Hastings Area School System

Saxon Volleyball is proud to team up with The Side-Out Foundation this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This includes hosting a Pink Out Game on October 8! Help the team reach their goal of $1,500!

Ways to donate ⬇️
💻 Donate directly through the fundraising page: https://giving.side-out.org/campaigns/22049
💵 Donate in person during the match
👚 Purchase a Pink Out T-shirt prior to the match!

Did you know today is National Walk to School Day? While we’re always grateful for our amazing transportation department and the reliable bus service they provide, sometimes it’s fun to take a different route...on foot!

This morning, Northeastern Elementary students gathered at LifeGate Church for cider and donuts (a big thank you to the church for hosting) before walking to school together.

This morning at Hastings High School, before first hour, a backpack containing a folding knife in its original packaging was discovered on school premises. There was no imminent threat to students or staff. Our staff acted swiftly and followed established safety protocols to address the situation.

The student associated with the backpack has been sent home pending a thorough investigation by HHS administration and the Hastings Police Department. We are committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff.

We extend our gratitude to our staff for their prompt and professional response. We will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our school community.

Jim "Basketball" Jones visited our Central Elementary and Middle School students, bringing an action-packed assembly filled with basketball stunts and important lessons on character building. Students had a great time!

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.

The smell of pancakes filled the air at Baum Stadium this morning as seniors gathered for the Senior Sunrise, celebrating the start of their final year at Hastings Area Schools. The event also kicked off the TeamFi fundraiser to support the senior party. Wishing all seniors a wonderful year ahead ... it goes by quickly!

Our school board will be meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at HMS. All members of the public are welcome.

You couldn't ask for a better day for Hastings Southeastern Elementary's fall cookout! Thanks so much to members of First Presbyterian Church (including some recognizable faces) for volunteering today!

This morning, the Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center launched its annual fundraising campaign and kicked off the 2025 Day of Caring.

Today and Saturday, hundreds of volunteers will be hard at work on projects that make a difference all across Barry County.

Some of our high school students rolled up their sleeves at the YMCA of Barry County, lending their energy and teamwork to trail cleaning projects. This spirit of service is exactly what the Day of Caring is all about, which is neighbors coming together to strengthen our community.

Thank you to everyone who is pitching in to make Barry County a better place to live, work, and play!

Fall cookout season has begun! Hastings Central Elementary kicked things off today by welcoming parents in for a lunch filled with 🍔burgers🍔, 🌭hot dogs🌭, and plenty of tasty treats. It was a wonderful opportunity for families to connect, share a meal, and see firsthand how well our students are settling into their new routines. What a great start to the year!

After a last-minute win last week, the Saxons fall in another close one tonight. It was a great effort by our Saxons with awesome fan support!

The Saxons have their home opener tonight. We'll see you there!

Mrs. Saunders joins us this year as a Middle School Special Education teacher. We're so excited to have her on board! Welcome!

Welcome to campus, preschoolers! Just under 100 Great Start Readiness Program students celebrated their FIRST week of school this, and our amazing teachers were ready to greet them with a variety of fun, engaging, and educational activities. Here's to a wonderful year ahead!

Earlier today, Hastings High School was evacuated after smoke was detected in a portion of the building that houses the science classrooms. Out of an abundance of caution, students and staff exited the school while a local fire crew investigated.

Fire crew members and HASS maintenance staff determined that a bird's nest built on a generator briefly caught fire causing smoke to enter the building through vents.

The incident did not result in any injuries and once the building was cleared by fire officials, school operations resumed.

We are grateful to the Hastings Fire Department for their prompt response and assistance and also to school staff for quickly and calmly putting into action the safety procedures we have in place.

Our young students are not only learning in the classroom, they’re also learning the rules of the road when they ride a Hastings school bus. Our amazing drivers have been visiting school buildings to give bus safety presentations, helping students understand how to travel safely while keeping the ride fun. Thanks to their efforts, our kids are better prepared to get to and from school with confidence. Thank you, bus drivers!

Have a great long weekend!

Ty Wenger, sales consultant from GreenMark Equipment (John Deere – Hastings), visited Mrs. Mayack’s ag business classes today to share his journey and insights into the world of equipment sales.

He spoke with students about the skills, education, and experiences that led him to a successful career in sales consulting. To top it off, he arrived in a big green tractor, giving students a hands-on look at the equipment he works with every day.

Thank you, Ty, for taking the time to chat with our future ag professionals!

Our preschoolers return after the long holiday weekend, and we can’t wait to welcome them back! If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. Our FREE preschool program has no income restrictions. Everyone is welcome.

Fill out the enrollment form found through our website, and we’ll be in touch with you soon!

Let's see a sea of white at Bob White Stadium tonight. Good luck, Saxons!