This week’s Raider Update serves as a celebration to recognize our employees of the semester, celebrate transportation staff, provide READ Act curriculum review opportunities, and calendar updates and reminders.

Hastings Employees of the Semester - Congratulations to our employees of the semester!!! Thank you for all your contributions and all you do for Hastings Public Schools.
•Kristyn Haberkorn: Middle School
•Trent Hanson: Middle School and High School
•Samantha Perreault: Tilden
•Lindsay Samuelson: Kennedy Elementary
•Josie Stepan: Pinecrest Elementary
•Melinda Zajac: McAuliffe Elementary
Our employees of the semester were surprised on Friday, Feb. 23 with the recognition. Great pictures are posted on our Facebook page.

Thank you transportation staff - In the state of MN, Feb. 21 was Bus Staff Appreciation Day. As you likely know, transportation is a contracted service with the Hastings Bus Company; however, we have an outstanding relationship and are so grateful for all the transportation employees, from those driving buses to office staff to others who are supervising, we thank you!!!

READ ACT - The MN READ ACT - Just a quick reminder that literacy curriculum options will be available for review at all three elementary buildings and at the middle school during conferences: Feb. 28, 29, and March 1, 2024. For detailed information on the READ Act and the progress within Hastings Public Schools, please review the February 18 Raider Update.

Calendar Updates and Reminders:
Please review the 23-24 district calendar for conference dates and our upcoming spring break. Calendars can be found on district website: hastings.k12.mn.us
At the February 21st school board meeting, the 25-26 calendar was officially adopted.
It’s also a great time to review the district events calendar. There’s always great Raider events going on and our students love seeing your support.

Coffee and Conversation - Wednesday, March 20th - HS Lecture Hall at 6 p.m.
The Hastings School Board recently created a community collaboration committee. The goal of the committee is to engage with the community. This first event will kick off with an update of current events and initiatives followed by an opportunity to engage with the superintendent and school board members. Mark your calendars. The goal of the committee is to offer quarterly opportunities.