"It's time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I'd much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure." — Ernie Harwell

Thank you for an amazing 2025-26 school year. Have a great summer and we'll see you in the fall for more adventures!

Be on the lookout for roaming middle schoolers. Hastings Middle School is officially out for the summer. Have a fun, safe summer.

Our Middle School staff made sure our eighth graders started their final day in the building with full bellies and big smiles! They served up a delicious breakfast Friday morning! We are so proud of these students and wish them the best as they head to high school next year.

🚧 Parking Lot Closure Notice 🚧

Beginning today, the parking lot east of the Middle School, located between the Middle School and Central Elementary, will be closed for resurfacing.
If you are attending events at either school, please plan to use alternative parking areas until the project is complete.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities!

Some of our Middle School track athletes displayed their talents last night. At the MEGASTAR meet in Lowell, Emma Mansager finished second in the 55-meter hurdles and Avery Wilson fifth in the pole vault, while Tristen Sleight finished seventh in the high jump.

Personal bests were turned in by Davis Wattles in shot put, Lenna Wendt in the 800-meter run and Avery Wilson in pole vault.

Other athletes representing Hastings were: Owen Acker and Carter Kramer, who tied his personal record in pole vault.

Congratulations on a great season to all of our Saxons!

The Hastings Middle School Art Show is LIVE! Artworks made by 8th, 7th and 6th grade artists are proudly displayed on our 2026 Art Show Site!

Each artwork is independently planned, photographed and prepared with an artist statement. Please check out the work of these talented young artists! And feel free to SHARE!

Visit it here - bit.ly/HMSArtShow26

Join our bands for a beloved tradition! The annual Hayfield Concert features an evening of live music, great food, and community fun benefiting the Hastings band program.

This year’s lineup features the incredible 150-member Hastings Community Mass Band and the renowned Thornapple Jazz Orchestra, promising plenty of excellent music to kick off the summer season.

Beyond the music, guests can enjoy fresh grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, hand-dipped ice cream, and a silent auction.

Grab your lawn chairs, bring the family, and come out to support our local student musicians!

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: Concert begins at 5:30 PM
Location: 2704 N. Charlton Park, Hastings, MI 49058
Weather: Rain or shine (Rain venue will be the HPAC)

Hastings Middle School celebrated its hardworking students at last night’s Honors Night! The event recognized the dedication and achievements of our students throughout the year. Congratulations to everyone for a fantastic year of accomplishments!

Another season of facility upgrades is underway this spring as crews begin remodeling the boys and girls locker rooms at Hastings Middle School!

Our high school students have already been enjoying the newly renovated locker rooms completed last year, and we’re excited to see the transformation at the middle school take shape.

This project is another improvement made possible through the bond generously approved by our district community three years ago. Thank you for continuing to invest in our students and schools!

Tonight, prior to our Board of Education meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing Teresa Heide, Stephen Crozier, Ed Domke, and Nancy Medeiros, who will all be retiring at the end of this school year.

We are deeply grateful for their years of faithful service, dedication, and commitment to our district and community. Their impact will be felt for years to come, and we wish each of them all the best in this next chapter.

Leadership, service, and a positive attitude are just a few of the qualities our Young Citizenship Award recipients have demonstrated over the last month. Congratulations to the students honored by the Hastings Kiwanis Club for their outstanding leadership during the month of April!

Fifth graders are in the house at Hastings Middle School this morning, checking out their new digs for next year! Thanks to the staff and students for being so kind and accommodating to our future middle schoolers!

It’s time for another incredible art display at the Hastings Performing Arts Center!
The show features work by both high school and middle school artists. We welcome families and community members to stop by and see the talented and creative artworks.

Dates the lobby will be open for viewing:

May 14 - HS Choir Concert and Awards - 7:00 PM
May 15 - Expressions Dance Centre - Evening
May 16 - Expressions Dance Centre - All Day
May 18 - District Retirement Reception - 6:00 PM
May 18 - Board of Ed Meeting - 7:00 PM
May 20 - Senior Honors - 7:00 PM
May 27 - Underclassman Honors - 7:00 PM

🌸 REMINDER! 🌸

Our HMS Pop-Up Geranium Sale is TOMORROW! 🌺💙💛

Stop by Hastings Middle School and grab a beautiful hanging geranium basket just in time for Mother’s Day! 🌷

📍 HMS Front Parking Lot
📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💲 $20 per basket

All proceeds support our HMS Washington, D.C. Scholarship Fund and help current 7th grade students prepare for their 2027 trip! 🇺🇸

Come out, support our students, and take home some gorgeous flowers! 🌸

Shhhhhhh… you didn’t hear this from us.

If you’ve noticed the spinny flowers “planted” outside of the Middle School, they appeared there thanks to a very special May Day mission. Mrs. Hoke’s kindergarten class from Central Elementary carried on the tradition of sneaking over to spread a little joy and wish everyone a happy May Day!

The weather may still be a little chilly, but hopefully the extra pops of color brighten a few days!

🍎✨ Happy Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, HMS! ✨🍎

This week (and every week), we are incredibly grateful for the amazing teachers and staff who make Hastings Middle School such a special place for our students to learn and grow. 💙💛

Today, Mr. Pratt and Mr. Yonker hit the hallways with a snack cart full of treats and refreshments—just a small way to say THANK YOU for all that you do each and every day! 🍫🥤

Your dedication, passion, and care for our students truly make a difference. We are proud to say we have the best teaching staff in the world, and HMS wouldn’t be the same without you!

👏 Be sure to give a shoutout to a teacher who has made an impact!

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #HMSPride #BestStaffEver 💙💛

🌸 HMS Pop-Up Geranium Sale – This Saturday! 🌸

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift or a way to brighten up your home this spring? 🌺

Stop by Hastings Middle School this Saturday for our Pop-Up Geranium Sale!

📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 HMS Front Parking Lot
💲 $20 per basket

All proceeds support our 7th grade students as they prepare for their Washington, D.C. trip in 2027 🇺🇸

Come grab some beautiful flowers and help our students make unforgettable memories! 💙💛

On National School Principals' Day, we want to take a second to honor our district's six principals and a bonus rockstar of an assistant principal.

These are leaders who show up every day with patience, encouragement, and dedication for their students and staff. Thank you for all the time, care, and heart you put into making your schools better places to learn and grow.

📢 Reminder for HMS Families

If you haven’t yet signed the permission form for your student’s M-STEP test regeneration, please do so as soon as possible.

📝 We would like all forms completed by tomorrow, Friday, May 1.

👉 Sign here: bit.ly/hmsmstep

Thank you for helping us ensure a fair testing experience for all students!

#HMSSaxons #MSTEP