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6 days ago, Kelly Wilson
Our 3rd and 4th graders (including students from Delton Kellogg and St. Rose) got an up-close look at an 8-foot Dilophosaurus, a mammoth Brachiosaurus, and more this morning with Dinosaur Dimensions live at the Hastings Performing Arts Center! 🦖

Didn't catch the morning show? Bring the whole family TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m.!

Tickets: FREE for kids 14 and under | $5 for adults
Reserve online: hastings.ludus.com

Thank you to the Baum Family Foundation for sponsoring this event for our local schools and community! 🦕
7 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Fog hovers over a stage as a man dressed in safari gear looks off camera and a large dinosaur head peaks out from the right of the frame.
A young person in a jumpsuit holds a dinosaur around their neck on a stage.
Students fill auditorium seats as they gaze up at the stage where a movie screen is showing photos of dinosaurs.
A man dressed in safari gear speaks. In the background is a fence with dense vegetation growing around it.
Two individuals stand on a stage while kids sit in auditorium chairs and look on.
A large dinosaur walks on to a stage with fog hovering in the air.
You're invited! We will be hosting a bond proposal community forum on Monday, September 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School commons.

This will be a time for community members to learn more about the 2026 bond proposal!

For more information: https://www.hassk12.org/o/has/page/2026-bond-proposal
9 days ago, Hastings Area School System
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13 days ago, Kelly Wilson
Annual Fall Cookout season is officially underway! Central Elementary kicked off the festivities today, giving parents and guardians a chance to get a glimpse of daily school life and connect with the teachers and staff supporting their kids this year.
Upcoming cookout schedule:

Southeastern Elementary
Date: September 11
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Star Elementary
Date: September 18
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Northeastern Elementary
Date: October 15
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
We look forward to seeing you there!
16 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A woman with sunglasses sits at a table outdoors, facing a young child whose back is to the camera.
Two young kids, a girl and boy, sit at a table outdoors with others seated in the background.
A woman sits sideways at an outdoor table facing three kids who are eating off styrofoam plates.
A young boy lifts a cookie off of his plate as he dines outdoors.
Piles of hot dogs, hamburger buns and pulled pork waiting to be served.

No school Sept. 4 and 7. We hope all our Saxons have a restful, safe long weekend. We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!

21 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Graphic that says "No School" along with the dates September 4 and September 7
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21 days ago, Kelly Wilson
Welcome to school, little learners! Nervous faces turned into big smiles this week as our GSRP preschoolers stepped into our classrooms for the first time. We are so excited to watch them start their education journey. Have a great year!
22 days ago, Hastings Area School System
Two children sit at a table eating lunch. The girl on the left, with pigtails, smiles at the camera with a boy next to her who is also smiling.
A teacher on the far left watches on as two little kids look into the camera. A girl is putting some food in her mouth while the boy gives a slight wave.
A young girl with blonde hair holds up a stack of jumbo legos that she assembled.
Two young kids show off their toys to the camera. The girl shows a stack of jumbo legos she assembled and the boy holds up a small toy car.
Friday night before kickoff, we paused to celebrate the Baum family and their incredible dedication to Saxon Football and the Hastings Area School System!

Through the Baum Family Foundation, their ongoing generosity continues to transform our community. From upgrading Johnson Field with brand-new stadium lights last season and fresh turf over the summer, to covering athletic fees so no Saxon student ever has to pay to play, their impact touches every corner of our program.

The Baum family legacy is undeniable, and Hastings is so much stronger because of it!
24 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A man with a suit stands to the left of a couple, who are holding a plaque. All three are smiling for the camera. In the background you can see they are standing on a football field.
Hastings Summerfest is always a great reminder of why it’s good to be home. Today brought the chance for our alumni to reconnect, relive the glory days, and see firsthand how Hastings Area School System continues to thrive.

