Raider Families and Staff,
Happy Mother’s Day to all our incredible moms!
As we step into a new week and approach the final stretch of the school year, this update is a brief but important one. Inside, you’ll find the latest on the superintendent search, a review of summer employment opportunities, a final reminder about the upcoming Minnesota Student Survey for middle school students, and a few key dates to keep in mind as we wrap up the year.
Minnesota Student Survey
The Minnesota Student Survey will be given as follows:
Middle School Grades 5 and 8: May 19th
The surveys and the opt-out are available for your review here. For more information, please visit the Minnesota Department of Education website, linked here.
Summer Hiring
This is the time of the year that there are opportunities. Please review the entire Raider Update for open seasonal positions.
Superintendent Search
The school board has narrowed the candidate search to two candidates:
Dr. Jeffrey Fleig, Superintendent, Fond du Lac School District, WI
Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman, Superintendent, Royalton Public Schools, MN
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Interview Schedule
2:00 pm Call Meeting to Order
2:05 pm Dr. Jeffrey Fleig
3:05 pm Break
3:20 pm Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
4:20 pm Break
4:30 pm* School Board deliberations begin
*Times are approximate.
All final interviews will be held at the District Office conference room (1000 West 11th Street in Hastings) and are open to the public. To ensure a level playing field for all candidates the interviews will not be live streamed or recorded.
Calendar Reminders
Upcoming calendar reminders:
May 26: No School - HOLIDAY
May 30: Last Day of School for our 2025 Seniors
June 5: Last Day of School for the 24-25 school year
June 6: Graduation
Raider Events
As always, thank you for your ongoing support of Hastings Public Schools. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tamara Champa
Superintendent, Hastings Public Schools
