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.
On Halloween, kindergarten and first grade carved a pumpkin and named him “Pumpkin Jack.” We have been watching him gradually decompose over the winter. We were so excited to see the life cycle continue when it re-sprouted! Today first grade was able to transplant their newly sprouted pumpkin seedlings into a bigger container. After digging through what was left of Pumpkin Jack we found only some seeds and the stem left!
Monday, March 31, 2025
What: PANCO Music Contest
Where: Morrill, NE
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
What: FFA State Convention
Where: Lincoln, NE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
What: Bayard CD Invite Track and Field Meet
Where: Bayard High School, Bayard, NE
When: Field Events @ 9:00 AM, Track Events @ 11:30 AM
Congratulations to Aubry Anderson for placing 5th in POI (Program of Oral Interpretation) at the State Speech Meet held at Kearney High on Friday, March 28th.
Link to April 2025 HSPS Newsletter: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-April.pdf
2025-AprilHay Springs had two teams compete in the Western Division of the Nebraska Personal Finance Challenge sponsored by the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. The first round is a test of 30 questions and students have 30 minutes to complete the test.
The Hay Springs team consisting of Lilly Dorshorst, Jaelyn Rasmussen, Dylan Raymer, and Talan Smith completed this year. The students ranked seventh in the western region and twenty-second in the entire state. There were a total of 202 teams in the High School division: 45 in Lincoln, 56 in Omaha, and 101 in Western Nebraska.
The 2nd Hay Springs team consisting of Rori Ashley, Josie Kelly, Kaylee Kaiser, and Dylan Young also competed this year. The students in this team ranked sixty-second in the western region and 142nd in the entire state.
Hay Springs Quiz Bowl Teams Shine at Panhandle Conference Meet
On Monday, March 24, 2025, the Hay Springs Quiz Bowl teams traveled to Sioux County to compete in the Panhandle Conference Meet, delivering outstanding performances in both the high school and junior high divisions.
The high school team finished in an impressive second place, showcasing their knowledge and quick thinking throughout the competition. They also recorded the highest single-game score of the entire meet. In addition, Lilly Dorshorst was recognized for her exceptional performance, earning All-Conference Honors.
The junior high team, composed of 7th and 8th-grade students, dominated the competition and secured first place, demonstrating their strong teamwork and academic excellence.
Both teams represented Hay Springs with skill and determination, continuing the school’s proud tradition of academic achievement. Congratulations to all participants on their success!
Friday, March 28, 2025
What: State Speech
Where: Kearney, NE
Saturday, March 29, 2025
What: Class D All State Band
Where: Kearney, NE
Friday, March 28, 2025
NOTE: This event has been rescheduled from Saturday, March 29 to Friday, March 28 due to concerns about weather. Start times for field and track events will remain the same.
What: Morrill Early Bird Invitational Track and Field Meet
Where: Morrill High School, Morrill, NE
When: Field Events @ 9:00 AM, Track Events @ 10:30 AM
Here is the printable breakfast/lunch menu for April: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04Menu.pdf
Congratulations to the Hay Springs Speech team for being the District Runner up!
The following students placed in their events. If they placed within the top 3 they are state bound! State speech is Friday, March 28th at Kearney high school.
Duet – 1st place (Bailey and Emma)
Lilly – 1st entertainment; 3rd humorous
Adeline – 3rd entertainment; 5th serious
Aubry – 6th serious; 1st POI
Jaelyn – 2nd informative
Jacob – 2nd humorous
OID – 2nd place (Jacob, Jaelyn, Emma and Bailey)
Which means all 7 students are headed to state in 8 of their 10 categories!
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