Our young students are not only learning in the classroom, they’re also learning the rules of the road when they ride a Hastings school bus. Our amazing drivers have been visiting school buildings to give bus safety presentations, helping students understand how to travel safely while keeping the ride fun. Thanks to their efforts, our kids are better prepared to get to and from school with confidence. Thank you, bus drivers!

Have a great long weekend!

August Birthday Club hosted by our PTO! Students with a birthday in August were able to eat lunch at the birthday table, enjoy a small treat, and received a birthday bookmark! Reminder - No School Friday, August 29th, and No School Monday, September 1st! Check out the newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/fc73x

Our preschoolers return after the long holiday weekend, and we can’t wait to welcome them back! If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. Our FREE preschool program has no income restrictions. Everyone is welcome.

Fill out the enrollment form found through our website, and we’ll be in touch with you soon!

🐾 Teaching Tuesday! 🐾 Meet Karma, our beloved facility dog here at SE — and one of the most paws-itively impactful members of our team! 🐶💛 Every day, Karma helps create a calm and welcoming environment for our students. From comforting kids during tough moments to encouraging reading and social-emotional learning, she is more than just a furry friend — she's a true educator at heart! We’re grateful for the unique ways Karma supports learning and emotional growth. We appreciate Paws with a Cause and First Presbyterian Church for their partnership in making this happen!

We’re back! To kick off the school year, the high school student council shared encouraging messages across the district, filling sidewalks with positive chalk notes yesterday to welcome students on their first day.

Tomorrow is the first day of the 2025–26 school year! We’re excited to welcome our students back into our buildings and kick off another year of learning and growth.

The year will go by quickly — be sure to keep track of important dates with our school calendar. We’ll see you tomorrow!

School picture days are spread throughout the next couple of months. Make sure you have your student ready to say “Cheese!”

- Hastings High School - August 18
- Hastings Middle School - August 28
- Star Elementary - September 2
- Southeastern Elementary - September 9
- Northeastern Elementary - October 2
- Central Elementary - October 7

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! A reminder doors open at 7:40am and school begins at 7:50am. If your child is eating breakfast at school, they will stop in the cafeteria first and take their breakfast to their classroom. Don't forget to set your alarm! Go Saxons! 💙

Our teachers had an incredible professional development experience this morning, thanks to a powerful session led by Jake Daggett.

With years of experience teaching elementary students and now serving as a Foundational Literacy Director in Milwaukee, Jake brought a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. As a global literacy consultant and prominent voice on social media, Jake shared impactful insights that left our team energized and motivated.

Thank you, Jake, for sharing your passion and expertise with us!

Welcome back, teachers and staff! We kicked off the year with a district-wide assembly at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, then headed back to our buildings to prepare for the year ahead. We can’t wait to welcome our students back soon.

It's back-to-school for our office personnel. All school offices are now open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and available to assist you.

School’s just around the corner! Students return on August 18, and preschoolers start September 2.

To help everyone get ready, we’re hosting open house events at each school on Wednesday, August 13. It’s a great chance for students to meet staff, tour the building, and get the inside scoop on what to expect this year.

Check out the schedule below and make plans to stop in.

B.Bus today at 1:00. Wear your tye dye!!

B.Bus today at 1:00! Wear your silly socks!! 🧦

Crews are hard at work this summer at Southeastern Elementary, tackling some exciting upgrades. Brand-new windows are being installed throughout the building, replacing the originals from the 1950s. Many of our bathrooms are also getting a complete makeover. We can’t wait for everyone to see the transformation when school starts back up.

B.Bus will be stopping by Southeastern all summer long! Every Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm. Every week has a theme. We hope to see you today with your crazy hats! 🧢👒🎩⛑️🪖

Some hallways at Hastings Middle School were buzzing yesterday — literally! A few of the students attending Elementary Coding Camp spent the morning flying drones through the halls while others dove deeper into learning the basics of coding. A great mix of hands-on fun and future-ready skills!

Some elementary ELL students are diving into a two-week food camp at the CERC! 🍽️📚 They're not only exploring the kitchen and creating delicious food but also reading stories connected to the foods they prepare, blending literacy with hands-on learning in a flavorful way! 👩‍🍳

Tears, jubilation, hugs…even some silly string and popsicles. Students throughout the district celebrated their last day of school in all kinds of ways. We want to thank all the students, teachers, parents, and staff who made this school year such a success. Now go enjoy your summer. You’ve earned it!