those years. It is not too often you get to spend that much time with one student. I am glad that I got to have those six years as Kaleb’s teacher. In my career I cannot remember having such a nice and honorable student. He has battled many things in the years I have known him. How he stays so positive is beyond me. He strives to be better. His work ethic has helped propel him further than what some think he is capable of. I know he will use this to become a successful adult. Kaleb deserves this accolade. I am very proud of him!

We are again doing Super Passes for High School & Middle Level students. Here are the requirements for the Super Pass for 2020-2021 Quarter 1.

Requirements:

• 0 Ineligibility
• 1 or fewer Tardies
• 2 or fewer absences
• 0 office referrals
• 5 Hours of Community Service

Community Service forms can be picked up from Adiene in the office or Mrs. Heiting in the 1st grade classroom. Ms. Adriene is also compiling a list of businesses or individuals who have requested some assistance. If you’re not sure HOW to serve, stop by and ask her how you can get involved! Once a form is completed, make sure to turn it into Mrs. Heiting in the 1st grade classroom!

Students who meet these requirements will receive:
Middle Level

• 1 Free Tardy
• Drop lowest grade on a daily assignment
• Front of the Line for Lunch
• 1 free supervised period on campus (preapproved)

High School

• 1 Free Tardy
• Drop lowest grade on a daily assignment
• 2 Open Campus Lunches
• Free Half Day Off of School (pre-approved; responsible for all work missed)

Starting in the 2020-21 school year Hay Springs High School is going to be selecting a student of the month award. Each month teachers and staff will nominate a student they feel best reflects the qualities that best represent what a good citizen of Hay Springs High School looks like. The criteria include, but are not limited to exceptional grades, improvement in grades, work ethic, citizenship, attitude, etc.

The first recipient of the Hay Springs High School student of the month is a young man who has demonstrated many of these traits. He is a leader in school. He caught the attention of a teacher because he took the time to help another student when others did not. He is a leader on the athletic field and court. He is one of the kindest students in the school. That young man is Charles “Chaz” “Little Chuckie” “Charlie” Twarling. Chaz, as most people refer to him as is a distinguished young man. He is admired and liked by almost everyone in the school. His disposition is one of a kind, funny, caring young man. It is well suited that Chaz in awarded the first student of the month award at Hay Springs High School. Here is what some of his teachers had to say about Chaz.

• “Chaz is one of the kindest students at Hay Springs School. I have watched him play basketball for years and have been amazed at his leadership on the court. I have watched him selflessly serve his team by setting up plays to make sure others can score. He has sacrificed his own glory to make sure others get to be a part of the game.”
• “Chaz has an amazing sense of humor.”
• “I have been Chaz’s teacher for many years. He has been one of the most respectful, funny, and kind students I have had in my career. He is a great classmate and teammate to his peers. He leads by example and includes everybody and is well-liked by everyone in the school.” The one thing I most admire about him is that he is the same person when he thinks no one is watching. He is just a good kid. I look forward to seeing what he chooses to do with the rest of his life.”
• “I would like to nominate Chaz Twarling for the student of the month. Each day he walks one of our students to breakfast. He always reminds her to use the hand sanitizer and keeps her focused in the line. He is so patient and kind. He uses good manners when going through the breakfast line.”
• “Chaz is a very respectful young man who seems very appreciative of the opportunities Hay Springs school provides for him to be involved. He is very involved in our school activities and is a role model for our younger students. He is an asset to our student body with his contagious smile and positive attitude.”
• “One thing that has impressed me about Chaz this year was how he handled a disappointment. He really wanted to go be a part of the student section for an away volleyball game, but he knew he had to stay for football practice. He told me how frustrated he was about it, but he stayed and did what he was supposed to do. I made sure to tell him how proud I was of him for making the right decision. He also shows great leadership qualities in Journalism class. When the subject gets too far off-topic, he is quick to steer it back to whatever I was hoping to discuss. He’s a fun guy to have in class! “
• “Chaz is a wonderful young man. He always has a smile and a hello for everyone. This is well deserved!”

Congratulations Chaz on being selected August 2020 student of the month. Everyone at Hay Springs High School is very proud of you!

Hay Springs Public School has entered its third year of NPBIS (Nebraska Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports). PBIS is a universal school plan to establish a POSITIVE culture in our school community for students and staff. Research has shown that positive interactions with students directly impact positive school culture. PBIS also gives us continuity! Every staff member is using the same language in regards to behavior, building unity within our school community!

In June the entire HSPS staff attended PBIS Classroom training via zoom. This was an amazing opportunity to get all staff trained in best classroom practices. One of the mornings during our August staff training days was spent on restorative circles within the classroom.

PBIS is always adding and changing the way we are doing things. Keep an eye out in September for our newest addition “Student of the Month!”

We are again doing Super Passes for High School & Middle Level students. Here are the requirements for the Super Pass for 2020-2021 Quarter 1:

• 0 Ineligibility
• 1 or fewer Tardies
• 2 or fewer absences
• 0 office referrals
• 5 Hours of Community Service

Community Service forms can be picked up from Adiene in the office or Mrs. Heiting in the 1st grade classroom. Ms. Adriene is also compiling a list of businesses or individuals who have requested some assistance. If you’re not sure HOW to serve, stop by and ask her how you can get involved! Once a form is completed, make sure to turn it into Mrs. Heiting in the 1st grade classroom!

Students who meet these requirements will receive:

Middle Level:

1. 1 Free Tardy
2. Drop lowest grade on a daily assignment
3. Front of the Line for Lunch
4. 1 free supervised period on campus (preapproved)

High School:

1. 1 Free Tardy
2. Drop lowest grade on a daily assignment
3. 2 Open Campus Lunches
4. Free Half Day Off of School (pre-approved; responsible for all work missed)

January’s Monthly HAWK Buck winners:

K-2: Ileana Reimann
3rd-5th: Evan Smith
6th-8th: Jaelyn Rasmussen

If you see these students make sure to congratulate them on their positive behavior, and maybe ask what they chose to do as their reward!

Upcoming dates:
3rd Quarter Assembly        Monday, March 23rd @ 2:05pm
Breakfast of Champions        Wednesday, March 25th 7:45-8:15 AUDITORIUM

Students who were drawn yesterday to have breakfast with a person of their choosing spent this morning at the Breakfast of Champions. The students included: Natalia, Bentley, Edison, Ashton, Addison, Kyler, Myles, Kort, Leighton, Barrett, Max, Megan, Duke, Olivia, William, Brayden, Sydney, Kya, Eli, Kooper, Tailyn, Alaina, Abby R., James, and Harvey!

November Monthly HAWK Buck winners:

K-2: Emery Moxon
3rd-5th: Kooper Scott
6th-8th: Abbey Russell
If you see these students make sure to congratulate them on their positive behavior, and maybe ask what they chose to do as their reward!

Upcoming dates:
2nd Quarter Assembly Tuesday, January 14th @ 10:15am
3rd Quarter Assembly Monday, March 23rd @ 2:05pm