Earlier this month, we had the privilege of hosting members of the Guenther family for a tour of Central Elementary, the middle school, and our “new” high school. Their father, Richard Guenther, served as superintendent from 1961 to 1982, and all nine of his children graduated from Hastings High School.

Walking the halls, the siblings shared memories (like running through empty school buildings while their dad worked late until they were summoned to his office over the PA system), reminisced about band and athletics, and recalled the infamous senior “gauntlet” on the second floor. The Hastings Performing Arts Center was a new addition that they marveled at, a testament to our community's incredible support.

Although Tricia (Class of 1963) couldn't join us, we remembered her along with Annette (1965), Chuck (1966), Greta (1968), Kris (1970), John (1977), Bob (1978), Jeff (1980), and Buni (1982).

Their visit highlights our core mission to shape successful Saxons who make a difference in the world and return to support the schools that raised them.

Thank you, Guenther family, for the wonderful trip down memory lane! To infinity and beyond…and back.

Congratulations to Malillany, who passed the state's WIDA English Language Test! This demonstrates Malillany’s strong command of the English language and earned her a certificate as well as some fresh pencils for the new year. It's a huge accomplish for one of our ELL students. ¡Buen trabajo, Malillany!

Check out our Central News by following this link: https://app.smore.com/n/2vhd4/edit

Before the first bell rings, our bus drivers set the tone for the entire school day, getting our students to each building safely.

We're looking for drivers to join our team and fill an important need in our district, providing competitive pay and flexible hours along the way.

Put in your application: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/hassk12

The back-to-school vibes are at an all-time high today in Hastings. Welcome back, everyone!

Here is a complete breakdown of all breaks and holidays for the upcoming 2026–27 school year to help plan family vacations and child care! ⬇️

Your next visit to Hastings Middle School or Central Elementary just got a whole lot smoother. Crews have wrapped up a much-needed overhaul of our parking lot, and a freshly paved spot is ready and waiting for you. We are excited to put this upgrade to good use!

Our back-to-school open house dates are set! Come join us to tour the school, meet your teachers, and kick off a great year together.

If you're one those types that likes to shop for school supplies throughout the summer, we got you covered. Visit the link below to find a supply list for each grade next year.

Supply lists: https://ce.hassk12.org/o/ces/documents/supply-lists/803661

Please join us in welcoming Jared Swiger as the new Director of Transportation for Hastings Area School System! Jared brings a blend of transportation experience, business leadership, and operational expertise to our district. We’re thrilled to have him.
We're also very thankful for the job done by Dale Krueger, who now has the opportunity to focus all his attention on buildings, grounds and facilities!

Last week, we celebrated a successful three weeks of innovation and creativity by welcoming parents to our Coding Camp finale.

Students demonstrated the projects they’ve worked so diligently on, including stop-motion videos, video games, and engineered cardboard games. They even capped off the celebration with some popsicles! Great work this summer!

Our English Language Learners are having the best time at our Book and Cook Camp! By combining entertaining stories with culinary adventures, students aren't just learning new recipes, they're building confidence and practicing vocabulary. Looks delicious!

"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!

🚧 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!

Please follow this link for your Central News and have a great summer! https://app.smore.com/n/hrqcj-central-elementary

Please follow this link for your Central News and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend! https://app.smore.com/n/29skq-central-elementary

Before our seniors took the big walk across the stage 🎓, our preschool (GSRP) students celebrated their graduation! With their tiny caps, these little learners are officially kindergarten-bound!

Amazing work, graduates!

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!