Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Wednesday 4/15/26

SENIOR REMINDERS

DUE BILLS
Attention Seniors! Do you have an old Algebra book laying around, or maybe a book from the Roe Reading Room? This is your reminder that all due bills must be paid or returned by the date of graduation. To see your active due bills, check under Fee Transactions in your PowerSchool. If you received a due bill and have questions, stop into the back office, and see Mrs. Maurer. (4/17)

SENIOR ACADAMY AWARDS
The Senior Academy Awards will take place on May 6th at 6:00 PM in the Hastings Performing Arts Center.

Seniors and their friends and family are invited to join us for this fun event celebrating and highlighting seniors in categories like school spirit and other memorable traits. Nominees will be announced at the Spring Sports Assembly on April 30th. (4/24)

STUDENT SERVICES

DECISION DAY - IMPORTANT!!
Seniors!  Reminder that you if you have not already, you NEED to submit your Decision Day form and Senior Questionnaire asap! This is important so we can plan for Decision Day!   (Also, please submit the optional Signing Form if you choose).   Questions?  Contact Mr. Cuffman.  (4/17)

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS

- The TCU Student Scholarship application deadline is April 15th. Click this link for more information:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ThornappleCreditUnion1/TCUStudentScholarship    (4/15)

- The Lakewood Choral Society Scholarship is open to a graduating senior who will be majoring in voice performance or music education at a 4-year accredited college.  The application can be accessed online at www.lacsmusic.org or from your high school choir director.  The deadline is Wednesday, April 15th, 2026.    (4/15)

- The MSFAA Early Awareness and Multicultural Outreach Scholarship is accepting applications for seniors who have a 2.5 gpa or better, and who will take at least 12 credit hours at college in Fall 2026.  Click HERE for the application.  The deadline to apply is April 17.  (4/17)

- Seniors!  The Hasting Athletic Boosters Scholarship is open to student-athletes who have participated in at least one sport all four years of high school, and maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout high school.  Click HERE to view the application and requirements. Application deadline is May 1, 2026.   (5/1)

SPRING TESTING

Each student received an email from Ms. Peg on 3/19/26 with details about their testing date(s) and time(s).  Questions? Contact Ms. Peg Denman.
For more information, visit: https://www.hassk12.org/o/hhs/page/psatsat   (4/17)

11th grade Testing

SAT
April 15, 2026 - 11th grade Last names A – L
April 16, 2026 - 11th grade Last Names M-Z
April 24, 2026 - 11th grade HVA Only Students
** HVA accommodated testers have various dates - emailed to the Student/HVA Mentor Teacher

WIN
April 21 2026 - 11th grade Last Names A – L
April 22, 2026 - 11th grade Last Names M-Z
April 27, 2026 - 11th grade HVA Only
** HVA accommodated testers have various dates - emailed to the Student/HVA Mentor Teacher

MSTEP
April 28, 2026 - 11th grade Inseat & HVA

 ** HVA accommodated testers have various dates - emailed to the Student/HVA Mentor Teacher

10th grade PSAT 9/10

April 14, 2026 - 10th grade

April 17, 2026 - 10th grade HVA Students Only

 ** HVA accommodated testers have various dates - emailed to the Student/HVA Mentor Teacher

9th grade PSAT 9/10

April 20, 2026 - 9th grade 

April 17, 2026 - 9th grade HVA Students Only 

 ** HVA accommodated testers have various dates - emailed to the Student/HVA Mentor Teacher

BLOOD DRIVE

The Interact club is hosting a blood drive Friday, May 1, from 9:30am-2:30pm. If you would like to donate please sign up online

https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11615368.
If you are 16, please pick up a consent form in the office. (5/1)

CHOIR

Follies
Come out for a casual evening of solos, small groups, and skits to, Thursday the 16th, at Follies! The Hastings Choirs are hosting this evening of fun events. The show begins at 7pm in the HPAC, and we'd love to see you there! (4/16)

Varsity Singers and Sonos
Interested in auditioning for Varsity Singers or Sonos? Find a copy of the audition on a music stand by the choir room, and see the helpful resources on hastingschoir.com - Come be a part of two phenomenal auditioned choral ensembles here at HHS. See Mr. Moore with questions. Auditions are the week we get back from break. (4/17)

CLUBS

SAXON LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The Saxon Leadership Council will meet tomorrow at 6:45am. (4/15)

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

Tennis
The Saxon Netters hosted West Michigan Lutheran last night and pulled out a 6-2 victory, improving to 2-1 on the season.  In singles, Lilli Edger at the 3rd spot and Lilly Randall at 4th, won easily after playing hard fought tennis.  In doubles, the Saxons swept the Pilots.  The 1st doubles team for Sophia Haywood and Lauren Gee blanked their opponents 6-0,6-0.  Senior duo and 2nd doubles team, Ellie Cousins and Alyssa Morton won 6-2,6-3.  At the 3rd position, Kassidy Peake and Paula Muga won easily, 6-1, 6-0. At the 4th position, Josalyn Russell and Hannah Sorensen kept their unbeaten streak intact, winning 6-0,6-1.

Boys Golf
The Hastings Boys Golf team opened the season with a 4th place finish at the I-8 Jamboree in Marshall, shooting 320. Daniel Jensen led the Saxons with a 74, while freshman Daylen Sybesma impressed with a 75 and Danny Jiles added an 81 in a strong varsity debut.

Girls Track
The Girls Track and Field team took down Jackson Northwest last night with a score of 92-44. 

Taking first for the Saxons were Bella Friddle in the 100, 200, high jump and long jump; Caroline Randall in the 800, 1600, and 3200; Olivia Friddle in shot put, discus, and pole vault; Naomi Cook in the 300m hurdles, and the 4x100 relay of Riley Furrow, Naomi Cook, Malena Tomaszewska, and Olivia Friddle; and the 4x400 relay of Naomi Cook, Zikarra Warner, Cheyenne Smith, and Emerson Leary. 

Taking second in their events were Malena Tomaszewska, Riley Furrow, Emerson Leary, Petra Foster, Zikarra Warner, and Chloe Pirtle.

Taking third in their events were Riley Furrow, Kim Coolidge, Lacy Peck, Cheyenne Smith, Chloe Pirtle, and Malena Tomaszewska.

The Saxons compete again on Friday at their home invite. Come out and support!

Boys Track
The Boys Track team beat Jackson NW last night with a score of 71-66. Taking first for the Saxons were Joey Renner in the 110 hurdles; Jackson McKinney in the 3200; Odin Twiss in shot and disc; Josh Grace in high jump; Liam Renner in pole vault; 4x1 relay of Evan Jacobs, Pau Crespo, Odin Twiss, and Isaac Lilley; and the 4x2 relay of Liam Renner, Josh Grace, Balian Marlette, and Logan Kimmel. 

Other Saxon scorers were Caleb Kramer, Brandon Goodrich, Jace Acker, Austin Friddle (who broke a 40-year old freshman record in disc with a throw of 123 ft, 9 in.), Matthew Shults, Angel Mejia Hernandez, and Ethan Hetrick.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 16th – Choir Follies      

April 17th - HS Symphonic Band & Grand Rapids Symphony Side by Side                                                                                             

April 27th – Senior Rotary Luncheon

April 29th – Senior Girls Tea Luncheon

April 30th – Club Pictures

May 1st – Blood Drive

May 2nd – Prom

May 6th – Senior Academy Awards

May 8th – Senior Decision Day

May 15th – Seniors Last Day