Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Monday 5/11/26

MANDATORY SENIOR MEETING

The last required Senior Meeting is Tuesday, May 12, at 2:00 PM in the HPAC. We will be reviewing final details for graduation, including due bills, and distributing honors cords. This meeting is for senior students only (and includes both virtual and in-person seniors). We look forward to seeing you there!   (5/12)

REMINDERS

PARENT ADVISORY MEETING

Please join us for a Parent Advisory Meeting on Wednesday, May 13 from 6:00–7:00 PM at Hastings High School. Topics will include academic advancement opportunities (Dual Enrollment, AP, Early Middle College, CTE), scheduling, counseling resources, online learning options, and ways for parents to get and stay involved. We hope to see you there! (5/13)

HONOR GUARD

JUNIOR HONOR GUARD

Hey Juniors, if you are interested in representing your class at graduation as an Honor Guard this year, please complete the application in your email by next Wednesday, May 13th.

Four Juniors will be selected by Mrs. Heide. Honor Guards should be students of good character and citizenship. Duties will involve assisting at our graduation ceremony on May 21. Duties may include assisting with guiding seniors to/from the stage, helping and out programs, etc. If you have any questions, please come see Mrs. Maurer! (5/13)

BARRY COUNTY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

YOUTH QUEST
Applications are being accepted for Youth Quest, a weekend long leadership program for Barry County youth entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in the 2026-2027 school year. This program challenges youth in areas of team building, leadership, goal setting, and problem solving. It takes place at YMCA Camp Algonquin. The cost is $25/student. Click HERE to view the flyer with more information. Questions? Contact Duska Brumm at  duska@barrycf.org    (5/15)

STUDENT SERVICES

AP TESTING
AP Testing is May 4-15. Please make sure you arrive 15 minutes early in the Aux Gym Lobby for your test. Be sure to check your student email for more details. (5/15)

SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer School information is now available. See Mrs. Erb in the Counseling Department to pick up an information packet and registration form. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Erb. (5/29)

SCHOLARSHIPS & COLLEGE AWARD OFFERS
Seniors, if you are receiving Scholarships or Financial Aid Award Letters from colleges, please be sure to fill out the Scholarship Google Form online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesD6sOqY5pmiRr8fkPqnEsmfp3vFs5fj3_3blUVA5332IYVw/viewform 

Also, please reach out to Mr. Cuffman to help you better understand the total cost of attendance and to compare letters to make the best choice! (5/15)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

- Attention graduating seniors!  Flexfab is hiring Production Associate positions in Hastings!  For more details and how to apply, click HERE!  (5/13)

- Centrie Concrete Cutting & Drilling is looking for a Summer Intern to work as a Concrete Sawing and Core Drilling Operator Assistant. This role supports concrete cutting and drilling projects by assisting the main operator with job site tasks, equipment preparation, and site cleanup. The Operator Assistant helps ensure projects run smoothly while following safety protocols and maintaining high-quality service standards. This is a part-time, entry-level position (no experience using slab saws, core drills, and wall saws) with an opportunity to learn a valuable trade. Applicants must be 18 years old at hire. Experience in construction preferred. Apply online at centriecut.com under Employment, or at https://centrieconcretecutting.easyapply.co/

HAND2HAND

Summer Food Schedule
We’re excited to share that Hand2Hand food support will continue to be available all summer long! Families with children ages 3–18 are welcome to stop by any of the listed locations to pick up food with no sign up required. Just visit a pickup site during the scheduled times, and the rest will be taken care of! Please click HERE! for a list of date, time, and pick up locations! 

CLUBS

KEY CLUB
Attention Key Club members, don't forget to sign up in our Google Classroom to bring something for our breakfast celebration this Wednesday. Don't miss out on this fun meeting and a chance to say goodbye to our Key Club seniors. (5/12)

NHS
Attention NHS members, don't forget to get your dues paid and get your volunteer hours in by this Friday May 15. (5/15)

ATHLETICS CLUBS

- 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

Track & Field

The Girls Track and Field team competed last Friday at the Alma Invite, taking home the 2nd place trophy in the big school division, and 3rd overall. Taking home some individual hardware was: 

·  Olivia Friddle, 1st in shot put and pole vault, 2nd in discus with a throw of 129ft 8ins, an early state qualifying mark and breaking a 49 year old school record

·  Bella Friddle, 1st in the 100m (2nd fastest time in school history), 1st in high jump, 1st in long jump

·  Caroline Randall, 1st in the 1600 and 3200, 2nd in the 800

·  Riley Furrow, 5th in the 400m

·  Lilly Randall, 7th in the 400m

·  London Hammond, 7th in pole vault 

·  The 4x4 team of L. Randall, Furrow, Cook, B. Friddle took 5th

·  The 4x8 team of Pirtle, Warner, Lewis, and Villareal took 6th

·  The 4x1 team of Furrow, Tomanawska, L. Randall, and O. Friddle took 7th

The Boys Tack team finished 5th in the big school division and 7th overall at the Alma Invitational Friday. 

Scorers for the boys were:

Joey Renner with a 7th place finish in the 110 hurdles

Odin Twiss with a 3rd place finish in discus

Austin Friddle with a 5th place finish in discus

Matthew Shults with an 8th place finish in discus

Liam Renner with a second place finish in pole vault

Isaac Lilley with took fourth place in pole vault

The 4x100 team of Evan Jacobs, Pau Crespo, Isaac Lilley, and Odin Twiss with a 7th place finish

The 4x400 team of Logan Kimmel, Maverik Peake, Jace Acker, and Balian Marlette with a 7th place finish

The 4x800 team of Caleb Kramer, Kellen Boge, Parker Erb, and Payton Haines took 7th place

The Saxons run at home tonight and celebrate their seniors and exchange students at 5pm. Be there!

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 15th – Seniors Last Day

May 20th – Seniors Honors Night

May 21st – Graduation

May 25th – No School, Memorial Day

May 27th – Underclassmen Honors Night
May 29th – Half Day, Students Last Day