Hastings Area School System

Back in 2008, then-senior Dylan Bowman stepped into the spotlight for Hastings High School’s production of “Footloose,” possibly unaware that he was going to spend a good portion ...

The Hastings Performing Arts Center is thrilled to welcome back Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass on Friday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. for their fourth consecutive appearance in H...

Southeastern Elementary School Principal Kelly Wilson often refers to her school’s partnership with First Presbyterian Church in Hastings as “a lifeline.” She’s talking about the...

Students from Southeastern and Central Elementary schools headed to the state Capitol today to participate in the 24th annual AT&T/Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learn...

Material things can certainly go a long way in helping students succeed. A well-stocked classroom full of books, supplies, and technology can make learning easier and a lot more f...

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, a group of fantastic and specially trained Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) leaders from Hastings High School completed another year of TATU presen...

The Hasting Performing Arts Center is seeking a list of nominees for the 2026 Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame. The Friends of HPAC will review all submissions and select candi...

The Saxon Season of Thanks series highlights members of the community, including our own students, who are going above and beyond to help others. It’s a familiar scene in any el...

This month, Hastings Area School System was honored for its dedication to, and effectiveness in, implementing its Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework during the 2024–...

Two individuals from Hastings were recognized with the highest honors awarded by the National FFA Organization during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo late last month in In...

Parents, faculty, and students gathered at the Hastings Performing Arts Center on Wednesday evening to celebrate the new inductees into the National Honor Society. Hastings High...

Hastings Area Schools' own Spencer White has been selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree. This award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA th...

When The Kingston Trio took the stage at the Hastings Performing Arts Center on Saturday night, they officially launched another exciting season of top-quality entertainment at th...

In Michigan, Count Day is one of the most important days of the school year. On this day, schools across the state record student attendance. The number of students present direct...

The 34th Annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational, proudly sponsored by Bennett Travel, will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Hastings High School. This much-anticipated...

When Star Elementary decided to go all-in on its Jurassic Park theme, Principal Smelker knew just who to call for a show-stopping centerpiece. She reached out to Mr. Domke in the...

On Friday, our Saxons varsity football home game will be one to remember. It’s the Hastings Saxons Honor Game. Please join us in honoring those who serve. The focus will be on the...

At tonight’s football game, we had the privilege of honoring a longtime member of the Saxon family and a true legend in high school football. Now in his 50th year of coaching, Coa...

Most classrooms throughout the district were silent and still over the summer. Not room B106 at the high school. That room buzzed like a beehive all season long. The reason? Th...

The Friday night lights at Hastings High School are about to get a little brighter ... literally. Thanks to a generous donation from the Baum Foundation, our football field and s...