Schedule Changes Update
We want to provide an update regarding student schedules. Our team is working diligently and around the clock to correct the scheduling issues that have affected some of our students and families.
We are doing everything we can to have all necessary schedule changes completed by Sunday. However, if we are unable to complete every change by then, we will continue working as quickly as possible at the beginning of the school week to ensure the remaining issues are resolved.
We sincerely apologize for the frustration and stress these scheduling issues have caused our students and parents. We understand how important it is for students to have accurate schedules, and we are working to remedy the situation as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work through these issues.
Sincerely,
The Hastings Middle School Team
We want to provide an update regarding student schedules. Our team is working diligently and around the clock to correct the scheduling issues that have affected some of our students and families.
We are doing everything we can to have all necessary schedule changes completed by Sunday. However, if we are unable to complete every change by then, we will continue working as quickly as possible at the beginning of the school week to ensure the remaining issues are resolved.
We sincerely apologize for the frustration and stress these scheduling issues have caused our students and parents. We understand how important it is for students to have accurate schedules, and we are working to remedy the situation as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work through these issues.
Sincerely,
The Hastings Middle School Team
Student schedules are currently being uploaded into PowerSchool. Due to ongoing technical difficulties with the system, our counseling and scheduling teams will be making updates throughout this week and into the middle of next week.
Please note that any schedule you may see in PowerSchool during this time is not final and is likely to change. We ask that you disregard any schedules that appear until we announce that scheduling has been completed.
To allow our staff to focus on resolving these issues as quickly as possible, we also ask that you please do not call the front office with scheduling questions at this time. Final schedules are not expected to be completed until the middle of next week.
We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we work through these technical challenges. We will provide another update as soon as schedules are finalized.
Please note that any schedule you may see in PowerSchool during this time is not final and is likely to change. We ask that you disregard any schedules that appear until we announce that scheduling has been completed.
To allow our staff to focus on resolving these issues as quickly as possible, we also ask that you please do not call the front office with scheduling questions at this time. Final schedules are not expected to be completed until the middle of next week.
We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we work through these technical challenges. We will provide another update as soon as schedules are finalized.
Here is a complete breakdown of all breaks and holidays for the upcoming 2026–27 school year to help plan family vacations and child care! ⬇️
The 2026 Manufacturing Summer Camp kicked off today! Middle schoolers had the opportunity to tour Viking Group, Inc., one of our local manufacturers. Students also started the entrepreneurship curriculum and enjoyed a bite to eat.
The Manufacturing Summer Camp is a partnership between Hastings Area Schools, SparkForce, and the local community. The program aims to expose middle school students to manufacturing skills to help them start planning for a career. Students learn about educational pathways for manufacturing positions, necessary certifications, basic financial concepts, and projected career opportunities in the field.
The Manufacturing Summer Camp is a partnership between Hastings Area Schools, SparkForce, and the local community. The program aims to expose middle school students to manufacturing skills to help them start planning for a career. Students learn about educational pathways for manufacturing positions, necessary certifications, basic financial concepts, and projected career opportunities in the field.
We will be hosting local physicians on Tuesday, August 4, at the high school gym and locker room area so students can complete a physical for the 2026–27 athletic season.
Physicals for girls will be held from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., with boys to follow from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. This year, we are suggesting a $10 donation per physical to help cover the costs of providing this service. However, please do not let the donation keep you from attending Physical Night. We want to ensure as many of our Saxons as possible are set up for their upcoming seasons!
Physicals are open to incoming 6th graders through incoming seniors and will be valid for the entire 2026–27 athletic year. As a reminder, all of our student-athletes' information must be registered through FinalForms.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the athletic office at 269-945-6164.
Physicals for girls will be held from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., with boys to follow from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. This year, we are suggesting a $10 donation per physical to help cover the costs of providing this service. However, please do not let the donation keep you from attending Physical Night. We want to ensure as many of our Saxons as possible are set up for their upcoming seasons!
Physicals are open to incoming 6th graders through incoming seniors and will be valid for the entire 2026–27 athletic year. As a reminder, all of our student-athletes' information must be registered through FinalForms.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the athletic office at 269-945-6164.
Your next visit to Hastings Middle School or Central Elementary just got a whole lot smoother. Crews have wrapped up a much-needed overhaul of our parking lot, and a freshly paved spot is ready and waiting for you. We are excited to put this upgrade to good use!
Middle school families, make sure to check out our school supply list online as you start preparations for a return to class!
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Find it here - https://aptg.co/X5Dynv
Our back-to-school open house dates are set! Come join us to tour the school, meet your teachers, and kick off a great year together.
Please join us in welcoming Jared Swiger as the new Director of Transportation for Hastings Area School System! Jared brings a blend of transportation experience, business leadership, and operational expertise to our district. We’re thrilled to have him.
We're also very thankful for the job done by Dale Krueger, who now has the opportunity to focus all his attention on buildings, grounds and facilities!
We're also very thankful for the job done by Dale Krueger, who now has the opportunity to focus all his attention on buildings, grounds and facilities!
