REMINDER: Nov. 3rd IS ELECTION DAY!
🗳️ Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

On Tuesday, November 3, Hartford voters will consider a 5-year renewal of the district’s operating millage for 2027–2031.

This proposal renews existing funding that supports our schools and does not affect a homeowner’s primary residence.

We encourage our community to learn more about the proposal and make an informed decision before Election Day.

🔗 Learn more, including detailed information and ballot language:
https://www.hpsmi.org/.../operating-millage-renewal-proposal

🗳️ Propuesta de renovación de la tasa impositiva operativa

El martes 3 de noviembre, los votantes de Hartford considerarán la renovación por 5 años de la tasa impositiva operativa del distrito para el periodo 2027–2031.

Esta propuesta renueva la financiación existente que respalda a nuestras escuelas y no afecta a la residencia principal de los propietarios de viviendas.

Invitamos a nuestra comunidad a informarse sobre la propuesta y a tomar una decisión fundamentada antes del día de las elecciones.

🔗 Obtenga más información, incluidos los detalles y el texto de la boleta electoral:
https://www.hpsmi.org/.../operating-millage-renewal-proposal

about 18 hours ago, HPS
Hartford Public Schools operating millage renewal proposal graphic encouraging voters to participate in the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 election. The green, white, and black graphic features large text reading “VOTE for Hartford Public Schools,” alongside a prominent Hartford Husky head logo. Below are photos of three elementary students smiling outdoors and four older students standing together inside a school. Three green circular icons highlight key information: “Renews Existing Funding,” “Supports Our Schools,” and “Does Not Affect Your Primary Residence.” The bottom section announces Election Day as Tuesday, November 3, and identifies the proposal as a five-year renewal for 2027–2031. The Hartford Huskies logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Varsity Volleyball takes on Decatur tonight in the first round of Districts at Coloma High School with a 6PM start! GO HUSKIES! 💚🏐 TICKETS: https://gofan.co/event/7002216?schoolId=MI10221

