Special Statements 2026-27

Capital Bond Construction & Annual Summer Maintenance: August 12, 2026

Farragut Complex Traffic & Entry Advisory - August 25, 2026

Dear Hastings Families & Staff,

As a reminder, the District will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Please take a moment to read my Labor Day Weekend message. I hope you enjoy the long weekend and have a safe and relaxing Labor Day.

Sincerely,

Bill

William S. McKersie, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Dear Hastings Families and Staff:

Please take a moment to review the attached message regarding the 8th Grade Exploring Equity curriculum and the concerns that have been raised.

I appreciate you taking the time to review this information and want to ensure that our families and staff have the opportunity to hear directly from me regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

Bill

William S. McKersie, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Additional Letters to Families:

Exploring Equity 8 Letter

Letter to 8th Grade Families from the Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction

Exploring Equity Roundtables

Dear Hastings Families and Staff:

Please review the attached message regarding the 25th remembrance of September 11, 2001.

I hope you will take a moment to reflect on the significance of this day and its enduring impact on our community and our nation.

Sincerely,

Bill

William S. McKersie, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Dear Hastings Staff and Families,

Please take a moment to review these coyote safety reminders. We are sending this out in coordination with the Village and HPD. There is no reason for alarm. We simply want to remind all students, families and staff about safety steps regarding coyotes.

Thank you for taking the time to review this important information.

Sincerely,

William S. McKersie, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Dear Hastings Staff, Families, and Community,

Please take a moment to read the following statement regarding the Exploring Equity course and recent curriculum updates.

Sincerely,

William S. McKersie, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools