PinecrestElementary School

At Pinecrest, we value learning, engagement, collaboration, and communication.

Pinecrest Elementary is a K-4 elementary serving approximately 550 students from the very edge of our district boundaries along with students from the surrounding neighborhoods. Our boundaries and busing patterns give us the opportunity to mirror the secondary schedule—starting our school day at 8:00 and dismissing at 2:35. We share a 60-acre campus with the Middle School in the heart of Hastings. 
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Operation “Grand” Service Night

On Tuesday, December 11, Pinecrest students and families filled gift bags with ornaments, letters, and needed supplies for each of the 130 residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home here in Hastings.  Over the past few weeks, Pinecrest families generously donated  hats, gloves, snacks, playing cards, and toiletries to be shared with our veterans.  Students were encouraged to bring at least one “grand” guest, a grandparent or other special guest to this fun event.  This was a great event for students to experience the giving spirit of the season while spending a special evening with a grandparent or loved one!