Please remember there will be no school on Friday, February 20, and Monday, February 23 for mid-winter break.
Students from both our Middle School and High School attended the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance's Career Fest at the Barry County Expo Center today.
They connected with dozens of employers representing a wide range of industries, exploring career pathways and learning about opportunities available after high school or college.
It was a great event filled with meaningful conversations, insights and ... free stuff!
They connected with dozens of employers representing a wide range of industries, exploring career pathways and learning about opportunities available after high school or college.
It was a great event filled with meaningful conversations, insights and ... free stuff!
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!
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!
The girls wrestling team continued its outstanding season by winning the first ever awarded girls district championship. The Saxons took home the hardware this weekend as it hosted a district meet.
The girls scored 171.5 point, beating out second place Plainwell and Thornapple Kellogg, which both had 126. The Saxons even scored 30 points more than any of the other seven district championship teams throughout the state!
Also, 11 girls qualified for individual regionals next Sunday. Earning individual district championships in their weight classes were Riley Furrow, Dez Mathis and Ashlyn Bailey.
The team heads to Portage Northern for regionals next Sunday.
The girls scored 171.5 point, beating out second place Plainwell and Thornapple Kellogg, which both had 126. The Saxons even scored 30 points more than any of the other seven district championship teams throughout the state!
Also, 11 girls qualified for individual regionals next Sunday. Earning individual district championships in their weight classes were Riley Furrow, Dez Mathis and Ashlyn Bailey.
The team heads to Portage Northern for regionals next Sunday.
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
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.
This week, some of our incredible 8th grade art students helped create something special for their HMS community. They designed a “little” note addressed to all 600 HMS students, reminding each and every one of them that they make our school a better and more unique place just by being part of it.
Even more meaningful was the fact that every single HMS student’s name is handwritten on the large envelope. 💙
Even more meaningful was the fact that every single HMS student’s name is handwritten on the large envelope. 💙
It’s a great day to be a Saxon! The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team has secured its sixth consecutive I-8 Championship, completing a dominant "clean sweep" of the 2026 conference season.
Following commanding victories at both conference jamborees earlier this year, the Saxons sealed the title at the league finals hosted by Jackson Northwest, extending a reign of excellence that began in 2021.
The team has a week to prepare for postseason tournaments heading into Districts at Gull Lake on Saturday, February 21.
The JV team wrapped up their season last night landing in second place over Harper Creek.
Following commanding victories at both conference jamborees earlier this year, the Saxons sealed the title at the league finals hosted by Jackson Northwest, extending a reign of excellence that began in 2021.
The team has a week to prepare for postseason tournaments heading into Districts at Gull Lake on Saturday, February 21.
The JV team wrapped up their season last night landing in second place over Harper Creek.
Our culinary students are diving into the seafood unit, mastering techniques while preparing halibut, salmon, flounder, trout, and monkfish. Very delicious ... and maybe a little stinky. Great work!
Congratulations to the boys wrestling team on winning a district title last night. The team traveled to Battle Creek Central where the Saxons defeated Lakeview (74-6) and Loy Norrix (64-14).
Winning two matches on the night was Hunter Sutfin, Karson Gray, Maverik Peake, Isaac Lilley, Liam Renner, Quinn Schnerre, Jace Acker, Tyce Richardson, and Ethan Hetrick. Winning one match was Josh Roberts, Brayden Ward, Logan Smith, Austin Friddle, and Reese Hammond.
The team will travel to Portage Northern next week to compete for a regional title.
Winning two matches on the night was Hunter Sutfin, Karson Gray, Maverik Peake, Isaac Lilley, Liam Renner, Quinn Schnerre, Jace Acker, Tyce Richardson, and Ethan Hetrick. Winning one match was Josh Roberts, Brayden Ward, Logan Smith, Austin Friddle, and Reese Hammond.
The team will travel to Portage Northern next week to compete for a regional title.
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!
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!
The Saxon girls wrestling team finished their regular season this weekend undefeated by winning the Southwest Michigan Combined League Championship.
This caps off winning eight tournaments in a row and a perfect 10-0 dual meet record. The tournament this weekend was made up of 42 schools from five different conferences.
Since most leagues don't have enough girls to host a tournament on their own, it was decided to combine girls from all five leagues in the Southwest Michigan area. The Saxons scored 178 points. Plainwell was second with 163.5.
Dez Mathis won the championship in her weight class at 120 pounds. Placing second was Riley Furrow (100), Abby Fraser (145) and Ashlynn Bailey (235). Placing third was Sara Baker (130) and Chloe Aiken (70).
The girls host 32 schools for Individual districts this Sunday at home.
This caps off winning eight tournaments in a row and a perfect 10-0 dual meet record. The tournament this weekend was made up of 42 schools from five different conferences.
Since most leagues don't have enough girls to host a tournament on their own, it was decided to combine girls from all five leagues in the Southwest Michigan area. The Saxons scored 178 points. Plainwell was second with 163.5.
Dez Mathis won the championship in her weight class at 120 pounds. Placing second was Riley Furrow (100), Abby Fraser (145) and Ashlynn Bailey (235). Placing third was Sara Baker (130) and Chloe Aiken (70).
The girls host 32 schools for Individual districts this Sunday at home.
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!
They came to school with some fun and creative outfits. What a fun way to mark 100 days of learning!
Reminder: students can still purchase tickets at the door for the Snowball Dance tonight, February 7, from 8:00-11:00pm at Hastings High School!
