Hastings Area School System

With the help of a recent grant, Hastings Middle School now has a soothing space for students who need a little breather. "Instead of being sent to the office and being in there ...

Hastings Area School System will see a changing of the guard at its Career Technical Education (CTE) program, as Clayton Powell has been named the district’s next Director of Care...

One of our district's most important responsibilities is ensuring that our schools provide safe, reliable, and effective environments where students can learn and thrive. That res...

Students and visitors may start noticing new labels appearing on sinks, and other water sources throughout our schools. These changes are part of Michigan’s Filter First initiativ...

The Hastings Performing Arts Center proudly presents a unique and inspiring evening of music as the Grand Rapids Symphony joins the Hastings High School Symphonic Band for a speci...

Need a creative way to pick up junk in your room and put it away? Call in the Hastings robotics team. They’d likely be able to design a robot to get the job done. While the team ...

Students from Hastings High School were in attendance at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference (SLC) March 12-15 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Gran...

Riley Herron Student of Thomas and Sandra Herron, Riley has been a member of the math team for three years, since 2023, and the pit orchestra for this year’s musical, Fiddler on ...

Isaac Yonkers was the proud owner of piles and piles of old fabric and textiles carefully saved and passed down through four generations of his family. The collection included eve...

TAKE THE SURVEY! With the new year upon us in 2026, it's a perfect time to reflect on what's at the top of our priority list for the Hastings Area School System. For us, t...

The Hastings Performing Arts Center (HPAC) has completed a significant upgrade to its audio system, dramatically expanding its sound capabilities and enhancing the experience for ...

Students at Hastings Middle School are gaining hands-on experience in an important real-world skill: writing grants. Through this process, students are learning how to identify ...

The Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) competed at the Region One Leadership Conference at Davenport University this past Friday. Sixteen BPA members co...

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...