Spencer White, longtime Hastings Area Schools band director and a key figure in the operations of the Hastings Performing Arts Center, is expanding his role within the district.
Hastings Area School System administration has also named White the director of the Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC). The appointment reflects HASS’s commitment to enriching community life through exceptional programs and facilities. To do that, the district will leverage White’s overwhelming success in the operations of the state-of-the-art HPAC.
In his new role, White will oversee the operations of the CERC, the community’s hub for educational and recreational activities. He will remain actively involved in the HASS band program, collaborating with band boosters and continuing to drive the HPAC’s programming. His proven leadership will ensure the seamless integration of these roles, fostering opportunities for students and residents alike.
“Spencer White’s dedication to our students and community makes him the ideal leader for this expanded role,” said HASS Superintendent Dr. Nick Damico. “His success with the HPAC and band program demonstrates his ability to build vibrant, extraordinary spaces. We’re excited to see him elevate the CERC as a cornerstone of our Exceptional Schools, Exceptional Community, Building Successful Saxons mission.”
“I’m really excited to step into this new role as HPAC and Community Center Director," White said. "Over the past few years, the arts in Hastings, especially at the HPAC, have grown tremendously, and with that growth has come the need for more focused leadership and support. This new position allows us to better serve our students, staff, and community across all areas of the fine arts. I’m also looking forward to helping take the CERC to the next level. It’s an important resource for our district and community, and I’m happy to play a role in helping it move toward long-term success.”
The district invites our community to celebrate this milestone and invest in the vibrant future of recreational and educational programs at the CERC. Your generous support will ensure the CERC, which includes our pool, continues to thrive as a cornerstone of lifelong learning and community engagement, enriching lives across Hastings.
To learn how you can make an impact, please contact Spencer White at Spencer.White@HASSK12.org or call 269-948-4400. For more details about the CERC, visit hassk12.org (Menu > Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center).