They handle the work behind the scenes, in front of the scenes and pretty much everywhere else. Yesterday was National Administrative Professionals Day, and we extended a huge thank you to our rock star staff of administrative assistants and secretaries!
A 🎵 music-filled 🎶 week in on tap as the Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Fest hits the streets of Hastings!
Our talented Saxon musicians will be performing alongside bands from all across the state. Check out this schedule to see where and when they’re performing.
Come out, show your support, and soak up sounds from some great musicians.
From field trips to game days, our students are always on the go—and it’s all thanks to the awesome folks behind the wheel. 🚌 Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we’re sending a big thank you to our incredible drivers who keep things rolling safely and smoothly. Let’s show them some love!
Our school board will be meeting on Monday, April 21 at Hastings Middle School.
Happy Easter to the Saxon community!
Congrats to the newly-named drum majors for the upcoming marching band season!
Do you have your Kindergartener or Young 5s student enrolled with Hastings Area Schools, yet? Our Kindergarten Enrollment Night provides the opportunity to complete the enrollment process alongside our staff.
Please bring with you:
• Student’s birth certificate
• Proof of residency (i.e. driver's license, utility bill, etc.)
• Immunization records or waiver
Please join us from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Middle School commons. We look forward to enrolling our future Saxons!
Congratulations to our Young Citizenship Award recipients for the month of April! In partnership with the Hastings Kiwanis Club, we honor students in each building for their top-notch character and service to their school. This new group of award recipients was very worthy of that honor. Great work!
While our halls are empty of students over spring break, crews have kicked off another important bond-funded project as they work to renovate the boys and girls lorckerrooms at the high school. This will lead into a total renovation of the athletic commons over the summer!
Hastings Area Schools were represented well at the 2025 Michigan Art Education Association State Show in Adrian, which wrapped up over the weekend.
Held at the Hickman Gallery on the campus of Adrian College, the show featured the top 100 works from elementary and high school students across the state.
Central Elementary fifth grader Kallen and Southeastern Elementary kindergartener DJ had work displayed at the show. Kallen’s work depicted a Husky Zentangle and DJ’s piece was a penguin.
Additionally, Hastings High School senior Raine created a piece titled Star Within The Tar, which made it into the top 30 in the state. Great work, everyone!
The high school’s ag science class finished off its last day before Spring Break with a chicken lab and a special visitor — Mrs. Mayack’s peacock.
Three years ago, this peacock spent his first few months living in the ag room/greenhouse and loves his students. It was great to have him back to visit and students were able to see how much he has grown.
Spirit days aren’t reserved for just students. In fact, staff at Star Elementary had a ton of fun this week with their underground spirit days, which included Secret Service Day, Denim on Denim Day, Anything But A Cup Day and Dress Like Mr. Kingshott Day (he was a great sport about it!). We saw some very creative outfits.
Yesterday Southeastern Elementary student council members battled the frigid weather this morning to install some new homes for the community's winged population. These students were out on the large property near Green Street and Cook Road installing a series of bird houses. They're move-in ready!
On March 31st Star Elementary welcomed in a guest mystery reader to help cap off March Is Reading Month. It was Dr. Damico, our own superintendent. He shared a great story and peppered in some "dad jokes" (his specialty)!
March 28 was PBIS reward day for our eighth graders, and they are spending it at Craig's Cruisers. A well-earned trip for these students!
Our little learners in GSRP celebrated 100 days of school today! Here are the students at Central Elementary decked out in their '100 Days Smarter' crowns!
