Join us this evening in the Hastings Middle School Commons for a community forum focused on our district’s facility and infrastructure needs. The session will be led by consultants from GMB, and we encourage all community members to attend and share their input.

Following the forum, the school board will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting.

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✈️ Teaching Tuesday ✈️

The big day is coming! Young Eagles Day is happening on May 2nd!

This is an amazing opportunity for students to experience the thrill of flying… and the best part? It’s completely FREE!

Young Eagles will spend about 15–20 minutes in the air, experiencing the awesome feeling of flight that many people only dream about. It’s something many participants remember for the rest of their lives! Spots are VERY limited! Don’t miss out!

👉 Registration is required: https://eaachapters.org/event-details/HE2673KYE
Secure your spot today before they’re gone!

🍽️ Dinner’s calling... and it’s saying PIZZA!
Our Pizza Hut Fundraiser is in full swing – and now’s the perfect time to grab dinner that gives back 🍕

📅 TODAY ONLY
📍 Pizza Hut in Hastings

✔️ Don’t forget to mention Southeastern when you order!

Spring Break looked a little different for our tech department. Throughout the week, our tech department didn’t slow down. From closing out tickets and repairing devices to updating computers and refreshing inventory across the district, the team kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

And of course, they found a way to keep it fun. Rocking their shades and sipping on ice-cold Shirley Temples, the team brought a little Spring Break spirit to the workday. 😎
Awesome work, team!

We have another group of VERY deserving students who were given the Young Citizenship Award by the Hastings Kiwanis Club for the month of March. Great job, everyone!

We'll see you on Monday!

Saxons have each other’s backs! 💙
In anticipation of state testing (i.e. M-STEP, PSAT, etc.), students of all ages across our district took time to write letters of encouragement to one another. Every student will receive uplifting words from a fellow Saxon, reminding them they are supported and ready to succeed.
Good luck...you’ve got this!

At Hastings Area School System, we’re building confident learners from DAY ONE!
Whether your child is entering preschool, young kindergarten, or kindergarten, we provide a supportive, engaging environment to help them grow, learn, and thrive right from the start.

We’re now enrolling students at all early learning levels and invite you to discover what HASS can offer your child. When you’re ready to enroll your new Saxon, visit hassk12.org and click “Enroll Today!”

Big day for our 3rd graders! They visited the State Capitol in Lansing today and had an amazing time exploring, learning, and making memories! 🏛️☀️

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Monday at the monthly Hastings City Council meeting, two of our Southeastern Elementary Student Council members presented their idea of adding more birdhouses throughout our community.

A motion was made, and we are excited to see this project move forward. We love seeing our students — even some of our younger learners — make an impact on our community!

Saxons have each other’s backs! 💙

In anticipation of state testing (i.e. M-STEP, PSAT, etc.), students of all ages across our district took time to write letters of encouragement to one another. Every student will receive uplifting words from a fellow Saxon, reminding them they are supported and ready to succeed.

Good luck...you’ve got this!

☘️ March: We’re LUCKY to Have Popcorn

🌈 You don’t need a pot of gold... just 50¢ for Popcorn Day tomorrow (3/26)!
🍀 Funds go straight to supporting student fun!

Teaching Tuesday! 🐦🪺 Last night at the monthly City Council meeting, two of our Student Council members presented their idea of adding more birdhouses throughout our community. A motion was made, and we are excited to see this project move forward! This is what it’s all about! Students using their voices, engaging in real-world experiences, and making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom. 💙

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Southeastern Elementary fifth graders had an exciting day yesterday exploring future career possibilities!
Students visited Hastings Fiberglass, the Barry County Courthouse, and Corewell Health Pennock, getting a firsthand look at a variety of professions in action. It was an inspiring experience to help them start thinking about what they might want to be when they grow up!

Teaching Tuesday 💻 After the school day ends, the learning continues! Ms. Fleis hosts our Girls Who Code Club, where students dive into coding and STEM activities. The club empowers girls to explore technology, think creatively, and build skills that will prepare them for the future. We are grateful for teachers who create opportunities that spark curiosity and innovation!

It’s always special when our older students have the opportunity to give back and support younger learners. This semester, 8th graders in Mr. Renner’s Innovation and Design class took on the exciting project of building 3D printers.

Jackson, Davis, Karter and Kenna assembled the printers from kits, calibrating them, troubleshooting issues, and learning how all of the mechanical and electronic components come together. And the best part is that these printers will be given to our elementary schools here in Hastings.

This project was made possible through the generosity of the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation, which provided funding through the 2025–26 CISD Mini Grant Program. Hastings Area School System received four mini grants, which helped purchase the Prusa CORE One+ kits used in the project.

A big thank you to William Renner, Jessica Fleis, Julie Carlson, and Elizabeth Macklin for their work in securing these grants and helping make this opportunity possible for our students.

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