A huge thank you to Amergy Disposal and Velo Law for their generous donations that allowed the Hastings Middle School wrestling program to purchase a scale for the team!
Having a dedicated scale helps our athletes monitor their weight safely and consistently, making practices and competitions run much more smoothly.
We are especially excited to see the continued growth of the Middle School girls' wrestling program. In just two years, we have grown from only a few girls on the team to more than 15 wrestlers, and the momentum keeps building.
Community support like this makes a real difference for our student-athletes. Thank you!
Having a dedicated scale helps our athletes monitor their weight safely and consistently, making practices and competitions run much more smoothly.
We are especially excited to see the continued growth of the Middle School girls' wrestling program. In just two years, we have grown from only a few girls on the team to more than 15 wrestlers, and the momentum keeps building.
Community support like this makes a real difference for our student-athletes. Thank you!
While a warm, sunny day at the beach may still be months away, there was plenty of fun in the sun happening at Hastings High School this week. As part of WinterFest, classes participated in a beach-themed door decorating contest. Here are some of the creative designs.
Mark your calendars for preschool registration!
What a special treat for our lower elementary students, who were joined by fellow students from Delton Kellogg School District!
Members of the Grand Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet brought a LolliPops performance to the stage at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, creating a learning experience through music and movement.
By blending The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling, the performance introduced students to the magic of storytelling while also teaching them about music and the structure of an orchestra.
This opportunity was made possible by the generosity of the Douglas A. and Margaret E. DeCamp Foundation. We are grateful for partners who help our students develop a passion for the arts!
Members of the Grand Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet brought a LolliPops performance to the stage at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, creating a learning experience through music and movement.
By blending The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling, the performance introduced students to the magic of storytelling while also teaching them about music and the structure of an orchestra.
This opportunity was made possible by the generosity of the Douglas A. and Margaret E. DeCamp Foundation. We are grateful for partners who help our students develop a passion for the arts!
🎓 Class of 2039 (or 2040 for Young Kindergarten), your journey starts now!
Kindergarten & Young Kindergarten registration is officially OPEN, and we can’t wait to welcome our newest Saxons! 💙💛
✔️ Register online (link below)
✔️ Stop by our office
✔️ Or, join us for Registration Day this spring
Enroll online: https://www.hassk12.org/o/has/page/enrollment
Kindergarten & Young Kindergarten registration is officially OPEN, and we can’t wait to welcome our newest Saxons! 💙💛
✔️ Register online (link below)
✔️ Stop by our office
✔️ Or, join us for Registration Day this spring
Enroll online: https://www.hassk12.org/o/has/page/enrollment
The FFA chapters from Hastings High School and Hastings Middle School traveled to Olivet last night to compete in the district contest.
At the high school level, Annmarie Allerding earned 5th place in the Job Interview category, and Carissa Rosenberger placed 3rd — congratulations!
The Hastings Middle School Conduct of Meetings team received a silver rating at the district competition. Team members include Olive Wescott, Brenden Haywood, Natalie Miller, Holly Casarez, Miley Schweizer, Cora Timmers, Jasper Busson, Audi Stonehouse, and Preston Greenfield.
Middle school coaches include Kevin Doyle, Kaylie Carl, and Devin Haywood, all of whom are Hastings FFA alumni. The Middle School FFA Advisor is Carrie Carl.
Great job to all involved! 🌾💙
Trivia buffs, it's time to put your skills to the test. Hastings High School is offering a trivia night on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. at Venue 1230. The event, which costs $5 per person, welcomes eight-person teams.
You'll need to sign up in advance at the link below. All proceeds go to funds we're raising to get Nolan a diabetes alert dog. It will be a fun night!
Sign up - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMvnUE3qAiddYvKs2EjtM_qfmcjsYfTtZgxmzgBksWJaqkQg/viewform
You'll need to sign up in advance at the link below. All proceeds go to funds we're raising to get Nolan a diabetes alert dog. It will be a fun night!
Sign up - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMvnUE3qAiddYvKs2EjtM_qfmcjsYfTtZgxmzgBksWJaqkQg/viewform
All evening events and athletic competitions are cancelled for Tuesday, January 27. The CERC will also remain closed.
Due to poor weather and driving conditions, school has been cancelled for Tuesday, January 27.
Community child care will open at 8 a.m. Decisions about athletic events and other activities will be made later today. Morning programming at the CERC is also cancelled.
