Tag: Hawley School District

Hawley School District gearing up for opening of new Middle School 

We’re in the final 3rd of the 2025/2026 school year, and the Hawley School District is shifting their focus to the opening of their new middle school, which will welcome their first classes next school year. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson talks more about the behind the scenes work being done, so the opening goes…
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March 9, 2026 0

Spaeth reaches deal with Hawley School District, will become next Superintendent 

After a lengthy process of finding a successor for longtime Superintendent Phil Jensen, the Hawley School District has put pen to paper, and have officially hired Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth as their new face of the district. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says he, and the rest of the district are excited to welcome…
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March 6, 2026 0

Updates coming to the Hawley Gymnasium and Athletic Complex 

The Hawley High School Gymnasium will be closed to the public this summer, as the district will be undergoing a big project. Hawley Activities Director Brett Mayer Schmit tells us more about what will be going on.  Schmit says they will also be having work done at the Athletic Complex.  For more news and announcements…
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March 2, 2026 0

Hawley hoping to finalize superintendent hire next week 

Last week it was announced that the Hawley School District would be hiring Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Speath to be their next superintendent. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says negotiations are ongoing, but they hope to finalize a deal next week.  If a deal is finalized, Spaeth will take over for Phil Jenson, who is…
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February 20, 2026 0

Jordan Spaeth offered Hawley Superintendent Job 

After interviewing finalists for their Superintendent position earlier this week, the Hawley School Board has made its decision on who to lead the district next school year . Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen tells us more.  Jordan Spaeth is the current Superintendent at the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District.


February 11, 2026 0

Hawley School to hold second round of superintendent interviews next week 

Finalists have been named for the Hawley Superintendent Search, and the District is hopeful that they’ll come to a decision by their next school board meeting. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they will be conducting a second round of interviews next week.  Again, the finalists for the Hawley Superintendent job are Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent…
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February 6, 2026 0

Hawley School hosting Section 4A Dance Competition today 

The Hawley School will be full of the area’s best dancers this week, as they are hosting the section’s dance competition today. Hawley Dance Coach Hannah Johnson says they are excited to be able to host the competition for the second straight year.  Johnson also shares some details about today’s competition, including the teams that…
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January 31, 2026 0

Hawley School District names finalists for Superintendent position 

After conducting interviews on Tuesday, the Hawley School District has announced two finalists for their vacant Superintendent position for next school year. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen told R&J News that the two finalists for the position are Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth, and West Fargo Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Vincent Williams.  R&J News has reached…
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January 29, 2026 0

Hawley School hosting One Act Play & Dance competitions, superintendent search continues 

The Hawley School will be hosting a pair of exciting events over the next couple weeks, and the community is invited to come out and show their support. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson says they are excited to be hosting dance and One Act Play events.  Anderson also gives us an update on the…
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January 19, 2026 0

Hawley Staff spreading Christmas Cheer later this week 

Holiday Cheer is in the air at the Hawley School District, and the schools staff will be spreading it to their community later this week. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says the Hawley staff will be doing all sorts of Holiday activities across the community after school on Tuesday.  The Hawley School’s schedule for this…
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December 22, 2025 0