Bright new turf is down on Johnson Field, and it's already looking fantastic! Crews will be putting the finishing touches on the project in the coming weeks, and now football season just needs to hurry up and get here! 🏈
The Saxons made some noise at the Division 2 Girls Track & Field State Championship over the weekend, highlighted by a state championship performance by Bella Friddle! A trio of Saxons medaled at the meet:
🥇 Bella Friddle captured her second career state championship in the high jump, clearing a school-record 5'9". She also medaled in the long jump (4th) and 100 meters (8th).
🏅 Olivia Friddle, took 6th in discus (126'9").
🥈 Caroline Randall placed 3rd in the 3200 meters, shattering the school record at 10:45.88.
Incredible weekend for these athletes!
📸: The Hastings Banner
🥇 Bella Friddle captured her second career state championship in the high jump, clearing a school-record 5'9". She also medaled in the long jump (4th) and 100 meters (8th).
🏅 Olivia Friddle, took 6th in discus (126'9").
🥈 Caroline Randall placed 3rd in the 3200 meters, shattering the school record at 10:45.88.
Incredible weekend for these athletes!
📸: The Hastings Banner
Here are some 📸s from last week's Concert in the Hayfield. Always a great event! A huge thanks to everyone who had a hand in organizing this year's concert and to all those who attended!
"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!
Thank you for an amazing 2025-26 school year. Have a great summer and we'll see you in the fall for more adventures!
Congratulations to the many HHS students honored for their academic achievements at last night's Underclassmen Honors Night!
Events like this are a great reminder of the incredible talent and dedication our students bring to every area of learning, from CTE programs like Construction and Culinary Arts to traditional subjects like Math, Science, and English.
We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see what’s ahead!
Events like this are a great reminder of the incredible talent and dedication our students bring to every area of learning, from CTE programs like Construction and Culinary Arts to traditional subjects like Math, Science, and English.
We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see what’s ahead!
Join our bands for a beloved tradition! The annual Hayfield Concert features an evening of live music, great food, and community fun benefiting the Hastings band program.
This year’s lineup features the incredible 150-member Hastings Community Mass Band and the renowned Thornapple Jazz Orchestra, promising plenty of excellent music to kick off the summer season.
Beyond the music, guests can enjoy fresh grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, hand-dipped ice cream, and a silent auction.
Grab your lawn chairs, bring the family, and come out to support our local student musicians!
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: Concert begins at 5:30 PM
Location: 2704 N. Charlton Park, Hastings, MI 49058
Weather: Rain or shine (Rain venue will be the HPAC)
This year’s lineup features the incredible 150-member Hastings Community Mass Band and the renowned Thornapple Jazz Orchestra, promising plenty of excellent music to kick off the summer season.
Beyond the music, guests can enjoy fresh grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, hand-dipped ice cream, and a silent auction.
Grab your lawn chairs, bring the family, and come out to support our local student musicians!
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: Concert begins at 5:30 PM
Location: 2704 N. Charlton Park, Hastings, MI 49058
Weather: Rain or shine (Rain venue will be the HPAC)
"As you walk out those doors, everyone’s going to ask you ‘What’s your plan?’ Just know, your answer today will likely be different than in the next six months or the next six years," Mrs. Kramer told graduates tonight.
Class of 2026, wherever you go and whatever you do, you'll always be a Saxon. Thank you for the memories. 💙💛
Class of 2026, wherever you go and whatever you do, you'll always be a Saxon. Thank you for the memories. 💙💛
On the eve of graduation, seniors, staff, and supporters filled the HPAC for Senior Honors Night. The Class of 2026 has accomplished so much this year and throughout their time at HHS. It was only fitting to honor them one final time and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements!
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! 💙🐑
