Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Tuesday 8/25/26

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES

A few reminders as we start the school year:

1. Please be sure to get all first-day papers filled out and returned to school. We had a great turnout yesterday and look forward

to getting the rest of them! Acceptable Use Device Agreements must be singed and turned in before students are able to receive

their laptops or chromebooks. Thank you for helping us get all of those papers returned!

2. Please be reminded that the drop-off and pick-up lanes are down the hill in front of the school. The upper drive is reserved for

emergency vehicles and for dropping off students who may be disabled/injured. Thank you for your help with this!

3. Also, thanks to all families who have called to report your student absence. Please do this every time they are absent so that you are not burdened with a robocall at 5:00 pm reporting your students absence. This will help us all!

4. Please be reminded that all students will have their own locker with a school provided lock on it. Locks need to be locked at all

times with backpacks and phones/personal items secured inside.

- You will receive daily announcements in your email each morning. You may also view them on our website

(https://hs.hassk12.org/). Announcements will usually be posted on the website by 10:00 AM each morning.

- Follow our Hastings High School Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/HastingsHighSchoolMI?mibextid=ZbWKwL(8/28)

Jostens – Class Rings & Cap and Gowns

 - We had a Josten’s representative attend the Freshman and Senior Class meetings yesterday. She shared information about

class rings with the Freshmen and very important information with the Seniors about Caps & Gowns. Click here to view Jostens direct page for Hastings High School!

- FRESHMAN: Class Ring orders can also be placed online HERE or paper packets are also available with Mrs. Maurer in the

office.

- SENIORS: Graduation Cap & Gown orders can also be placed online HERE. Place your order by August 31 st to be a part of the senior class group order. Order by the deadline to ensure you get the best prices, avoid late fees and guarantee timely delivery of your items. Paper packets are also available with Mrs. Maurer in the office. Please see Mrs. Maurer if you have

questions!

Please place your order by September 5th to be included in the group order and receive the special group pricing and promotions available during this ordering period. (8/28)

YEARBOOK

Yearbook Pickup
If you have not picked up your 25-26 school year yearbook, the next yearbook pickup will be Wednesday the 26th after school! There will be another pick up at the first home football game on August 27th!

STUDENT SERVICES

FIRST DAY PAPERS
If your student has still not turned in their first day papers (including the Blue Enrollment Info sheet with Emergency Contacts), please turn these into the front office as soon as possible.  Questions?  Please see Mrs. Erb. (8/25)

AP CONTRACTS
AP Students, if you have not already turned in your signed contract, please return that to the counseling department as soon as possible.  Thank you!   (8/28)

Hand2Hand Program

We are offering the Hand2Hand program, which helps provide families food for the weekends. Parent permission is required to participate. If you would like to sign-up for Hand2Hand, please click here for the QR code to fill out the form. (8/28)

Parents of Hastings High School Senior Party (PHHSSP)

Please join us at Applebee's on Thursday, August 27th from 4- pm to support the Hastings High School Class of 2027. 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to the PHHSSP!

Please sign up (students only) and add 15 contacts by August 31st to be entered in a drawing to win $100! At least 50 students must sign up for the drawing to take place. Sign up link below. (8/27)

https://app.teamfi.works/sign_up/8aa29f71c3bc

CLUBS

GSA
The first GSA meeting of the school year will be in Ms. Putnam’s room B205 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. All are welcome. Bring a friend! (8/27)

Debate Team
The first meeting for Debate Club will be held today in Ms. Tesfaes room, B214, from 3:15 to 4:15! (8/25)

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. 

Important Message for ALL Athletes
Athletes are required to have a Final Forms account in order to participate in a sport.  This account must be set up by the parent/guardian.  If you already have an account, please make sure to update your information and upload a current physical.

Girls Golf
Attention all Lady Saxons. Do you like walks in the Sun, the company of classmates and the outdoor?  Perfect because there’s still time to join the golf team for the 2026 season. If you’re interested please Mrs. Schueller in B203 for program details, practice times and match schedules. (8/28)

RESULTS from coaches

Cross Country

The cross-country teams traveled to Portage on Friday where the boys finished 23rd and the girls finished 12th out of 25 schools.

Caroline Randall won the race and was the lone “medalist.” (In lieu of medals shirts are awarded at this race.)

Varsity runners for the boys were: Jackson McKinney, Jackson Storrs, Parker Erb, Alex Timmers, Tanner Krzysik, Caleb Kramer, and Dakota Cole.

Other varsity runners for the girls were: Lenna Wendt, Eva Elzinga, Emerson Leary, Charlotte Bagley, Lucy Nickelson, and Sophia DeMott.

Finishing their first 5K for the HHS were: Jackson McKinney, Jackson Storrs, Julian Kretz, Owen Acker, Lenna Wendt, Eva Elzinga, Sophia DeMott, Lucy Nickelson, Sydnie Diljak, Ayla VanBelkum, Charlotte Bagley, Claire Gergen, Ava Anderson, Maren Marlatt and Winter Pirtle.

The next meet will be the Under the Lights Invite at South Christian HS on Friday, August 28th. The girls at 9:50 PM and the boys race at 11:45 PM.

Soccer
The Hastings Saxons earned an exciting 5-3 victory over the Ionia Bulldogs last night at Pierce Field. Grady Courtright got the Saxons started by scoring the first goal of the game, but Ionia quickly answered to tie the score at 1-1. The Bulldogs then took a 2-1 lead before Filip Pastierik found the back of the net to tie the game once again at 2-2. Ionia answered with another goal to take a 3-2 lead, sending the Saxons into halftime down by one.

The Saxons came out strong in the second half, shutting down the Bulldogs and scoring three unanswered goals to complete the comeback. Filip Pastirick, Landon Jiles, and Tomas each added a goal in the second half to secure the 5-3 victory. Jason Jimenez also played a great second half in goal, helping the Saxons hold off the Bulldogs and secure the win.

The Saxons are back at home Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Pierce Field when they take on the Battle Creek Central Bears. Come out and show your support for Hastings Saxons soccer! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 4-7th – No School, Labor Day Break.

September 8th – School Resumes

September 21st-25th – Spirit Week

September 25th – Homecoming vs Western

October 6th - Musical Launch Party in the HPAC at 3:05

October 9th – Picture Retakes