The first week of Middle School Trades Camp was a busy and exciting one for students. Last week, they visited the city water plant, observed Consumers Power crews upgrading electrical lines, and learned about potential career pathways in both industries. Back at camp, students built nesting shelves and began work on picnic tables for the YMCA. A strong start to a summer of hands-on learning and skill-building!
After stops at places like Jamestown and Williamsburg, our 8th grade travelers reached Washington D.C. yesterday, taking in sights such as Ford's Theater, National Archives and the White House.
A group of 8th graders are out enjoying a fun and educational trip to Washington D.C. Safe travels and have a GREAT time!
Tears, jubilation, hugs…even some silly string and popsicles. Students throughout the district celebrated their last day of school in all kinds of ways.
We want to thank all the students, teachers, parents, and staff who made this school year such a success. Now go enjoy your summer. You’ve earned it!
Before heading into summer break, a few dedicated middle schoolers spent a couple of weeks upgrading the school’s 3D printers in Mr. Renner’s room. Thanks to support from the Barry Community Foundation's Wilson H. Craig Jr. Memorial Fund Grant, Payton, Jackson, and Alex followed detailed instructions and successfully installed all the upgrades to make the printers faster and more efficient. They're now ready to take on future projects with even better tools!
Breakfast is Served! 🥞🎓
As their time at Hastings Middle School comes to a close, we treated our eighth graders to a delicious breakfast to celebrate their journey. Enjoy your final week as a middle schooler — you've earned it!
Mr. Renner’s 6th grade Success Skills with Technology class is putting old Chromebooks to good use, even after their prime. Over the past few days, students have been carefully taking the devices apart to identify and learn about each component. The goal is to keep every part intact while gaining a hands-on understanding of computer hardware.
We have photos of all the award recipients who were in attendance on Tuesday evening for Honors Night. Visit the links below:
6th Grade: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6JRfDp4Yhvf6Jgh16
7th Grade: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iuWREw8yTkJDYGFJ6
8th Grade: https://photos.app.goo.gl/SZvAc9WUUqCvLcLi6
As the school year winds down, it's important to take time to reflect on our students' accomplishments and celebrate their hard work.
On Tuesday, Hastings Middle School did just that during its honors assembly, recognizing the academic and extracurricular achievements of its students!
Enjoy the sounds of the Saxons band program in a truly unique setting. Our annual Concert in the Hayfield is TODAY, May 29, 2025.
It features both the Thornapple Jazz Orchestra and our own 8th- through 11th-grade band. We're trading the HPAC for a wide open hayfield for this one.
We'll have ice cream, concessions and a silent auction, so make sure you bring some cash and a lawn chair!
📍 2709 N. Charlton Park Rd.
Hastings, MI 49058
Today, we hope that everyone has the opportunity to pause, remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.
At Hastings Area School System, we are deeply grateful for the heroes who have served and those who continue to serve. Thank you.
The HMS Art Show is one week from today! The Art Show is on Tuesday May 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. Over 300 works of art will be on display!
If your student was in art class this year, then they have art in the show; we hope your family comes to see it!
Art made by 7th and 8th graders will be set up in the gym hallway. Art made by all 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be on the Art Show website. Both in person and online shows start at 5 p.m.
Mrs. Wigg's 7th grade leadership students gain valuable insights by hearing from proven leaders. Today, they had the opportunity to learn from our district's Security Manager, Isaac Yonkers, who spoke about what it truly means to be a leader.
Our district is excited to launch a mobile app designed to keep students, parents, and community members informed and connected right from their phones. Since most families rely on mobile devices as their primary source of communication, we partnered with a developer to create a custom app just for Hastings.
With the Hastings Area School System app, you can read the latest announcements, access staff contact information, view upcoming events and find important documents and resources.
The app is free to download and available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
It’s everything HASS...in your pocket.
📱 Download for Android: https://aptg.co/4JBs7B
📱 Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/bVKmlk
The fifth graders got a sneak peek at middle school life today. They spent the morning touring the building, checking out classrooms, and getting the inside scoop on what to expect next year.
Big thanks to the middle school staff for welcoming our soon-to-be sixth graders and helping them feel right at home.
Please note, the meeting for the Washington D.C. trip has been rescheduled.
Congratulations to our April Young Citizenship Award recipients! Presented by the Hastings Kiwanis Club, this special honor recognizes students who consistently lead by example through kindness, integrity, and outstanding character in their daily lives.
Let’s celebrate these inspiring young leaders!
Important date to remember for all those going on the Washington D.C. trip!
While learning about Saxons today in Mrs. Basye's seventh grade ancient civilizations class, Victor E. Saxon (eighth grader Mason Matthews) paid a visit to the class last week! Go Saxons!
Joey Renner set a new middle school record in the pole vault at the Tom Foy Invitational in Ionia this weekend, clearing an incredible 11 feet, 8 inches! He broke Robby Slaughter’s 2019 record by just one inch, an amazing achievement. Congrats, Joey! 👏🎉
