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!
Tonight, prior to our Board of Education meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing Teresa Heide, Stephen Crozier, Ed Domke, and Nancy Medeiros, who will all be retiring at the end of this school year.
We are deeply grateful for their years of faithful service, dedication, and commitment to our district and community. Their impact will be felt for years to come, and we wish each of them all the best in this next chapter.
We are deeply grateful for their years of faithful service, dedication, and commitment to our district and community. Their impact will be felt for years to come, and we wish each of them all the best in this next chapter.
Leadership, service, and a positive attitude are just a few of the qualities our Young Citizenship Award recipients have demonstrated over the last month. Congratulations to the students honored by the Hastings Kiwanis Club for their outstanding leadership during the month of April!
Fifth graders are in the house at Hastings Middle School this morning, checking out their new digs for next year! Thanks to the staff and students for being so kind and accommodating to our future middle schoolers!
It’s time for another incredible art display at the Hastings Performing Arts Center!
The show features work by both high school and middle school artists. We welcome families and community members to stop by and see the talented and creative artworks.
Dates the lobby will be open for viewing:
May 14 - HS Choir Concert and Awards - 7:00 PM
May 15 - Expressions Dance Centre - Evening
May 16 - Expressions Dance Centre - All Day
May 18 - District Retirement Reception - 6:00 PM
May 18 - Board of Ed Meeting - 7:00 PM
May 20 - Senior Honors - 7:00 PM
May 27 - Underclassman Honors - 7:00 PM
The show features work by both high school and middle school artists. We welcome families and community members to stop by and see the talented and creative artworks.
Dates the lobby will be open for viewing:
May 14 - HS Choir Concert and Awards - 7:00 PM
May 15 - Expressions Dance Centre - Evening
May 16 - Expressions Dance Centre - All Day
May 18 - District Retirement Reception - 6:00 PM
May 18 - Board of Ed Meeting - 7:00 PM
May 20 - Senior Honors - 7:00 PM
May 27 - Underclassman Honors - 7:00 PM
🌸 REMINDER! 🌸
Our HMS Pop-Up Geranium Sale is TOMORROW! 🌺💙💛
Stop by Hastings Middle School and grab a beautiful hanging geranium basket just in time for Mother’s Day! 🌷
📍 HMS Front Parking Lot
📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💲 $20 per basket
All proceeds support our HMS Washington, D.C. Scholarship Fund and help current 7th grade students prepare for their 2027 trip! 🇺🇸
Come out, support our students, and take home some gorgeous flowers! 🌸
Our HMS Pop-Up Geranium Sale is TOMORROW! 🌺💙💛
Stop by Hastings Middle School and grab a beautiful hanging geranium basket just in time for Mother’s Day! 🌷
📍 HMS Front Parking Lot
📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💲 $20 per basket
All proceeds support our HMS Washington, D.C. Scholarship Fund and help current 7th grade students prepare for their 2027 trip! 🇺🇸
Come out, support our students, and take home some gorgeous flowers! 🌸
Shhhhhhh… you didn’t hear this from us.
If you’ve noticed the spinny flowers “planted” outside of the Middle School, they appeared there thanks to a very special May Day mission. Mrs. Hoke’s kindergarten class from Central Elementary carried on the tradition of sneaking over to spread a little joy and wish everyone a happy May Day!
The weather may still be a little chilly, but hopefully the extra pops of color brighten a few days!
If you’ve noticed the spinny flowers “planted” outside of the Middle School, they appeared there thanks to a very special May Day mission. Mrs. Hoke’s kindergarten class from Central Elementary carried on the tradition of sneaking over to spread a little joy and wish everyone a happy May Day!
The weather may still be a little chilly, but hopefully the extra pops of color brighten a few days!
🍎✨ Happy Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, HMS! ✨🍎
This week (and every week), we are incredibly grateful for the amazing teachers and staff who make Hastings Middle School such a special place for our students to learn and grow. 💙💛
Today, Mr. Pratt and Mr. Yonker hit the hallways with a snack cart full of treats and refreshments—just a small way to say THANK YOU for all that you do each and every day! 🍫🥤
Your dedication, passion, and care for our students truly make a difference. We are proud to say we have the best teaching staff in the world, and HMS wouldn’t be the same without you!
👏 Be sure to give a shoutout to a teacher who has made an impact!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #HMSPride #BestStaffEver 💙💛
This week (and every week), we are incredibly grateful for the amazing teachers and staff who make Hastings Middle School such a special place for our students to learn and grow. 💙💛
Today, Mr. Pratt and Mr. Yonker hit the hallways with a snack cart full of treats and refreshments—just a small way to say THANK YOU for all that you do each and every day! 🍫🥤
Your dedication, passion, and care for our students truly make a difference. We are proud to say we have the best teaching staff in the world, and HMS wouldn’t be the same without you!
👏 Be sure to give a shoutout to a teacher who has made an impact!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #HMSPride #BestStaffEver 💙💛
🌸 HMS Pop-Up Geranium Sale – This Saturday! 🌸
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift or a way to brighten up your home this spring? 🌺
Stop by Hastings Middle School this Saturday for our Pop-Up Geranium Sale!
📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 HMS Front Parking Lot
💲 $20 per basket
All proceeds support our 7th grade students as they prepare for their Washington, D.C. trip in 2027 🇺🇸
Come grab some beautiful flowers and help our students make unforgettable memories! 💙💛
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift or a way to brighten up your home this spring? 🌺
Stop by Hastings Middle School this Saturday for our Pop-Up Geranium Sale!
📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 HMS Front Parking Lot
💲 $20 per basket
All proceeds support our 7th grade students as they prepare for their Washington, D.C. trip in 2027 🇺🇸
Come grab some beautiful flowers and help our students make unforgettable memories! 💙💛
On National School Principals' Day, we want to take a second to honor our district's six principals and a bonus rockstar of an assistant principal.
These are leaders who show up every day with patience, encouragement, and dedication for their students and staff. Thank you for all the time, care, and heart you put into making your schools better places to learn and grow.
These are leaders who show up every day with patience, encouragement, and dedication for their students and staff. Thank you for all the time, care, and heart you put into making your schools better places to learn and grow.
📢 Reminder for HMS Families
If you haven’t yet signed the permission form for your student’s M-STEP test regeneration, please do so as soon as possible.
📝 We would like all forms completed by tomorrow, Friday, May 1.
👉 Sign here: bit.ly/hmsmstep
Thank you for helping us ensure a fair testing experience for all students!
#HMSSaxons #MSTEP
If you haven’t yet signed the permission form for your student’s M-STEP test regeneration, please do so as soon as possible.
📝 We would like all forms completed by tomorrow, Friday, May 1.
👉 Sign here: bit.ly/hmsmstep
Thank you for helping us ensure a fair testing experience for all students!
#HMSSaxons #MSTEP
⚠️ Correction – M-STEP Permission Deadline ⚠️
Hastings Middle School families,
Please note a correction to our previous message:
👉 Parent permission forms must be submitted by Friday, May 1 (not May 8).
You can complete the form here: bit.ly/hmsmstep or return the paper copy sent home.
Thank you for your attention and helping us stay on track for testing.
Hastings Middle School families,
Please note a correction to our previous message:
👉 Parent permission forms must be submitted by Friday, May 1 (not May 8).
You can complete the form here: bit.ly/hmsmstep or return the paper copy sent home.
Thank you for your attention and helping us stay on track for testing.
🚨 Important M-STEP Update & Parent Action Needed 🚨
Hastings Middle School families,
Due to a statewide technical issue with the M-STEP testing platform on April 21, testing was significantly disrupted for our students.
To ensure a fair testing experience, we are working with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to regenerate the test, allowing students to retake it from the beginning under proper conditions.
✅ Parent permission is required
👉 Please complete the form here: bit.ly/hmsmstep
📄 A paper copy will also be sent home, but you may complete either the paper form OR the online form.
📅 We are planning for a tentative retest date of Wednesday, May 6
⏰ Please submit permission by Friday, May 1
📌 You can also use the QR code for quick access.
Thank you for your support!
Today we’re celebrating two of the absolute best—Mrs. Winick and Mrs. Smith! 🎉💙💛
If you’ve ever called the office, stopped in with a question, needed help in a pinch, or just needed a friendly face… you’ve experienced firsthand how incredible they are. They keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, support our staff and students, and truly are the backbone of Hastings Middle School.
Their kindness, organization, and willingness to jump in and help wherever needed does not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have them as part of our Saxon family! 🙌
Be sure to give Mrs. Winick and Mrs. Smith a shout-out today—they’ve more than earned it! 👏😊
#SaxonPride
If you’ve ever called the office, stopped in with a question, needed help in a pinch, or just needed a friendly face… you’ve experienced firsthand how incredible they are. They keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, support our staff and students, and truly are the backbone of Hastings Middle School.
Their kindness, organization, and willingness to jump in and help wherever needed does not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have them as part of our Saxon family! 🙌
Be sure to give Mrs. Winick and Mrs. Smith a shout-out today—they’ve more than earned it! 👏😊
#SaxonPride
🚨 Testing Update – Hastings Middle School 🚨
Due to technical difficulties with the M-STEP testing platform today, we were unable to complete testing and had to stop mid-session. This issue appears to have impacted schools across the state (and possibly beyond).
We are currently awaiting guidance from the State of Michigan and the testing provider on next steps and rescheduling. As soon as we have that information, we will communicate it to our students and families.
At this time:
Thursday, April 23 (PSAT – 8th Grade) is still ON
Thursday, April 30 (M-STEP – Schoolwide) is still ON
Go Saxons! 💙💛
Due to technical difficulties with the M-STEP testing platform today, we were unable to complete testing and had to stop mid-session. This issue appears to have impacted schools across the state (and possibly beyond).
We are currently awaiting guidance from the State of Michigan and the testing provider on next steps and rescheduling. As soon as we have that information, we will communicate it to our students and families.
At this time:
Thursday, April 23 (PSAT – 8th Grade) is still ON
Thursday, April 30 (M-STEP – Schoolwide) is still ON
Go Saxons! 💙💛
Join us this evening in the Hastings Middle School Commons for a community forum focused on our district’s facility and infrastructure needs. The session will be led by consultants from GMB, and we encourage all community members to attend and share their input.
Following the forum, the school board will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting.
Following the forum, the school board will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting.
Spring Break looked a little different for our tech department. Throughout the week, our tech department didn’t slow down. From closing out tickets and repairing devices to updating computers and refreshing inventory across the district, the team kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
And of course, they found a way to keep it fun. Rocking their shades and sipping on ice-cold Shirley Temples, the team brought a little Spring Break spirit to the workday. 😎
Awesome work, team!
And of course, they found a way to keep it fun. Rocking their shades and sipping on ice-cold Shirley Temples, the team brought a little Spring Break spirit to the workday. 😎
Awesome work, team!
We have another group of VERY deserving students who were given the Young Citizenship Award by the Hastings Kiwanis Club for the month of March. Great job, everyone!
