Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year
Dear Families,
We are excited to welcome students and families to another great school year! Whether your family is returning or joining us for the first time, we're glad you're here.
Use this page to find important first-day information, technology resources, and quick links to help your family prepare for a successful start.
2026–2027 Start Dates
To help students transition successfully into the new school year, some grade levels begin on different days. Review the quick summary below and then see the detailed schedule.
Quick Start Dates
- Grade 9: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Grades 7–8: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (Do not attend Thursday. Return August 14)
- Grades K–6 and 9–12: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Kindergarten: Assigned staggered start date (Aug. 13 or Aug. 14)
- Preschool: Monday, August 17, 2026
Detailed Start Schedule
Grade Level
First Day
Notes
Grade 9
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Orientation day for Grade 9 students only.
Grades 7–8
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Do not attend Thursday, August 13.
(Return August 14)
(Return August 14)
Grades K–6 & 9–12
Thursday, Aug. 13
First full day of classes.
Kindergarten
Group A- Aug. 13
Group B- Aug. 14
Group B- Aug. 14
Students attend on their assigned days: Group A - August 13 and 17, Group B - August 14 and 18. All Kindergarten students attend together beginning Wednesday, August 19.
Preschool
Monday, Aug. 17
First day for all Preschool students.
Daily Schedule & Student Supervision
Please review the daily schedules below for the 2026–2027 school year. Wednesday dismissal times are earlier than regular school days.
School Day Start and End Times
School
Regular Schedule
Wednesday Schedule
Preschool Morning
(Monday thru Thursday)
(Monday thru Thursday)
8:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Monday thru Thursday)
(Monday thru Thursday)
8:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Preschool Afternoon
(Monday thru Thursday)
(Monday thru Thursday)
11:55 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
(Monday thru Thursday)
(Monday thru Thursday)
11:55 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Elementary Schools
(Grades K–5)
(Grades K–5)
8:10 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
M, T, Th, F
M, T, Th, F
8:10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Hastings Middle School
(Grades 6–8)
(Grades 6–8)
8:10 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.
M, T, Th, F
M, T, Th, F
8:10 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Hastings High School
(Grades 9–12)
(Grades 9–12)
8:05 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
M, T, Th, F
M, T, Th, F
8:05 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday
