Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Thursday 4/23/26

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)

SENIOR INFORMATION

CAPS FOR DECISION DAY
Caps for Decision Day are now available for purchase! If you would like to decorate your cap for Decision Day to highlight your future plans, they are available for purchase from Mrs. Maurer! This is completely optional and is not a requirement.

Please note that decorated caps are permitted for Decision Day only. Plain caps must be worn during Graduation to participate in the ceremony.

Caps are $10 each and will be sold until May 7th. There is a limited number of caps available, if this is something you would like to do, be sure to purchase yours early to secure one! (5/7)

WALKING PARTNERS & CEREMONY DETAILS
Graduation is quickly approaching, and we are looking forward to celebrating the outstanding Class of 2026! One tradition that Hastings High School has always had is that of choosing a “Walking Partner” at graduation. That is still very important for us! Please click here for information regarding the process and how it will work for graduation. (4/24)

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)

PROM

Prom tickets will go on sale Wednesday April 22!  Tickets are $35 each. You may purchase tickets at lunch in the cafeteria or at other times in the day from Mrs. Newbery in Room B123.  Please bring cash or checks made out to "Hastings High School"

If you are bringing a non-HHS student, you must complete a guest form and return before May 1. Guests must be under 20 years old and at least in ninth grade. Be prepared that your guest form must be filled out by other schools and will take a few days to process!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Newberry. (5/1)

STUDENT SERVICES

DECISION DAY - IMPORTANT!!

Seniors, Decision Day is just 3 weeks away! If you haven’t told Mr. Cuffman if you plan to attend, please complete the Decision Day form and Senior Questionnaire asap!  Your answers will help with planning to make sure the day is memorable for you!  (4/24)

SIGNING
Also, seniors, if you would like to sign a certificate of intent, whether you plan to enter the workforce or military or go to college, complete the Signing form that was sent to your email. Choose a day and time before May 1. (4/24)

LINK LEADER APPLICATIONS
Attention 10th and 11th graders!  Think about the kind of school you want to be part of.  Your school becomes what you make it. Link Crew Leader applications are now open! Check your school email for the Link Crew Leader Application google form.  Applications are due by Friday, May1, if you would like to be considered.  We will notify you by email if you are invited to our fun May Day which will be Tuesday, May 19, from 1:00-3:00pm.  If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Herbert or Mrs. Coltson. (5/1)

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)

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
- 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. The application deadline is May 1, 2026.   (5/1)

SPRING TESTING

The remaining Spring Testing dates are listed below!    Parents, please try to plan accordingly with any outside appointments so your student does not miss their test on these days. Thank you!

11th grade Testing

SAT
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

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)

BAND & CHOIR

Jazz Fest

Band
Friday, April 24th the HHS Jazz Band will preform at the Barry Community Enrichment Center at 9:20. At 12:00, the HHS Steel Band will preform at the Thornapple Plaza

Choir
Varsity Singers and Sonos are attending Jazz Fest on Friday the 24th. They will be performing for a clinic at Grace Lutheran, and will leave at 12:30.  (5/24)

Choir Trip to Disney
The Choirs are going to Disney World! The trip sign ups begin Friday April 24th, and this trip is not to be missed! Three days in the parks, a live performance experience at Disney Springs, and a recording studio experience with Disney music professionals. It's going to be awesome. Two things: you need to be in choir next year, and you can get all the info you need from Mr. Moore. Just stop by the choir room! Don't miss the Disney World Trip 2027! (5/1)

2027 Senior Parents

Parents of 11th graders,  

As Senior year approaches in the Fall, if you are interested in helping the PHHSSP parent group plan the Class of 2027 Senior Class Party for next year, please contact Kikki Hawthorne at: kikki.hawthorne@hotmail.com

Their first meeting will be held Sunday, May 10, at 6:30 pm in the HHS Athletic Commons. Doors open at 6:15 pm. (4/24)

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. 

Boys Basketball

If you’re a Hastings student planning to play basketball next year, we’re opening up the gym.

Starting Sunday, May 3rd, we’ll have open gym every Sunday from 5:00–7:00 PM at the high school.

This is for incoming 9th–12th graders for next school year. Hastings students only.

No pressure, just a chance to get shots up, play pick-up, and compete. Bring a friend, bring energy, and be ready to play. Contact Coach Webb with questions.

RESULTS from coaches

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 24th – Jazz Fest

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

May 20th – Seniors Honors Night