Education - Hastings Journal

Two years ago, ISD 200 gained a fantastic champion for our Global Languages Department with the hiring of Senorita Hoffman. She has been sharing her gift of Spanish with students for 15 years and now … more

4/25/24

Hanson honored as ISD #200 Employee of the Year.

Hastings Middle School Principal Trent Hanson was honored at the ISD #200 Employee Recognition Banquet on Thursday as the district’s Employee of the Year. Hanson received a standing ovation … more

By John McLoone | 4/24/24

ISD #200 Staff Spotlight

For most people, frustrations arise when they have to figure out how to pair Bluetooth headphones with their phone. Imagine organizing the sound and light aspects for every event in the entire school … more

3/27/24

Superintendent Report

I hope your first full week back was a good one. This week’s update includes an acknowledgement about our Minneosta weather, testing, an overview of the recent coffee and conversation and … more

By Dr. Tamara Champa Hastings School District | 3/27/24

ISD# 200 Staff Spotlight

Not all of us possess the talent for working with middle school students. Fortunately, we are blessed to have the amazing Ms. Emily Bjorlin, who not only possesses these abilities but also finds joy … more

3/21/24

Superintendent Report

Welcome back! Regardless of how you spent spring break, I hope you enjoyed the week and are ready for the final stretch. As all of our spring activities and athletics get underway, time will … more

By Dr. Tamara Champa Hastings School District | 3/21/24

The Hastings State of the Community was held, featuring addresses from United Hospital-Hastings Regina Campus, Hastings ISD #200 and the City of Hastings. Pictured are (from left) Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender, Allina United Health Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus President Jill Ostrem, Hastings Schools Superintendent Dr. Tamara Champa and Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau President Kristy Barse.

The Hastings community is in good hands

The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau works hard to bridge community institutions and provide vital information. Its annual State of the Community Luncheon gave business leaders … more

By John McLoone | 2/21/24

Abigail Englin was honored as the Hastings Rotary Club Student of the Month for January, being nominated by math teacher Paul Olson and National Honor Society advisor Jacquelyn Morrison. Pictured attending the presentation at the Hastings Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15 were Superintendent Dr. Tamara Champa, Hastings School Board Director Jenny Wiederholt Pine, Englin and her mother, Vicki, Olson and Morrison.

Rotary Student of the Month embodies putting community service first

Abigail Englin sets a high bar for leadership at Hastings High School. Englin was honored at the Thursday, Feb. 15 meeting of the Hastings Rotary Club as its January Student of the Month. The … more

By John McLoone | 2/21/24

ISD #200 Staff Spotlight

 Hastings Public Schools' Special Education Services involve collaboration among students, families, and the community. A dedicated team of professionals supports students requiring these services … more

2/21/24

Superintendent Report

Finally, a little Minnesota weather, but the outlook this week looks like it will be short-lived. All of the students and parents who took advantage of the opportunity for sledding at the middle … more

By Dr. Tamara Champa Hastings School District | 2/21/24

Hastings student awarded prestigious PLU scholarship

PARKLAND, Wash.- Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce that Julia Ronning, a student at Hastings High School, has been named a President’s Scholar, earning a scholarship of $34,000 … more

2/15/24

Hastings High School first semester honor roll

Hastings High School has accounted its first semester honor roll. A Honor Roll Grade 9 Aysha Abikar Shiloh Ashcraft David Bauer Elsie Bauer Ruby Bauer Malachi Beal Lauren Beaudet Liam Bernatz … more

2/15/24

Message from the Superintendent

Locally, there’s plenty of events to get on your calendar. On Thursday, February 15th at 2:15pm, our High School Wind Ensemble will be performing at the Minnesota Music Educators Association … more

2/15/24

John Dewall: Horticulture Educator HHS

How many individuals do you know who accepted a job straight out of college and have remained in that position for 43 years? ISD200 is fortunate to have one of those remarkable educators in Mr. John … more

2/14/24

School board passes first reading of policy to bring public comment back to meetings by April

Barring a legal hurdle, public comment will return to being part of the broadcast Hastings School Board meetings. The school board held a first reading of a policy change at its Thursday, Jan. … more

By John McLoone | 2/7/24

Catholic Schools Week celebrated.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic School in Hastings celebrated Catholic Schools Week last week. Several local businesses teamed up with donations to help the school purchase Catholic School Week … more

2/7/24

ISD #200 Staff Spotlight

Our public school system enrolls, supports, and serves every family in our community. The variety of employees needed to ensure that every student is served is large. This includes staff and services … more

2/7/24

Dakota County EMS Advisory Council offers scholarships

Dakota County’s Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is encouraging high school seniors interested in an EMS or health care career to apply for their scholarship. The EMS Education … more

2/7/24

ISD #200 Staff Spotlight

Like most other public and private businesses and industries, the labor shortage has caused quite a staffing shortage at ISD200. One particular position that has taken a significant hit is with … more

1/31/24

Taking the Oath of Office at the Jan. 3 organizational meeting of the Hastings School Board were Jenny Wiederholt-Pine (pictured at left) and (from left) Matt Bruns, Melissa Milner and Philip Biermaier (pictured at right).

Change ushered in on Hastings School Board

The organizational meeting of the Hastings School Board on Wednesday, Jan. 3 ushered in change to the board with new chair Carrie Tate now directing the board, which consists of four new school board … more

By John McLoone | 1/10/24