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Raider Update
May 5, 2024
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Message from the Superintendent
Greetings Raider Families and Staff,
This week's Raider Update shines a spotlight on our recent and upcoming appreciation days celebrating the various roles of our staff. We're also excited to remind you about our upcoming Inaugural Native Graduate Honoring Ceremony taking place this week. Plus, don't forget to check out the calendar for our senior students and the comprehensive list of remaining activities for the year!
Celebrating our Staff - May is a busy month for recognizing and celebrating our staff. Please be sure to check out our Facebook page for great pictures.
School Principal Appreciation - May 1
School Lunch Heros Appreciation - May 3
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10)
Nurses Day - May 8
Inaugural Native Graduate Honoring Ceremony - LINK
Please make plans to join the first Native American honoring ceremony in the high school commons on May 7 at 6pm. Additional details are included below and in the above link.
Senior Students - Hard to believe that graduation is right around the corner. The following highlights a number of key activities and dates, but please check out the information below for all the details.
May 13 - May 31 Senior privileges
May 31 - Last day for seniors with a number of special activities and a newly added Raider Walk.
June 7 @ 7PM - Graduation at Todd Field (weather permitting). The ceremony will be held at the high school if this year’s weather does not cooperate.
Calendar Updates and Reminders: Please review the district calendar and the event calendar to make sure you don’t miss any spring events.
In closure, thank you for your unwavering support of Hastings Public Schools. As always, please contact me with any questions or feedback.
Dr. Tamara Champa
Superintendent
(651) 480-7001
Sincerely,
Dr. Tamara Champa
Superintendent
(651) 480-7001
ISD 200 Staff Spotlight
Ms. Sarah O’Donnell - School Psychologist
We are fortunate here in Hastings to have a variety of educational professionals supporting our kids in many ways. Our district serves students with a variety of challenges and needs. We understand that kids do better and achieve more when you help serve them individually. That's where experts like Ms. O'Donnell step in. She serves as a School Psychologist in our elementary schools and helps kids thrive and flourish.
"I am a bit of a data nerd, and I love using the data from rating scales, assessments, interviews, etc, to help figure out how we can best support students," she shares. "I do a lot of 'behind the scenes' work to ensure we provide important and impactful services at the elementary level." Sarah also explained, "If I had one wish, it would be that we could have additional interventionists and mental health support staff in the elementary buildings to provide more academic and social-emotional support for students at a young age."
When applying for positions, Sarah did her homework. She spoke with other ISD200 School Psychologists, who were all so welcoming. She knew it would be a very supportive team to work with. She shares, "The staff here truly care about the students and families in Hastings."
When Ms. O'Donnell isn't helping our students, she loves going on adventures with her own kids! She also enjoys gardening, reading, tennis, and good board games!
Sarah's mom is her biggest inspiration. "She was a teacher and had an incredible work ethic. She always sets a great example of the importance of using your talents to serve others", she shares. Clearly, this apple didn't fall far from the tree. We are fortunate to have dedicated professionals to help our kids be their best and succeed at reaching their highest potential.
Inaugural Native Graduate Honoring Ceremony
Events Leading Up To Graduation
Hastings Community Education Senior Expo
- 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
*If you need any assistance in translating the Raider Update, contact us at kgorr@isd200.org.