Raider Families and Staff,

As we enter a new week and approach the final stretch of the school year, this update includes important information about the new superintendent, solar initiatives at the high school and Kennedy Elementary, and key dates as we move toward the end of the academic calendar.

New Superintendent - Welcome Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman

At a special board meeting on May 13, 2025, the Hastings School Board voted to select Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Wehrkamp Herman, who currently serves as the superintendent of Royalton Public Schools, brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to student success. We are excited to welcome her to the Hastings community and look forward to her leadership in the years ahead. Additional information can be found below.

Solar Update

For several months, the district has been preparing to install solar panels at both the high school and Kennedy Elementary. The high school panels will be roof-mounted, while those at Kennedy will be ground-mounted. During last week’s board meeting, the final placement for the Kennedy panels was approved, and they will be installed behind the school. The location document is available in the board materials from last week’s meeting. Installation is set to begin this summer.

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

• 24-25 School Calendar in its entirety

• 25-26 School Calendar

Raider Events

• Raider Athletic Calendar

• Raider Events Calendar  

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

At a special board meeting on May 13, 2025, the Hastings School Board voted to select Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Wehrkamp Herman is currently the superintendent of Royalton Public Schools.

“Dr. Wehrkamp Herman has demonstrated that she not only meets but exceeds the hiring criteria established by our board. As the new leader of Hastings Public
Schools, she will be able to build on past work and successes, and she is committed to moving the district forward. We are excited to welcome Kristine to our district and for this next chapter to begin,” said Carrie Tate, Hastings School Board Chair.

Dr. Wehrkamp Herman added, “It is an honor to be selected as the next
superintendent of Hastings Public Schools. I am committed to working in
partnership with our staff, families, students, and community. Hastings has a strong reputation for excellence and community pride, and I’m excited to build on that foundation as we work together to support the successful outcomes of every student.”

The school board will be conducting negotiations with Dr. Wehrkamp Herman, and a contract is expected to be approved by the school board at the May 21 board meeting.

The pending start date for the new superintendent is July 1, 2025.