Raider Update
A Weekly eNewsletter from Hastings Public Schools
Special Edition
Message from the Superintendent
Good afternoon Raider Families,
Yesterday’s announcement of the verdicts for the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin impacts all of us in different ways. The world has been watching, and so have our students. And, our students will continue to watch how we respond or don’t respond. This is an important and emotional time for everyone, after an intense year unlike any most of us have ever experienced.
It is important that, as a school district, we ensure all of our students feel welcome and supported. Part of our equity commitment is being champions of anti-racist actions and systems to actively provide a safe and supportive place for our current and future students to learn. That includes ensuring our students have safe spaces where they can talk and process - and many students may need those spaces now. Our staff are prepared to engage students in discussions about these verdicts, and will offer whatever support students may need.
We know that our students, staff, and community members will experience a range of emotions. We encourage all parents/guardians to talk with your student(s) about how they may be feeling about the verdicts and the importance of expressing themselves in appropriate ways. A resource for parents has been put together by the Minnesota Department of Education and can be accessed here.
We appreciate your continued support of our students and our school district.
Thank you,
Robert McDowell, Ed.D.
Superintendent
2021-2022 School Building Start/Dismissal Times
High School 7:50 am - 2:31 pm
Middle School 7:55 am - 2:35 pm
Pinecrest Elementary 8:00 am - 2:35 pm
McAuliffe Elementary 8:50 am - 3:25 pm
Kennedy Elementary 8:50 am - 3:25 pm
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
Email: raiderupdate@hastings.k12.mn.us
Website: www.hastings.k12.mn.us
Location: 1000 11th Street West, Hastings, MN, USA
Phone: 651-480-7000