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.
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.
🏆 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆
On Friday, the Saxons track team competed at the Regional Tournament in Williamston and the girls team made history by bringing home the Regional Championship! This marks the first regional title for the girls program in 49 years!
Some outstanding performances from the meet included:
⭐ Bella Friddle - First in high jump, long jump and 100 meters; Second in 200 meters.
⭐ Olivia Friddle - First in shot put and discus; Second in pole vault.
⭐ Caroline Randall - First in 1600 and 3200 meters; Fourth in 800 meters.
⭐ Naomi Cook - Seventh in 800 meters.
⭐ London Hammond - Seventh in pole vault
⭐ Chloe Pirtle, Emerson Leary, Malena Tomaszewska and Zikarra Warner - Sixth in 4x800 relay
⭐ Riley Furrow, London Hammond, Malena Tomaszewska and Lilly Randall - Eighth in 4x200 relay.
A special congratulations to Bella, Olivia, and Caroline for qualifying for the State Meet in their respective events!
On Friday, the Saxons track team competed at the Regional Tournament in Williamston and the girls team made history by bringing home the Regional Championship! This marks the first regional title for the girls program in 49 years!
Some outstanding performances from the meet included:
⭐ Bella Friddle - First in high jump, long jump and 100 meters; Second in 200 meters.
⭐ Olivia Friddle - First in shot put and discus; Second in pole vault.
⭐ Caroline Randall - First in 1600 and 3200 meters; Fourth in 800 meters.
⭐ Naomi Cook - Seventh in 800 meters.
⭐ London Hammond - Seventh in pole vault
⭐ Chloe Pirtle, Emerson Leary, Malena Tomaszewska and Zikarra Warner - Sixth in 4x800 relay
⭐ Riley Furrow, London Hammond, Malena Tomaszewska and Lilly Randall - Eighth in 4x200 relay.
A special congratulations to Bella, Olivia, and Caroline for qualifying for the State Meet in their respective events!
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
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
Five Hastings High School seniors were recognized by the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance on Friday, May 8, at KCC's Fehsenfeld Center.
Austin Abson, Ricardo Contreras, Madilyn Dinger, Isaac Lambert, and Landon Yepez successfully completed the Kellogg Advanced Manufacturing and Assembly Program during the Spring 2026 semester.
Through this Industrial Arts dual enrollment course, students had the opportunity to earn up to nine college credits.
Program content included workplace success skills, professional writing, lockout/tagout procedures, time management, workplace and tool safety, an advanced manufacturing simulation, and OSHA 10 industry certification.
Each student was presented with an Employability Endorsement Certification by Barry County Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Heinzman.
Congratulations to these soon-to-be graduates as they take the next step toward successful careers in the workforce!
Austin Abson, Ricardo Contreras, Madilyn Dinger, Isaac Lambert, and Landon Yepez successfully completed the Kellogg Advanced Manufacturing and Assembly Program during the Spring 2026 semester.
Through this Industrial Arts dual enrollment course, students had the opportunity to earn up to nine college credits.
Program content included workplace success skills, professional writing, lockout/tagout procedures, time management, workplace and tool safety, an advanced manufacturing simulation, and OSHA 10 industry certification.
Each student was presented with an Employability Endorsement Certification by Barry County Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Heinzman.
Congratulations to these soon-to-be graduates as they take the next step toward successful careers in the workforce!
Another Saxon has signed to compete at the next level. Congrats, Esther! Good luck at Davenport next year!
After decades of dedicated service, leadership and commitment to our students, our high school principal Teresa Heide announced she will be retiring at the end of the school year.
Mrs. Heide leaves behind a legacy of excellence, kindness, and unwavering support that will be felt for generations to come.
Please join us in thanking her for her service and wishing her all the best in this exciting new chapter. She will join our district's other retirees on May 18 for a reception and celebration!
Mrs. Heide leaves behind a legacy of excellence, kindness, and unwavering support that will be felt for generations to come.
Please join us in thanking her for her service and wishing her all the best in this exciting new chapter. She will join our district's other retirees on May 18 for a reception and celebration!
The track record boards were updated last week, an annual tradition that celebrates and preserves the legacy of the greatest athletes in HHS history.
Caroline Randall has earned her place among them, sitting at the summit of the all-time top 14 with her impressive 17:49.6 achieved at the State Finals at Michigan International Speedway.
The school's All-State record board was also updated to reflect Caroline’s outstanding fourth-place finish at the state meet.
Congratulations, Caroline!
Caroline Randall has earned her place among them, sitting at the summit of the all-time top 14 with her impressive 17:49.6 achieved at the State Finals at Michigan International Speedway.
The school's All-State record board was also updated to reflect Caroline’s outstanding fourth-place finish at the state meet.
Congratulations, Caroline!
Hastings High School's TV production class brought in some promising young talent for their recent broadcasts.
Students from Southeastern Elementary did GREAT on yesterday's broadcast and students from Star Elementary are up today!
Thank you to the high schoolers for taking the time to work with our young students.
Students from Southeastern Elementary did GREAT on yesterday's broadcast and students from Star Elementary are up today!
Thank you to the high schoolers for taking the time to work with our young students.
Some 📸's from prom! Thank you for everyone's hard work to make it a magical night!
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.
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.
Our high schoolers are heading into the final month of school with some energy. At Thursday afternoon’s assembly, Saxon spring sports teams were introduced, nominees for the Senior Academy Awards were announced, and students took part in a number of games with a very spirited audience watching on.
This spring marked the end of a months-long project in Advanced Agriculture that is always a student favorite!
Since September, students have managed and overseen every phase of the lambing process, from preparation to post-lambing care. They even had to weather a very frigid winter. Their hard work and dedication paid off as they finished with 14 lambs from 9 ewes! Three lambs will remain in our ag barn, while the others were sold to cover program costs.
The Hastings Ag Program would like to extend a huge thank you to Bill Johnson for his continued support with ewes and rams, Matt Potter for demonstrating proper shearing techniques, and BC Veterinary Service for providing veterinary care throughout the process. We are incredibly grateful for the community support that helps make these hands-on learning experiences possible! 💙🐑
Since September, students have managed and overseen every phase of the lambing process, from preparation to post-lambing care. They even had to weather a very frigid winter. Their hard work and dedication paid off as they finished with 14 lambs from 9 ewes! Three lambs will remain in our ag barn, while the others were sold to cover program costs.
The Hastings Ag Program would like to extend a huge thank you to Bill Johnson for his continued support with ewes and rams, Matt Potter for demonstrating proper shearing techniques, and BC Veterinary Service for providing veterinary care throughout the process. We are incredibly grateful for the community support that helps make these hands-on learning experiences possible! 💙🐑
This afternoon, friends and family gathered to honor Dez Mathis, who will be taking her soccer talents to Saginaw Valley State University next year. We're proud of you, Dez!
We’re inviting parents to join us on May 13 for a conversation about topics that matter most to your student and their education. We hope you can make it!
The GFWC Hastings Women’s Club welcomed our senior girls for the annual Senior Tea today, a tradition that generations of Saxon ladies likely remember.
This meaningful event brings together women of all ages to share wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration, reminding our Saxon seniors that they are supported as they step into the next chapter of their lives.
A special congratulations to Charlotte Drake, who was honored with a scholarship from the club.
Thank you to the Hastings Women’s Club for your warm hospitality and for continuing this great tradition!
This meaningful event brings together women of all ages to share wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration, reminding our Saxon seniors that they are supported as they step into the next chapter of their lives.
A special congratulations to Charlotte Drake, who was honored with a scholarship from the club.
Thank you to the Hastings Women’s Club for your warm hospitality and for continuing this great tradition!
Junior standout Caroline Randall made history this past Friday at the 85th Annual Hastings Saxons Invitational, one of Michigan’s oldest and most competitive high school meets.
Caroline shattered a school record that had stood since 1993 in the 1600 meters, beating it by 6 seconds.
And she didn’t stop there.
She went on to break her own school record in the 3200 meters, dropping a blazing 10:55 and going sub-11 once again.
Caroline shattered a school record that had stood since 1993 in the 1600 meters, beating it by 6 seconds.
And she didn’t stop there.
She went on to break her own school record in the 3200 meters, dropping a blazing 10:55 and going sub-11 once again.
Join us this evening in the Hastings Middle School Commons for a community forum focused on our district’s facility and infrastructure needs. The session will be led by consultants from GMB, and we encourage all community members to attend and share their input.
Following the forum, the school board will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting.
Following the forum, the school board will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting.
The 5th Annual Follies, presented by Hastings Choirs, was an outstanding evening of entertainment last night!
Students showcased their talents through a variety of musical performances, thoughtfully interwoven with lighthearted and engaging skits. The range of creativity highlighted the strength of our Saxon performers!
Students showcased their talents through a variety of musical performances, thoughtfully interwoven with lighthearted and engaging skits. The range of creativity highlighted the strength of our Saxon performers!
Spring Break looked a little different for our tech department. Throughout the week, our tech department didn’t slow down. From closing out tickets and repairing devices to updating computers and refreshing inventory across the district, the team kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
And of course, they found a way to keep it fun. Rocking their shades and sipping on ice-cold Shirley Temples, the team brought a little Spring Break spirit to the workday. 😎
Awesome work, team!
And of course, they found a way to keep it fun. Rocking their shades and sipping on ice-cold Shirley Temples, the team brought a little Spring Break spirit to the workday. 😎
Awesome work, team!
We have another group of VERY deserving students who were given the Young Citizenship Award by the Hastings Kiwanis Club for the month of March. Great job, everyone!
