Calendar Change

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Hay Springs Public School will be changing to an early release on Thursday, February 12th, 2026.

Due to superintendent interviews and multiple home basketball games in the afternoon, staffing is very thin that afternoon. School will be released at 12:00 p.m. Elementary will be served a normal lunch and 6-12th grades will have a grab and go lunch option. There will be no p.m. preschool that day.

Bus routes will run normally in the am, and after dismissal at 12:00 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Activity Info – Week of 01/18/26

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Please note that NO PASSES will be accepted at the PANCO games.  Admission prices for the PANCO tournament will be $6 for adults and $5 for students.

Thursday, January 22, 2026
What: PANCO Varsity Girls Basketball
Where: Lister Sage Building, Hay Springs, NE
When: 4:00 PM
Streaming:
Part 1 – https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hay-springs-high-school-hay-springs-ne/gam4ad58cacbf
Part 2 – https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hay-springs-high-school-hay-springs-ne/gam857e3e2b17
Note: No passes are accepted at PANCO games.

Friday, January 23, 2026
What: Varsity Girls Wrestling Invitational
Where: Hemingford High School, Hemingford, NE
When: TBD

Friday, January, 23, 2026
What: Varsity Boys Wrestling Invitational
Where: Bayard High School, Bayard, NE
When: 1:00 PM

Friday, January 23, 2026
What: PANCO Varsity Boys Basketball
Where: Lister Sage Building, Hay Springs, NE
When: 4:00 PM
Streaming:
Part 1 – https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hay-springs-high-school-hay-springs-ne/gam6e311f2415
Part 2 – https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hay-springs-high-school-hay-springs-ne/gam4e5666d3cb
Note: No passes are accepted at PANCO games.

Saturday, January 24, 2026
What: Speech
Where: Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, NE
When: TBD

Saturday, January 24, 2026
What: Junior High Girls Wrestling Invitational
Where: Torrington Middle School, Torrington, WY
When: TBD

Saturday, January 24, 2026
What: Varsity Girls and Boys Wrestling Invitational
Where: Chicoine Event Center, Chadron, NE
When: 9:30 AM

Saturday, January 24, 2026
What: PANCO Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball
Where: Lister Sage Building, Hay Springs, NE
When: Starting at 10:30 AM, see attached bracket for other games.
Streaming:
Part 1 – https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hay-springs-high-school-hay-springs-ne/gam4182a405f1
Part 2 – https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hay-springs-high-school-hay-springs-ne/gam31ab91a9f0
Part 3 – https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hay-springs-high-school-hay-springs-ne/gamf89821578d
Note: No passes are accepted at PANCO games.

2026-27 PreK

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Hay Springs School is planning on having a 3-year old A.M. preschool classroom and a 4+ year old P.M. classroom next year. In order to be able to staff the classrooms appropriately, the school is asking parents to please contact the school if you are planning on sending your child to preschool at Hay Springs School for the 2026-27 school year. School will start on August 10, 2026.

Please call the school office at 308-638-4434 to place your child on the list. Thank you

District Engagement Survey

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The board of education is asking community members, parents and staff to take the following survey. This survey will give stakeholders the opportunity to share their thoughts on strengths/challenges of the district, as well as desired attributes for the new superintendent. The deadline for completion of the survey is January 23. Thank you for your input!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HSPS2026

Employment Opportunities

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Hay Springs Public School is accepting applications for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years for the positions of:

  • Varsity Football Head Coach
  • Varsity Wrestling Head Coach
  • Activities Bus Driver
  • 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.

If you have an interest in any of these positions, please contact Mr. Clear at the following:

George Clear, Superintendent
Hay Springs Public School
P O Box 280
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, Nebraska 69347
george.clear@hshawks.com
308-638-4434 (p)

Hay Springs Public School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Activity Info – Week of 01/11/26

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
What: Hay Springs vs. Gordon-Rushville Basketball
Where: Gordon-Rushville High School, Gordon, NE
When: 3:30 PM – JV Girls(2 qrts), 4:30 PM – JV Boys(full), 5:30 PM – Varsity Girls, 7:00 PM – Varsity Boys
Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/scjournalstar

Thursday, January 15, 2026
What: Hemingford vs. Hay Springs Junior High Boys Basketball
Where: Lister-Sage Building, Hay Springs, NE
When: 4:00 PM
Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hay-springs-high-school-hay-springs-ne/gam8d7ebabb8e

Friday, January 16, 2026
What: Hay Springs vs. Gordon-Rushville Junior High Boys Basketball
Where: Gordon-Rushville Middle School, Rushville, NE
When: 4:00 PM

Saturday, January 17, 2026
What: Varsity Boys Wrestling Invitational
Where: Chase County High School, Imperial, NE
When: 9:00 AM

Saturday, January 17, 2026
What: Junior High and Varsity Girls Wrestling Invitational
Where: Gering High School, Gering, NE
When: 10:00 AM

Saturday, January 17, 2026
What: Hay Springs vs. Potter Dix Basketball
Where: Potter-Dix High School, Potter, NE
When: 1:00 PM – JV Girls(one 6-minute quarter), JV Boys(two 6-minute quarters), approximately 1:45 PM – Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys
Streaming: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/potter/organization/15455/potter-dix-high-school

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