Panhandle schools will be operating in an alternative learning environment for the remainder of the school year.

After consultation with COVID-19 Unified Command, it has been determined that all schools in the Nebraska Panhandle will remain closed to students and operate in an alternative learning environment for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year. Traditional graduation ceremonies are not going to be possible this May. Schools will be working to determine appropriate alternative methods to honor the Class of 2020 in each community, whether that be a ceremony at a later date or some other locally determined alternative graduation that complies with the guidance of health officials.

We continue to monitor the unfolding COVID-19 epidemic to anticipate its impact on the Panhandle. We are working as a unified command with Region 21, 22, and 23 Emergency Managers, and Scottsbluff County Health Department on this evolving situation. We will continue to communicate important updates to the public and our partners. The CDC is putting out updated guidance daily; for the most up to date information visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. To learn more about COVID-19, go to https://www.cdc.gov/covid19.

Thanks for your support and cooperation

Sincerely,
D. Russell Lechtenberg

Based on the confirmed case of COVID-19 in Scottsbluff county due to community spread, Hay Springs Public School students will no longer be allowed in the school building beginning Tuesday, March 31st. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Third quarter grade reports have been finalized. Middle and High School parents can view grade reports by accessing Infinite Campuses Parent Portal and typing in your username and password. If you do not have an account set up, you can call the school office between 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and talk to Adriene. You can also access your child’s grades through Infinite Campus Student Portal and using your child’s username and password.

Beginning Wednesday, March 18th all work assigned will be mandatory in terms of completion. Grades will be entered by teachers into Infinite Campus just as if students were physically attending school.

Thank you for your continued support during these uncertain times. If you have questions do not hesitate to call.

Mark Hagge, Principal
Hay Springs Public Schools

After consultation with COVID-19 Unified Command, it has been determined that all schools in the Nebraska Panhandle will be closed through May 1st, with the possibility of schools being closed for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year. This decision will be re-evaluated as circumstances change, with parents and families updated accordingly and extended as needed. This is a precautionary measure; there are currently no confirmed cases in the Panhandle; however, local health and school officials are watching the COVID-19 situation in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota closely. School Superintendents met with Unified Command today and agreed this action would help prevent exposure to our area to flatten the curve and decrease the spread of disease.

Hay Springs Public School will remain consistent with the school calendar in that the last day for Seniors will be on Thursday, May 14th, the last day for students in grades PK-11 will be Thursday, May 21st. More information regarding end of the year activities will be forthcoming as we learn more about the COVID-19 outbreak situation.

A pick up and drop off station for student assignments has been created on the north end of the school in the school garage. The station will be open on Tuesday, March 24th from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please remember to practice social distancing while in the garage and communicate directly with your child’s classroom teacher to determine if new assignments will be available in this location during this time.

Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation during this time of uncertainty.

Hay Springs Schools will be open from 7am – 1 pm on Monday, March 23rd for pickup and dropoff of educational materials. Materials will be available in the bottom hall of highschool by the music room.

The administration was made aware this morning of the student and parent being tested for the coronavirus has come back negative.  Reminder: parents are encouraged to practice social distancing and keep your children at home. Please contact the school for further questions.

Hay Springs Public School will provide students and a parent/guardian updates for how instructional materials will be distributed to students on Tuesday, March 17th.  The district has cancelled classes and activities from March 16th through March 29th. 

12th graders along with a parent/guardian will meet in the Cafeteria at 8:30 a.m.

11th graders along with a parent/guardian will meet in the Cafeteria at 8:45 a.m.

10th graders along with a parent/guardian will meet in Cafeteria at 9:00 a.m.

9th graders along with a parent/guardian will meet in the Cafeteria at 9:15 a.m.

8th graders along with a parent/guardian will meet in the Cafeteria at 9:30 a.m.

7th graders along with a parent/guardian will meet in the Cafeteria at 9:45 a.m.

6th graders along with a parent/guardian will meet in the Cafeteria at 10:00 a.m.

5th graders along with a parent/guardian will meet in the Cafeteria at 10:15 a.m.

A 4th grade parent/guardian is asked to meet in the Cafeteria at 10:30 a.m.

A 3rd grade parent/guardian is asked to meet in the Cafeteria at 10:45 a.m.

A 2nd grade parent/guardian is asked to meet in the Cafeteria at 11:00 a.m.

A 1st grade parent/guardian is asked to meet in the Cafeteria 11:15 a.m.

A Kindergarten parent/guardian is asked to meet in the Cafeteria at 11:30 a.m.

*Please arrive promptly at the cafeteria doors at the designated time.

*Parents with children in multiple grades can choose one of their students’ designated times.   

*The Nebraska Panhandle Health District asks that the size of public gatherings be limited.  For that reason, we ask that only one parent attend these informational meetings.

*Students will also be asked to gather all their textbooks, chromebooks and clean out their academic lockers so a deep cleaning can be done. 

*These meetings will be informational only, if you have questions following the meeting please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lechtenberg, Mr. Hagge or your child’s teachers.  

*Thank you for your cooperation and support.