Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Friday 2/27/26

MANDATORY SENIOR MEETING
Seniors, don’t forget!  Please plan to attend your mandatory Senior Meeting on Wednesday, March 18th, at 2:00 PM here in our Performing Arts Center. We will be going over many important items regarding graduation, scholarship information, as well as passing out Cap & Gown orders at this meeting. This meeting is for senior students only (and includes both virtual and in-person seniors). We look forward to seeing you there!  (3/18)

SENIOR PHOTOS
Reminder that all toddler photos and senior portraits are due April 2nd! If they are not submitted by then we will be using your school ID photos. Please email them to 31olivia.bucher@hastingsstudents.org. 

Information regarding requirements for Senior pictures can be found here, and information for toddler pictures can be found here. (4/2)

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Attention all students: Do you have a GPA of 3.375 or above? Would you like to join the National Honor Society? Along with the GPA requirement, you also need to earn points in leadership, school activities and community service.  We have a great way to help you earn volunteer hours for your NHS application.  We are looking for students to help with this year's home track meets, which are on Tuesdays and Fridays.   All students are welcome to help with the track meets, even if you don't want to join the NHS. Our first two home track meets are Tuesday, March 24 and Friday, March 27.   Contact Mrs. Warner right away to sign up!  (2/27)

STUDENT SERVICES

SCHEDULE COURSE REQUESTS DEADLINE
- Attention 9th, 10th and 11th graders!  The deadline to submit your Course Requests in PowerSchool is Monday, March 2.  Also, students submitting an Interest Form for Honors, AP, Culinary, Trades Block, Ed Academy, Yearbook, Advanced Ag, or TVP must turn in their Interest Forms to the Counseling Department no later than Monday, March 2. 

If your requests are not submitted by the due date - your next year's schedule will be built from your choices made during your scheduling lesson and/or whatever course availability remains after primary scheduling.   (3/2)

- Students who were absent for scheduling lessons, check your email for information on how to schedule!  (3/2)

Rep Visits
- We have Rep Visits coming up in March for Army National Guard, Ferris State, Calvin University, and University of Toledo!  Log in to your Naviance account to sign up!  (3/2)

Campus Visits
The Counseling Department will be hosting a campus visit to Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek Friday, March 6. Interested? Sign up in the Counseling Department and take a permission slip to get signed. Remember, your grades, tardies, and behavior will be taken into account. (3/2)

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
- KCC Foundation Scholarship application deadline is March 2nd!  Specific criteria and application guidelines for each scholarship program are available on the KCC scholarship website.  (3/2)

- The Union Bank Scholarship application is open to graduating seniors pursuing college or trade school education in fields, such as education and healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, culinary arts, skilled trades, construction, architecture, technology and infrastructure, agriculture, environmental sciences, and finance.  Applications are available at ubmich.com/scholarship and must be submitted via email to unionbank@ubmich.com no later than Friday, April 10.  (3/2)

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

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ThornappleCreditUnion1/TCUStudentScholarship    (3/2)

-Applications for the Highpoint Community Bank Educational Scholarship are open to high school seniors going into a post-secondary education program in finance or a business-related field. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.  Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here: https://www.highpointcommunitybank.com/EducationalScholarship   (3/2)

- The GRBS Perseverance Scholarship is accepting applications for seniors who have overcome personal challenges and/or hardships.  Click here for the application and more information.  The deadline is March 9th.   (3/2)

- 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.    (3/2)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Thornapple Manor is hiring a Dietary Aide position with hours from 3:30pm-7:30pm.  Interested applicants may contact the Thornapple Manor Human Resources department at lenztr@thornapplemanor.com  (3/2)

CLUBS

SKI CLUB
The ski club will be traveling to Bittersweet this Friday, February 27th.  Contact Mrs. Laubaugh to reserve your bus spot at Kristen.laubaugh@hassk12.org (2/27)

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. 

SPRING SPORTS
If you are planning on participating in a Spring Sport this upcoming season, you must make sure that your parents have completed the online paperwork on Final Forms (including your physical), signed forms on the student side and on the parent side, and clicked on the sport you will be participating in. Your coaches cannot see you on their list until you have clicked on their sport. This should be done BEFORE March 9th! If you have questions, see the Athletic Office for help. (3/9)

BOYS GOLF
Golf will have a quick Pre-Season meeting in B203 at 3pm on Monday March 2nd.  It should only be 15 minutes.

Anyone interested in playing in the golf team should attend! (3/2)

RESULTS from coaches

Girls Varsity Basketball

Varsity Girls lost to Tri Unity Christian on Thursday night. The Saxons trailed by 6 at half after a pair of big baskets from Lily McFarlan and Olivia Friddle. The  Saxons cut the lead to 4 in the third quarter, until hot shooting from Tri Unity put the game out of reach. Second half points from TenLeigh Nichols and Naomi Cook, Olivia Friddle, and Bayley Smith paced the Saxons on the offensive end. Saxons move on to districts on Monday vs Lakewood at Haslett.

Girls Freshman Basketball

Last night, the Freshman Saxons traveled to South Haven High School for their last game of the season. The girls came out strong and were only down by 2 at the half. However, South Haven came back with vengeance and took the W in the end. The Saxons were led in scoring by Evelynn Webb, Emerson Leary, Hadley Grove, and Lainah Brasher. The Saxons showed amazing sportsmanship last night, some of the best sportsmanship their coach has ever seen. It has been a great, hard-fought season. Way to go, ladies! 

UPCOMING EVENTS