Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Friday 5/8/26

MANDATORY SENIOR MEETING

The last required Senior Meeting is Tuesday, May 12, at 2:00 PM in the HPAC. We will be reviewing final details for graduation, including due bills, and distributing honors cords. This meeting is for senior students only (and includes both virtual and in-person seniors). We look forward to seeing you there!   (5/12)

REMINDERS

PARENT ADVISORY MEETING

Please join us for a Parent Advisory Meeting on Wednesday, May 13 from 6:00–7:00 PM at Hastings High School. Topics will include academic advancement opportunities (Dual Enrollment, AP, Early Middle College, CTE), scheduling, counseling resources, online learning options, and ways for parents to get and stay involved. We hope to see you there! (5/13)

 HONOR GUARD

JUNIOR HONOR GUARD Hey Juniors, if you are interested in representing your class at graduation as an Honor Guard this year, please complete the application in your email by next Wednesday, May 13th.

Four Juniors will be selected by Mrs. Heide. Honor Guards should be students of good character and citizenship. Duties will involve assisting at our graduation ceremony on May 21. Duties may include assisting with guiding seniors to/from the stage, helping and out programs, etc. If you have any questions, please come see Mrs. Maurer! (5/13)

BARRY COUNTY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

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 2026-2027 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    (5/15)

STUDENT SERVICES

DECISION DAY
Seniors, if you signed up to come to Decision Day, it is Friday! You will report to the lobby of the HPAC at 8:00 for attendance and raffle sign ups! And don’t forget to bring your graduation cap and gown to school to wear for the middle and elementary school walkthroughs! (5/8)

AP TESTING
AP Testing is May 4-15. Please make sure you arrive 15 minutes early in the Aux Gym Lobby for your test. Be sure to check your student email for more details. (5/15)

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)

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/1FAIpQLSesD6sOqY5pmiRr8fkPqnEsmfp3vFs5fj3_3blUVA5332IYVw/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)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

- Attention graduating seniors!  Flexfab is hiring Production Associate positions in Hastings!  For more details and how to apply, click HERE!  (5/13)

- Centrie Concrete Cutting & Drilling is looking for a Summer Intern to work as a Concrete Sawing and Core Drilling Operator Assistant. This role supports concrete cutting and drilling projects by assisting the main operator with job site tasks, equipment preparation, and site cleanup. The Operator Assistant helps ensure projects run smoothly while following safety protocols and maintaining high-quality service standards. This is a part-time, entry-level position (no experience using slab saws, core drills, and wall saws) with an opportunity to learn a valuable trade. Applicants must be 18 years old at hire. Experience in construction preferred. Apply online at centriecut.com under Employment, or at https://centrieconcretecutting.easyapply.co/

HAND2HAND

Summer Food Schedule

We’re excited to share that Hand2Hand food support will continue to be available all summer long! Families with children ages 3–18 are welcome to stop by any of the listed locations to pick up food with no sign up required. Just visit a pickup site during the scheduled times, and the rest will be taken care of! Please click HERE! for a list of date, time, and pick up locations! 

ATHLETICS

- 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. 

RESULTS from coaches

Varsity Softball

On Monday, Hastings Softball played Hamilton in the doubleheader. Hastings lost 1-9 in the first game then made a tremendous comeback and won the second game 6-2 against a very good Hamilton squad. Hastings then played Pennfield on Tuesday for a doubleheader winning the first game 12-2. Kayden Brown hit a three run home run in the fifth to help seal the win. Then they won the second game against Penfield 15-14. Yesterday they played Northwest, winning the first game 12 -10 and the second game 12 - 7.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 8th – Senior Decision Day

May 15th – Seniors Last Day

May 20th – Seniors Honors Night

May 21st – Graduation

May 25th – No School, Memorial Day

May 29th – Half Day, Students Last Day