Raider Families and Staff,

It’s not too late to make your voice heard! Join us tomorrow at the school board’s strategic planning event to share your thoughts and help shape our future. In this update, you’ll find key details about the event, an update regarding our school perceptions survey, and important calendar reminders as we transition into the winter season.

Hastings Strategic Plan

We invite you to join us tomorrow for an important opportunity to help shape the future of Hastings schools! The Hastings School Board is updating the district’s strategic plan, and your insights are invaluable. This input session, led by Gail Gilman from the Minnesota School Boards Association, will build on feedback from the recent School Perceptions survey to guide our district’s direction.

Your voice matters—be part of the conversation!

DATE: Monday, November 18, 2024
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: High School Lecture Hall

The district’s current strategic plan is available for your review here.

The flier in its entirety is available below.

School Perceptions Survey

The results are in! This year’s findings will be shared at the regular board meeting this Wednesday, November 20.

We encourage you to join us—board meetings are open to all and held in the Middle School Media Center. For added convenience, they are also live-streamed.

Following Wednesday’s presentation, a detailed summary of the results will be included in next week’s update and featured in an upcoming district newsletter.

Calendar Reminders

• Upcoming calendar reminders:

  • November 28-29 Fall Break

• 24-25 School Calendar in its entirety

Raider Events

With winter athletics in full swing and an exciting lineup of concerts on the horizon, now is the perfect time to check the event calendars and ensure you don’t miss any upcoming Raider activities!

• 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

School district budgets often include a significant allocation for maintaining buildings and grounds. Our school facilities are more than just structures—they are the heart of our district, where students gather to learn, grow, and thrive. Creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment is essential to student success, and much of that responsibility lies with our incredible custodial team.

Our dedicated custodial staff works year-round to keep our buildings clean, safe, and operational. In addition to regular cleaning duties, they oversee major updates and improvements. These updates, alongside their daily work, help ensure that each school day begins with a safe, healthy environment for both students and staff.

One of the newest members of our custodial team is Ms. Tonya Zeien, who recently relocated to Hastings from Ellsworth. After working for four years in the River Falls School District, Tonya chose to join the ISD 200 family. She brings a keen eye for detail and a passion for cleanliness to her work. "I enjoy making sure every area is clean and looks great. I pay close attention to detail to ensure everything is sanitized and ready for students and staff," Tonya says. "Hastings High School is such a big and beautiful school, and I'm looking forward to getting to know the teachers and staff here." When she's not working hard to keep our schools looking their best, Tonya enjoys outdoor activities like tennis, pickleball, and camping. She also values spending time with her family and finds inspiration in her two daughters' successful careers.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to Tonya and all the members of our custodial team for their unwavering dedication. Thanks to their efforts, our school buildings not only look great but also serve as a true reflection of our Raider Pride. We appreciate everything they do to create an environment where students and staff can succeed.