Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Tuesday 9/9/25

CERC hours

Please be reminded that the CERC is only open from 6:00 am - 8:00 am and then again from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The CERC is not available to students after school. 

School Pictures

*Please note the new website*
Picture day was August 18th. Those photos are now available to view and purchase through Geskus Photography https://gpi.portraitpics.co/login. You can view your student’s photo using the webcode or QR code on the card they were given on picture day. If they do not have the card you can call Geskus at 1-800-473-3885 to get their personal webcode for viewing their photo. Picture retake day will be Friday, October 3.

Senior Sunrise- from the PHHSSP*

Senior Sunrise from – Monday, September 22nd at 6:45 AM
 Hastings High School Football Field

Join us for breakfast, games, and memories as we celebrate the start of senior year! At this special event, we will also launch our TeamFi fundraiser to support the Senior Party.

TeamFi is a quick and easy way to raise money—students will simply:

1.     Click this link: https://app.teamfi.works/sign_up/254619e3590

2.     Create a profile

3.     Add 10–20 contacts (friends, family, and loved ones)

Your contacts will receive a link to donate, and 100% of the proceeds (minus a 3% processing fee) go directly to our Senior Class Party!

Come enjoy breakfast, fun activities, and help us kick off senior year the right way! 

*PHHSSP is a non-profit organization not affiliated with the Hastings Area School System.

Clubs

KEY CLUB

Key Club will be having their second meeting of the school year this Wednesday morning at 7:20am in the old library.  Come see what we are all about.  New members are always welcome.   As always... we have donuts. 

SADD CLUB- Parking Spots

Attention Saxons:  There are still plenty of parking spots available!  For only $20 you can reserve your own personal spot.  See Mrs. Newberry in Room B123 to get your spot.  If you have forgotten your spot number, check with Mrs. Newberry.

The SADD club and Math team are hosting a parking spot painting contest.  Have your spot painted by September 30 to enter!  Judging will happen on Wednesday October 1 at 3:15 pm.  Categories include Most Creative Design, Best Saxon Spirit, Funniest Design and Judges' Favorite.  The owners of the 4 top spots will win $20 gift cards to Amazon.

Please do not park in any spot that has been painted unless you have paid for it.  If you purchased a spot but did not paint it,  we can not stop other people from parking in your spot!

STUDENT SERVICES

Senior SAT Retake Dates
Seniors interested in retaking their SAT, please note that fall national SAT Testing Date sign ups deadlines are quickly approaching.  HHS does not host any fall SAT tests.  Students who wish to retake the assessment need to log into their College Board account, choose a date and testing location.  The October 4, 2025 test sign up deadline is only about 2 weeks away (9/19/25).  Anyone not able to afford the $68 testing fee should inquire with Ms. Peg or Ms. Tolles to see if they qualify for a fee waiver.  (9/10)

Gilmore Garage Works

Are you interested in working with your hands and/or automotive restoration? Gilmore Garage Works may be the program for you! Gilmore Car Museum is holding their annual Garage Works Program Open House on Tuesday, September 23, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Gilmore Car Museum. Students interested in attending this open house and/or applying to the program, please contact Ms. Tolles or Ms. Denman for more info!  Click here to view the flyer.  (9/22)

RepVisits:

Northwood University, a business college, will have a representative here on Tuesday, September 16th. Students interested in this meeting must sign-up through Naviance. (9/12)

Students interested in learning more about Northern Michigan University can sign-up to join an information meeting on Wednesday September 17th. Please sign-up for Naviance if you would like to attend. (9/15)

Lawrence Technological University will be here at HHS on Friday September 19th. Students interested in attending this meeting must sign-up through Naviance. (9/17)

A representative from Michigan Technological University will be here on Monday September 22 to meet with interested students. Sign up in Naviance if you would like to attend, and remember that grades, attendance, and behavior are criteria which will be looked at. (9/19)

Students interested in learning more about Lansing Community College should sign-up to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday September 24. Remember, you must sign-up through Naviance to attend. (9/22)

A representative from Trine University will be here on Monday September 24 to meet with interested students. Sign up in Naviance if you would like to attend, and remember that grades, attendance, and behavior are criteria which will be looked at. (9/22)

Alma College will have a representative here at HHS on Thursday September 25. Students who are interested in learning more about this college should sign-up through Naviance to attend. (9/25)

Athletics

- To view current Sports Schedules, visit our website or click here: https://hastingshighschool.bigteams.com/main/calendar

-Sub sale fundraiser is underway.  Forms and money to be turned in September 15 and pick up will be October 2.

-If you have not set up a Final Forms account please do so.  Information on how to set up an account can be found on the Athletics page of the school website.

-Attention Boys Basketball athletes:

An 8 week Pre-season Performance Program will begin on Monday, September 15 at 3:30 pm in the HS weight room

-Open to all students planning to try out for basketball this year and are not currently participating in a Fall sport

-Sessions will run 3-4 days per week, each lasting 45 minutes-1 hour

-Program runs until 2 weeks before basketball season begins

-No cost to participate

This is your chance to become the strongest version of yourself before the season starts.

A sign up sheet is available in the Athletic Office.  

RESULTS from coaches

Volleyball

BLACKOUT GAME DAY! 

Saxon Volleyball takes on Hopkins at home tonight — F & JV at 5, Varsity at 6:30.

Wear BLACK and pack the gym! 

Boys Tennis

On Monday, the Boys' Tennis Team traveled to Jackson NW, winning two of their three matches. Winning easily at first singles was Owen Boge with a match of 6-0, 6-0. The other win came from the doubles team of Anderson Forell and Greg Rutkowski, winning their first set in a tie-breaker and the second 6-3. The doubles team of Aiden Newell and Francis Laponsie played well, winning a lot of their game points, but unable to convert them over to games. The team travels to Parma on Wednesday. 

Upcoming Events

- Sept. 22 – Blood Drive

- Oct. 3 – Picture Retakes

- Oct. 5-11 – Homecoming Week