There is a lot of activity happening across the Hastings Area School System, and we're excited about these facility upgrades! 🚧
Crews are hard at work on a variety of bond-funded projects, including:
- A repaved parking lot between Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School.
- Newly remodeled boys and girls locker rooms at Hastings Middle School.
- A revamped media center at the high school, plus extensive renovations in the kitchen and cafeteria.
As progress unfolds this summer, we will provide more updates!
Crews are hard at work on a variety of bond-funded projects, including:
- A repaved parking lot between Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School.
- Newly remodeled boys and girls locker rooms at Hastings Middle School.
- A revamped media center at the high school, plus extensive renovations in the kitchen and cafeteria.
As progress unfolds this summer, we will provide more updates!
"It's time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I'd much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure." — Ernie Harwell
Thank you for an amazing 2025-26 school year. Have a great summer and we'll see you in the fall for more adventures!
Thank you for an amazing 2025-26 school year. Have a great summer and we'll see you in the fall for more adventures!
Be on the lookout for roaming middle schoolers. Hastings Middle School is officially out for the summer. Have a fun, safe summer.
Our Middle School staff made sure our eighth graders started their final day in the building with full bellies and big smiles! They served up a delicious breakfast Friday morning! We are so proud of these students and wish them the best as they head to high school next year.
🚧 Parking Lot Closure Notice 🚧
Beginning today, the parking lot east of the Middle School, located between the Middle School and Central Elementary, will be closed for resurfacing.
If you are attending events at either school, please plan to use alternative parking areas until the project is complete.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities!
Beginning today, the parking lot east of the Middle School, located between the Middle School and Central Elementary, will be closed for resurfacing.
If you are attending events at either school, please plan to use alternative parking areas until the project is complete.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities!
Some of our Middle School track athletes displayed their talents last night. At the MEGASTAR meet in Lowell, Emma Mansager finished second in the 55-meter hurdles and Avery Wilson fifth in the pole vault, while Tristen Sleight finished seventh in the high jump.
Personal bests were turned in by Davis Wattles in shot put, Lenna Wendt in the 800-meter run and Avery Wilson in pole vault.
Other athletes representing Hastings were: Owen Acker and Carter Kramer, who tied his personal record in pole vault.
Congratulations on a great season to all of our Saxons!
Personal bests were turned in by Davis Wattles in shot put, Lenna Wendt in the 800-meter run and Avery Wilson in pole vault.
Other athletes representing Hastings were: Owen Acker and Carter Kramer, who tied his personal record in pole vault.
Congratulations on a great season to all of our Saxons!
📢 Reminder to HMS Families:
If your student has medication at Hastings Middle School, all medications must be picked up by Friday, May 29 at 1:00 p.m.
Please contact the main office with any questions. Thank you!
The Hastings Middle School Art Show is LIVE! Artworks made by 8th, 7th and 6th grade artists are proudly displayed on our 2026 Art Show Site!
Each artwork is independently planned, photographed and prepared with an artist statement. Please check out the work of these talented young artists! And feel free to SHARE!
Visit it here - bit.ly/HMSArtShow26
Each artwork is independently planned, photographed and prepared with an artist statement. Please check out the work of these talented young artists! And feel free to SHARE!
Visit it here - bit.ly/HMSArtShow26
Join our bands for a beloved tradition! The annual Hayfield Concert features an evening of live music, great food, and community fun benefiting the Hastings band program.
This year’s lineup features the incredible 150-member Hastings Community Mass Band and the renowned Thornapple Jazz Orchestra, promising plenty of excellent music to kick off the summer season.
Beyond the music, guests can enjoy fresh grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, hand-dipped ice cream, and a silent auction.
Grab your lawn chairs, bring the family, and come out to support our local student musicians!
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: Concert begins at 5:30 PM
Location: 2704 N. Charlton Park, Hastings, MI 49058
Weather: Rain or shine (Rain venue will be the HPAC)
This year’s lineup features the incredible 150-member Hastings Community Mass Band and the renowned Thornapple Jazz Orchestra, promising plenty of excellent music to kick off the summer season.
Beyond the music, guests can enjoy fresh grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, hand-dipped ice cream, and a silent auction.
Grab your lawn chairs, bring the family, and come out to support our local student musicians!
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: Concert begins at 5:30 PM
Location: 2704 N. Charlton Park, Hastings, MI 49058
Weather: Rain or shine (Rain venue will be the HPAC)
Hastings Middle School celebrated its hardworking students at last night’s Honors Night! The event recognized the dedication and achievements of our students throughout the year. Congratulations to everyone for a fantastic year of accomplishments!
Another season of facility upgrades is underway this spring as crews begin remodeling the boys and girls locker rooms at Hastings Middle School!
Our high school students have already been enjoying the newly renovated locker rooms completed last year, and we’re excited to see the transformation at the middle school take shape.
This project is another improvement made possible through the bond generously approved by our district community three years ago. Thank you for continuing to invest in our students and schools!
Our high school students have already been enjoying the newly renovated locker rooms completed last year, and we’re excited to see the transformation at the middle school take shape.
This project is another improvement made possible through the bond generously approved by our district community three years ago. Thank you for continuing to invest in our students and schools!
