Education - Hastings Journal

The Hastings Journal wants the community to have the opportunity to get to know the nine candidates for Hastings School Board. Over the last several weeks, we’ve posed questions to each … more

10/26/23

The Raiders performed at US Bank Stadium for the Youth in Music Championships where they won the Class A title.

Marching Band takes Class A State Title

The Minnesota Youth in Music Championships were held at US Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 14 with the Hastings High School Marching Band participating in the Class A side of the competition with … more

By Bruce Karnick | 10/19/23

Hear from the candidates!

The Hastings Journal wants the community to have the opportunity to get to know the nine candidates for Hastings School Board. Over the next two weeks, we’re posing questions to each … more

Staff Report | 10/19/23

Weekly Teacher Feature Jason Koch

It would be simple to say that Jason Koch became a teacher because both of his parents were also teachers. Most kids look up to their parents and want to be just like them. But that was only … more

10/19/23

Getting To Know The Candidates

The Hastings Journal wants the community to have the opportunity to get to know the nine candidates for Hastings School Board. Over the next few weeks, we’re posing questions to each … more

10/12/23

All of the students present for the walk gathered in front of the Rotary Pavilion for a group photo. This is the group that helped raise over $40,000 for their school.

SEAS Marathon fundraiser a huge success

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School (SEAS) held their yearly marathon fundraiser crushing their goal of $35,000 by raising $40,579.50. Part of the fundraiser is a walk from the school to the Rotary … more

By Bruce Karnick | 10/12/23

Kelly Holt

Kelly Holt knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was in 2nd grade. As someone who grew up in Hastings public schools, she had many great teachers, but one stood out - Mrs. Kennealy. … more

10/12/23

Chef contract will help 'elevate' Hastings Schools meal options

The Hastings School District is taking its meals to the next level with the hiring of a chef service to help oversee the meals and offering presented to students. The ISD #200 Board unanimously … more

10/8/23

Weekly Teacher Feature Aimee Ferguson

Imagine going to work each day, getting smiles and hugs from lots of appreciative kids. That’s the greeting fourth-grade teacher Aimee Ferguson receives each morning when she starts her day. … more

10/8/23

Hastings Homecoming

The 2023 Hastings High School Homecoming Court! Back row L to R: Blake Vandehoef, Kellen Nuytten, John Teigland, James Millhollin, Thomas McGinnis, Charlie Vier, Benjamin Thome and Caden Miller. … more

10/8/23

Hastings School Board Director Mark Zuzek spoke about the district tax levy at the Wednesday, Sept 27. meeting.

School levy, tax rate projected to be down

The Hastings School Board at its meeting Wednesday, Sept. 27 approved a maximum preliminary tax levy for 2024 that is actually down slightly from last year. The proposed levy is $19,086,836, down 0.1 … more

By John McLoone | 10/8/23

District plans community sessions on technology levy referendum

In addition to a robust race that will fill four seats on the Hastings ISD #200 School Board on Oct. 7, voters will also vote on a plan that will provide the district with additional capital dollars … more

By John McLoone | 10/8/23

Taylor Zetwick (left) and Tiffany Neuharth of Rise Up Recovery in Hastings were panelists at the recent "One Pill Can Kill: The Fentanyl Poisoning Crisis" event held at the Hastings High School Auditorium. Zetwick's brother, Dalton, passed away from a fentanyl overdose.

Hastings parents urged to have difficult conversation about fentanyl

It’s going to take the whole community, and thankfully for Hastings, there are already a lot of people hard at work fighting the fentanyl crisis. But the highly addictive lethal drug has … more

By John McLoone | 10/8/23

Final three school board candidate introductions

I n our August 17 edition, we introduced you to the six candidates that had applied for the school board at that time: Brandy Wentzler, Mariah Ring, Matt Bruns, Matt Seeger, Pam Onnen and Nancy … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/15/23

The expanded history of every building is fascinating and full of great stories. Here, the example used was 118 Second Street East.

Pioneer Room at City Hall puts together the history of downtown

History is fascinating, especially when you have access to two rooms full of books, newspapers, documents, photos and more. That is exactly what the Pioneer Room at City Hall is. Well, technically, … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/14/23

The food for the Civil War Weekend, hosted by the Dakota County Historical Society with many local volunteers, was from the grounds of the estate, as much as possible, with local vendors like Duff’s Meats supplying the rest. These chickens and their friends provided the eggs and plenty of entertainment for kids attending the event.

Important piece of Hastings’ past brought to life

By John McLoone | 9/14/23

Weekly Teacher Feature- Nicole Hering

In the Hastings School District, we are extremely fortunate to be blessed with teachers and staff who dedicate their careers to public education.  Nicole Hering, a 2nd grade teacher at … more

9/9/23

Superintendent Tammy Champa remarks that the Big Staff Kick off was planned for August 29th at the Hastings High School Auditorium.

Hastings school board is excited for upcoming school year

At the Hastings School Board meeting on Aug. 23 rd , Superintendent Tammy Champa may not have had any announcements or recognitions to share but Director Lisa Hedin anticipated many in … more

By Danielle Boos | 9/7/23

Welcome Dr. Champa!

Finding a calling to a career in education was something that came early for Dr. Tammy Champa, ISD 200’s new superintendent. As a second grader, a classroom reward meant an invitation to the … more

8/31/23

Store Manager Keith Veiths and Floral & Gift Manager Tamara Jacobs held the giant check for the donation to Hastings High School. This year they donated $2,322 to HHS.

Coborn's donates over $2,300 to Hastings High School

Raider fans all over Hastings love to show their support for their home town high school. Many of the individual sports host custom apparel orders before their seasons start, both as a fundraiser and … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/31/23