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
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.
Fans were treated to high-level basketball from some of the region’s most elite athletes (interpret that with as much sarcasm as you’d like) as teachers faced off against first responders in a charity basketball game benefiting Nolan’s service dog.
First responders handled business on the court with a 56–43 win, but teachers came out on top where it mattered most: donations, prevailing 368–245.
Huge thanks to everyone who gave their time, energy, and money to make this event such a success!
First responders handled business on the court with a 56–43 win, but teachers came out on top where it mattered most: donations, prevailing 368–245.
Huge thanks to everyone who gave their time, energy, and money to make this event such a success!
Journey Church, with a presence in both the Middleville and Caledonia communities, made a generous donation to Hastings High School on Thursday.
As part of their annual fundraiser, which blesses schools and other local, national and worldwide causes, they contributed $9,800 to HHS to help create a student resource closet.
Our students often have needs for basic essentials that can go unmet or are quietly covered by our office staff out of their own pockets. This incredible gift ensures that these important items will be readily available to students when they need them most.
Thank you, Journey Church, for your generosity and thoughtful support of our students.
As part of their annual fundraiser, which blesses schools and other local, national and worldwide causes, they contributed $9,800 to HHS to help create a student resource closet.
Our students often have needs for basic essentials that can go unmet or are quietly covered by our office staff out of their own pockets. This incredible gift ensures that these important items will be readily available to students when they need them most.
Thank you, Journey Church, for your generosity and thoughtful support of our students.
The Saxons hit the mats Wednesday night in Pennfield for the second I-8 Competitive Cheer Jamboree!
JV turned in one of their strongest performances of the season, earning 2nd place in their division with a season-high 558.40.
Varsity brought the heat after a week of hard work, delivering some of their cleanest rounds yet and finishing on top with a commanding lead of more than 60 points over second-place Pennfield.
Next stop: Jackson Northwest next Wednesday for the league finals. Varsity is chasing history as they look to complete a clean sweep and bring home their 6th straight league championship! 💙📣
JV turned in one of their strongest performances of the season, earning 2nd place in their division with a season-high 558.40.
Varsity brought the heat after a week of hard work, delivering some of their cleanest rounds yet and finishing on top with a commanding lead of more than 60 points over second-place Pennfield.
Next stop: Jackson Northwest next Wednesday for the league finals. Varsity is chasing history as they look to complete a clean sweep and bring home their 6th straight league championship! 💙📣
Thank you, seniors!
The Saxons took the mat Wednesday night at home for Senior Night. The boys hosted Marshall and Harper Creek. The Saxons started off with a 70–10 win over Marshall. Brayden Ward, Hunter Sutfin, Karson Gray, Isaac Lilley, Liam Renner, Logan Smith, Aden Armstrong, Quinn Schnerre, Jace Acker, Tyce Richardson, Ethan Hetrick, and Josh Roberts picked up wins against Marshall.
In the dual against Harper Creek, the Saxons narrowly lost 39–40. The Saxons move their record to 4–2 in the I-8 and 33–7 overall.
The girls improved their dual record to 10 wins and 0 losses with wins over Marshall, 66–12, and Harper Creek, 51–18.
Winning two matches were Riley Furrow, Bella Strimback, Morgan Casselman, Sara Baker, Autumn Mayak, Abby Fraser, and Alexia Owen.
Wrestlers want to thank the student body for the fantastic student section at last night's matches.
Seniors who were honored include Aden Armstrong, Reese Hammond, Isaac Lilley, Tyce Richardson, Alexia Owen, Chloe Aiken, Sara Baker, Ashlyn Bailey, and Dez Mathis.
The Saxons took the mat Wednesday night at home for Senior Night. The boys hosted Marshall and Harper Creek. The Saxons started off with a 70–10 win over Marshall. Brayden Ward, Hunter Sutfin, Karson Gray, Isaac Lilley, Liam Renner, Logan Smith, Aden Armstrong, Quinn Schnerre, Jace Acker, Tyce Richardson, Ethan Hetrick, and Josh Roberts picked up wins against Marshall.
In the dual against Harper Creek, the Saxons narrowly lost 39–40. The Saxons move their record to 4–2 in the I-8 and 33–7 overall.
The girls improved their dual record to 10 wins and 0 losses with wins over Marshall, 66–12, and Harper Creek, 51–18.
Winning two matches were Riley Furrow, Bella Strimback, Morgan Casselman, Sara Baker, Autumn Mayak, Abby Fraser, and Alexia Owen.
Wrestlers want to thank the student body for the fantastic student section at last night's matches.
Seniors who were honored include Aden Armstrong, Reese Hammond, Isaac Lilley, Tyce Richardson, Alexia Owen, Chloe Aiken, Sara Baker, Ashlyn Bailey, and Dez Mathis.
The Southeastern Elementary 5th graders participated in Bittersweet Ski Resort's Gym Day program this week. Students started the day with a lesson from the Bittersweet staff and then spent the rest of the day perfecting their skills on the slopes!
Kids enjoyed learning a new outdoor sport. Thanks to the staff and volunteers that helped make the program successful. Also a big thanks to Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation and First Presbyterian Church for their financial support.
Kids enjoyed learning a new outdoor sport. Thanks to the staff and volunteers that helped make the program successful. Also a big thanks to Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation and First Presbyterian Church for their financial support.
