Monday at the monthly Hastings City Council meeting, two of our Southeastern Elementary Student Council members presented their idea of adding more birdhouses throughout our community.
A motion was made, and we are excited to see this project move forward. We love seeing our students — even some of our younger learners — make an impact on our community!
A motion was made, and we are excited to see this project move forward. We love seeing our students — even some of our younger learners — make an impact on our community!
Saxons have each other’s backs! 💙
In anticipation of state testing (i.e. M-STEP, PSAT, etc.), students of all ages across our district took time to write letters of encouragement to one another. Every student will receive uplifting words from a fellow Saxon, reminding them they are supported and ready to succeed.
Good luck...you’ve got this!
In anticipation of state testing (i.e. M-STEP, PSAT, etc.), students of all ages across our district took time to write letters of encouragement to one another. Every student will receive uplifting words from a fellow Saxon, reminding them they are supported and ready to succeed.
Good luck...you’ve got this!
Reminder: There will be no school for students tomorrow, March 20, 2026. Teachers will be participating in professional learning. Have a great weekend!
Star Elementary was glowing green yesterday for 🍀St. Patrick’s Day🍀! From festive outfits to creative leprechaun traps, the halls were full of laughter and school spirit.
Southeastern Elementary fifth graders had an exciting day yesterday exploring future career possibilities!
Students visited Hastings Fiberglass, the Barry County Courthouse, and Corewell Health Pennock, getting a firsthand look at a variety of professions in action. It was an inspiring experience to help them start thinking about what they might want to be when they grow up!
Students visited Hastings Fiberglass, the Barry County Courthouse, and Corewell Health Pennock, getting a firsthand look at a variety of professions in action. It was an inspiring experience to help them start thinking about what they might want to be when they grow up!
It’s always special when our older students have the opportunity to give back and support younger learners. This semester, 8th graders in Mr. Renner’s Innovation and Design class took on the exciting project of building 3D printers.
Jackson, Davis, Karter and Kenna assembled the printers from kits, calibrating them, troubleshooting issues, and learning how all of the mechanical and electronic components come together. And the best part is that these printers will be given to our elementary schools here in Hastings.
This project was made possible through the generosity of the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation, which provided funding through the 2025–26 CISD Mini Grant Program. Hastings Area School System received four mini grants, which helped purchase the Prusa CORE One+ kits used in the project.
A big thank you to William Renner, Jessica Fleis, Julie Carlson, and Elizabeth Macklin for their work in securing these grants and helping make this opportunity possible for our students.
Jackson, Davis, Karter and Kenna assembled the printers from kits, calibrating them, troubleshooting issues, and learning how all of the mechanical and electronic components come together. And the best part is that these printers will be given to our elementary schools here in Hastings.
This project was made possible through the generosity of the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation, which provided funding through the 2025–26 CISD Mini Grant Program. Hastings Area School System received four mini grants, which helped purchase the Prusa CORE One+ kits used in the project.
A big thank you to William Renner, Jessica Fleis, Julie Carlson, and Elizabeth Macklin for their work in securing these grants and helping make this opportunity possible for our students.
The HASS Board of Education will be meeting this evening at the Hastings Performing Arts Center.
Look for the full list of Young Citizenship Award recipients in Thursday's Hastings Banner. We're proud of these students who lead by example!
The Saxons had a great week at the state wrestling championships. Hastings took six qualifiers and finished the weekend with three all-state wrestlers!
In her freshman debut, Riley Furrow finished the weekend in 5th place. She becomes the first lady Saxon to place at state as a freshman. Along the way, she also became the first girl to record 40 wins.
Hunter Sutfin picked up his second all-state honors as a sophomore, earning a 6th place finish. Hunter also passed the season record for takedowns with 185 (previous record 175, Robby Slaughter). He also tied the school record for wins in a season with 54 (tied with Coach Jason Slaughter).
Sara Baker took home 8th place and all-state honors at her first time at Ford Field. She finishes out her senior year with a 30-plus win season.
Jace Acker, Abby Frazer, and Alexia Owen had a good weekend, but came up just short of the medal stand. Abby and Jace took home a win each for the weekend, which put them in the top 12 of their weight classes.
In her freshman debut, Riley Furrow finished the weekend in 5th place. She becomes the first lady Saxon to place at state as a freshman. Along the way, she also became the first girl to record 40 wins.
Hunter Sutfin picked up his second all-state honors as a sophomore, earning a 6th place finish. Hunter also passed the season record for takedowns with 185 (previous record 175, Robby Slaughter). He also tied the school record for wins in a season with 54 (tied with Coach Jason Slaughter).
Sara Baker took home 8th place and all-state honors at her first time at Ford Field. She finishes out her senior year with a 30-plus win season.
Jace Acker, Abby Frazer, and Alexia Owen had a good weekend, but came up just short of the medal stand. Abby and Jace took home a win each for the weekend, which put them in the top 12 of their weight classes.
Students at Star Elementary kicked off March is Reading Month with a ROAR ... literally! On Monday, they held their ROAR and READ assembly to get ready for a month filled with stories, imagination, and LOTS of reading! We can't wait to see what books our readers discover along the way.
📖 Let’s get reading 📖
📖 Let’s get reading 📖
Saxon girls varsity basketball is in Haslett tonight to take on Lakewood in the first round of the district tournament. Good luck, ladies!
It's called Activity Night for a reason. The Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center was filled with activity Friday afternoon as our Middle Schoolers took it over. They enjoyed everything from swimming, music and karaoke to pizza, pool, basketball and time with friends. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this favorite event a reality!
Thirteen Hastings High School students attended the Michigan Youth in Government Early Spring Conference from February 26 to March 1 in Lansing. Nine students, Meredith Ansorge, Khloe Baker, Eleanor Clark, Madison Killian, Ava Patterson, Isabella Strimback, and Malena Tomaszewska were a part of the mock legislature, where they wrote their own bills that were then debated by other students from around the state.
Over the course of three days, a total of over eleven hundred bills were submitted and debated, first in legislative committees and then in the full legislature. Of those bills, 52 were signed by the Youth Governor, many of which were initially vetoed and had to go through a veto-override process. Meredith Ansorge, Madison Killian, and Malena Tomaszewska’s bills were all signed by the Youth Governor.
Students, Petra Foster and Mya Luna, participated as lobbyists at the conference, working to pass ballot proposals. Mya was awarded head lobbyist for her firm. Remington Jerzyk, Angelia McGregor, Harrison Thomas, and Alex Timmers were involved in the National Issues Forum at the conference. Students in this program submitted proposals on national concerns and debated them through a three-level process.
Angelia McGregor was a committee chair and was responsible for leading groups of other students through the debate process. Alex Timmers' proposal was debated in all three levels and passed in the final General Assembly. Additionally, every summer, MYIG sends a delegation of students from across the state to the Conference on National Affairs (CONA) in Black Mountain, N.C. Ava Patterson was nominated to attend the conference this summer, and Meredith Ansorge was nominated as an alternate.
Over the course of three days, a total of over eleven hundred bills were submitted and debated, first in legislative committees and then in the full legislature. Of those bills, 52 were signed by the Youth Governor, many of which were initially vetoed and had to go through a veto-override process. Meredith Ansorge, Madison Killian, and Malena Tomaszewska’s bills were all signed by the Youth Governor.
Students, Petra Foster and Mya Luna, participated as lobbyists at the conference, working to pass ballot proposals. Mya was awarded head lobbyist for her firm. Remington Jerzyk, Angelia McGregor, Harrison Thomas, and Alex Timmers were involved in the National Issues Forum at the conference. Students in this program submitted proposals on national concerns and debated them through a three-level process.
Angelia McGregor was a committee chair and was responsible for leading groups of other students through the debate process. Alex Timmers' proposal was debated in all three levels and passed in the final General Assembly. Additionally, every summer, MYIG sends a delegation of students from across the state to the Conference on National Affairs (CONA) in Black Mountain, N.C. Ava Patterson was nominated to attend the conference this summer, and Meredith Ansorge was nominated as an alternate.
Our varsity boys basketball team picked up a district quarterfinals victory over Lakewood tonight! It's now on to face Lansing Sexton on Wednesday in the semifinals!
We’re excited about the strong interest in our free preschool program, the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)!
The State of Michigan is currently developing a new online registration system for GSRP. As soon as the new system is in place, we will begin accepting registrations for preschool students at Hastings Area School System. We will share an announcement immediately once registration opens, along with step-by-step instructions on how to enroll.
Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as you prepare to begin your child’s learning journey with us. We can’t wait to welcome our youngest learners to Hastings Area Schools for the 2026-27 year!
The State of Michigan is currently developing a new online registration system for GSRP. As soon as the new system is in place, we will begin accepting registrations for preschool students at Hastings Area School System. We will share an announcement immediately once registration opens, along with step-by-step instructions on how to enroll.
Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as you prepare to begin your child’s learning journey with us. We can’t wait to welcome our youngest learners to Hastings Area Schools for the 2026-27 year!
The competitive cheer postseason kicked over the weekend, and the Lady Saxons brought the energy to the mat at Gull Lake!
Facing a competitive field of 14 teams, they delivered a season-high score of 724.88, finishing the day in a hard-fought 5th place. While the final standings weren’t exactly what they hoped for, their strength, determination and heart were on full display.
From hitting personal milestones and sharpening new skills to lifting each other up through every single rep, this team showed what it truly means to represent a championship program.
Congrats on a great season, Saxons!
Facing a competitive field of 14 teams, they delivered a season-high score of 724.88, finishing the day in a hard-fought 5th place. While the final standings weren’t exactly what they hoped for, their strength, determination and heart were on full display.
From hitting personal milestones and sharpening new skills to lifting each other up through every single rep, this team showed what it truly means to represent a championship program.
Congrats on a great season, Saxons!
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.
