Tag: Hawley School District

Hawley Elementary School adjusting to major summer changes 

The 2026/2027 School Year is in full swing at the Hawley Elementary School, but students in the elementary school have had to adjust to some major changes caused by the opening of the Hawley Middle School this summer. Elementary Principal Chis Ellingson explains.  Ellingson says moving pre-school into the elementary has also been a big…
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September 14, 2026 0

Hawley gearing up for the first day of school 

The first day of school at Hawley is Tuesday, September 1 and the community will notice a lot of changes from last year, with the opening of their new Middle School. With all these new changes, Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says it’s important for parents to take a look at their child’s school handbook, and reach…
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August 28, 2026 0

New era at the Hawley School 

The Hawley School District has seen a lot of change this summer, as they have a new superintendent for the first time in over twenty years, as well as a new middle school, and more. New Superintendent Jordan Spaeth told R&J News that now’s an exciting time to be joining a district that is so…
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August 3, 2026 0

New Superintendent at the Hawley School District 

For the first time in over twenty years, there’s a new superintendent at the Hawley School District, as former Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth recently took over the position. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Spaeth, who says his first month on job has gone well, and he’s continuing to get situated.  Spaeth…
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July 31, 2026 0

Hawley Theatre Department Presents “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”

Coming up next week, the Hawley Theatre Program will be performing their rendition of the Mark Twain classic “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. Show lead Taylor Hansen tells us more about their upcoming performance and cast.  This is Hansen’s second time being the lead in the Hawley Musical, and he tells us what draws him…
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May 11, 2026 0

Grandparents Day at Hawley Elementary 

Today’s a big day at the Hawley Elementary School, as they will be holding their ever popular Grandparents Day celebration.Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson explains what Grandparents Day is, and what they have planned for this year.  In other school news, Ellingson says there was a fire scare at their nature center earlier this week,…
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May 1, 2026 0

Hawley Middle School/Gym Project Update 

The Hawley Middle School Project continues to move closer to completion, and the District will be crossing some big things off their list in the coming days. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us what’s been done, and what they will be doing in the coming days.  Anderson says there’s also a lot of…
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April 13, 2026 0

Hawley Speech to compete in Section’s on Tuesday 

The Hawley Speech Team will be competing in the Section Competition on Tuesday, with the hope to qualify for state. Hawley High School principal Kelly Anderson tells us more.  Every year, the Hawley Senior goes on a trip called the Wisdom retreat. Anderson tells us more about this retreat, and the valuable experience it gives…
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April 11, 2026 0

Middle School staffing at the top of mind at Hawley School District 

With the Middle School construction project nearing completion, the Hawley School District has shifted a lot of their focus to staffing, especially as the school year comes closer and closer to completion. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson.  Ellingson says staff observations and evaluations have been another way they’re gearing up for the opening of the…
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April 7, 2026 0

Ada Borup West Update 

The Ada Borup West School District held their annual Pennies for Patients Fundraiser last week, and it was a massive success. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says students raised over $2,000 dollars for those battling Leukemia.  In other school news, Carlson says they will have some very special guests from NASA visiting…
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April 4, 2026 0