Southeastern Elementary School

A recognizable face paid a visit to Southeastern Elementary and our young students were VERY EXCITED!

Santa Claus chatted with students and read "The Night Before Christmas" as he prepares for a very busy Christmas Eve night in a couple of weeks.

🎄A big thank you to the Michigan State Police officers and Michigan DNR conservation officers for making this holiday season extra special! They visited our elementary school buildings and took some deserving students out for a Shop with a Cop experience, ensuring every child gets to enjoy a merry Christmas.

🎁 This incredible program is a true testament to the generosity and dedication of our law enforcement, both during the holidays and every day of the year. We're so grateful for their continued service and for spreading holiday cheer to our students. Thank you!!

Hastings Area School System will be CLOSED today, Wednesday, December 10, due to inclement weather. We will share updates regarding athletics and after-school activities later today.

Please note that the scheduled Grand Rapids Symphony performance at the Hastings Performing Arts Center will proceed as planned.

Automated email and phone alerts will be sent to the district shortly. Thank you, and please stay safe.

🌊🏊‍♂️ Teaching Tuesday! 🏊‍♀️🌊

Our 3rd–5th graders are diving into learning this month! As part of our PE curriculum, students spend three weeks swimming at the CERC. This experience not only builds confidence but also teaches a critical life skill.

A huge thank you to Mr. Cole for making this opportunity possible, to HEEF for sponsoring the program, and to our amazing parent volunteers for helping support our swimmers. We appreciate you!

🚨 TODAY! 🚨
Our monthly Pizza Hut Fundraiser is here and we’re hungry for your support! 🍕

Don't forget to show your Southeastern flyer!

Enjoy your pizza knowing you made a difference 💛

Let’s make this fundraiser a success!

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With a nice layer of snow and ice already on the ground, this year has the potential to be a great one for skiing and snowboarding. If you're looking to get involved in this fun winter activity, check out the link below for information on our Ski and Snowboard Club!

Visit - https://ms.hassk12.org/o/hms/page/ski-club

✨ Teaching Tuesday ✨ A huge thank you to Chase Coughlin for donating 12 turkey dinners this week! We are incredibly grateful for his generosity and support. Because of him, we are able to help feed our very own SE families this holiday season. 🦃💛 We were also able to get Student Council involved to help sort through all the food - what a great way for our students to give back! We are thankful for our community partners who make a difference every single day!

🎉 We filled the Fishbowl! 🎉 To celebrate, our students took part in a fun Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt! They worked through five clues, collecting a special item at each station. Afterward, they headed back to class to create their very own edible turkeys! 🦃 The biggest highlight? We let the kids run in the hallway and they had an absolute blast! We love celebrating our students and all their hard work! ❤️

Reminder: No school next Wednesday-Friday for Thanksgiving Break.

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🍁 November: Thankful for Popcorn

We’re THANKFUL for our amazing students, families, and snacks! 🧈
👛 Don’t forget to send 50 cents for Popcorn Day tomorrow (11/20)!
💛 All proceeds support our PTO's awesome work.

Teaching Tuesday 🪵🐦
Every 4th grader at Southeastern gets the chance to build and take home their very own birdhouse! During their lunch period, students use real tools (nails, screws, drills, and hammers) to create an incredible finished piece they’re proud to share with their families. This hands-on project builds confidence, creativity, and practical skills.

A huge thank-you to our generous donors who helped provide the building materials to make this project possible! 💙

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Hastings Area School System is looking for caring, reliable bus drivers to join our team. We'll get you road-ready! Transporting students to and from school, field trips and sporting events is essential and we'd love your help making it happen smoothly.

Apply today: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/hassk12/opening/132757

Teaching Tuesday
Today is Veterans Day! At Southeastern, we are proud to recognize our very own veterans - Ms. Campbell and Mr. Patterson. Thank you for your service and dedication! ❤️💙

Today, our students will also be learning about what it means to be a veteran and the importance of honoring those who have served our country.

⏳ Today is our Pizza Hut Fundraiser!
If you don't have plans for dinner, why not make it Pizza Night for a Cause? 🍕❤️

📅 When: November 11 (TODAY!)
⏰ Time: All day!
📍 Where: Hastings Pizza Hut
💬 Be sure to show Southeastern Flyer!

Let’s turn pizza into progress. See you there!

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Teaching Tuesday 🌱
While our primary focus is academics, we also believe strongly in giving students meaningful experiences beyond the classroom. You may have noticed the raised garden beds outside Southeastern - these are maintained by our students!

As the growing season comes to an end, we’ll spend the next few weeks preparing the beds for winter. A huge shoutout to Mr. Jim, who dedicates countless hours each year to helping our students learn, grow, and take pride in their work. Thank you for all you do! 💚

From superheroes to spooky ghosts, many of our halls were packed with creativity this Halloween! 🎃👻 We loved seeing everyone’s amazing costumes!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Halloween Parade today!
Our students had a blast showing off their costumes and celebrating together. What a great way to kick off Halloween! 🎃