Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Tuesday 9/8/26

HOMECOMING

Homecoming will be the week of 9/19 - 9/26/2026. This year "the magic, the myth, and the force come home this Homecoming season!".

Seniors - Star Wars

Juniors - Oz

Sophomores - Harry Potter

Freshman - Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Click HERE to see all of the Homecoming information and for links to the grade-level pages!

Shirt Sales 
Shirt Sales are live now! Reminder that all shirt sales must be completed by Sunday, September 13th.  Don’t miss out on your chance to participate in this Homecoming tradition. The link was previously sent to your email by Mrs. Kramer and is included below.

All grades can be ordered through the digital store linked here.

Float Building begins Sunday, September 13. Check your grade level schedule in the hallways or online for building days, time and locations.

Homecoming Dance Tickets
Dance tickets will be on sale for $15 at both lunches. They will be available Monday, September 14 until Friday, September 25, with no tickets sold at the
door. If you are bringing an outside guest please acquire and return a dance guest form by Thursday, October 24. Guest forms
will be available at lunches or at Mrs. Mauer's desk and should be turned in to Mrs. Mauer in the office. Only students of high
school age -20 will be permitted at the dance.

Powder Puff
Attention junior and senior girls, all powderpuff sign ups and permission slips are due this Thursday, September 10th. You can find them on the counter in the athletic commons! (9/10)

The Powder Puff game will take place Tuesday, September 21st at 7pm! Plan to come for the game and stay for the bonfire immediately after.

STUDENT SERVICES
SENIOR MEETINGS IN ENGLISH CLASSES
Seniors, mark your calendars for the upcoming Senior Meetings taking place on September 16 in your English class hour. Counselors will assist you with starting college applications and financial aid applications.  Please plan to bring your charged laptop and charger with you.  (9/15)

REP VISITS
Students, we have a few college rep visits coming up! 
If you would like to attend, please sign-up through your Naviance account.

- Grand Rapids Community College Wednesday, September 9, 2pm  (sign-up deadline: 9/8)
- Douglas J Aveda - Grand Rapids - Monday, September 14, 2pm   (sign-up deadline: 9/12)
- Western Michigan University- Thursday, September 17, 9:04am  (sign-up deadline: 9/15)

Questions?  See Mrs. Herbert in the Counseling Department.   (9/15)

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!

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!

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. 

Important Message for ALL Athletes
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.

Sub Sale
Athletics Sub Sale Fundraiser is now going on.  All orders are to be turned in by 9/14 and pick up will be 10/1

RESULTS from coaches

Varsity Football
Thursday night the Varsity Football Team defeated Williamston 50-21.

Tyler Frazer ran for 131yards and 3 touchdowns, while Trevin Russell ran for 91yds and Jonha Hamp added 84yds and 2 touchdowns.  Leading the way for these running backs were Cade Roberts, Henry Elzinga, Max Kensington, Ethan Hetrick, and Eli Nesbitt. 

Defensively Liam Renner, Jonah Hamp, and Spencer Wilkins wrapped up 18 tackles.  Quinn Schennere, Donny Smith, and Riley Taylor each brought down 4 ball carriers.  Hamp, Wilkins, and Hetrick each recovered fumbles, while Russell added a Pick Six.

The team travels to Marshall for their first Interstate 8 conference match up on Friday night.  

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 21st-25th – Spirit Week

September 21st - Powder Puff Football Game

September 25th – Homecoming vs Western

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

October 8th – Fall Choir Concert 7pm

October 9th – Picture Retakes