Tag: Hawley School District

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

Hawley Middle School Construction Update

Despite the cold, progress continues to be made on the Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson fills us in on what’s been completed, as well as what’s being worked on.  Ellingson was a guest on the Hawley School news, which airs Thursdays at 1:15 PM on KRJB 106.5 FM.


December 15, 2025 0

Hawley Superintendent Search Update 

For the first time in over two decades, a new face will be leading the Hawley School District. Elementary principal Chris Ellingson says the hiring process continues to move along, and there’s a growing excitement on who the board will choose to lead the district in the future.  Finalists for the Hawley Superintendent position are…
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November 24, 2025 0

Hawley Middle School Update

HAWLEY, MN—Construction of the new middle school in Hawley reached a milestone recently.  Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us about it. You can hear the latest Hawley School News Thursday afternoons at 1:20 on KRJB 106.5 FM.


October 24, 2025 0