Varsity Boys Basketball Districts Round 1, Hartford 52-Decatur 46 (PHOTO GALLERY): https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/varsityboysbasketballvsdecaturdistrictsround1/
Girls varsity basketball districts:
March 2nd VS. Coloma @ Watervliet- 5:30pm tip-off
Admission: $7 on GoFan @ https://gofan.co/app/school/MI3768
Passes: No passes will be accepted for any MHSAA Tournament Games
March 2nd VS. Coloma @ Watervliet- 5:30pm tip-off
Admission: $7 on GoFan @ https://gofan.co/app/school/MI3768
Passes: No passes will be accepted for any MHSAA Tournament Games
High School Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/8ct0p-hartford-high-updates-2-20-2026
Boys Basketball Districts Round 1 Final Score: Hartford 52 - Decatur 46. Way to go Huskies!🏀💚
HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Due to inclement weather school is closed today Monday, February 23rd.
ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE HARTFORD - Debido al mal tiempo, la escuela está cerrada hoy lunes 23 de febrero.
ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE HARTFORD - Debido al mal tiempo, la escuela está cerrada hoy lunes 23 de febrero.
Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight! ✨Nevaeh Ledesma✨
Nevaeh's Awards/Activities Include:
"High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Student Council Vice President, Winterfest Princess, Lead Role in High School Musical 2 as Gabriella, Lead Role for Mean Girls as Janis, Band, Jazz Band, Emerald Vanguard Drum Major, Flute Section Leader, Select Choir, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Volleyball Team Captain, Academic All State for Volleyball, Varsity Girls Track & Field, Honorable Mention for 4x8 relay, Varsity Competitive Cheer."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
Nevaeh's Awards/Activities Include:
"High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Student Council Vice President, Winterfest Princess, Lead Role in High School Musical 2 as Gabriella, Lead Role for Mean Girls as Janis, Band, Jazz Band, Emerald Vanguard Drum Major, Flute Section Leader, Select Choir, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Volleyball Team Captain, Academic All State for Volleyball, Varsity Girls Track & Field, Honorable Mention for 4x8 relay, Varsity Competitive Cheer."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9

Girls JV Basketball home VS. Bangor on 2/26 has been cancelled.
HPS Athletics (2/18/26):
🏀Girls 7th Grade Basketball @ Bloomingdale - AWAY @ 5PM
🏀JV Boys Basketball vs Decatur - HOME @ 5:30PM
🏀Varsity Girls Basketball @ Decatur - AWAY @ 5:30PM
🏀Girls 8th Grade Basketball @ Bloomingdale - AWAY @ 6PM
📣Varsity Cheer @ Loy Norrix - AWAY @ 6PM
🏀Varsity Boys Basketball vs Decatur - HOME @ 7PM
🏀Girls 7th Grade Basketball @ Bloomingdale - AWAY @ 5PM
🏀JV Boys Basketball vs Decatur - HOME @ 5:30PM
🏀Varsity Girls Basketball @ Decatur - AWAY @ 5:30PM
🏀Girls 8th Grade Basketball @ Bloomingdale - AWAY @ 6PM
📣Varsity Cheer @ Loy Norrix - AWAY @ 6PM
🏀Varsity Boys Basketball vs Decatur - HOME @ 7PM
Band Concert Update: Please note a change to the Pre-Festival Concert date. The concert was originally scheduled for February 18, but due to several after school athletic conflicts, it has been moved to Thursday, February 26, at 1:45 PM.
Reminder: Tomorrow, Wednesday February 18th, is a scheduled Half Day for Hartford Public Schools. HS/MS/Alt. Ed. will be released at 11:15am, and Redwood Elementary will be released at 11:30am.
HPS Athletics (2/17/26):
🏀JV Boys Basketball @ Lawrence - AWAY @ 5:30PM
🏀 Varsity Girls Basketball vs Lawrence - HOME @ 6PM
🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Lawrence - AWAY @ 7PM
🏀JV Boys Basketball @ Lawrence - AWAY @ 5:30PM
🏀 Varsity Girls Basketball vs Lawrence - HOME @ 6PM
🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Lawrence - AWAY @ 7PM
Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight! ✨Preston Pries✨
Preston's Awards/Activities Include:
"National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Honor Roll, Award for Outstanding Musical Achievement."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
¡Alumnos Destacados de la Generación 2026! ✨Preston Pries✨
Los premios y actividades de Preston incluyen:
"Sociedad Nacional de Honor, Sociedad Nacional de Honor Técnico, Cuadro de Honor, Premio al Logro Musical Destacado".
Para aparecer en los Destacados Semanales de la Generación 2026, pueden completar el formulario en https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
Preston's Awards/Activities Include:
"National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Honor Roll, Award for Outstanding Musical Achievement."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
¡Alumnos Destacados de la Generación 2026! ✨Preston Pries✨
Los premios y actividades de Preston incluyen:
"Sociedad Nacional de Honor, Sociedad Nacional de Honor Técnico, Cuadro de Honor, Premio al Logro Musical Destacado".
Para aparecer en los Destacados Semanales de la Generación 2026, pueden completar el formulario en https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9

On February 26th for the JV/Varsity Girls Basketball games, we are partnering with the Van Buren Department of Health and Human Services to raise awareness for foster children. Entry for the game will be free, but we will be accepting donations for the VB DHHS to help foster children and recruitment efforts for more foster families in the county. Let's 'Raise Hope & Foster Dreams!'
To read more about the foster care program and how to become a foster parent please visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/foster-care

First round boys basketball districts:
MONDAY FEBRUARY 23rd
@ Lawton high school VS. Decatur- 7pm
Admission: $7.00. Tickets will be available only through GoFan
MONDAY FEBRUARY 23rd
@ Lawton high school VS. Decatur- 7pm
Admission: $7.00. Tickets will be available only through GoFan
GIRLS WRESTLING REGIONAL TOURNAMENT:
Sunday February 22, 2026 @ Portage Northern HS- 1000 Idaho Ave Portage, MI 49024
BUILDING OPENS: 9:30am for Spectators
WRESTLING BEGINS: 11:30am
ADMISSION: $9.00- NO CASH. All tickets MUST be purchased through GoFan.
https://gofan.co/event/6008178?schoolId=MI10256
NO PASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Sunday February 22, 2026 @ Portage Northern HS- 1000 Idaho Ave Portage, MI 49024
BUILDING OPENS: 9:30am for Spectators
WRESTLING BEGINS: 11:30am
ADMISSION: $9.00- NO CASH. All tickets MUST be purchased through GoFan.
https://gofan.co/event/6008178?schoolId=MI10256
NO PASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Two ladies Huskies are advancing to Regional Wrestling next weekend. On Sunday Hartford sent wrestlers to the Girls individual wrestling tournament!
Congratulations to Emma Hartline who placed fourth at districts. Taliyah Mendoza also took fourth in her bracket to advance!
Good luck at regionals!
Congratulations to Emma Hartline who placed fourth at districts. Taliyah Mendoza also took fourth in her bracket to advance!
Good luck at regionals!

Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight! ✨Emma Birkhead✨
Emma's Awards/Activities Include:
"Varsity Volleyball, Team captain, All conference Honorable Mention Volleyball, Varsity Wrestling, Senior class student Rep, Yearbook, Student of the week, Honor Roll, Team Academic All state Softball, National Honor society, National Technical Honor society, Homecoming Princess, Prom Princess, Homecoming Queen, Miss Watervliet."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
¡Alumnos Destacados de la Generación 2026! ✨Emma Birkhead✨
Las actividades de Emma incluyen:
"Voleibol Universitario, Capitana del Equipo, Mención Honorífica de Voleibol para toda la Conferencia, Lucha Universitaria, Representante Estudiantil de la Generación 2026, Anuario, Estudiante de la Semana, Cuadro de Honor, Equipo Académico de Sóftbol Estatal, Sociedad Nacional de Honor, Sociedad Nacional de Honor Técnica, Princesa del Baile de Bienvenida, Princesa del Baile de Graduación, Reina del Baile de Bienvenida, Miss Watervliet".
Para aparecer en los Destacados de los Alumnos Destacados semanales, pueden completar el formulario de Destacados de los Alumnos Destacados en https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
Emma's Awards/Activities Include:
"Varsity Volleyball, Team captain, All conference Honorable Mention Volleyball, Varsity Wrestling, Senior class student Rep, Yearbook, Student of the week, Honor Roll, Team Academic All state Softball, National Honor society, National Technical Honor society, Homecoming Princess, Prom Princess, Homecoming Queen, Miss Watervliet."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
¡Alumnos Destacados de la Generación 2026! ✨Emma Birkhead✨
Las actividades de Emma incluyen:
"Voleibol Universitario, Capitana del Equipo, Mención Honorífica de Voleibol para toda la Conferencia, Lucha Universitaria, Representante Estudiantil de la Generación 2026, Anuario, Estudiante de la Semana, Cuadro de Honor, Equipo Académico de Sóftbol Estatal, Sociedad Nacional de Honor, Sociedad Nacional de Honor Técnica, Princesa del Baile de Bienvenida, Princesa del Baile de Graduación, Reina del Baile de Bienvenida, Miss Watervliet".
Para aparecer en los Destacados de los Alumnos Destacados semanales, pueden completar el formulario de Destacados de los Alumnos Destacados en https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9

HS Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/4jbx5-hartford-high-updates-2-13-2026
Three Huskies are advancing to Regional Wrestling next weekend!
Congratulations to Mason Whitman who placed third in districts, Linken Birkhead who placed second in his weight class, and Mason Mireles who took first.
Good luck at regionals!
Congratulations to Mason Whitman who placed third in districts, Linken Birkhead who placed second in his weight class, and Mason Mireles who took first.
Good luck at regionals!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Winterfest King and Queen, Josh Dyson and Lizeth Perez and Prince and Princess Carter Nichols and Valeria Mandujano ❄️👑💚
