Just like their senior classmates last week, the underclassmen of Hastings High School gathered at the HPAC last night for a special evening of recognition. The event highlighted outstanding academic achievement, with department awards handed out to students who have gone above and beyond in their coursework this year. The stage was filled with proud and hardworking students!
🔧 HMS-SF Manufacturing Summer Camp
📅 July 21–25 | 🕘 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📌 Application Deadline: May 18 *EXTENDED THROUGH THIS WEEK!*
Students who will be in middle school next year have an extra week to sign up for manufacturing summer camp!
Hastings Area Schools, Spark Force, and local industry partners are teaming up to host the HMS-SF Manufacturing Summer Camp, a hands-on experience designed to introduce middle school students to the world of modern manufacturing.
Campers will explore real-world manufacturing at local businesses including Ketchum Machine Company, Lewis Welding, Bradford White, and the KCC Regional Manufacturing Technology Center. They’ll also work through an entrepreneurial curriculum and gain insight into the full manufacturing process.
👉 https://bit.ly/HMS-SP-Manufacturing-2025
Food just tastes a little better when it's enjoyed outside, picnic-style, and Central Elementary students seemed to agree as they welcomed their parents and special friends for the Spring Picnic this afternoon. Families shared a meal under the sun. Students also had the opportunity to choose a free book to take home and enjoy over the summer.
This morning, parents, staff, and students came together at Star Elementary to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our students. From small trophies to certificates, recognition was given across all grade levels and in a variety of categories. A great way to start the day! 🌟
Our marching band had the honor of performing in the Memorial Day Parade, with a stop at the Veterans Memorial by Tyden Park.
Megan Ramey and Owen Boge gave a moving rendition of “Taps,” following a rifle salute by the Honor Guard from the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45.
Thank you to everyone who came out to honor and remember those who served.
Today, we hope that everyone has the opportunity to pause, remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.
At Hastings Area School System, we are deeply grateful for the heroes who have served and those who continue to serve. Thank you.
Northeastern Elementary students are burning off all sorts of energy today for Field Day!
On the eve of graduation, Hastings High School seniors came together at the Hastings Performing Arts Center on Wednesday for Senior Honors Night.
The evening celebrated students receiving academic and athletic awards, along with a wide range of local scholarships made possible by generous individuals, families, and community organizations. It was a great moment to reflect on and recognize everything the Class of 2025 has achieved.
A little (or a lot) of rain wasn’t enough to wash out Central Elementary’s field day today. They moved the action inside and still had a great time.
Two Saxons are headed to Kellogg Community College to continue their bowling careers. Miles Lipsey signed his National Letter of Intent last week, and Hunter Pennington made it official today. Huge congratulations to both!
At Hastings Southeastern Elementary, 36 students had the opportunity to connect with a dedicated mentor throughout the school year. With the year coming to a close, we hosted a special assembly today to recognize and celebrate these mentors for their unwavering support and commitment to their students.
Our awesome fifth graders just took home their own copies of the annual “My Future Me” book, hot off the press from J-Ad Graphics.
This special keepsake is packed with letters from students in schools across the county, written to their future selves. Inside holds big dreams, bold advice, and some heartwarming and hilarious predictions.
Here's some advice from Kora at Star Elementary:
“Do not let anyone, and I mean anyone, ever, dull your sparkle!”
Well said, Kora.
Due to the forecasted cold and potentially rainy weather on Thursday, the Hastings High School graduation ceremony will be moved indoors to the school gymnasium.
Please note that all other details of the event, including the 7:00 p.m. start time, will remain the same.
Fifth graders at Northeastern Elementary had a special visit today from Judge Michael Schipper!
Judge Schipper spoke with students about his role in the judicial system and gave them an introduction to how our legal system works. Thank you, Judge Schipper, for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with our students!
This afternoon, students at Southeastern Elementary stepped out of their classrooms to enjoy the fun and excitement of Field Day!
The Hastings girls track and field team competed Friday at Williamston with three athletes earning spots at the state finals, and five earning All-Region honors for their outstanding performances. Hastings placed 7th overall out of 16 schools in a highly-competitive regional field.
All-region honors were awarded to:
- Bella Friddle – 1st in high jump, 3rd in the 200, and 8th in the 300 hurdles
- Caroline Randall – 1st in the 3200
- Olivia Friddle – 2nd in shot put and 4th in discus
- Ember Twiss – 5th in long jump
- Zoe Watson – 6th in discus
State finals qualifiers:
- Caroline Randall – 3200
- Olivia Friddle – Shot put
- Bella Friddle – High jump and long jump
The remainder of the team will compete Tuesday in the conference championship. Best of luck to all athletes!
The Hastings Performing Arts Center will host both the school board meeting tomorrow and a reception to honor retiring faculty members.
🎉 Our seniors made it to their final day of school!🎓
We had a lot of fun this morning with one of our favorite annual traditions: Decision Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate all the plans ahead of our seniors after they leave our halls. Thanks to generous donations, we also gave away a ton of great prizes to send them on their way in style!
Whether you're off to college, trade school, straight into a job, or forging your own path, you’ll always be a Saxon!
Today, our third graders traded the classroom for the barnyard at Ag Awareness Day at the Barry County Fairgrounds! 🐄🌽
Hosted by several local organizations, this hands-on event gave students a closer look at the many parts of the agriculture industry, which is a vital part of life in Barry County. It was a day filled with learning, discovery, and lots of fun!
Our fifth graders got a sneak peek at middle school life today. They spent the morning touring the building, checking out classrooms, and getting the inside scoop on what to expect next year.
Big thanks to the middle school staff for welcoming our soon-to-be sixth graders and helping them feel right at home.