The annual HHS Alumni Banquet was a huge success, made even more special by a performance from our Varsity Singers. The Class of 1986 held their own reunion, while members of the Class of 1966 took a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a tour through some of our school buildings.

Once a Saxon, ALWAYS a Saxon!
24 days ago, Hastings Area School System
A choir director stands with his back to the camera as he directs a large group of boys and girls in front of him.
Three older individuals stand in front of a brick school building that reads Central School on the front.
A large group of high school-aged girls and boys pose for a photo in what appears to be the corner of a gymnasium.
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27 days ago, Kelly Wilson
Earlier this month, we had the privilege of hosting members of the Guenther family for a tour of Central Elementary, the middle school, and our “new” high school. Their father, Richard Guenther, served as superintendent from 1961 to 1982, and all nine of his children graduated from Hastings High School.

Walking the halls, the siblings shared memories (like running through empty school buildings while their dad worked late until they were summoned to his office over the PA system), reminisced about band and athletics, and recalled the infamous senior “gauntlet” on the second floor. The Hastings Performing Arts Center was a new addition that they marveled at, a testament to our community's incredible support.

Although Tricia (Class of 1963) couldn't join us, we remembered her along with Annette (1965), Chuck (1966), Greta (1968), Kris (1970), John (1977), Bob (1978), Jeff (1980), and Buni (1982).

Their visit highlights our core mission to shape successful Saxons who make a difference in the world and return to support the schools that raised them.

Thank you, Guenther family, for the wonderful trip down memory lane! To infinity and beyond…and back.
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
A group of middle-aged siblings sit in auditorium chairs posing for the camera.
A group of middle-aged siblings stand in an auditorium with chairs behind them cposing for the camera.
A group of middle-aged siblings stand on gym bleachers together with a bright yellow wall behind them posing for the camera.
🐾 For those of you who don’t know her… meet Karma, our facility dog! 🐾 Karma goes home with Mrs. Alexander every day, but while she’s here at school, she’s busy spreading love, comfort, and plenty of smiles! 🐶💙
about 1 month ago, Southeastern Elementary
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Congratulations to Malillany, who passed the state's WIDA English Language Test! This demonstrates Malillany’s strong command of the English language and earned her a certificate as well as some fresh pencils for the new year. It's a huge accomplish for one of our ELL students. ¡Buen trabajo, Malillany!
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
A girl and her teacher jointly hold a certificate that says "Access Test Certificat" on it
A girl holds a certificate that says "Access Test Certificat" on it
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about 1 month ago, Kelly Wilson
Before the first bell rings, our bus drivers set the tone for the entire school day, getting our students to each building safely.

We're looking for drivers to join our team and fill an important need in our district, providing competitive pay and flexible hours along the way.

Put in your application: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/hassk12
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
The front of a school bus with text over it saying "Hiring Bus Drivers"
The back-to-school vibes are at an all-time high today in Hastings. Welcome back, everyone!
about 1 month ago, Hastings Area School System
An older female student with a backpack gives a high five to a smaller girl.
Two students with backpacks on their back exchange a high-five
A girl stands in front of her school sign with a smile on her face while her mom takes a photo.
Two femaile students exchange a hug with another girl looking on
A man with a tie stands at the door to a school giving fist bumps to students who enter.
Here is a complete breakdown of all breaks and holidays for the upcoming 2026–27 school year to help plan family vacations and child care! ⬇️
about 2 months ago, Hastings Area School System
Our back-to-school open house dates are set! Come join us to tour the school, meet your teachers, and kick off a great year together.
2 months ago, Hastings Area School System
A graphical display of the open house dates and time
Stores are rolling out their back-to-school supplies and there are even some exciting events and programs coming up in the county that provide opportunity for free supplies. Make sure you're getting what you need.

Supply lists by grade can be found right here: https://se.hassk12.org/o/ses/documents/supply-lists/803654
2 months ago, Hastings Area School System
Back to school supply list graphic, featuring a blue backpack with school supplies spilling out of it