Raider Spotlights
At each regular school board meeting, we take time to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of students, staff, and community members. At last week’s meeting, we recognized the following:
Rotary Students of the Month
•February: Gavyn Hanson
•March: Julia Rotty
•April: Ollie Pfeiffer
•May: Audrey McNamara

Polar Plunge Team
This year marked the inaugural Hastings Polar Plunge. We’re incredibly grateful for the creativity, energy, and commitment that brought this meaningful event to life.

High School Innovation Award
Congratulations to Scott Doran, Mindy Tavernier, and Chris Moore for their leadership in implementing Raider Connect, an innovative approach to providing academic support and enrichment during Raider Connect days.

Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Fund
We are thankful for the continued generosity of the Doffing Charitable Fund, which supported nearly $100,000 in grant requests this year, directly benefiting our schools and students.

Cycling Without Age – Shed Project
Thanks to the combined efforts of our staff, students, Rotary partners, grant supporters, and community members, a new shed was constructed at Tilden to house trishaws for the Cycling Without Age initiative. Special thanks to Jeff Carlson, Greg Stotko, Doug Speedling, Chris Moore, Erik Dietz, and the student construction crew for bringing this project to life.

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