Due to forecasted weather and poor driving conditions, our community daycare will open at 8 a.m., while the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC) will be closed tomorrow (Dec. 29) morning. Morning athletic practices are also cancelled.
Decisions regarding afternoon athletic practices and CERC activities will be evaluated at noon tomorrow.
Thank you, and drive safely!
Decisions regarding afternoon athletic practices and CERC activities will be evaluated at noon tomorrow.
Thank you, and drive safely!
The district office will be open today and tomorrow, ready to assist you.
Leadership, a positive attitude, sportsmanship, and strong character — these are just a few of the traits our monthly Young Citizenship Award recipients possess. We’re proud to introduce the award winners for November 2025, presented by the Hastings Kiwanis Club.
Hastings High School's Youth in Government will give kids an opportunity for a festive night out, complete with Christmas movie and other activities. Save the date!
🎄A big thank you to the Michigan State Police officers and Michigan DNR conservation officers for making this holiday season extra special! They visited our elementary school buildings and took some deserving students out for a Shop with a Cop experience, ensuring every child gets to enjoy a merry Christmas.
🎁 This incredible program is a true testament to the generosity and dedication of our law enforcement, both during the holidays and every day of the year. We're so grateful for their continued service and for spreading holiday cheer to our students. Thank you!!
🎁 This incredible program is a true testament to the generosity and dedication of our law enforcement, both during the holidays and every day of the year. We're so grateful for their continued service and for spreading holiday cheer to our students. Thank you!!
Hastings Area School System will be CLOSED today, Wednesday, December 10, due to inclement weather. We will share updates regarding athletics and after-school activities later today.
Please note that the scheduled Grand Rapids Symphony performance at the Hastings Performing Arts Center will proceed as planned.
Automated email and phone alerts will be sent to the district shortly. Thank you, and please stay safe.
Please note that the scheduled Grand Rapids Symphony performance at the Hastings Performing Arts Center will proceed as planned.
Automated email and phone alerts will be sent to the district shortly. Thank you, and please stay safe.
With a nice layer of snow and ice already on the ground, this year has the potential to be a great one for skiing and snowboarding. If you're looking to get involved in this fun winter activity, check out the link below for information on our Ski and Snowboard Club!
Visit - https://ms.hassk12.org/o/hms/page/ski-club
Visit - https://ms.hassk12.org/o/hms/page/ski-club
Hastings Area School System is looking for caring, reliable bus drivers to join our team. We'll get you road-ready! Transporting students to and from school, field trips and sporting events is essential and we'd love your help making it happen smoothly.
Apply today: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/hassk12/opening/132757
Apply today: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/hassk12/opening/132757
Getting your Christmas shopping started early? Need a good idea for your favorite teacher at Star School? Look no further! Here is an Amazon wish list link for everyone! Please help us support our teachers and staff this Christmas with classroom needs!
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1st Grade-Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Doran
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2nd Grade - Mrs. Cousins & Mrs. Nedbalk
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3rd Grade- Mrs. Eaton & Mrs. Tefft
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4th Grade- Mrs. Wendt & Mrs. Norris
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5th Grade- Mr. Kingshott & Mrs. Soyka
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Special- Mrs. Boston, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Bagley, Mrs. Carlson
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The Office -
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Lunch and Recess
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Instructional Assistants - Mrs. Baker & Mrs. Burke
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Special Education
Mrs. Keller & Mrs. McWhinney
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Library - Mrs. Nickelson
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The Star School Staff have thrown their hats in the ring to win this extra recess, and are taking on the students! The team with the most items wins! Get your non-perishable food items or toiletries in by November 21st.
🦕 Dino-Mite Learning at Star Elementary! 🦕
Star Elementary has been having a lot of fun with this year’s dinosaur theme! Last week, students enjoyed an exciting visit from the Traveling Dinosaur Museum, where they had the chance to get up close and personal with real fossils and explore hands-on exhibits about our Jurassic friends.
A huge thank you goes out to Star's amazing PTO for helping fundraise and make this incredible learning experience possible!
Star Elementary has been having a lot of fun with this year’s dinosaur theme! Last week, students enjoyed an exciting visit from the Traveling Dinosaur Museum, where they had the chance to get up close and personal with real fossils and explore hands-on exhibits about our Jurassic friends.
A huge thank you goes out to Star's amazing PTO for helping fundraise and make this incredible learning experience possible!
Our school board will meet tonight at Central Elementary. Board meetings are always open to the public.
Region 3, District 2 semifinals will feature a familiar pairing on Friday night as the Saxons take on cross-county rivals Thornapple Kellogg. Their first meeting this season was a thriller!
Tickets for district semifinals are $7 and will be sold exclusively online at GoFan.co. Ticket sales open later this afternoon.
Please note: The game falls on Halloween night, and a portion of Green Street, a main roadway here in town, will be closed for trick-or-treating for much of the evening. Be sure to allow extra time and plan an alternate route.
Tickets for district semifinals are $7 and will be sold exclusively online at GoFan.co. Ticket sales open later this afternoon.
Please note: The game falls on Halloween night, and a portion of Green Street, a main roadway here in town, will be closed for trick-or-treating for much of the evening. Be sure to allow extra time and plan an alternate route.
Fall Break means there is no school on Friday, October 17 and Monday, October 20.
The Kiwanis Club of Hastings is once again proud to present its monthly Young Citizenship Award to outstanding fifth graders from each elementary school, as well as two students from each grade level at the Middle School.
These students exemplify quality conduct in their everyday lives and excel in areas such as character, service, sportsmanship, academics, and leadership.
Congratulations to the September award recipients. Look for them in this week's Hastings Banner. Great work, everyone!
These students exemplify quality conduct in their everyday lives and excel in areas such as character, service, sportsmanship, academics, and leadership.
Congratulations to the September award recipients. Look for them in this week's Hastings Banner. Great work, everyone!
It will be a busy day of homecoming festivities today, capped off with a BIG game against Harper Creek. Go Saxons!
Barry Intermediate School District is asking voters this November to consider a Regional Enhancement Millage. This proposal would generate local funds through property tax to directly support educational and career-readiness programs for all students and school districts within the ISD — including Hastings Area Schools.
Learn what it means for our community and cast an informed vote at: https://barryisd.org/rem
Learn what it means for our community and cast an informed vote at: https://barryisd.org/rem
Today, our 3rd and 4th graders enjoyed a special performance of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. This wonderful opportunity was made possible through the generous support of the DeCamp Foundation, who provided the event free of charge. What a treat for our students!
As we await finalization of the state budget, we want to provide clarity for our families regarding school breakfast and lunch. Following recent action by our Board of Education, we are pleased to share that, regardless of state-level decisions, our district will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students through December 2025.
Further information about meal program plans beyond that date will be communicated as it becomes available.
We value the importance of ensuring every student has access to these nutritious meals, and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue offering this support to our school community.
Further information about meal program plans beyond that date will be communicated as it becomes available.
We value the importance of ensuring every student has access to these nutritious meals, and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue offering this support to our school community.
Star Elementary had some larger-than-life visitors this morning: dinosaurs roaming the gym to launch our Dollars for Dinos fundraiser! The PTO is on a mission to bring big fun all year long, including a traveling dinosaur museum stomping onto campus this October. Check with one of our students on how you can give!
