Refugee shares story with Seton eighth-graders
Most of what the eighth graders at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton know about World War II they learned through books and movies.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 02/21/2013
Author Garth Stein will visit here Feb. 26
New York Times best-selling author Garth Stein will read from and sign copies of his award-winning book, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Hastings Middle School. His appearance is part of the 2013 Hastings Reads and is open to the community. During the day, Stein will be working with students at the school.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 02/15/2013
Author Charlie Johnson and star Emmy visit SEAS students
A man and his dog visited St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School last week, and they were instant stars. Actually, they have been stars for quite a while through a children’s book.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 02/08/2013
More than $59,000 presented to District 200 staff through 'What If' grants
They arrived with fanfare at the Hastings District 200 schools last Wednesday morning. Hastings High School musicians Rachel Roberts, Michael Notch and John Moes announced the good news with trumpets blaring as representatives of the Hastings Public Schools Foundation (HPSF) presented this year’s “What If” grants to district staff members.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 02/08/2013
Agreement approved to reduce nitrate in groundwater and surface water
For years, Dakota County and the Vermillion River Watershed have played a leadership role in working to understand and address groundwater and surface water contamination from agricultural activities through the Agricultural Outreach program, developed as a result of the Hastings Area Nitrate Study almost 10 years ago.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 02/08/2013
Program helps adults gain GED, learn English and prepare for college
Hastings School District 200 has had the Adult Basic Education program in place for more than 20 years. It helps adults earn their GED, learn English (as a second language), and prepare for college and or technical colleges.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 02/01/2013
Hastings attorney Rebekah Nett faces possible suspension
Two weeks ago, a special referee recommended that Hastings attorney Rebekah Nett be suspended from the practice of law for six months.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 01/25/2013
Seton School celebrates Catholic Education Week
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School celebrates Catholic Education Week next week with a number of activities for students, staff and parents. It will continue to draw attention to its foundation, its strengths and the culture of the school.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 01/25/2013
HHS celebrates winter Jan. 28 to Feb. 1
Snow Week 2013 will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 28, to Friday, Feb. 1, at the Hastings High School. The yearly event is sponsored by the Student Council.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 01/25/2013
Characters add own play on words in ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’
When St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School teacher Darlene Thiele looked at new reading textbooks for the school, the first act of “The Phantom Tollbooth” was included.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 01/18/2013
