We are fast approaching the end of 2025 and our Winter Break and the Holiday season is upon us. We have enjoyed this first half of the school year and are looking forward to continued learning and fun in the new year! 

Please note there will be NO SCHOOL 
Wednesday 12/24/25 - Friday 1/2/26
for our Winter Break. Students will return on Monday, 1/5/26.

This past week we were able to create fun memories beyond the classroom! 
Below, please find updates from our Advisory Olympics, HHS Staff Holiday card, and Pod decorating. 

From all of us here at HHS, we wish you a safe and joyful Holiday spent with family and friends. 

Warmly, 
Scott Doran 

December 24th - January 2nd : No School - Winter Break 

January 8th :  Raider Connect Day 1
January 9th :  Raider Connect Day 2
        *Click for the Raider Connect Schedule 

January 15th : FINALS  Day 1  
January 16th :  FINALS  Day 2
         *Click for FINALS schedule 

January 19th : No School

January 20th : No School - Teacher Workshop

January 26th : No School - Staff Development 

For all upcoming dates, please click the links below:
Events Calendar 
2025-26 District Calendar

This fall Hastings High School held our 4th annual Advisory Olympics. Each class choses a country to represent and competes against other pods over an eight week tournament to determine who will represent them in the all school closing ceremonies and finals. Events range from common family games like name that tune, trivia or musical chairs, to complex team based minute to win it style challenges.

This year, 70 students from 10 different advisory classes competed in front of the entire school in box stacking, nuclear waste cleanup and a mattress slide to determine the champion.

In the end Mr. Dugstad's Ireland came out on top, being crowned the
2025 overall champion. 

This week's faculty feature is Brianna Dietz!

As our high school's EL teacher, Brianna is a wonderful advocate, not only for her EL students, but also all the students in the 10th grade American History class she has co-taught for the past three years. She consistently goes above and beyond to find meaningful ways to support students, and is thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply committed to student success. Brianna's outreach to other teachers about how to support EL students within their classrooms with new and engaging resources is greatly appreciated by staff, and shows how her influence as an educator continues outside of the boundaries of her own classroom. She is an invaluable member of our HHS staff. 

Congratulations Mrs. Dietz!

The staff here at HHS is wishing all our students and families the very best this Holiday Season. We hope you are able to relax and enjoy your loved ones! 

HHS students also enjoyed Decorating their pods for advisory!
Each pod had a popular Holiday movie theme! 

Hastings High School welcomes new community and industry partners to help us bring real-world information and experiences to our classrooms and special events like this fair.

Let's learn and grow together!
Click HERE for more information  

Contact for these offerings: Jody Geib, jgeib@isd200.org, 651.480.7499

With Cold weather season upon us, please make sure you are checking the Hastings Public Schools website for the most up to date information about school closings. 

For students who drive to school, remember to start planning ahead for the chilly temps! Start those cars early and give yourself plenty of time to make it to school safely when the snow falls. 

Below are reminders about our cell phone policy at HHS

All cell phones must be put away during class time - even out in the pod or hallway
Students are allowed to use their phones during passing time and at lunch

First Offense:
The device confiscated and turned into the office
The student may pick up their device at the end of the day

Second Offense:
The device confiscated and turned into the office
The student may pick up their device at the end of the day

Beyond the second offense :
The device confiscated and turned into the office
A parent/guardian must pick up the device from the Student Office
If cell phone usage continues to be an ongoing problem, principals will work with parents/guardians on a behavioral plan