Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Friday 5/15/26

HONORS NIGHTS

Invitations Letters are being mailed home to students being recognized at our HHS Honors Nights.

Seniors: For those invited, Senior Honors Night will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at 7:00 PM in the HPAC.

Grades 9th, 10th, and 11th: For those invited, the Underclassmen Honors Night will take place on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00 pm in the HPAC.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Erb in the Counseling Department. (5/27)

SENIOR/GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRATICE
Seniors – Graduation Practice will take place May 20th at 1:15 This is a mandatory requirement to be eligible to participate in the Graduation Ceremony. This is when you will choose your walking partner and receive your medallions!  

GRADUATION CERAMONY INFORMATION
Congratulations Seniors! This years Graduation ceremony will take place in the High School Main Gym on May 21st at 7pm.
Tickets do not need to be purchased, and there is no guest cap per student. The ceremony will also be live streamed on Facebook.
Seniors need to report to the Aux Gym no later than 6:15 to prepare for the ceremony.

DUE BILLS
Graduates, please note that if you have an outstanding balance that is not paid, or your materials are not returned by graduation night, May 21, 2026, your diploma will be held until your balance is resolved. If you have any questions regarding a due bill, please contact Mrs. Maurer in the office. Email Alanna.Maurer@hassk12.org  or call 269-945-6162.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING FOR GRADUATION
If you or a family member need accessible seating at graduation they need to be reserved in advance - please contact Mrs.
Maurer in the office to do this. Email Alanna.Maurer@hassk12.org  or call 269-945-6162.

REMINDERS

BUS TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
If your student will be riding the bus next year, please complete an updated transportation request form for the 2026-27 school year. Forms are due to the transportation office by July 17th. Click here to quickly fill out the digital form! (5/29)

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

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)

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)

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/  (5/13)

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

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

JV Soft Ball
JV softball took both games of a DH yesterday against Ionia. Game one 23-16 behind aggressive base running and timely hitting including a grand slam from Autumn Mayack and multiple hits from Lexus Gorodenski, Abby Frazer, and Morgan Casselman. Saxons won game two 18-3. Tempy Jiles got her first start at P and earned her first win striking out 3 batters over 3 innings and benefitted from solid defense behind her. Jiles also had a 3 run double to help the offense. Mayack and Casselman had multiple hits in the game. JV is 22-3 overall and head to Harper Creek this afternoon

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