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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!

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!

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!

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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.

🐾 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! 🐶💙

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!

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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

The back-to-school vibes are at an all-time high today in Hastings. Welcome back, everyone!

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! ⬇️

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.

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

Please join us in welcoming Jared Swiger as the new Director of Transportation for Hastings Area School System! Jared brings a blend of transportation experience, business leadership, and operational expertise to our district. We’re thrilled to have him.
We're also very thankful for the job done by Dale Krueger, who now has the opportunity to focus all his attention on buildings, grounds and facilities!

Last week, we celebrated a successful three weeks of innovation and creativity by welcoming parents to our Coding Camp finale.

Students demonstrated the projects they’ve worked so diligently on, including stop-motion videos, video games, and engineered cardboard games. They even capped off the celebration with some popsicles! Great work this summer!

Our English Language Learners are having the best time at our Book and Cook Camp! By combining entertaining stories with culinary adventures, students aren't just learning new recipes, they're building confidence and practicing vocabulary. Looks delicious!

"It's time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I'd much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure." — Ernie Harwell

Thank you for an amazing 2025-26 school year. Have a great summer and we'll see you in the fall for more adventures!

Yesterday we celebrated our 5th graders with an award assembly! It’s hard to believe their elementary journey is coming to an end. You will never spend more time in one building than your elementary years, and we are so proud of the memories, growth, and friendships made along the way.

Middle school is next and we know they are ready for it! 💙🎓