Tomorrow is Count Day for public schools around Michigan, including right here in Hastings!
State funding for our district is directly tied to student attendance on this day. Making sure your child is present and on time ensures our school receives its full share of state support. Let's make sure every student is counted!
29 minutes ago, Hastings Area School System
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The cross country teams traveled to Otsego on Saturday for the Bulldog Invitational, highlighted by a milestone performance on the girls' side.

Caroline Randall finished 2nd overall, breaking her own school record from last year with a time of 17:30.5.

She was joined in the varsity race by teammates Lenna Wendt, Eva Elzinga, Emerson Leary, Charlotte Bagley, Chloe Pirtle, and Riley Furrow.

The boys' team was led by Jackson McKinney, Jackson Storrs, Parker Erb, Tanner Krzysik, Alex Timmers, Julian Kretz, and Dakota Cole.

Congratulations to Caroline on the record and to both teams on a strong showing at Otsego.
1 day ago, Hastings Area School System
A pack of girls wearing jersey tanktops run with grass and trees in the background
Saxons hit the road tonight!
4 days ago, Hastings Area School System
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Hastings Middle School has been having a blast with their PoP fundraiser! Funds raised go directly toward covering field trips and student activities throughout the school year.
On Friday, some lucky students got to live out every kid's dream: sliming a teacher or staff member. Safe to say, they didn't hold back!
7 days ago, Hastings Area School System
An adult female sits in a chair as a kid dumps a green substance from a cup on her head.
A mean weawring a blue jacket with a hood sits in a chair as a boy dumps slime from a cup on his head.
A woman sits in a chair smiling as girl dumps slime on her head. Another girl is in the background chuckling
Big homecoming win! Go Saxons!
11 days ago, Hastings Area School System
a football graphic showing the final score of the game. a press box can be seen in the background with lettering that says Hastings Saxons
Another Homecoming in the books, and what a fun week it’s been! Tonight's parade and victory at Baum Stadium was the perfect way to cap it off. It was so much fun seeing so many familiar faces. We hope our students had as much fun celebrating as we did! It's a great day to be a Saxon!
11 days ago, Hastings Area School System
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
Congratulations to this year's homecoming king and queen: Meredith Ansorge and Caleb Kramer!
11 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Two high school students stand on a football field with sashes across their chests and crowns on their heads while smiling
It was a defensive stalemate on the gridiron tonight, but the seniors came out on top at the annual Homecoming Powderpuff game! 🏈

Bella Friddle led the charge with two touchdowns to secure the win. Great job to all the ladies for putting on an awesome show!
14 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Central Elementary students braved a chilly morning to conquer their STOMP Walk-a-Thon, powering through their laps and celebrating with snow cones.

Lucky student fundraisers even got to plunge brave staff members into the dunk tank. A huge thank you to our incredible PTO and volunteers for making this fun-filled day possible!
14 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A boy in a green shirt runs down a sidewalk with a girl in a green sweatshirt walking behind.
A woman in a blue shirt with a white sweatshirt layered underneath laughs with a boy in a gray shirt as they walk side-by-side down the sidewalk.
A boy in a green shirt looks at an adult who is holding an encouraging sign.
A woman stands in front of a young girl, examining something that is hanging around her neck like a necklace.
A young girl runs down the sidewalk toward the camera with a smile on her face.
Tonight, the girls take over Baum Stadium for our annual Powderpuff Football game.

Juniors and seniors will be facing off under the lights for ultimate bragging rights. Game begins at 7 p.m. Pack the stands, wear your school colors, and be loud.
14 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A graphic featuring a pink football with the works Powderpuff Football, seniors vs. juniors underneath it
Students across the district are showing off their creativity during a number of wacky spirit days! Yesterday, Hastings Middle School celebrated Twin Day, where one Mrs. McCausey miraculously multiplied into five!

We’re loving all the fun, creative outfits spotted throughout our schools this week!
14 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Five women dressed alike with short hair and sweatshirts posing for the camera.
Star Elementary students chowed down at their annual fall picnic this afternoon...while some special farm animal visitors feasted on the other end of the property!

