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The high school's trades block students have been hard at work! While juggling a few projects, their main focus is constructing a barn for a local family from the ground up.

Every year, these students take on a major build like this, managing the entire process from start to finish. It’s an invaluable, hands-on opportunity that equips them with skills and sets them up for success if they pursue a career in the trades. We're looking forward to watching the progress!
4 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A group of young men wearing hard hats work on and around the frame of a large barn.
A group of young men wearing hard hats work on and around the frame of a large barn.
Two male students sit at a table and  examine planks of wood and metal brackets.
A group of young men wearing hard hats work on and around the frame of a large barn.
A group of young men wearing hard hats work on and around the frame of a large barn.
A group of young men wearing hard hats work on and around the frame of a large barn.
A group of young men wearing hard hats work on and around the frame of a large barn.
Big news for the City of Hastings! Today marked the ribbon-cutting for the Riverwalk Lofts and Mill Street Market in downtown Hastings.

While the Lofts bring new neighbors to our community, the Mill Street Market is bringing opportunities for our students! Scheduled to be all done this January, the market features a commercial kitchen that will become the new home away from home for our culinary arts program, expanding on the great foundation built at the Barry Community Foundation.

Our culinary arts teacher, Mr. Straube, said the space could hopefully be able to create additional space to facilitate larger classes. We can't wait to see the finished project!
4 days ago, Hastings Area School System
The look at a space that is under construction. Metal framing extends from the concrete floor to ceiling.
A grroup of people gather around, talking with buildings that are under construction in the background.
A photo of blue prints that show the inside of building.
Dozens of people are seated in folding chairs outside looking ahead at a speaker who is out of frame.
A woman stands at a podium with a microphone to her mouth speaking.
With one game left in the regular season, the Saxons are playoff-bound. Grab your playoff swag through the link below.

The cut off for ordering is midnight on Sunday. Go Saxons!

Order here: https://stores.eagraphics.com/hastingssaxons/shop/home
5 days ago, Hastings Area School System
playoff gear graphic
Last week, the high school’s Ag Business classes had the opportunity to meet and learn about what it takes to be a K9 officer! Students gained valuable insight into how K9 dogs are trained and how they put their skills to work every day to help keep our communities safe.

A huge shout-out to Barry County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Moore (a Hastings grad!) and K9 Jesse for taking the time to visit with us and share their knowledge and experience! We appreciate all you do for our community!
6 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Students learn about K9 units
Students learn about K9 units
Students learn about K9 units
Students learn about K9 units
Students learn about K9 units
Students learn about K9 units
Hastings earned a Division 1 rating at District 10 MSBOA Marching Band Festival last night in Caledonia! This marks 67 years of the program receiving Division 1 ratings at marching band festival!
12 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Three marching band drum majors walk down a track and field track and turn to salute. Behind is a line of blue-clad marching band members holding their various instruments.
Hastings High School Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place Wednesday, October 14, in the main gym, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Grade progress reports will also be available for pickup, as well as testing scores for current 9th and 12th graders. We look forward to seeing you there!
13 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A graphic with a cartoon desk filled with office supplies that says Parent-Teacher Conferences on it
There was no shortage of action tonight as the Saxons sent the seniors off with one final win at Baum Stadium!
17 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Final score graphic (64-44)
Conferences are right around the corner on Oct. 14. We're looking for some generous parents or community members to help feed our staff as they stay after hours to meet with parents and guardians. Any help is GREATLY appreciated. We look forward to visiting with everyone!
18 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A graphic that reads "Feed Our Teacher" with stock photos of various food items on it, such as a hot dog, soda can and french fries.
Interested in serving our school as a College Advisor? You can apply through Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and let them know you’re interested in being placed at HHS. This is such an important position for supporting our students as they explore college and career opportunities!
19 days ago, Hastings Area School System
An ad that says "You are college material" with scissors and fabric on it
Tomorrow is Count Day for public schools around Michigan, including right here in Hastings!
State funding for our district is directly tied to student attendance on this day. Making sure your child is present and on time ensures our school receives its full share of state support. Let's make sure every student is counted!
20 days ago, Hastings Area School System
count day graphic
It's a great day ... to buy a Saxon yearbook!

Buy a Hastings High School yearbook for $65 at jostensyearbooks.com. Hurry! Prices increase on October 16!
20 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A graphic that features a marching band member with a big feather on his hat. The text says MARCH and Buy Your HHS Yearbook
The cross country teams traveled to Otsego on Saturday for the Bulldog Invitational, highlighted by a milestone performance on the girls' side.

Caroline Randall finished 2nd overall, breaking her own school record from last year with a time of 17:30.5.

She was joined in the varsity race by teammates Lenna Wendt, Eva Elzinga, Emerson Leary, Charlotte Bagley, Chloe Pirtle, and Riley Furrow.

The boys' team was led by Jackson McKinney, Jackson Storrs, Parker Erb, Tanner Krzysik, Alex Timmers, Julian Kretz, and Dakota Cole.

Congratulations to Caroline on the record and to both teams on a strong showing at Otsego.
21 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A pack of girls wearing jersey tanktops run with grass and trees in the background
Saxons hit the road tonight!
24 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Gameday graphic
Big homecoming win! Go Saxons!
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
a football graphic showing the final score of the game. a press box can be seen in the background with lettering that says Hastings Saxons
Another Homecoming in the books, and what a fun week it’s been! Tonight's parade and victory at Baum Stadium was the perfect way to cap it off. It was so much fun seeing so many familiar faces. We hope our students had as much fun celebrating as we did! It's a great day to be a Saxon!
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
highlights from homecoming
Congratulations to this year's homecoming king and queen: Meredith Ansorge and Caleb Kramer!
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
Two high school students stand on a football field with sashes across their chests and crowns on their heads while smiling
All Hastings High School parents and guardians are invited to our Parent Advisory Meeting on Monday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the HHS Media Center!

Principal Powell and Assistant Principal Mitchell will be there to introduce themselves, share their vision for the school, and answer your questions. Joining us is a great way to stay involved and connected with the HHS community.

We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
Flyer that says Parent Advisory Meeting and lists all of the information about the meeting.
It was a defensive stalemate on the gridiron tonight, but the seniors came out on top at the annual Homecoming Powderpuff game! 🏈

Bella Friddle led the charge with two touchdowns to secure the win. Great job to all the ladies for putting on an awesome show!
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Players participating in a Powderpuff football game
Tonight, the girls take over Baum Stadium for our annual Powderpuff Football game.

Juniors and seniors will be facing off under the lights for ultimate bragging rights. Game begins at 7 p.m. Pack the stands, wear your school colors, and be loud.
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
A graphic featuring a pink football with the works Powderpuff Football, seniors vs. juniors underneath it
Members of the Hastings High School Student Council hit the ground this morning for the Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center's annual Day of Caring!

Joined by hundreds of volunteers across the county, our crew headed to the Hastings Public Library to tackle general cleaning and maintenance, inside and out. We are so proud of these students for rolling up their sleeves and showing what community pride is all about! 💙
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
Two female students hold dusters as they smile at the camera. They're both wearing the same blue shirt that says "United We Shine" on it.
A male student stands, flanked by book shelves, smiling at the camera.
A number of students all in uniform blue shirts work on pulling weeds from a section of landscape rocks.
A large group of student, all in uniform blue shirts, pose for a group photo in front of a large stone building.
A group of high school students with blue shirts on pause from their work and smile at the camera. They are sitting on a carpted floor organizing items.
A male high school student with a tan hoodie on reaches to the top of a book shelf to dust it.
A number of students all in uniform blue shirts work on pulling weeds from a section of landscape.