Hastings High School

We will be doing one more high school yearbook pick-up Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 3 to 4 p.m. in the commons across from the gym. If you are not able to pick up during that time, please contact hsyearbook@hassk12.org with an alternative date for you to pick up your book after school.

Earlier today, Hastings High School was evacuated after smoke was detected in a portion of the building that houses the science classrooms. Out of an abundance of caution, students and staff exited the school while a local fire crew investigated.

Fire crew members and HASS maintenance staff determined that a bird's nest built on a generator briefly caught fire causing smoke to enter the building through vents.

The incident did not result in any injuries and once the building was cleared by fire officials, school operations resumed.

We are grateful to the Hastings Fire Department for their prompt response and assistance and also to school staff for quickly and calmly putting into action the safety procedures we have in place.

Have a great long weekend!

Ty Wenger, sales consultant from GreenMark Equipment (John Deere – Hastings), visited Mrs. Mayack’s ag business classes today to share his journey and insights into the world of equipment sales.

He spoke with students about the skills, education, and experiences that led him to a successful career in sales consulting. To top it off, he arrived in a big green tractor, giving students a hands-on look at the equipment he works with every day.

Thank you, Ty, for taking the time to chat with our future ag professionals!

Let's see a sea of white at Bob White Stadium tonight. Good luck, Saxons!

Saxons from across the decades came together on Saturday for the 2025 Hastings High School Alumni Banquet. Alumni enjoyed an evening of fellowship and dinner while hearing from Superintendent Dr. Nick Damico, this year’s Alumnus of the Year, Tammy Pennington (Class of 1977), the 2025 Class Responder, JoDee Gaskill (Class of 2025) and others.

The evening also celebrated the recipients of the Dana Burgess Scholarships: Rachel King, Alan Li, Hayley Rasey, and Preston Meese.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the dedicated organizers whose hard work keeps this cherished tradition alive year after year.

Congratulations to Caroline, who beat her own school record to set a new benchmark. She finished the Under the Lights Invite at South Christian in 18:25.9. We have a feeling this won’t be the last time we see her do it over the next two seasons!

Saxon family, please welcome Ryan Cousins to our district! Over the next couple of weeks, we will be highlighting some of the new faces that will be instructing our students this year.

We’re back! To kick off the school year, the high school student council shared encouraging messages across the district, filling sidewalks with positive chalk notes yesterday to welcome students on their first day.

The Class of 2029 was in the house today, on the eve of the first day of school. This year’s Link Crew helped welcome incoming freshmen with a variety of icebreaker games and loads of information on what they can expect in the upcoming school year. Enjoy your high school careers—the years will fly by!

Tomorrow is the first day of the 2025–26 school year! We’re excited to welcome our students back into our buildings and kick off another year of learning and growth.

The year will go by quickly — be sure to keep track of important dates with our school calendar. We’ll see you tomorrow!

School picture days are spread throughout the next couple of months. Make sure you have your student ready to say “Cheese!”

- Hastings High School - August 18
- Hastings Middle School - August 28
- Star Elementary - September 2
- Southeastern Elementary - September 9
- Northeastern Elementary - October 2
- Central Elementary - October 7

Our teachers had an incredible professional development experience this morning, thanks to a powerful session led by Jake Daggett.

With years of experience teaching elementary students and now serving as a Foundational Literacy Director in Milwaukee, Jake brought a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. As a global literacy consultant and prominent voice on social media, Jake shared impactful insights that left our team energized and motivated.

Thank you, Jake, for sharing your passion and expertise with us!

Welcome back, teachers and staff! We kicked off the year with a district-wide assembly at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, then headed back to our buildings to prepare for the year ahead. We can’t wait to welcome our students back soon.

Band camp isn’t all work and no play. This morning, they wrapped up the session with a rousing game of tug-of-war. Band is definitely not for the faint of heart!

It's back-to-school for our office personnel. All school offices are now open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and available to assist you.

School’s just around the corner! Students return on August 18, and preschoolers start September 2.

To help everyone get ready, we’re hosting open house events at each school on Wednesday, August 13. It’s a great chance for students to meet staff, tour the building, and get the inside scoop on what to expect this year.

Check out the schedule below and make plans to stop in.

There’s a lot of activity happening at Hastings High School right now! Construction crews are hard at work on several major projects that will significantly transform parts of the building. Along the south side, older windows are being replaced with new, energy-efficient ones. Meanwhile, the big news is the full renovation of the athletic lobby and both the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms. These upgrades will enhance the experience for students, staff, and visitors alike. Progress is moving along quickly, and we can’t wait to show you the finished results. Stay tuned!

Tears, jubilation, hugs…even some silly string and popsicles. Students throughout the district celebrated their last day of school in all kinds of ways. We want to thank all the students, teachers, parents, and staff who made this school year such a success. Now go enjoy your summer. You’ve earned it!