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Superintendent Update

Dear Raider Families,

As we head into Winter Break, thank you for a strong first half of the school year and for the continued learning and growth across Hastings Public Schools.

I'd like to invite you to join us for the School Board's next Community Collaboration Event on January 12 from 6:00-7:30 PM at Hastings Middle School cafeteria. We will be reviewing the School Perceptions Survey results. This is an opportunity to learn what students, families, and staff shared and to engage in meaningful conversation about how our schools are experienced across the district. Your perspective matters, and we encourage you to attend and participate as Hastings Public Schools continues its work toward continuous improvement.

This is our final Raider Update of 2025. I wish our staff, students, and families a happy holiday season. Thank you for being part of Hastings Public Schools.

I look forward to serving our students and families together in the new year.

Go Raiders!
Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
Superintendent

 
 

New Raider Gear at HHS School Store


Hastings High School has brand-new school store merchandise, just in time for holiday gifting! 🎁💙💛

Stop by during open hours:
• Monday and Wednesday: 2:30 to 3:30
• Every Tuesday: A, B, and C lunch

From cozy apparel to Raider spirit wear, these make GREAT holiday gift ideas for students, families, and fans!

Come check it out and show your Raider pride! 💙💛

We know that many students, families, and school staff are facing stress and uncertainty at this time. Below includes mental health resources to help those who may be experiencing challenging times. 

Mental Health Resources
We compiled these resources for students, staff, and families:

Dakota County CredibleMind Website (mental health resources for youth and adults)

How to talk to children about difficult news

Talking to children about tragedies and other news events

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Hastings Public Schools

Please click on the links below to email the building principal or site administrator. We've also included the phone numbers of the main offices of each of our district's sites:

  • Tilden Community Center 651-480-7670

  • Kennedy Elementary (K-4) 651-480-7221

  • McAuliffe Elementary (K-4) 651-480-7390

  • Pinecrest Elementary (K-4) 651-480-7280

  • Hastings Middle School (5-8) 651-480-7060

  • Hastings High School (9-12) 651-480-7470

  • Hastings Area Learning Program 651-480-7690

*If you need any assistance in translating the Raider Update, contact us at kgorr@isd200.org.

Website: www.hastings.k12.mn.us
Location: 1000 11th Street West, Hastings, MN 55033
Phone:
651-480-7000
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/hastingspublicschools

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