FAQ's

The All Night Grad Party is a fun-filled night which is a gift to our graduating seniors from Hastings parents and the Hastings community. Our goal is to create a memorable way for our graduates to celebrate this huge milestone in a safe, drug and alcohol free environment.  

June 7, 2024 at the Hastings High School

9:00-9:30pm Check in and students will be dismissed after the Hypnotist show around 3:15 AM.

Immediately following the graduation ceremony on Friday. 9:00-9:30pm Check in will be at the lower level door by the commons.

Absolutely! Typically between 80-90% of Hastings graduating seniors attend the party. There's no better place to be on the night of graduation!

You can purchase a ticket online.

Yes. If you find it difficult to pay the ticket price, partial and full scholarships are available. Please see Assistant Principal Kris Husaby to complete an application. The application form can also be found on our ticket page. 

There's always a few surprises in store, but Grads can look forward to:

- Games in the commons and gym

-Temporary Tattoos

- Karaoke and DJ

- Free food and drinks

- United Way "Give Back" Food packing station

- Prizes

- Big ticket raffle items

- Hypnotist

There is quite literally, something for everyone!

The Grad Party is organized by a dedicated group of Hastings parents who head up the specific committees. Planning begins in October! It's a big job, but fun! Please e-mail the current chairman if you are interested in becoming a member of the planning committee. Parents of underclassmen are especially needed!

The party is funded every year by donations from businesses and individuals who support this important event, fundraisers held throughout the year, and ticket sales.  We receive no money from the school district, and are not officially sponsored by Hastings High School. We are our own 501(c)(3) organization, which means your donation is tax deductible! Donations can be mailed to: Hastings All Night Grad Party, 1807 Market Blvd, PMB 310, Hastings, MN 55033.

• No alcohol, tobacco or drugs allowed. Grads who are found to be under the influence will be banned from the party, and will not receive a refund of the ticket price.

• No food or drinks will be allowed to be brought in to the school.

• This party is a lock-in, and no grad will be allowed to leave without prior written permission from his/her parent or guardian.

• Backpacks or bags will not be allowed in the party. Purses must be secured in the Prize rooms which will be guarded by Security volunteers. Students will have access to their items anytime they wish. 

• Students do not need to bring additional cash to the party. All of the night's activities and all food and drinks are included in the price of the ticket. 

This party could literally not happen without a HUGE group of parent volunteers. It's fun! We have a job for everyone - during the school year, during the week of graduation, during graduation day, and of course, at the party. PLEASE VOLUNTEER! We need you! And not just parents of seniors - we needs parents of underclassmen as well. Ask your friends - they'll tell you it's a blast! Click here for more information or click here to fill out the  volunteer form.

Sorry, this party is a lock-in and we must have prior written permission from a parent in order for a Grad to leave the party early. Don't worry though - once you're at the party, you won't want to leave!

Dress comfortably and be ready to have a blast! You will not need any money at the party.  All food, drinks, and fun is free!