
The Hartford Public Schools Open House is Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 19th from 3:30-6PM! All buildings will be open for parents and students to meet the teachers and get prepped for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there! 💚


High school volleyball practice has been moved to the high school gym from 6-8 pm. Nobody is allowed to enter or park in front of the school, due to construction. Please enter through the back of the school as well as park by the back football field (in bus parking area)

Senior-Athletes,
Banner pictures will be August 18th @ 2pm in the Alternative Education.
Please enter through those doors, you can not walk through the High School building.
Please have the attached form filled out prior to taking your picture.
Banner pictures will be August 18th @ 2pm in the Alternative Education.
Please enter through those doors, you can not walk through the High School building.
Please have the attached form filled out prior to taking your picture.

Welcome to the first day of Fall Sports Practices!
As a reminder all students must have a valid physical on file with the Athletic Department, parent signature in Final Forms, and Student Signature in Final forms in order to participate in practices.
Any student-athlete that is not compliant with these requirements will be asked to leave practice until the conditions are met.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PRACTICE TIMES
Cheer
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4pm-6pm
*when school resumes: 3pm-5pm
Soccer
8/11-8/15 5pm-7:15pm
*starting 8/18: 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Football
5pm-9pm
*when school resumes: 3pm-5:30pm
Cross Country
9am-10:45am
*starting 8/18: 3pm
Volleyball
6pm-8pm
*when school resumes: 3:15pm-5:15pm
Cheer
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4pm-6pm
*when school resumes: 3pm-5pm
Soccer
8/11-8/15 5pm-7:15pm
*starting 8/18: 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Football
5pm-9pm
*when school resumes: 3pm-5:30pm
Cross Country
9am-10:45am
*starting 8/18: 3pm
Volleyball
6pm-8pm
*when school resumes: 3:15pm-5:15pm

📣 High School Volleyball! 🏐
📅 Start Date: August 11 - 15
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Redwood Gymnasium
All players must have a physical on file and complete Final Forms before participating.
🧢 What to Bring:
✔️ Gym shoes
✔️ Knee pads
✔️ Water bottle
📅 Start Date: August 11 - 15
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Redwood Gymnasium
All players must have a physical on file and complete Final Forms before participating.
🧢 What to Bring:
✔️ Gym shoes
✔️ Knee pads
✔️ Water bottle

Please join the Hartford Emerald Vanguard Friday night at 5:30 on the football field for the first performance of their 2025 show! 💚

High School schedules can be viewed on PowerSchool or the PowerSchool App. Please contact Mrs. Deckard with any questions or schedule change requests, deckardk@ hpsmi.org. Any requests submitted after 8/13/25 will be reviewed on the first day of school.

High School Parking Spot Painting, August 11th


The Hartford Public Schools Back to School Bash is taking place on Wednesday, August 20th! Kick off the new school year with rides, vendors, and fun!
The event takes place from 5:00-7:00pm in the High School Gym and Football Practice Field.
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a table at this event, please fill out the table request form linked below:
https://forms.gle/2weQKPif2zhaM4LR8
The event takes place from 5:00-7:00pm in the High School Gym and Football Practice Field.
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a table at this event, please fill out the table request form linked below:
https://forms.gle/2weQKPif2zhaM4LR8


Attention Class of 2026 Seniors: Please fill out the attached Google form by Wednesday, Aug. 6th for Senior Sunrise. Senior Sunrise will be before school on August 25, 2025.
https://forms.gle/ddZ61KZTDqD5XjKA8
https://forms.gle/ddZ61KZTDqD5XjKA8

Our school of choice application window is now OPEN!
At Hartford Public Schools, we are your school of choice. HPS is accepting School of Choice applications for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year from July 28th through August 15th. Call 269-621-7000 with any questions.
Enrollment applications can be found on our website, hpsmi.org, at https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/district/enrollment/541427
At Hartford Public Schools, we are your school of choice. HPS is accepting School of Choice applications for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year from July 28th through August 15th. Call 269-621-7000 with any questions.
Enrollment applications can be found on our website, hpsmi.org, at https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/district/enrollment/541427



The Hartford Public Schools Open House is coming up on Tuesday, August 19th from 3:30-6PM! All buildings will be open for parents and students to meet the teachers and get prepped for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there! 💚


Reminder:
Students planning to participate in sports this year must have their physical and Final Forms completed prior to the first practice.
Fall HS practices will begin August 11th and MS practices will begin when school resumes August 25th.
Physicals can be uploaded on Final Forms or dropped off in the High School office Monday-Thursday (7am-3pm).
If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office (269) 621-7103.
You can also find forms and information on our website at https://hpsathletics.org/main/filesLinks
Students planning to participate in sports this year must have their physical and Final Forms completed prior to the first practice.
Fall HS practices will begin August 11th and MS practices will begin when school resumes August 25th.
Physicals can be uploaded on Final Forms or dropped off in the High School office Monday-Thursday (7am-3pm).
If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office (269) 621-7103.
You can also find forms and information on our website at https://hpsathletics.org/main/filesLinks

Attention High School Volleyball Players, The code to join Remind for HS volleyball has been shared to all last year volleyball players to your school email. If you are interested in playing this year, please reach out to Mrs. Mead @ meadm@hpsmi.org for the code to join!🏐

There is programming happening at His Place Mondays- Wednesdays, students can come for a specific class or hang out in the open gym or computer room!
As a reminder all classes are free for middle and high school students.
Here is a sign up of upcoming classes:
https://site.corsizio.com/portal/67e96d0300cd6ddcce95ee6e?fbclid=IwY2xjawLiUhBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDekswVWlJdGczVWU1OVVJAR57MwKI80L0aBr6vlicJ00XvcqSwF4Exa98kRLdOojoOZdvvL_5uHhPKgPnxQ_aem_lUj7ySp0thYqkwMrYNzPHA
As a reminder all classes are free for middle and high school students.
Here is a sign up of upcoming classes:
https://site.corsizio.com/portal/67e96d0300cd6ddcce95ee6e?fbclid=IwY2xjawLiUhBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDekswVWlJdGczVWU1OVVJAR57MwKI80L0aBr6vlicJ00XvcqSwF4Exa98kRLdOojoOZdvvL_5uHhPKgPnxQ_aem_lUj7ySp0thYqkwMrYNzPHA


Congratulations to Hartford Public Schools Alumnus, Jesus Osvaldo Martinez-Jimenez on graduating with a bachelor's degree in accountancy and a full time job at one of the largest accounting providers in the nation!
Read more about Jesus and his recent accomplishment featured in Western Michigan University's "W Magazine" at https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez
Way to go, Jesus! 💚
Read more about Jesus and his recent accomplishment featured in Western Michigan University's "W Magazine" at https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez
Way to go, Jesus! 💚


Raffle being held with proceeds to benefit Hartford wrestling.
Tickets are $10
Drawing will be held at Hartford High School on August 1st at 12pm.
2 First prizes: each winner will receive 1/2 of a processed pig.
Inquires can be directed to Zach Birkhead at: +1 (269) 539-7187
Tickets are $10
Drawing will be held at Hartford High School on August 1st at 12pm.
2 First prizes: each winner will receive 1/2 of a processed pig.
Inquires can be directed to Zach Birkhead at: +1 (269) 539-7187

At Hartford Public Schools, we are your school of choice! HPS will be accepting School of Choice applications for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year from July 28th through August 15th.
Enrollment applications can be found on our website, hpsmi.org, at https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/district/enrollment/541427



Open coaching positions at HPS! Email Athletic Director, Peter Aranda, at arandap@hpsmi.org with your letter of interest and resume
