Our Back-to-School Raider Update is now available to view. https://hpsd.edurooms.com/engage/raider-update/newsletters/raider-update-back-to-school-24-25
This issue is a one-stop-shop of everything families need to know to get ready for the school year, including:
-Update from the Superintendent
-MS and HS open house dates and times
-District Calendar
-School supply lists
-Annual update notification
Annual update notification
-Minnesota Free School Meals Program
-Transportation information
Transportation information
-And so much more!!!
A group of 20 Spanish students just returned from a ten-day language-focused trip in Puerto Rico! Students had a busy itinerary that included staying in Puerto Rican homes and taking daily Spanish lessons for a portion of the trip. Some other highlights include learning to dance salsa and an Afro-Caribbean dance called la bomba. They met painter and sculptor Samuel Lind in his home studio, where he personally shared his work with them. They kayaked to a bioluminescent bay and witnessed the water sparkle and glow in the nighttime darkness. Our Hastings students were immersed in culture and history each day, and it would be impossible to capture all of them in one post!
Spanish teachers Cindy Davis, Julia Massmann, and Ashley Hoffman led the trip. They are so proud of the effort these students put in to make this trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Did you know that June is Dairy Month? Last week, Mrs. Beard’s 3rd-grade classroom at McAuliffe Elementary celebrated with a dairy day! Students learned about the history of June Dairy Month and dairy milk production. They also sampled different flavors of cheeses, made and tasted butter, and wrote thank-you notes to farmers. What a fun day of learning!!
Hastings Middle School 8th graders did an excellent job representing HMS on our first-ever Day of Caring! Students pulled weeds and picked up garbage downtown and along the Mississippi River. This day was made possible due to time or donations from the City of Hastings, Hastings Park and Rec, Hastings Family Service, Hastings Bus Company, Fleet Farm, Culvers, and HMS parent volunteers. Students were also inspired by Nicole Sindelar earlier in the day as she challenged students always to try to make a positive impact on others and their community!
Mrs. Munson’s 3rd Graders were wearing the tie-dye shirts they made together last week. They were proud to wear them together for the carnival and even won the 3rd-grade tug-of-war trophy! 🏆
All outdoor athletic competitions have been canceled due to the impending severe weather.
Eating lunch with second graders who have read 500+ books is always a great day! Way to go, Kennedy, Daniel, and Beckett!
