HHS to go Virtual thru January 29
Hastings High School has made the decision to switch to Virtual Learning from January 15 thru January 29 due to COVID issues. Please see the attached letter for details.
Second Semester Calendar Adjusted Dates Announced and Snow Days Saved!
Hastings Area Schools has made some adjustments to the calendar for the 2nd semester. January 15 is now a normal school day. January 22, February 12 and March 12 are now remote learning days.
Also, snow days will continue to exist in Hastings and are non-instructional! Go sledding and shovel a driveway! Details are here.
Hastings Area Schools Announces Return to Classrooms - January 6
Hastings Area Schools has adjusted their current instructional plan and now plan to resume instruction on January 6. This includes all modes (face-to-face, virtual, and online). Details are in this letter.
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Questions or concerns? Call EDUStaff at 877.974.6338
2020-2021 School Calendar Updated
Changes have been made to the school calendar. Click HERE to see the updated version.
COVID-19 Data is now posted
As required by the State, our COVID-19 case count data is being provided.
Hastings Area Schools COVID-19 Response Plan
The BISD has approved the plan, and it is now forwarded to the department of Education and Treasury. You may view the plan HERE.
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.
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 Sara LaVair (sara.lavair@hassk12.org) for more information. Phone: (269) 948-4418 Ext 6171
Hastings Partners with Barry Career Access Network
BCAN!, which is part of the Michigan College Access Network system, is more than a college access network for young people in Barry County, it is an effort to help people find their passion and success in careers that are high in skill, demand, and reward.
For more information, see the BCAN! website at barrycan.org, the Common Agenda, and the Dashboard.
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.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Staff Professional Development - no in-seat students