6th Grade:  Mrs.  Kimle

 My name is Michele Kimle and this will be my 18th year at Hastings Middle School. I love working with the students and staff at HMS- this is an awesome place to be! This year I will mainly work with our 6th-grade students. Students and parents may feel apprehension about entering middle school, and we will do our best to make the transition successful from elementary school.  Don't hesitate to get in touch with me at michele.kimle@hpstigers.org or 402.461.7534 with questions or concerns.

At HMS, the counselors get to rotate with the class, so I will move from 6th to 7th to 8th grades with the graduating class of 2031. Our sixth-grade curriculum focuses on some of the topics our kids deal with as they enter their middle school years. (Mindfulness, Anxiety, Conflict Resolution, Social Supports, Stress & Social Media)   I have the opportunity to get to know students in the classroom when I am teaching, in small groups, and during individual appointments. I am excited for a brand new year with new experiences!  Let's have an AWESOME 2024-2025 school year! 

7th Grade:  Mrs.  Jacobson

My name is Stephanie Jacobson this is my  15th year at HMS.  This year I will work primarily with our 7th grade students.  I will remain with this class of 2030  students during their years at the Middle school.

I get to see students in the classroom once or twice a month, in small groups and individually in my office. Our 7th-grade Counseling curriculum encourages students to make healthy decisions in school and when they are hanging out with their friends. This classroom time is a great time for me to get to know students better. I am excited to get to work with this crew of students again and am ready for great year! Let's make 2024-25 our best year yet.

8th Grade:  Mrs. Hoppe

My name is Jill Hoppe and this is my eighth year as a counselor at Hastings Middle School. I previously worked as a sixth-grade reading teacher. I am delighted to work with the Class of 2029. Please feel free to contact me at jill.hoppe@hpstigers.org or 402.461.7600.

This year I will be working with our 8th-grade students. We will start the year preparing for our Reality Store project in October. This is a great way for our 8th-graders to dig a little deeper into their interests, as well as experience the expenses of being an adult.   In January we will discuss class options for Hastings High School and will register for 9th-grade classes. High school counselors will travel to the HMS to individually meet with students about their plans. We will also be discussing post-secondary options in preparation for our college visits in March, where students will learn about what Hastings Community College and Hastings College have to offer!  I will continue to get to know students in the classroom when I am teaching, in small groups, and during individual appointments.  Go Tigers!    

8th Grade Links for Careers/Guidance:

Options Beyond High School

About Nebraska Colleges

STEM Occupations in Nebraska

College Profiles

True Cost of College Breakdown   

My Next Move

Know How 2 Go Handbook

Nebraska Career Connections 

My Future

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Get My Future

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Occupational Outlook Handbook                                                                       

Career Cluster Videos

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