Community child care will open at 8 a.m. Decisions about athletic events and other activities will be made later today. Morning programming at the CERC is also cancelled.
Dez Mathis accomplished a huge milestone this weekend by earning her 100th career win, becoming the first female wrestler in Hastings history to reach that mark!
Along with Dez, the girls wrestling team won their sixth tournament in a row when they hosted 15 other schools at home. The Saxons scored 167.5 points. Thornapple-Kellogg was a distant second place with 127 points.
Champions in their weight classes included Nani Farell, Abby Fraser and Ashlyn Bailey. Placing second were Riley Furrow, Morgan Casselman, Dez Mathis, Sara Baker, London Hammond, Autumn Mayak and Alexia Owen.
Along with Dez, the girls wrestling team won their sixth tournament in a row when they hosted 15 other schools at home. The Saxons scored 167.5 points. Thornapple-Kellogg was a distant second place with 127 points.
Champions in their weight classes included Nani Farell, Abby Fraser and Ashlyn Bailey. Placing second were Riley Furrow, Morgan Casselman, Dez Mathis, Sara Baker, London Hammond, Autumn Mayak and Alexia Owen.
An update on our schedule for tomorrow (January 23): The CERC will remain closed with daycare maintaining normal hours. We will make a determination on athletic events during the course of the day Friday.
All athletic competitions and CERC activities have been cancelled for this afternoon and evening due to weather.
The Ski and Snowboard Club trip that is scheduled for Friday, January 23 is cancelled due to extreme cold warnings. Students that have purchased transportation tickets for this trip will have that ticket money carried over for the next trip on January 30.
Bittersweet will honor Ski Club cards at the window if you wish to go on your own.
Bittersweet will honor Ski Club cards at the window if you wish to go on your own.
Winter got the best of us this week. School will be closed today, January 22. With tomorrow being a scheduled day off for students (staff professional development), we will see everyone on Monday.
Due to the existing winter weather advisory and forecasted poor weather and hazardous driving conditions, school will be closed on Monday, January 19.
Community Child Care will open at 8:00 a.m. and all morning programming at the CERC is cancelled. Decisions regarding athletic events will be made later in the day on Monday.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
Community Child Care will open at 8:00 a.m. and all morning programming at the CERC is cancelled. Decisions regarding athletic events will be made later in the day on Monday.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
Even though they still have a few months left of middle school, it’s never too early to start showing our 8th graders the high school ropes!
Today, students toured the high school and explored all the incredible programs it has to offer. From hands-on CTE courses like culinary, agriculture, business, engineering, and trades, to sports and so much more, they got a sneak peek at the many paths available to them.
Our amazing high school Link Crew did a fantastic job welcoming and guiding them throughout the day. It was a great experience and an exciting step toward their high school journey!
Today, students toured the high school and explored all the incredible programs it has to offer. From hands-on CTE courses like culinary, agriculture, business, engineering, and trades, to sports and so much more, they got a sneak peek at the many paths available to them.
Our amazing high school Link Crew did a fantastic job welcoming and guiding them throughout the day. It was a great experience and an exciting step toward their high school journey!
Congrats to Carter, one of our eighth graders, on qualifying for the MISCA State Meet! 🏊♂️ He earned his spot with a 28.20 in the 50-yard freestyle during a dual meet against Lakeview.
📸 By Dan Goggins
📸 By Dan Goggins
Winterfest at Hastings High School is loaded with fun events yet again this year. It's the perfect cure for winter cabin fever. We'll have more information as the dates approach!
Did you know January serves as School Board Appreciation Month? Here at HASS, we have a great one!
We want to proudly celebrate and thank our seven dedicated Board of Education members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our schools. Their time, thoughtful decision-making, and unwavering focus on what’s best for students help shape a strong future for our entire community.
Please join us in showing appreciation for their passion, perseverance, and partnership.
We want to proudly celebrate and thank our seven dedicated Board of Education members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our schools. Their time, thoughtful decision-making, and unwavering focus on what’s best for students help shape a strong future for our entire community.
Please join us in showing appreciation for their passion, perseverance, and partnership.
We’ve received some questions about whether school breakfast and lunch are free in 2026. After some initial uncertainty during the state budget talks in the fall, free meals for students did remain in place. 🍎🥪
For the latest menus and all the info you need, visit our Food Service page: https://www.hassk12.org/page/food-service
For the latest menus and all the info you need, visit our Food Service page: https://www.hassk12.org/page/food-service
