Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Wednesday 4/1/26

REMINDERS
Please be reminded that there is a half day tomorrow Thursday, April 2nd with dismissal at 11:15. Spring Break begins Friday, April 2nd. School will resume Monday April 13th. (4/2)

SENIOR REMINDERS

SENIOR PHOTOS
Seniors, the deadline is TOMORROW! Reminder that all toddler photos and senior portraits are due April 2nd! If they are not submitted by then we will be using your school ID photos. Please email them to 31olivia.bucher@hastingsstudents.org. 

Information regarding requirements for Senior pictures can be found here, and information for toddler pictures can be found here. (4/2)

YEARBOOK
Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. Revenue from Recognition Ads helps our school create a better yearbook. Please include your senior's photo and a message for them. If paying by check, please make it out to Hastings High School. If you are paying with cash, please drop off at the high school office in a sealed envelope with your contact information and attention: James Moray, HS advisor. If you have any questions, please reach out to hsyearbook@hassk12.org. (4/2)

CAP AND GOWN
Have you ordered your cap and gown yet? Graduation will be here before we know it! Reminder to all Seniors that your cap and gown orders need to be completed no later than April 10th. Cap and gown orders take a minimum of four weeks to ship. Please note that pricing and turnaround time will change as we get closer to the big day.

If you have not yet placed your order, please do so as soon as possible to ensure it arrives in time for graduation. If you have any questions or concerns about your cap and gown order, please stop into the office and see Ms. Maurer. (4/10)

DUE BILLS
Attention Seniors! Do you have an old Algebra book laying around, or maybe a book from the Roe Reading Room? This is your reminder that all due bills must be paid or returned by the date of graduation. To see your active due bills, check under Fee Transactions in your PowerSchool. If you received a due bill and have questions, stop into the back office, and see Mrs. Maurer. (4/17)

COMPUTER REPAIR
Student device drop off for repair will take place in the main office for the next three weeks. Devices for creating tickets are in the office near Mr. Sensiba's desk.

Please create a ticket on the chromebooks available, then write your name and asset tag # on one of the papers available. Tuck the paper in your laptop or chromebook with your name sticking out and put it in the turn in bin. A loaner will be available by the following morning and can be picked up in the student pickup bin - only take the device with your name on it. (4/2)

SPRING TESTING

Mark your calendars for important Spring Testing dates!  

Each student received an email from Ms. Peg on 3/19/26 with details about their testing date(s) and time(s).  Questions? Contact Ms. Peg Denman. (4/13)

For more information, visit: https://www.hassk12.org/o/hhs/page/psatsat     

11th grade Testing

SAT
April 15, 2026 - 11th grade Last names A – L
April 16, 2026 - 11th grade Last Names M-Z
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

10th grade PSAT 9/10

April 14, 2026 - 10th grade

April 17, 2026 - 10th grade HVA Students Only

 ** HVA accommodated testers have various dates - emailed to the Student/HVA Mentor Teacher

9th grade PSAT 9/10

April 20, 2026 - 9th grade 

April 17, 2026 - 9th grade HVA Students Only 

 ** HVA accommodated testers have various dates - emailed to the Student/HVA Mentor Teacher

STUDENT SERVICES

FAFSA Completion Celebration

All Seniors, remember Thursday is the FAFSA Completion Celebration! Go to the HPAC for fifth hour! We’ll gather for a brief presentation and a raffle for some great prizes! And remember, if you have not responded to the Decision Day form, the Senior Questionnaire, or the optional Signing form, see the Senior Meeting Presentation in Google classroom or Mr. Cuffman’s email. Your answers are needed asap! (4/2)

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS

- Seniors!  The 2026 Local Scholarship Application is open!  You can apply for over 30 scholarships with this one application!  The application deadline is April 13, 2026.  To view the packet and to apply, click this link: https://tinyurl.com/ms2jcxda   Don't miss out on this great opportunity for senior scholarships!  (4/13)

- The Woody Wyngarden Scholarship application is open to seniors pursuing a college degree in either health care or education. For more details regarding eligibility requirements, view the application HERE.  The application deadline is April 2.  (4/2)

- The Union Bank Scholarship application is open to graduating seniors pursuing college or trade school education in fields, such as education and healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, culinary arts, skilled trades, construction, architecture, technology and infrastructure, agriculture, environmental sciences, and finance.  Applications are available at ubmich.com/scholarship and must be submitted via email to unionbank@ubmich.com no later than Friday, April 10.  (4/2)

- The TCU Student Scholarship application deadline is April 15th. Click this link for more information:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ThornappleCreditUnion1/TCUStudentScholarship    (4/15)

- The Lakewood Choral Society Scholarship is open to a graduating senior who will be majoring in voice performance or music education at a 4-year accredited college.  The application can be accessed online at www.lacsmusic.org or from your high school choir director.  The deadline is Wednesday, April 15th, 2026.    (4/15)

- The MSFAA Early Awareness and Multicultural Outreach Scholarship is accepting applications for seniors who have a 2.5 gpa or better, and who will take at least 12 credit hours at college in Fall 2026.  Click HERE for the application.  The deadline to apply is April 17.  (4/17)

CHOIR

Interested in auditioning for Varsity Singers or Sonos? Find a copy of the audition on a music stand by the choir room, and see the helpful resources on hastingschoir.com - Come be a part of two phenomenal auditioned choral ensembles here at HHS. See Mr. Moore with questions. Auditions are the week we get back from break. (4/17)

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. 

RESULTS from coaches

JV Softball

JV softball swept a DH against South Christian last night, winning both games by a score of 7-1.

In game 1, Molly Cherniawski, Lexus Gorodenski, Autumn Mayack, Abby Frazer, Rylee Raison, and Taylor Aspinall collected hits. Ella SanInocencio was terrific in the circle, striking out 11 Sailor batters. Cherniawski and Gorodenski were standouts with their glove as well.

In game 2, Cherniawski (2), Mayack, Frazer, Raison (2) and Lily McFarlan had hits. SanInocencio was dominant again, striking out 8. She did not surrender a walk all night. Jae Neymeyier, Tempy Jiles, Lainah Brasher and Lily McFarlan made plays on defense to help the Saxons.

The ladies are off until after spring break

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 2nd – Half Day

April 3rd – Spring Break – No School

April 2 -7 – High School Marching Band Trip to Orlando

April 13th – School Resumes

April 17th - HS Symphonic Band & Grand Rapids Symphony Side by Side

April 14th – Spring Testing Begins                                                                                                            

April 27th – Senior Rotary Luncheon

April 29th – Senior Girls Tea Luncheon

April 30th – Club Pictures