Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Wednesday 5/14/25

Thank you to the PTO and families who contributed to the HS Staff Appreciation week last week! The staff is very grateful for your generosity!

Senior/Graduation Announcements:

Accessible Seating for Graduation

If you or a family member need accessible seating at graduation they need to be reserved in advance - please contact Mrs. Peake in the office to do this. Email ashley.peake@hassk12.org or call 269-945-6162.

Senior Party

The final days to purchase a ticket for the Senior Party will be this week Wednesday and Friday and next week Monday and Wednesday. Final sales will be Wednesday, May 14. No tickets will be sold after May 14 due to we have to turn in a final count to the venue that day. If you want to go but can’t afford it, stop and talk to them Wednesday and they will help you out!

Virtual students may stop into the office to purchase tickets.

**PHHSSP is a non-profit organization not affiliated with the Hastings Area School System.**

Graduation/Honors Night Photos

Dan Goggins with Picture This Photography will be at Senior Honors Night and Graduation taking photos. Click HERE to view the flyer for more information and instructions on how to order.

Transportation Request Forms

If your student plans to ride the bus next school year, don’t forget — an updated Transportation Request Form must be submitted. These forms are collected annually to help the transportation department plan bus routes effectively for the upcoming year.

To make things interesting, we’re adding a little friendly competition. The building with the highest percentage of completed forms turned in by Thursday, May 29 will win a special prize!

Let’s make it happen. Get those forms in!

Click HERE for the form or HERE to view the flyer.

Band Scrap Metal Drive

The Band's annual Scrap Metal Drive will take place on May 17 & 18 - this weekend!  The collection site is at Dewey's Auto Body on Green St.

SATURDAY 9am-5pm

SUNDAY 9am-2pm

We accept practically anything that is made out of mostly metal! Here are some of the things we take:

·  All appliances big and small: fridges, stoves, ovens, microwaves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, freezers, countertop appliances

·  Pots and pans, flatware, cast iron

·  Antennas, towers, and satellite dishes

·  Metal window and bed frames

·  Metal tables, metal cabinets, metal shelving, 

·  Tire rims, auto parts, car batteries, brake drums, radiators, motors, hoods, doors, bumpers, etc.

·  Lawn mowers (push or ride), wheelbarrows, metal fencing, metal edging, show throwers, leaf blowers

·  Grills, metal fire pits (ash removed), metal framed lawn furniture and bag chairs, patio umbrellas

·  Tools, small engine machines, power tools, generators

·  Air-Conditioners, furnaces, dehumidifiers, water-heaters, AC window units, radiator heaters (drained)

·  Bicycles, scooters, pogo-sticks

·  Electric motors

·  Wiring, copper pipe, nails (please bag nails)

·  Commercial donations welcome

·  Audio and video players, electorincis, computers, laptops, harddrives, 

·  Mattress springs

·  Metal siding, gutters, doors, screens, 

·  Food cans (bagged please)

·  Metal plumbing fixtures, metal sinks, metal wash tubs

We also accept returnable cans.  Please bring returnable cans bagged.

We can also accept cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, ATVs, motorcycles, metal boats, and RV's.  If it's something that needs to be towed, please contact us at 269-838-8106 to make arrangements.

If you have a large amount of items, we can do a pick up. 

Please call 269-838-8106 to make arrangements. 

We are not able to accept:

·  tires (if they are on a machine or vehicle, that is OK, what we mean are just spare tires...)

·  propane tanks that are still pressurized.  They must have a large hole cut in them for us to accept.

·  Old TV's and computer screens (tube style)

·  Dry cell batteries (AA, AAA, etc.)

·  Household garbage

·  Glass

Thank you for your support in this effort!! 

KCC Summer Camp Opportunities

See the attached flyer for KCC summer camp opportunities- click HERE

Youth Quest

Applications are being accepted for Youth Quest, a weekend long leadership program for Barry County youth entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in the 2025-2026 school year. This program challenges youth in areas of team building, leadership, goal setting, and problem solving. It takes place at YMCA Camp Algonquin. The cost is $25/student. Click HERE to view the flyer with more information. Questions? Contact Duska Brumm at  duska@barrycf.org   (5/16)

HONORS NIGHTS

Invitations Letters have been mailed home to students being recognized at our HHS Honors Nights.

Seniors: For those invited, the Senior Honors Convocation will take place on Wednesday, May 21, at 7:00 PM in the HPAC.

Grades 9th, 10th, and 11th: For those invited, the Underclassmen Honors Night will take place on Wednesday, May 28, at 7:00 pm in the HPAC.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Erb in the Counseling Department. (5/28)

Student Services

Just a reminder to Seniors. . . You have 4 working school days to meet all of your Michigan Merit Requirements in order to be eligible to walk at graduation.  You must complete and pass all of your required courses no later than Tuesday, May 20, 2025 by 3 pm or you will lose your eligibility to participate in our graduation ceremony. If you are cutting it close in an English, Math, Gov't, Econ, or other MMC required course - be sure to reach out and connect with your instructors to ensure you have a great plan to finish strong.

SUMMER SCHOOL 
Summer School information is now available. See Mrs. Erb in the Counseling Department to pick up an information packet and registration form. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Erb. (5/29)

AP TESTING

AP Testing is May 5-16. Please make sure you arrive 15 minutes early in the CERC lobby for your test.  Be sure to check your student email for more details.  (5/16)

SCHOLARSHIPS & COLLEGE AWARD OFFERS
Seniors, if you are receiving Scholarships or Financial Aid Award Letters from colleges, please be sure to fill out the Scholarship Google Form online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemImEa5qmzEizl-j0nfk3gELZtGq_5z7ZGA6JVrYw0CM1hGA/viewform

Also, please reach out to Mr. Cuffman to help you better understand the total cost of attendance and to compare letters to make the best choice! (5/15)

Athletics

- To view current Sports Schedules, visit our website or click here: https://hastingshighschool.bigteams.com/main/calendar

JV SOFTBALL

JV softball swept a DH against Marshall last night, winning 15-0 and 19-4.

Game 1 the Saxons were led by Lily McFarlan in the circle, she gave up 2 hits and struck out 3 batters in 3 innings. Ava Patterson made multiple plays in the outfield for the defense. Molly Cherniawski, McFarlan and Sophia Bucher had multiple hits for the Saxon offense.

Game 2 saw Raegan Wattles take the circle for only the second time this season. She gave up 5 hits and struck out 4. Sophia Bucher had 3 hits and 4 RBI to lead the offensive attack. Maylee Olin had a beautiful double play that helped the Saxon defense.

JV is now 15-4 on the year and host Ionia Thursday afternoon 

WRESTLING

Click HERE to view the summer wrestling schedule. Hard copies are available in the athletic office.

Athletic Boosters Sub sales

Sub sales will be delivered on Tuesday, May 20.  

Upcoming Events

·         May 16 – Senior’s Last Day/Decision Day

·         May 21 – Senior Honors Night

·         May 22 – Graduation

·         May 28 – Underclassman Honors Night