Our Legacy Hobby Farm from Nashville brought in a mobile petting zoo to make the picnic extra memorable. It was a fun day filled with sunshine, great food, and furry friends! 🐾🍁
18 days ago, Hastings Area School System
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
students and parents enjoy a picnic and petting zoo at star elementary school
Our 3rd and 4th graders (including students from Delton Kellogg and St. Rose) got an up-close look at an 8-foot Dilophosaurus, a mammoth Brachiosaurus, and more this morning with Dinosaur Dimensions live at the Hastings Performing Arts Center! 🦖

Didn't catch the morning show? Bring the whole family TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m.!

Tickets: FREE for kids 14 and under | $5 for adults
Reserve online: hastings.ludus.com

Thank you to the Baum Family Foundation for sponsoring this event for our local schools and community! 🦕
19 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Fog hovers over a stage as a man dressed in safari gear looks off camera and a large dinosaur head peaks out from the right of the frame.
A young person in a jumpsuit holds a dinosaur around their neck on a stage.
Students fill auditorium seats as they gaze up at the stage where a movie screen is showing photos of dinosaurs.
A man dressed in safari gear speaks. In the background is a fence with dense vegetation growing around it.
Two individuals stand on a stage while kids sit in auditorium chairs and look on.
A large dinosaur walks on to a stage with fog hovering in the air.
Members of the Hastings High School Student Council hit the ground this morning for the Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center's annual Day of Caring!

Joined by hundreds of volunteers across the county, our crew headed to the Hastings Public Library to tackle general cleaning and maintenance, inside and out. We are so proud of these students for rolling up their sleeves and showing what community pride is all about! 💙
19 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Two female students hold dusters as they smile at the camera. They're both wearing the same blue shirt that says "United We Shine" on it.
A male student stands, flanked by book shelves, smiling at the camera.
A number of students all in uniform blue shirts work on pulling weeds from a section of landscape rocks.
A large group of student, all in uniform blue shirts, pose for a group photo in front of a large stone building.
A group of high school students with blue shirts on pause from their work and smile at the camera. They are sitting on a carpted floor organizing items.
A male high school student with a tan hoodie on reaches to the top of a book shelf to dust it.
A number of students all in uniform blue shirts work on pulling weeds from a section of landscape.
You're invited! We will be hosting a bond proposal community forum on Monday, September 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School commons.

This will be a time for community members to learn more about the 2026 bond proposal!

For more information: https://www.hassk12.org/o/has/page/2026-bond-proposal
21 days ago, Hastings Area School System
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Homecoming is right around the corner! Next week, Hastings High School celebrates one of our favorite traditions. Get to know your 2026 HHS Homecoming Court and nominees for King and Queen! 👑

Check out their bios here - https://www.hassk12.org/article/3131320
21 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Photos of 10 high school students
Big game out in Marshall tonight!
25 days ago, Hastings Area School System
game day
We want to extend an overdue "thank you" to the Hastings Rotary Club and Hastings Kiwanis, who teamed up last week to graciously pack and donate hygiene packs to have on hand at our high school and middle school. These are two great service organizations that make a huge difference in our community and schools!
25 days ago, Hastings Area School System
People work to pack up bags of hygeine products
People work to pack up bags of hygeine products
People work to pack up bags of hygeine products
People work to pack up bags of hygeine products
People work to pack up bags of hygeine products
People work to pack up bags of hygeine products
The magic, the myth, and the force are taking over homecoming this season!

HHS is bringing epic themes to life, featuring Star Wars, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and The Wizard of Oz / Wicked. Get ready for all the classic homecoming festivities.

Mark your calendars for Homecoming Week: Sept. 20–26.

Find all the details here: https://sites.google.com/hassk12.org/hhs-stuco2026/home
26 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A graphic with Star War character Yoda that says HHS Homecoming Week on it
Annual Fall Cookout season is officially underway! Central Elementary kicked off the festivities today, giving parents and guardians a chance to get a glimpse of daily school life and connect with the teachers and staff supporting their kids this year.
Upcoming cookout schedule:

Southeastern Elementary
Date: September 11
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Star Elementary
Date: September 18
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Northeastern Elementary
Date: October 15
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
We look forward to seeing you there!
28 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A woman with sunglasses sits at a table outdoors, facing a young child whose back is to the camera.
Two young kids, a girl and boy, sit at a table outdoors with others seated in the background.
A woman sits sideways at an outdoor table facing three kids who are eating off styrofoam plates.
A young boy lifts a cookie off of his plate as he dines outdoors.
Piles of hot dogs, hamburger buns and pulled pork waiting to be served.