Central Elementary School

Please follow this link for your Central News and have a wonderful weekend! https://app.smore.com/n/e6bzu-central-elementary

Did you know January serves as School Board Appreciation Month? Here at HASS, we have a great one!

We want to proudly celebrate and thank our seven dedicated Board of Education members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our schools. Their time, thoughtful decision-making, and unwavering focus on what’s best for students help shape a strong future for our entire community.

Please join us in showing appreciation for their passion, perseverance, and partnership.

We’ve received some questions about whether school breakfast and lunch are free in 2026. After some initial uncertainty during the state budget talks in the fall, free meals for students did remain in place. 🍎🥪

For the latest menus and all the info you need, visit our Food Service page: https://www.hassk12.org/page/food-service

Due to forecasted weather and poor driving conditions, our community daycare will open at 8 a.m., while the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC) will be closed tomorrow (Dec. 29) morning. Morning athletic practices are also cancelled.

Decisions regarding afternoon athletic practices and CERC activities will be evaluated at noon tomorrow.

Thank you, and drive safely!

The district office will be open today and tomorrow, ready to assist you.

Please follow this link for your Central News and enjoy the holiday break! We will see you back on January 5th! https://app.smore.com/n/ahu2y-central-elementary

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

Please check out this link for your Central News and our holiday dress up days next week! https://app.smore.com/n/vy0af-central-elementary

🐾🎉 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.

Please check out this link for your Central News and have a nice weekend! https://app.smore.com/n/urxgk-central-elementary

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

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please follow this link for your Central News and reach out to Mr. Cole if you can volunteer for 3rd-5th grade swimming at the CERC! We are in need of more volunteers! https://secure.smore.com/n/nhwq9-central-elementary

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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

Please follow this link for your Central News and have a great weekend! https://secure.smore.com/n/bsx0j-central-elementary