Daily Announcements

Friday, March 13th - A Day

  • Mr. Kreuser recommends the captivating and lavishly illustrated young-adult edition of Unbroken. Laura Hillenbrand tells the true story of a former Olympian, Louis Zamperini’s, courage and strength following his plane crash in enemy territory. It focuses on his resilience, survival at sea, and time in Japanese prison camps during WWII. This book is available at the public libraries as well as our own HMS library.

  • Cribbage Club wrapped up yesterday after school.

  • Registration is open for spring sports. Spring sports include 5-8th grade Boys and Girls Track and 5-8th grade boys tennis. Spring sports start April 1st.

  • Reminder that we have the, Read Three and vote, for the Maud Hart Lovelace Minnesota Book award. This award is voted for by students. We will begin voting after break. Swing by the Media Center to check out these books and many others for reading over break!

  • Live the Raider way - Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.

Thursday, March 12th - B Day

  • The book that Mr. Kreuser recommends is the young-adult edition, which features more than one hundred photographs. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to endure against the unlikeliest of odds.

  • Attention WEB Leaders:  We are looking for 10 people to help at the upcoming 5th and 6th grade dance.  Check your email for more information.

  • Remember that we have the Read Three and vote for the Maud Hart Lovelace Minnesota Book award. This award is voted for by students. We will begin voting after break. Swing by the Media Center to check out these books and many others for reading over break!

  • Keep on living the Raider Way by being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. 

Wednesday, March 11th - A Day

  • In the book Mr. Kreuser recommends, the main character had been a delinquent young boy, breaking into houses, brawling, and stealing. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a supreme talent that carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But when war came, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown.

  • Thank you to all who submitted designs for this winter’s Raider Cove t-shirt design contest. We received so many fantastic entries. You voted and the results are in… the winning design, which will be available exclusively in the Raider Cove was designed by Trey Tavernier in 6th grade! Congratulations, Trey! Students, keep your eyes out for this awesome t-shirt, which will be available in the Cove later this spring.

  • Registration is open for spring sports. Spring sports include 5-8th grade Boys and Girls Track and 5-8th grade boys tennis. Spring sports start April 1st.

  • Keep on living the Raider Way! Be safe, respectful and responsible!

Tuesday, March 10th - B Day

  • Attention WEB Leaders:  You will have a meeting TODAY during your grade level advisory.  The meeting will take place in Mrs. Kasel’s room 212.  Please bring a pencil with you to the meeting.

  • The book Mr. Kreuser recommends focuses on the character’s resilience, survival at sea, and time in Japanese prison camps during WWII.

  • Live the Raider Way throughout your day, by being safe, respectful, and responsible. 

Monday, March 9th - A Day

  • Attention WEB Leaders:  You will have a meeting tomorrow during your grade level advisory.  The meeting will take place in Mrs. Kasel’s room 212.  Please bring a pencil with you to the meeting.

  • March is Youth Art Month!
    Each year, our state celebrates student artists by hosting the Minnesota Youth Art Month Exhibition. Congratulations to the student's who's artwork was selected for the Minnesota Youth Art Month Exhibition!

  • This is the first time Hastings Middle School has had multiple students place at state! Check out their amazing work in the front showcase.Their artworks will also be in a future display at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport. Way to go!

  • Mr. Kreuser recommends reading a true story that focuses on a man’s life from his time as a rebellious youth to his Olympic experience, and finally his survival during WWII.

  • Remember throughout your day, live the Raider Way. Be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.