Raider Update
A Weekly eNewsletter from Hastings Public Schools
Message from the Superintendent
Good afternoon Raider Families,
This was a week of change. First, we moved away from masking requirements. Then, on Friday, the CDC eliminated the mask requirements for school buses. So, effectively immediately masks are NO LONGER required on school buses. And Mike Johnson, long-time high school principal, turned over the reins to interim principal Scott Doran on Friday.
We have become aware of high school students engaging in a version of Nerf gun/Soft pellet gun wars. This is a great opportunity to speak with your students and ensure they understand we have a policy prohibiting even look-alike weapons on school grounds.
This is also a great time to ensure you check in with your students and pay attention to signs of mental health needs and/or chemical health issues. Our administrative and counseling staff at each building are ready to assist, should you need help figuring out where to go or who to contact. Please do not hesitate to reach out. Finally, just a reminder that conferences are this week on March 2, 3, and 4. See below for building specific times and links to sign up.
Our building COVID numbers were:
HS - 2 Students, 1 Staff
MS - 2 Students
KEL - 1 Student
Bob McDowell, Ed.D.
Superintendent
School Board Update
- The board continues to review and update board policies. You can review each of them here.
- The draft calendars for 2022-2023 & 2023 -2024 school year were presented for first discussion.
- Superintendent McDowell gave an update on the District's Strategic Plan. This was followed by presentations by each principal with further detail on building action cards. You can see the Superintendent update here.
The School Board unanimously approved significant changes in our COVID-19 safety protocols that became effective on February 24, 2022. The most significant change was shifting from requiring face masks inside Hastings School District facilities to face masks being recommended but optional inside Hastings School District facilities for PreK-12. You can review the updated Health and Safety Measures here.
You can view the February 23, 2022, School Board meeting here. The next regular school board meeting is on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 6:00 PM at the Middle School Media Center. For more information about the school board, meeting dates, agendas, and minutes, visit our School Board page.
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 3rd and 4th
Sign up for conferences here!
Thursday, March 3rd from 5 pm - 9 pm
Friday, March 4th: 8 am - 10:30 am | 12 pm - 3:30 pm
Middle School
Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 3rd and 4th
Sign up for conferences here!
Thursday, March 3 from 4:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday, March 4 from 8:30 - 12 pm | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Elementaries
Elementary conferences are scheduled in the evening of Wednesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 3, and during the morning of Friday, March 4th.
Kennedy sign up here!
McAuliffe sign up here!
Pinecrest sign up here!
100 Days of School in Mrs. Wenzel's Class - Feb. 21
March Upcoming CE Classes
ECFE
YOUTH
TEENS
In-Person ACT Prep Course | Tues. Mar 1-29* | 5:45-8:45pm | HHS | $150
Spring Cookie Bouquet (ages 12+) | Apr 13 | 6:30-8:30pm | Tilden | $36*
ADULTS
Group Hypnosis: Weight Loss | Mar 7 | 5:30-9pm | Tilden | $65 – Both topics
Group Hypnosis: Stop Smoking/Chewing | Mar 7 | 5:30-9pm | Tilden
Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs Children | Mar 10 | 6:30-8 pm | Online
Everything You Want to Know About Medicare | Mar 22 | 6:30-8 pm | Tilden
Mike Lynch Minnesota Starwatch Program | Mar 30 | 7:45-9:45 pm | HHS
Community Connections to Mental Health & Resources
Hastings Public Schools
- Tilden Community Center 651-480-7670
- Kennedy Elementary (K-4) 651-480-7221
- McAuliffe Elementary (K-4) 651-480-7390
- Pinecrest Elementary (K-4) 651-480-7280
- Hastings Middle School (5-8) 651-480-7060
- Hastings High School (9-12) 651-480-7470
- Hastings Alternative Learning Center 651-480-7690
*If you need any assistance in translating the Raider Update, contact us at kgorr@isd200.org.
Website: www.hastings.k12.mn.us
Location: 1000 11th Street West, Hastings, MN, USA
Phone: 651-480-7000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingspublicschools