Daily Announcements

Friday, January 9th - A Day

  • Here are some reminders and information about testing this winter:

    • Please remember that students will be taking Fastbridge reading and math tests next week. On Monday and Tuesday you will take the reading tests in your language arts classes and on Wednesday and Thursday you will take the math test in your math class. Please remember to prepare for these tests by bringing your charged Chromebook, wired headphones, and an IDR book for when you finish your tests. You’ve got this, Raiders!

    • The Capti ReadBasix Reading Assessment is a computer-based reading test and some students from HMS have been selected to take this test in February. Students, if you have been selected to take this test you and your family will receive an email sometime next week. Results provide teachers with helpful information to guide instruction and support each student’s reading growth more effectively.

  • Attention WEB Leaders:  You will have a meeting during your grade level advisory on Tuesday.  The meeting will be in Mrs. Kasel’s room and please bring a pencil.

  • The Animal Ark sent us a thank you card from our HMS Penny War back in November. They said “thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous HMS Penny Wars donation. Your kindness brings a promise of a better tomorrow for every animal who comes through our doors. Thank you for believing in this lifesaving work. Because of you, our animals get to dream a little bigger. With heartfelt gratitude, Animal Ark.” As a reminder, HMS students raised $419.16 for Animal Ark last fall. Way to go, Raiders!

  • Raider Way - Safe, Respectful, and Responsible

Thursday, January 8th - B Day

  • A quick reminder to everyone: please do not spray cologne or perfume at school, and remember that pop and candy should not be brought to lockers. Thank you for helping keep our school comfortable, clean, and respectful for everyone!

  • Reminder, FCA is meeting tomorrow at 7:10 am in Mrs. Maier’s kitchen which is room 215.  Contact Mr. Black or Mrs. Maier with questions.

  • Raider Way - Safe, Respectful, and Responsible

Wednesday, January 7th - A Day

  • FCA is meeting this Friday at 7:10 am in Mrs. Maier’s kitchen which is room 215.  Contact Mr. Black or Mrs. Maier with questions.

  • There will be trivia at lunch today with Grace. Make sure to have one Chromebook at your table to win!

  • Students, next week you will be taking Fastbridge reading and math tests. On Monday and Tuesday you will take the reading tests in your language arts classes and on Wednesday and Thursday you will take the math test in your math class. Please remember to prepare for these tests by bringing your charged Chromebook, wired headphones, and an IDR book for when you finish your tests. You’ve got this, Raiders!

  • The Capti ReadBasix Reading Assessment is a computer-based reading test and some students from HMS have been selected to take this test in February. Students, if you have been selected to take this test you and your family will receive an email sometime next week. Results provide teachers with helpful information to guide instruction and support each student’s reading growth more effectively.

  • Congratulations to 7th grade artists whose artwork competed in the Youth Art Month Minnesota Flag Design State Art Competition! Their designs will be on display at the Hastings Public Library the month of January.

  • Raider Way - Safe, Respectful, and Responsible

Tuesday, January 6th - B Day

SCHOOL CLOSED - Due to weather

Monday, January 5th - A Day

  • 7/8th gr Boys Basketball starts today. Please meet in the gym after school. Any questions please see Mr McGinnis or Ms McAlpin. 

  • Chess Club and Knowledge Bowl after school today. 

  • Youth in Government meeting today afterschool- Mr. Hanson’s room

  • Remember to be safe, respectful, and responsible and have a great day!









Thursday, May 8th - B Day

  • Tomorrow is the deadline to bring in your tug of war donations to your advisory class. Winners will be announced on Monday.  If you forget your donations at home tomorrow, they WILL NOT be delivered to you or your advisory class so don’t forget tomorrow is the final day for collection!

  • Garden and Writing Club after school today.

  • Outdoor Club Members: If you were unable to attend yesterday’s meeting, please stop by Mr. Shemon’s room for a permission slip. All slips are due next Thursday, May 15.

  • 8th Grade DC kids- 29 days till DC!!-remember the Parent Meeting tonight 7PM in the HMS auditorium

  • If you’re ready to play Bingo after school with the student council, meet in the cafeteria.  The cost is $2 to play.  We will play until 3:30pm. 

  • All you hallway heroes out there, please make sure you are putting your slips in the grade bins in the cafeteria. Thank you for being a hallway hero! Keep it up!

  • Remember to follow the Raider Way expectations and be safe, respectful, and responsible!

Wednesday, May 7th - A Day

  • Attention next year’s WEB leaders.  If you didn’t check your email yesterday, please do so today about an important message about tomorrow’s play day.

  • There are only 2 days left after today to bring in those donations to your advisory class. Remember, the top two classes in each grade earn their way into the tug of war.  Who doesn’t want a chance at pulling the staff into a pool of ice cold water????

  • OurStudent Council is hosting one more after school BINGO this year.  Tomorrow after school in the cafeteria from 2:45-3:30 pm.  The cost is $2 to play.  It is open to all students 5th - 8th grade.

  • Attention Outdoor Club: Please meet in Mr. Shemon’s room to discuss our upcoming fishing trip and create your own lure. Our meeting will last until 3:30. See you there!

  • National Nurses’ Day - Be sure to remind our school nurses how much we appreciate their care and all they do for us! Nurse Erin and Nurse Rachel you are Rockstars!

  • The Media Center is Closed today. If you are a student there for a class, please report to the Main Office. 

  • Remember to follow the Raider Way expectations and be safe, respectful, and responsible!

Tuesday, May 6th - B Day

  • Attention NEXT YEAR’s WEB leaders:  please check your email for an important message about our upcoming May play day.

  • There are only 3 days left after today to bring in those donations to your advisory class. Remember, the top two classes in each grade earn their way into the tug of war.  Who doesn’t want a chance at pulling the staff into a pool of ice cold water????

  • Our Student Council is hosting one more after school BINGO this year.  It will be this Thursday after school in the cafeteria from 2:45-3:30 pm.  The cost is $2 to play.  It is open to all students

    5th - 8th grade. If you’re looking for some fun after school, come join us!

  • Remember to follow the Raider Way expectations and be safe, respectful, and responsible!

Monday, May 5th  - A Day

  • This week is Teacher Appreciation Week: Students my challenge to you today is to give your teacher a post it note with why they rock as a teacher!

  • Chess club meets today.  All grades meet in section C of the cafeteria.

  • Yearbook meets today after school. 

  • Remember to follow the Raider Way expectations and be safe, respectful, and responsible!

Friday, May 9th  - A Day