Hastings Area School System

Leadership, a positive attitude, sportsmanship, and strong character — these are just a few of the traits our monthly Young Citizenship Award recipients possess. We’re proud to introduce the award winners for November 2025, presented by the Hastings Kiwanis Club.

The second graders from Central Elementary hit the road to spread some Christmas cheer yesterday, and they didn’t have to travel far!

They stopped by Hastings Middle School and our administrative office to sing some holiday classics. It was such a treat to hear them. Thank you so much for stopping in and brightening our day! 🎄🎶

Hastings High School's student council members brightened exam week by handing out hot chocolate and cookies to students today as they arrived to school. A warm treat, a kind smile, and lots of encouragement makes for the perfect boost for a busy week!
Good luck to all our students on exams!

The Saxon wrestling team is now three-time champs at Mt. Pleasant’s Coca-Cola Classic tournament. The team had a great day over the weekend, going 5-0 against Montabella, Clare, Mt. Pleasant, Shepherd, and Charlotte.

Hunter Sutfin, Reyd Zoerman, Liam Renner, Jace Acker, Austin Friddle, and Ethan Hetrick all went undefeated 5-0 on the day.

Great work Saxons!

Hastings High School's Youth in Government will give kids an opportunity for a festive night out, complete with Christmas movie and other activities. Save the date!

A recognizable face paid a visit to Southeastern Elementary and our young students were VERY EXCITED!

Santa Claus chatted with students and read "The Night Before Christmas" as he prepares for a very busy Christmas Eve night in a couple of weeks.

🐾🎉 Happy 4th Birthday, Darma! 🎉🐾
One of our beloved student support dogs celebrated her big day yesterday, and today the students at Central Elementary helped keep the party going with a special birthday treat!
Thanks for bringing so many smiles to our school, Darma. We hope you had a great birthday! 🎂

🎄A big thank you to the Michigan State Police officers and Michigan DNR conservation officers for making this holiday season extra special! They visited our elementary school buildings and took some deserving students out for a Shop with a Cop experience, ensuring every child gets to enjoy a merry Christmas.

🎁 This incredible program is a true testament to the generosity and dedication of our law enforcement, both during the holidays and every day of the year. We're so grateful for their continued service and for spreading holiday cheer to our students. Thank you!!

Hastings Area School System will be CLOSED today, Wednesday, December 10, due to inclement weather. We will share updates regarding athletics and after-school activities later today.

Please note that the scheduled Grand Rapids Symphony performance at the Hastings Performing Arts Center will proceed as planned.

Automated email and phone alerts will be sent to the district shortly. Thank you, and please stay safe.

Northeastern Elementary hosted Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, giving students a chance to create handmade gifts for their parents ... which are the very best kinds of gifts! Their creativity shined, and they came up with some wonderful creations!

Artworks created by middle school and high school artists are on display in the Hastings Performing Arts Center lobby for the month of December. These art pieces show the work ethic and Saxon Pride of our student artists. We invite the community to stop by and see this display!

The Performing Art Center lobby will be open on the following dates, with doors opening one hour before show time to view the artworks:

- Thursday, December 4 - HHS Christmas Collage, 7 p.m.
- Friday, December 5 - Christmas with John Berry, 7 p.m. (ticketed)
- Monday, December 8 - Jazz Christmas, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 9 - HMS Bands, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10 - Grand Rapids Symphony, 7 p.m. (ticketed)
- Thursday, December 11 - HMS Choirs, 7 p.m.
- Friday, December 12 - St. Rose Christmas Play, 6 p.m.
- Sunday, December 14 - Thornapple Wind Band & Lakewood Area Choral Society, 3 p.m. (free will offering)
- Friday, December 19 - Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass, 7 p.m. (ticketed)

Christmas music has been playing on local radio stations for weeks now. But you can't beat the festive cheer that comes with live performance.

Hastings High School bands and choirs come together for a magical night of Christmas cheer tonight at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. Don't miss this annual holiday tradition!

With a nice layer of snow and ice already on the ground, this year has the potential to be a great one for skiing and snowboarding. If you're looking to get involved in this fun winter activity, check out the link below for information on our Ski and Snowboard Club!

Visit - https://ms.hassk12.org/o/hms/page/ski-club

Don't miss our totally tubular Fall Play! Curtain time is 7 p.m. tonight and we will having showings at both 2 and 7 p.m. tomorrow!

📅 Nov. 21-22 | 🎟️ https://hastings.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events

The I-8 Conference volleyball awards were announced last night at the banquet, and we are proud to celebrate our outstanding athletes!

Congratulations to Hannah on being named First Team All-Conference and Bella for earning All-Conference Honorable Mention!

And a big round of applause for our academic all-conference honorees: Josalyn, Gabryella, Kyla and Riley. Your hard work on and off the court really paid off! 💛💙

Today, our 8th graders stepped outside the classroom and into the community. Coordinated through the Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center, students and staff spread out across town to rake leaves for residents who needed a hand with this yearly chore.

It was a great day of service, teamwork, and connection. Thanks to all who took part. Saxon pride was on full display!

🎭 Step into the world of neon lights and 80s hits! The Hastings High School Drama Club's fall play “Back to the 80s” is totally tubular and tickets are available.

📅 Nov. 21-22 | 🎟️ https://hastings.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events

Don’t miss the nostalgia!

Hastings Area School System is looking for caring, reliable bus drivers to join our team. We'll get you road-ready! Transporting students to and from school, field trips and sporting events is essential and we'd love your help making it happen smoothly.

Apply today: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/hassk12/opening/132757

The final addition to Central Elementary’s new playground is complete and the kids are loving it! The monkey bars, which have been a work in progress, were officially opened late last week, giving our students the chance to climb and play.

Central’s new playground, along with the playgrounds at our other elementary schools, was made possible through our 2023 bond proposal. We’re grateful for the community’s support in helping us create fun, safe spaces for our students to learn and grow through play.