Dear HHS Parents, Guardians, and Students,

We've made it to the start of the 2025-26 school year!!

We're off and running with our freshmen orientation today, September 2nd. The rest of our students will be joining us for their first day of class tomorrow. There is always a buzz in the air this time of year. It's going to be a great school year!

In this newlsetter, you'll see a number of items pertaining to school safety. It is always our top priority to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our students, parents, and community. This takes all of us and we thank you for helping by following a few procedures regarding building access during the day. More information below.

Go Raiders!

Scott Doran
Principal
Hastings High School

Tuesday, September 2nd- First Day of School for 9th Grade Only

The first day of school is ONLY FOR 9th GRADE!

We are excited for the freshman students to spend the day meeting their  link crew leaders and teachers for the 2025-26 school year.

Here is what to expect:

-Link Crew leaders (juniors and seniors) will be trying to contact all students via phone or email.

-Students are to arrive at the high school around 7:45 am and hang out in the commons and we will direct them the rest of the day!

-Students DO NOT bring a backpack and please dress comfortably.

- School breakfast and  lunches are free again this year. 

-Students will meet link crew leaders, receive welcome messages, participage in small and large group activities, have lunch, tour the building, walk through their class schedule, and school pictures will also be taken in the middle of the day.

Our junior and senior Link Crew Leaders will have gone through three days of training and will be VERY EXCITED to make our freshmen orientation at Hastings High School a wonderful experience!

Wednesday, September 3rd- First day of Classes for 9th-12th Grade

Students are to follow their schedules for first semester classes.

We are committed to providing a safe and secure facility during our school day. Here are some procedures to be aware of:

• Any visitors to the high school during the school day must check in through Door 22 which is our main student entrance on the lower east side of the school. You will be asked for your ID and purpose for being here

• Items delivered to students can be dropped off at our greeter's station inside that same door (22)

• There will be no propping of outside doors. This includes students messaging each other to wait by a particular door to let someone in. Students who need to re-enter the building will also need to use door 22 unless they are with a teacher who has access to the building

• Students who have been called out for an appointment during the day will receive a blue pass from the greeter's station before leaving. If they are returning to school, they will need to reenter through that same door (22)

Thanks for helping us keep students, staff, and visitors safe here at HHS.