Hastings Public Schools

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Open conversation not personal issues. Comments regarding a personal issue with the District, a school, a staff membe

r or a board member will be removed. Be respectful. Personal attacks or comments that are deemed offensive to any member of our community will not be tolerated. Inappropriate remarks and profanity will be removed. Want to boost your product sales? Running for a political office? Publish a personal page, and leave ours for sharing news and insights about our District. Stay on topic. This is a page dedicated to the education of students in the HPS District. Let’s keep the conversation related to our District. Comments of all kinds are welcome so long as they directly relate to our District. Have a question for a specific employee? Contact them privately. Fans should not expect responses to every question or comment posted on this page. Be aware of the mission. The mission of HPS is education. Please be certain that your comments are appropriate for an educational environment and fans of all ages. Be factual. Blatantly inaccurate information will not be allowed. False information will be removed and factual information will be posted. Employees of the HPS District may have personal pages. Don’t be surprised or offended if your request to “friend” them is ignored. District policy encourages staff to keep their personal lives personal. This page is yours and we want you to feel comfortable sharing with us, but know that abuse of the above guidelines can lead to removal of a specific posting or the blocking/removal from our fan page.

The next school board work session will take place on Thursday, June 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the District Offices. A detaile...
06/09/2026

The next school board work session will take place on Thursday, June 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the District Offices. A detailed school board work session agenda can be found on the following link. https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/hastingsschools

As always, the public is invited to attend this private meeting that is open to the public. Parents, patrons, & staff members can subscribe to Hastings Public Schools board meetings for free to keep up-to-date with meetings, agendas, minutes, and policies.

☀️🍎 USDA Summer Food Service ProgramThis summer, the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program is providing no-cost meals for c...
05/20/2026

☀️🍎 USDA Summer Food Service Program
This summer, the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program is providing no-cost meals for children ages 1–18 at approved locations across the state. Families can use the SFSP Site Finder to locate additional summer meal sites near them.
📍 Summer Meals in Hastings
Longfellow Elementary
828 N Hastings Ave
May 26 – July 31, 2026
Monday–Friday | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Closed July 3
Hastings Middle School
201 N Marian Road
June 1 – June 24, 2026
Monday–Thursday | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Individuals over 18 may eat for $5.75
Let’s make sure every child in our community has access to healthy meals this summer. 💛

Congratulations to our retirees and staff members recognized for years of service! We celebrate our retirees for their d...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to our retirees and staff members recognized for years of service!

We celebrate our retirees for their dedication and lasting impact on our schools and community.
We also recognize employees receiving 10-, 20-, and 30-year service pins for their continued commitment to our students and district.
Thank you all for the difference you make each day! 🧡🖤


Retirees
Tracy Douglas-August 1996
Charleen Himmelberg-August 2004
Rick Matticks-August 2007 (not pictured)
Hope McMurtry- August 2018 (not pictured)
Tom Michalek-August 2006
Lori Samuelson-August 2015 (not pictured)
Karlene Scharf-Reed-August 2012
Kim Wadkins-January 1994 (not pictured)
David Witt-August 1999

30 Years
Jim Shea -Maintenance
Deb Vorderstrasse - Watson (not pictured)

20 Years
Jeff Bittfield-High School
Karen Edminsten-Longfellow
Kayla Edwards -High School
Jessica Hallett-Longfellow (not pictured)
Racquel Hunsley-Watson
Barbara Landell -Alcott (not pictured)
Ronda Loetterle-Watson (not pictured)
Jeff Poore-Maintenance (not pictured)
Rebecca Shoemaker-Watson (not pictured)
Benjamin Welsch-High School
Denise Wolfe-Alcott (not pictured)

10 Years
Erin Bluto-High School (not pictured)
Jamee Bockerman -Alcott (not pictured)
Lori Christy-Watson (not pictured)
Sheila Clark-Watson
Tarah Davis-High School
Andrea Frank-Longfellow (not pictured)
Ellie Friend-High School
Matthew Hauge-Alcott (not pictured)
Wendy Keele-Admin (not pictured)
Trennon Mays -High School (not pictured)
Krista Kimle-Watson
Karissa O'Hearn-High School
Kathy Rysiew-Watson (not pictured)
Lori Samuelson - Longfellow (not pictured)
Shirleen Scdoris-Morton
Charlie Shoemaker -High School (not pictured)
Amy Decker-Lincoln (not pictured)
Peggy Thaut -High School (not pictured)
Greg Wilton -Admin (not pictured)
Mary Wolf-Middle School (not pictured)

Total Years = 380

Big news for Hastings Public Schools:The HPS Board of Education is proud to announce that John Hauser has been named sup...
05/18/2026

Big news for Hastings Public Schools:
The HPS Board of Education is proud to announce that John Hauser has been named superintendent of Hastings Public Schools.

Mr. Hauser has been part of our HPS family for four years, first as principal of Hawthorne Elementary and most recently as Director of Learning and Support. He is a dedicated leader who knows our students, values our staff and is deeply committed to our community.

We are excited for what's ahead! Congratulations, John!
https://hastingspublicschools.org/district/news/hauser-superintendent.html

🗣️💬 Happy National Speech Pathologist Day! We honor the incredible experts who help others find their voice—one word, so...
05/18/2026

🗣️💬 Happy National Speech Pathologist Day! We honor the incredible experts who help others find their voice—one word, sound, and sentence at a time. Your work changes lives, builds confidence, and empowers communication. Thank you!

The next school board regular meeting will take place on Monday, May 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the District Offices. A detaile...
05/17/2026

The next school board regular meeting will take place on Monday, May 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the District Offices. A detailed school board work session agenda can be found on the following link. https://tinyurl.com/4p4n6dbp
As always, the public is invited to attend this private meeting that is open to the public. Parents, patrons, & staff members can subscribe to Hastings Public Schools board meetings for free to keep up-to-date with meetings, agendas, minutes, and policies.

🎶 Join Us for a Special Night of Music! 🎶You are invited to enjoy the incredible talents of our 5th Grade Band & Orchest...
05/17/2026

🎶 Join Us for a Special Night of Music! 🎶

You are invited to enjoy the incredible talents of our 5th Grade Band & Orchestra at the Annual District Concert this Monday, May 18 at 7:00 PM in the North Gym at Hastings High School!

This concert will also be especially meaningful as we celebrate and honor Mr. Matticks at his final concert before retirement. After 19 years of dedication, passion, and impact on our music program and students, we invite our community to help us thank him for the countless memories and opportunities he has created. ❤️🎵

Come support our young musicians and help us give Mr. Matticks the sendoff he deserves!

📍 Hastings High School North Gym
🗓 Monday, May 18
⏰ 7:00 PM

The next school board work session will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the District Offices. A detailed...
05/13/2026

The next school board work session will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the District Offices. A detailed school board work session agenda can be found on the following link. https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/hastingsschools

As always, the public is invited to attend this private meeting that is open to the public. Parents, patrons, & staff members can subscribe to Hastings Public Schools board meetings for free to keep up-to-date with meetings, agendas, minutes, and policies.

Reminder: The last day of school for K-12 is May 21st.Dismissal is 1:15 pm, lunch will be served!The last day of school ...
05/11/2026

Reminder: The last day of school for K-12 is May 21st.
Dismissal is 1:15 pm, lunch will be served!

The last day of school for Preschool is May 14.

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1515 W 8th Street
Hastings, NE
68901

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14024617500

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