Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Monday 9/28/26

PRINCIPAL PARENT LETTER

Please click here to view a message from Mr. Powell. (10/2)

STUDENT SERVICES

9th grade SOS Classroom Lesson
Hastings High School is utilizing the SOS Signs of Suicide Portal as part of our school wide Suicide prevention efforts.  To preview the information on this free educational site regarding warning signs and risk factors for youth suicide and to learn more about the key message all students will learn: ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell), visit the SOS Signs of suicide website. https://mindwise.org/parents/ 

All 9th Grade students will be experiencing a classroom lesson over very similar material on October 12th in their Science classes. If you are interested in talking with Mrs. Coltson, the school counselor, about the Signs of Suicide program, please feel free to contact her at 269-945-6136, or dawn.coltson@hassk12.org

** If you do NOT want your child to participate in the SOS Program in school, please notify Mrs. Coltson by October 9 by returning the signed form to our high school office. **   (10/9)

DUAL ENROLLMENT INTEREST FORM
Students interested in Dual Enrollment for 2nd Semester need to complete the Interest Form using THIS LINK. 
Forms must be completed by Friday, November 6, 2026.  Questions?  Contact Mrs. Hawthorne in the Counseling Department or email kikki.hawthorne@hassk12.org    (11/6)

SCHEDULES FOR SEMESTER 2
Students are able to view their 2nd Semester schedule in PowerSchool. If you have an error in your schedule, the deadline to submit your Semester 2 Schedule Change Request form is November 24, at 3:00pm. The online form can be filled out using THIS LINK or can be found on the counseling webpage at:

https://www.hassk12.org/o/hhs/page/counseling    (11/24)

COLLEGE & CAREER INFORMATION
- Check out the bulletin board in the Athletic Commons for College and Career Information
- More information is also listed in your monthly newsletter emails from the Counseling Department! (9/28)

REP VISITS

Attention ALL STUDENTS!  We have a few college rep visits coming up!  Sign-ups are open for 9th-12th graders.  If you would like to attend, please sign-up through your Naviance account.

- Wayne State University- Monday, September 28th, 10:08am (sign up deadline 9/26)

- Kalamazoo College - Monday, September 28, 12:56pm (sign up deadline: 9/26)

- Davenport University-Grand Rapids - Wednesday, September 30, 12:56pm (sign up deadline: 9/28)

- Kalamazoo Valley Community College- Monday, October 5, 12:58pm (sign up deadline 10/3)

- Alma College- Tuesday, October 6, 10:08am (sign up deadline 10/4)

- Grace Christian University, Thursday, October 8, 9:04am (sign up deadline 10/6)

- Saginaw Valley State University Friday, October 9, 12:56pm (sign up deadline 10/7)

Questions?  See Mrs. Herbert in the Counseling Department.   (10/7)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 - The CERC is looking to add more lifeguards to their amazing CERC Aquatics Team! If you’re interested in a fun and rewarding job where you can make a difference, please email CERC@hassk12.org for more information or to reserve your spot.  Come join the team and help keep our community swimming strong!  (9/28)

Lifeguard Certification Course
Dates:

·  Friday, Oct. 2 – 3:30–6:00 PM

·  Saturday, Oct. 3 – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

·  Sunday, Oct. 4 – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Some online coursework must be completed before the in-person sessions.
Training and certification will be provided — no experience necessary!

FINE ARTS

Winter Musical
What is the Musical this year? Come to the HPAC at 3:05 on Wednesday October 7th to find out at the Musical Launch Party! The presentation will last only 5 mins. Audition music and information will be available there, but you can always get it from Mr. Moore in the Choir Room at your convenience. Everyone is welcome to come find out about our show this year!
Leading up to the Launch Party, come to the Choir Room for the first two reveals at 3:05 on Wednesday September 23 and Thursday October 1. See you at the reveals and Launch Party!

CLUBS

Interact Club / Blood Drive
There is still time to sign up! Click the link to see the remaining appointments.

Donate Blood, Save Lives! Sign up today: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11640369

NHS
Attention current senior NHS members, our next meeting is this week on Wednesday at 7:30am in Mrs. Warner's room, B119.  Reminder that you must attend at least 50% of the meetings to stay in good standing.

Attention all juniors & seniors who are applying to join NHS. Your application deadline has been extended a couple days. Completed form with signatures is due by this Friday, October 2. Once the forms are all in a Google form can be created and sent out for Teacher recommendations. So make sure to ask at least 3 teachers for a recommendation.

Attention Teachers, an NHS Google form will be emailed to you this Friday once all the candidates have submitted their applications. We will need those returned by Friday Oct. 9. (9/29)

GSA
The first movie night of the HHS GSA club will be help on Friday, October 2nd, in Ms. O'Brian's room, B210, from 5-8PM. Bring a friend and some snacks, all are welcome. (10/2)

ATHLETICS CLUBS

- To view current Sports Schedules, visit our website or click here: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/hastings-high-school

-If you have not set up a Final Forms account please do so. Information on how to set up an account can be found on the Athletics page of the school website. 

- Athletes are required to have a Final Forms account in order to participate in a sport.  This account must be set up by the parent/guardian.  If you already have an account, please make sure to update your information and upload a current physical.

RESULTS from coaches

Varsity Football
Varsity Football Team defeated Jackson Parma Western on Friday night 22-30

Trevin Russell ran for 110 yards behind Quin Schennere, Tyler Frazer, Ethan Hetrick, and Henry Elzinga.  Hamp added another 90 yards and 2 touchdowns running behind Roberts, Acker and Nesbitt.  Tyler Frazer rumbled for 32yards and a touchdown behind Spencer Wilkins. 

Defensively, the Saxons were led by Liam Renner with 11 tackles and Hamp, Wilkins, and Friddle each wrapped up 8 Panthers.  Hamp had an early interception and Friddle jumped on a loose ball for the two Saxon takeaways.

The team travels to Pennfield Friday night for another conference game.  Kickoff is at 7pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 28th – Blood Drive

October 7th – Count Day

October 7th - Musical Launch Party in the HPAC at 3:05

October 8th – Fall Choir Concert 7pm

October 9th – Picture Retakes

October 16th – 19th – Fall Break, No School 

October 20th - School Resumes

October 30th – Half Day for Students