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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Crews will be on site at Baum Stadium and Johnson Field on Friday, August 29, using cranes to replace lighting poles and other lighting equipment.
Due to the hazard this work presents, the track and field will be closed to athletes, coaches, and members of the community. We appreciate your understanding and are looking forward to this great upgrade!
Judge Michael Schipper talked to a group of parents this evening about social media.
“Most of the problems I run into happened between 8 p.m. and 2 in the morning. And it’s when they’re in their bedroom by themself.”
He covered social media, texting, sexting, drugs that are readily accessible to students, caffeine and other topics. We appreciate his time and insight.
Saxons from across the decades came together on Saturday for the 2025 Hastings High School Alumni Banquet. Alumni enjoyed an evening of fellowship and dinner while hearing from Superintendent Dr. Nick Damico, this year’s Alumnus of the Year, Tammy Pennington (Class of 1977), the 2025 Class Responder, JoDee Gaskill (Class of 2025) and others.
The evening also celebrated the recipients of the Dana Burgess Scholarships: Rachel King, Alan Li, Hayley Rasey, and Preston Meese.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the dedicated organizers whose hard work keeps this cherished tradition alive year after year.
The evening also celebrated the recipients of the Dana Burgess Scholarships: Rachel King, Alan Li, Hayley Rasey, and Preston Meese.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the dedicated organizers whose hard work keeps this cherished tradition alive year after year.
Major kudos to a handful of Saxons who didn’t hesitate to roll up their sleeves and pitch in for our community!
When The Elks needed help cleaning up after another successful Hastings Summerfest, these guys were ready to go. Cayden, Grady, Zack, Kalhi, Cade, and Seth jumped in to take down fences and tents, while also stacking and packing tables, chairs, trash bins, and electrical equipment.
A huge thank-you to these young men—and to all the volunteers who made another great Summerfest possible!
When The Elks needed help cleaning up after another successful Hastings Summerfest, these guys were ready to go. Cayden, Grady, Zack, Kalhi, Cade, and Seth jumped in to take down fences and tents, while also stacking and packing tables, chairs, trash bins, and electrical equipment.
A huge thank-you to these young men—and to all the volunteers who made another great Summerfest possible!
Let's all say 'hey' to Mrs. McWhinney, who will be teaching in a Level 2 resource room at Star Elementary. Welcome to the Saxon family!
