Dear HMS Parents, Guardians, and Students,

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with joy, relaxation, and time with loved ones. As we welcome 2025, I’m excited about the opportunities and growth awaiting our Hastings Middle School community.

January marks the start of the second half of the school year, and it’s a pivotal time for both reflection and action. With our focus on academic goals, we’re committed to ensuring that every student is prepared for success. Whether it’s reviewing progress in core subjects, refining organizational skills with planners and binders, or enhancing learning through the Raider Way, we’re ready to finish this quarter on a strong and productive note.

Over the next two weeks, students will complete their Winter FastBridge Screeners. These screeners provide valuable insights into each student's progress in reading and math, helping us tailor instruction and interventions to meet their individual needs. The results also guide our planning to ensure every student is on track to meet academic goals.

We encourage families to discuss the importance of these screeners with your student. Remind them that this is an opportunity to showcase their growth and highlight areas where they might need extra support.

As always, your involvement is key to our success. Encourage your student to stay engaged, organized, and focused as we begin the new year. If you have questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued partnership in making HMS a place where every student can thrive. Together, let’s make 2025 a year of growth, achievement, and community!

Warm regards,

Ryan Wynn
Principal
Hastings Middle School

Lost and found items are primarily located near the gym. These include clothing, water bottles, hats, and similar items, which students can collect during the school day. After school, students and families can access these items by entering through the gymnasium doors.

Smaller valuables, such as headphones and jewelry, are kept at the Welcome Center. These can be retrieved during school hours or after school until 3:30 pm.

Lost and found donations will occur on the following dates:
February 28th
April 17th
June 6th

Please remind your child to look for any missing items!

We are seeing a rise in student illness. We understand that when students feel ill, their first thought is to connect with a parent/guardian. Please remind your child to report to the nurse when feeling ill so we can follow our process for connecting with home. When a student reaches out first to a parent/guardian, this can cause confusion and goes against our cell phone policy. We strive for the best communication lines between school and parents/guardians and appreciated your support with this!

Parent/Teacher conferences will follow the same format as the fall conferences. The default option will be to meet via Google Meet, but in-person attendance can be requested during the sign-up process. Additional details about the conferences will be shared in February.

A Big Shoutout to Our Amazing Students and Staff!
We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible students and staff who have been recognized as true rockstars, exemplifying the spirit of the Raider Way!
Your outstanding leadership and dedication set a remarkable example for our community. Thank you for inspiring us all—keep up the fantastic work!