Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Monday 9/14/26

PRINCIPAL PARENT LETTER

Please click here to view a message from Mr. Powell. (9/25)

HOMECOMING

Homecoming will be the week of 9/19 - 9/26/2026. This year "the magic, the myth, and the force come home this Homecoming season!".

Seniors - Star Wars

Juniors - Oz

Sophomores - Harry Potter

Freshman - Percy Jackson and the Olympians 

Click HERE to see all the Homecoming information and for links to the grade-level pages!

Float Building begins Sunday, September 13. Check your grade level schedule in the hallways or online for building days, time and locations.

Homecoming Dance Tickets
Dance tickets go on sale Monday September 14! They will be available at both lunches for $15 each. Tickets may only be purchased for individual’s 9th grade - 20 years of age. If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, please obtain a guest form at the ticket table and get it back to the main office no later than Thursday September 24. Only students of high
school age -20 will be permitted at the dance.

Powder Puff
The Powder Puff game will take place on Tuesday, September 22nd at 7pm! Plan to come for the game and stay for the bonfire immediately after.

STUDENT SERVICES

JUNIORS PSAT/NMSQT
Class of 2028:  Please contact Mrs. Hawthorne by Wednesday, September 16 if you are interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) on Thursday, October 8th. 
There will be an $18 fee, unless the student qualifies for free or reduced lunch. Payment is due on 9/16. If payment is not received, students will not be registered for the test.

The PSAT/NMSQT is the only qualifying test for the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®).
Interested 11th graders may email:  kikki.hawthorne@hassk12.org   (9/16)

LINK CREW
Attention Link Leaders - There will be a meeting for Link Leaders only on Monday, September 14, during the last half of 3rd hour. We will be preparing for our Link HOCO event with the Freshman the next day.  We will all-call you out of class and meet in the Aux gym.  (9/14)

Attention Freshman - There will be a Homecoming Link event on Tuesday, September 15, during the last half of 2nd hour in the gym. You will learn all about the many homecoming events and have some fun with your group.  (9/15)

SENIOR MEETINGS IN ENGLISH CLASSES
Seniors, mark your calendars for the upcoming Senior Meetings taking place on September 16 in your English class hour. Counselors will assist you with starting college applications and financial aid applications.  Please plan to bring your charged laptop and charger with you.  (9/15)

REP VISITS

Attention ALL STUDENTS!  We have a few college rep visits coming up!  Sign-ups are open for 9th-12th graders.  If you would like to attend, please sign-up through your Naviance account.

- Douglas J Aveda - Grand Rapids - Monday, September 14, 2pm   (sign-up deadline: 9/12)

- Calvin University -Tuesday, September 15, 9:04am (sign up deadline: 9/13)

- Western Michigan University- Thursday, September 17, 9:04am  (sign-up deadline: 9/15)

- Grand Rapids Community College - Thursday, September 17, 2pm (sign up deadline 9/15)

- Lansing Community College - Tuesday, September 22, 2pm (sign up deadline: 9/20)

- University of Chicago - Wednesday, September 23, 12:56pm (sign up deadline: 9/22)

- Kalamazoo College - Monday, September 28, 12:56pm (sign up deadline: 9/26) 

- Davenport University-Grand Rapids - Wednesday, September 30, 12:56pm (sign up deadline: 9/28)

Questions?  See Mrs. Herbert in the Counseling Department.   (9/28)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- The CERC is looking to add more lifeguards to their amazing CERC Aquatics Team! If you’re interested in a fun and rewarding job where you can make a difference, please email CERC@hassk12.org for more information or to reserve your spot.  Come join the team and help keep our community swimming strong!

Lifeguard Certification Course
Dates:

• Friday, Oct. 2 – 3:30–6:00 PM

• Saturday, Oct. 3 – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Sunday, Oct. 4 – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Some online coursework must be completed before the in-person sessions.
Training and certification will be provided — no experience necessary!

CLUBS

BPA
Students interested in developing essential skills in business, finance, and technology are invited to attend the first Business Professionals of America (BPA) meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd at 3:00 PM. As a premier career and technical student organization, BPA prepares students for the modern workforce by building leadership, professionalism, and academic excellence. Members gain hands-on experience through the Workplace Skills Assessment Program—featuring over 100 competitive events in fields like digital media and management—and have the opportunity to showcase their talents at regional, state, and national levels, culminating at the National Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado, in May 2027. (9/16)

FCA
This Wednesday morning at 7:20 the FCA will meet in Room B116.  Come join us for some food, refreshments, and prayer. (9/16) 

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. 

Girls Track
Girls track team, please check your team reach for an important message from Coach Slaughter. (9/15)

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.

Sub Sale
Athletics Sub Sale Fundraiser is now going on.  All orders are to be turned in by 9/14 and pick up will be 10/1

RESULTS from coaches

Varsity Football
The Varsity Football team lost to Marshall Friday night in an offensive shootout 52-45.  

Liam Renner, Jonah Hamp, and Trevin Russell each had touchdowns for the Saxons.

Hamp racked up 305 all-purpose yards while Russell chipped in another 233 yards.

Renner and Russell wrapped up 8 tackles each while Russell forced a fumble that Logan Smith recovered.

The Saxon led the game by 1point with 40 seconds on the clock, but a few good plays by the Redhawk offense put them in the end zone with 12 seconds to go.  

The Saxons take on Coldwater at home this Friday Night for the Honor Game.
This game will be in honor of all current and former servicemen and women, as well as all firefighters, police, first responders, and nurses.

Girls Golf
Hastings Girls Golf headed to Candlestone Golf Course — for the Greenville Invitational, and the Saxons rose to the occasion, taking third out of ten teams with a score of 405. Junior Lilli Edger led the way with an 83, finishing runner-up individually for her fifth top finish this season. Freshman Sophie Pohja also earned a medal, placing in the top 15 of a stacked field. Rylee Burnham and Jada Madden rounded out a strong team effort. A great showing against a strong field on a tough course.

Cross Country
Friday, Caroline Randall raced against the best in the state across all divisions as well as runners from other states.  She was the first Division 2 runner to cross the line and finished 6th overall in a field of nearly 100 runners.

The team’s next meet will be the I-8 Jamboree at Harper Creek on Tuesday. The boys race at 5:15 and the girls at 5:45.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 21st-25th – Spirit Week

September 22nd – Powder Puff Football Game

September 25th – Homecoming vs Western

October 7th - Musical Launch Party in the HPAC at 3:05 

October 8th – Fall Choir Concert 7pm

October 9th – Picture Retakes