Dear Kennedy Families,
What a fun week it has been at Kennedy! Students brought Raider pride to life during Homecoming week, with dress-up days and activities that filled our school with energy and enthusiasm.
In addition to the celebrations, students also took part in our annual Bus Safety lessons. They practiced safe loading and unloading, learned how to respond in an emergency, and reviewed expectations for riding responsibly. These lessons help us ensure that every Cougar knows how to stay safe on the bus each day.
Families can help reinforce these safety habits at home by reminding children to:
Wait safely at the bus stop.
Stay seated while the bus is moving.
Use kind and respectful voices.
Follow the driver’s directions right away.
Thank you for your support in making Homecoming week a success. We’re proud of how our students balanced school spirit with important learning. Enjoy the Homecoming game tonight—Go Raiders!
Parent Survey
In our Hastings Public Schools District, your child’s success is at the heart of everything we do. We're always looking for ways to make our schools even better, and we know that starts with listening to you.
To help us understand what’s working well and where we can grow, we’ve partnered again with School Perceptions, an independent research firm, to conduct a short parent/guardian survey. Your honest feedback will help guide our next steps and strengthen the connection between home and school.
Keep an eye on your inbox! The survey link will be emailed out on October 13 and will remain open through October 27 at 5:00 PM. If you don’t see it, be sure to check your spam or junk folder.
Your voice matters, and your input can make a big difference. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and help us continue building a school community we can all be proud of.
Student Survey
Beginning on Monday, October 13, students in the Hastings School District (grades 4-12) will also have the opportunity to participate in the School Perceptions Student Life Survey. The survey is designed to measure students' engagement at school. It will provide our District with answers to important questions, such as:
What practices help our students learn, and what barriers are in the way?
Do students feel supported?
What could be done to increase student involvement, both in and out of the classroom?
The survey is online and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Once the survey is done, the District will receive a summary report that will not include confidential or identifiable information. The purpose of the survey is to ensure that our practices are meeting the needs of our students. Any trend data will be used in our upcoming planning and programming to ensure continuous improvement.
This survey is designed ONLY to reflect on the engagement and opportunities for our students. However, if you would like to preview the survey, it is available in the district office, in the office of every school, and has been posted on our website. If you would prefer that your student not participate, please return the opt-out form, which is available on the website and is also provided here for your convenience. Please note that any opt-out forms need to be returned by the end of the school day on Thursday, October 9.
Sincerely,
Mr. Latch
Principal
