Join us this evening in the Hastings Middle School Commons for a community forum focused on our district’s facility and infrastructure needs. The session will be led by consultants from GMB, and we encourage all community members to attend and share their input.

Following the forum, the school board will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting.

Mr. Bagley has launched an exciting new unit in physical education at both Star and Northeastern Elementary!

This week, fourth- and fifth-grade students are beginning their journey into archery, learning everything from proper form and identifying the parts of a bow to practicing essential range safety.

This program, developed by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), was made possible through a grant from the Michigan DNR along with generous support from the Star and Northeastern PTOs. Students are already gaining new skills and having a great time!

Spring Break looked a little different for our tech department. Throughout the week, our tech department didn’t slow down. From closing out tickets and repairing devices to updating computers and refreshing inventory across the district, the team kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

And of course, they found a way to keep it fun. Rocking their shades and sipping on ice-cold Shirley Temples, the team brought a little Spring Break spirit to the workday. 😎
Awesome work, team!

We have another group of VERY deserving students who were given the Young Citizenship Award by the Hastings Kiwanis Club for the month of March. Great job, everyone!

We'll see you on Monday!

Saxons have each other’s backs! 💙
In anticipation of state testing (i.e. M-STEP, PSAT, etc.), students of all ages across our district took time to write letters of encouragement to one another. Every student will receive uplifting words from a fellow Saxon, reminding them they are supported and ready to succeed.
Good luck...you’ve got this!

At Hastings Area School System, we’re building confident learners from DAY ONE!
Whether your child is entering preschool, young kindergarten, or kindergarten, we provide a supportive, engaging environment to help them grow, learn, and thrive right from the start.

We’re now enrolling students at all early learning levels and invite you to discover what HASS can offer your child. When you’re ready to enroll your new Saxon, visit hassk12.org and click “Enroll Today!”

Saxons have each other’s backs! 💙

In anticipation of state testing (i.e. M-STEP, PSAT, etc.), students of all ages across our district took time to write letters of encouragement to one another. Every student will receive uplifting words from a fellow Saxon, reminding them they are supported and ready to succeed.

Good luck...you’ve got this!

Star Elementary was glowing green yesterday for 🍀St. Patrick’s Day🍀! From festive outfits to creative leprechaun traps, the halls were full of laughter and school spirit.

It’s always special when our older students have the opportunity to give back and support younger learners. This semester, 8th graders in Mr. Renner’s Innovation and Design class took on the exciting project of building 3D printers.

Jackson, Davis, Karter and Kenna assembled the printers from kits, calibrating them, troubleshooting issues, and learning how all of the mechanical and electronic components come together. And the best part is that these printers will be given to our elementary schools here in Hastings.

This project was made possible through the generosity of the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation, which provided funding through the 2025–26 CISD Mini Grant Program. Hastings Area School System received four mini grants, which helped purchase the Prusa CORE One+ kits used in the project.

A big thank you to William Renner, Jessica Fleis, Julie Carlson, and Elizabeth Macklin for their work in securing these grants and helping make this opportunity possible for our students.

Look for the full list of Young Citizenship Award recipients in Thursday's Hastings Banner. We're proud of these students who lead by example!

Students at Star Elementary kicked off March is Reading Month with a ROAR ... literally! On Monday, they held their ROAR and READ assembly to get ready for a month filled with stories, imagination, and LOTS of reading! We can't wait to see what books our readers discover along the way.

📖 Let’s get reading 📖

We’re excited about the strong interest in our free preschool program, the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)!

The State of Michigan is currently developing a new online registration system for GSRP. As soon as the new system is in place, we will begin accepting registrations for preschool students at Hastings Area School System. We will share an announcement immediately once registration opens, along with step-by-step instructions on how to enroll.

Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as you prepare to begin your child’s learning journey with us. We can’t wait to welcome our youngest learners to Hastings Area Schools for the 2026-27 year!

Please remember there will be no school on Friday, February 20, and Monday, February 23 for mid-winter break.

We’re proud to recognize the Hastings Kiwanis Club Young Citizenship Award recipients for the month of January!

These outstanding students lead by example in their schools, demonstrating character, leadership and a commitment to making a positive difference. We celebrate their achievements and the impact they have on those around them.

Great job!

Our district is finally starting to thaw, and we hope you’re enjoying the sunshine and more manageable temperatures! But this is Michigan — and we all know winter isn’t finished with us just yet.

Now’s a great time to review our weather cancellation policies and procedures so you know exactly what to expect in the event of a school cancellation or two-hour delay. Being informed helps everyone plan ahead with confidence.

You can find all the details right here: https://www.hassk12.org/page/weather-cancellation-information

The Hastings Area School System's Board of Education will be meeting tomorrow night for its regularly-scheduled monthly meeting.

Wow! Everyone who organized and participated in last week’s WinterFest truly showed up in a big way. Not only did we have an incredible time, but together we raised an amazing $9,284.54 for the Lucas family to help Nolan get a diabetes service dog.

That’s huge and just another example of our school community supporting one another.

Thank you SO much to everyone who helped make this year’s WinterFest such a success!

Many of our elementary students helped us celebrate a big milestone across Hastings Area Schools: the 100th day of school!

They came to school with some fun and creative outfits. What a fun way to mark 100 days of learning!

Due to poor weather, driving conditions and the existing winter weather advisory that will extend through the day, HASS is closed for Friday, February 6.