Letter and Survey to Saxon Families - May 26, 2020

Click HERE to read the latest letter from Superintendent Remenap to our Saxon community. The survey that is mentioned within the letter is available HERE. 

Kindergarten Registration & Screening Information

Here is some information regarding how Kindergarten screening and placement will happen this year. Also, families can still register for Kindergarten even during these times. Please contact matt.goebel@hassk12.org for information. 

Open Letter to Saxon Community - April 23, 2020

Click HERE to read the letter from Superintendent Remenap to our Saxon community. This letter was published in the April 23 Hastings Banner and April 25 Reminder.

Free and Reduced Lunch Application Reopened

We are aware that many families may be experiencing a reduction or loss of income due to the closures affecting all of us. Please know that we can continue to accept applications for free and reduced price meals during the school closure. You can apply on-line at: lunchapp.com. We realize that breakfast and lunch at school aren't currently available but there are many more benefits that are available for families based on free and/or reduced meals status. The district's summer lunch program is also based on free and reduced meal applications. Also, your children's status will be good for the first 30 days of the 2020-21 school year. We encourage you to apply, if your family situation has changed or you did not want to apply in the past. HASS will try to process all applications within 48 hours. 

Counseling Departments of Hastings Release a Coping With COVID-19 Resource Guide

Recognizing that these are unprecedented times, and families may have more social and emotional stress, the Counseling Departments from Hastings Area Schools have released a Coping with COVID-19 resource guide. Click HERE to see what they have compiled.

Letter to Saxon Families - April 10, 2020

Click HERE to read the letter from Superintendent Remenap to our Saxon family. This addresses when our new learning plan will be put in place by individual school buildings.

HASS Learning Plan Approved by BISD

On April 8, the BISD approved the Continuity of Learning Plan that Hastings Area Schools submitted. These plans are required by the State of Michigan in response to the closure of school buildings through the 2019-2020 school year. Attached are the PLAN (15 page PDF) and APPROVAL GUIDE (6 page PDF) as required.

Governor Announces School Closure

On April 2, the Governor closed schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. We are currently working on the planning for how the needs of our students will be met. Click HERE for the early response from Superintendent Remenap. 

Hastings Area Schools Announces Food Program - UPDATED

Hastings Area Schools and the YMCA of Barry County have teamed up to ensure our kids are fed during this mandatory school closure. The program begins on Wednesday, March 18. Updates are HERE.

Update on Coronavirus Response - March 13

All Michigan schools are closed beginning on Monday, March 16 through at least April 6. However, we do not expect to change the Hastings Area Schools previously scheduled Spring Break - so we expect to resume school on April 13. Attached here is a letter from Superintendent Remenap explaining what we know so far. 

2020-2021 School Calendar Released

Click HERE to see the calendar for next year. School starts on August 24, 2020!

Substitute Teachers & Bus Drivers Needed!

Hastings Area Schools are in need of both substitute teachers and bus drivers! If you are interested in substitute teaching, please visit www.edustaff.org for application materials. Training for bus drivers is provided. Drivers should contact Sandy Mikolajczyk (smikolajczyk@hassk12.org) for more information. Phone: (269) 948-4418 Ext 6171

Hastings Partners with Barry Career Access Network

New Donation Opportunities Announced

Hastings Area School System receives many donations from generous community members near and far. Our District Accountability Committee (DAC) recommended an easier process through our website. Check out this new homepage for information on the existing Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) as well as the newly established direct giving program.