about 21 hours ago, HPS
Districts Round 1 volleyball matchup graphic featuring the Hartford Huskies against the Decatur Raiders at 6:00 PM at Coloma High School. The graphic features a Hartford volleyball player wearing a white and dark green uniform with the number 13, preparing to serve a volleyball. Large white text reads “HUSKIES” and “RAIDERS” against a textured black and gray background with a faded Hartford Huskies logo. The Southwest 10 Conference logo appears in the upper left corner, and the MHSAA logo appears in the upper right corner. Team logos are displayed in the bottom right corner.
HS Principal's Newsletter (10/30/26): https://app.smore.com/n/xkcyg-hartford-high-updates-10-30-2026
4 days ago, HPS
November Lunch Menus
4 days ago, HPS
Full alt text: An English-language November 2026 lunch calendar for Hartford Middle School and High School. The heading reads “NOVEMBER 2026 – HARTFORD MS/HS LUNCH.” The graphic features a dark brown background, fall-themed geometric designs in orange, yellow, and brown, and white rounded boxes listing daily meals from Monday through Friday. November 2–6: Monday, November 2: Teriyaki dipper and bun or fish sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, garden ranch salad, sliced pears, tangerines, and milk. Tuesday, November 3: Chicken wings, breadstick or pretzel dog, buttered noodles, glazed carrots, cucumber with ranch, melon, grapes, and milk. Wednesday, November 4: Taco stick or chicken or cheese quesadilla, refried beans, taco ranch salad, salsa cup, sour cream, mandarin orange, Sidekicks, and milk. Thursday, November 5: Chicken Alfredo with breadstick or hot dog, asparagus, broccoli and cheese, applesauce cup, Luigi’s sherbet cup, and milk. Friday, November 6: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, sweet corn, baby carrots with ranch, cottage cheese, pineapple tidbits, whole apples, and milk. November 9–13: Monday, November 9: Regular or spicy chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries, Brussels sprouts, pineapple chunks, sliced peaches, and milk. Tuesday, November 10: Bosco Sticks with marinara sauce or beef steak sandwich, California blend, Caesar salad, melon, grapes, and milk. Wednesday, November 11: Sack lunch with Uncrustable or lunch kit, baked chips, apple slices, baby carrots and celery sticks with ranch, cheese or meat stick, juice box, and milk. Thursday, November 12: Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and gravy, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, corn, sweet potato, layered salad, cranberry sauce, strawberries, peaches, holiday pie, and milk. Friday, November 13: Hamburgers, toppings bar, French fries, baked beans, banana, sliced pears, and milk. November 16–20: Monday, November 16: Grilled cheese or corn dog, tomato soup, Brussels sprouts, sweet corn, banana, orange slices, and milk. Tuesday, November 17: Chicken salad, egg salad, or tuna salad, croissant or cheese pizza, green beans, applesauce, Caesar salad, pineapple tidbits, cottage cheese, and milk. Wednesday, November 18: Rotini and meat sauce or cheese ravioli with marinara sauce, garlic toast, broccoli, Italian garden salad, banana or apple slices with dip, and milk. Thursday, November 19: Nacho bar with meat, chips, salsa cup, refried beans, Mexican rice, toppings bar, Sidekick smoothie, tangerines, and milk. Friday, November 20: Twin cheeseburgers or grilled chicken, seasoned fries, BLT salad, potato salad, peaches, whole apples, and milk. November 23–30: Monday, November 23: Chicken and waffle, waffle fries, Caesar salad, broccoli and cheese, tangerines, sliced apples with dip, and milk. Tuesday, November 24: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, sweet corn, baby carrots with ranch, yogurt cup, pineapple chunks, whole apples, and milk. Wednesday, November 25: No school. Thursday, November 26: Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 27: No school. Monday, November 30: Chicken nuggets, chicken rice, sweet peas, broccoli and cheese, whole apples, orange slices, and milk. The right sidebar, titled “News,” lists milk choices of 1% white, fat-free chocolate, and strawberry milk. It states that menus are subject to change without notice and provides the Food Service Office phone number, 269-621-7246, and email, glovera@hpsmi.org. Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, and the sidebar ends with “Happy Thanksgiving.”
Full alt text: An English-language lunch calendar for Redwood Elementary School for November 2026. The heading reads “NOVEMBER 2026 – REDWOOD ELEMENTARY LUNCH.” The calendar has a dark brown background with decorative autumn-inspired geometric patterns in orange, mustard yellow, and brown. White rounded boxes display daily lunch options organized Monday through Friday. November 2–6: Monday, November 2: Steak nuggets on a bun, chicken rice, steamed broccoli, ranch garden salad, tangerines, sliced cinnamon pears, and milk. Tuesday, November 3: Regular or spicy chicken sandwich, baked fries, baby carrots and celery with dip, grapes, sliced apple, and milk. Wednesday, November 4: Grilled cheese or BBQ rib sandwich, baked beans, tomato soup, orange slices, melon, yogurt cup, and milk. Thursday, November 5: Mini corn dog nuggets or fish sandwich, baked beans, sliced cucumber with dip, cauliflower broccoli, apricots, bananas, and milk. Friday, November 6: Nacho bar with meat, chips, salsa, Mexican rice, refried beans, toppings bar, Sidekick smoothie, peach cup, and milk. November 9–13: Monday, November 9: Pepperoni calzone or cheese pizza, Caesar salad, broccoli with dip, apple slices, plums, and milk. Tuesday, November 10: Deli turkey sub with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, olives, applesauce cup, blueberries, baked beans, potato salad, and milk. Wednesday, November 11: Half-day lunch with Uncrustable or lunch kit, apple slices, baked Cheetos, baby carrots with dip, cheese stick, and milk. Thursday, November 12: Turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potato, cranberry sauce, green beans, corn, cherry crisp, biscuits, strawberries, and milk. Friday, November 13: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, ranch garden salad, California blend, sliced peaches, whole pears, and milk. November 16–20: Monday, November 16: Twin cheeseburgers or Uncrustable, sweet potato fries, green beans, melon, grapes, and milk. Tuesday, November 17: Chicken tenders, Dutch waffle, waffle fries, California blend, sliced pear, tangerines, and milk. Wednesday, November 18: Rotini with meat sauce and breadstick, Caesar salad, roasted asparagus, mixed fruit cup, Sidekick smoothie, and milk. Thursday, November 19: Chili and corn muffin, baked potato, broccoli, Goldfish crackers, banana, Jell-O fruit cup, and milk. Friday, November 20: Chicken drumstick, macaroni and cheese, green beans, ranch garden salad, peaches, strawberries, and milk. November 23–30: Monday, November 23: Taco stick or cheese quesadilla, refried beans, Mexican rice, salsa cup, sour cream, ranch taco salad, whole apples, orange slices, and milk. Tuesday, November 24: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, broccoli with ranch, garden salad, apple slices, melon, ice cream cup, and milk. Wednesday, November 25: No school. Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving Day, no school. Friday, November 27: No school. Monday, November 30: Chicken nuggets, Scooby-Doo Grahams, sweet potato fries, green peas, sliced pears, tangerines, and milk. The right sidebar, labeled “News,” lists milk choices of 1% white and fat-free chocolate. It states that the institution is an equal opportunity provider and that menus are subject to change without notice. Adult lunch costs $5.25. The Food Service Office can be contacted at 269-621-7246 or glovera@hpsmi.org. The sidebar concludes with “Happy Thanksgiving.”
Full alt text: An English-language breakfast calendar for Hartford Public Schools for November 2026. The heading reads “NOVEMBER 2026 – HARTFORD BREAKFAST.” The calendar features a dark brown background, fall-themed geometric patterns in orange, yellow, and brown, and white rounded rectangles listing daily breakfast selections from Monday through Friday. November 2–6: Monday, November 2: Cereal kits or W.G. donuts, hard-boiled eggs, mandarin oranges, 100% grape juice, and milk. Tuesday, November 3: Cereal kit or empanada, salsa cup, peaches, orange slices, and milk. Wednesday, November 4: Cereal kit or pancake sausage wrap with syrup cup, sliced apples, 100% orange juice, and milk. Thursday, November 5: Cereal kit or breakfast pizza, 100% apple juice, diced pear cup, hash brown, and milk. Friday, November 6: Cereal kit or mini pancakes, strawberry cup, blueberries, yogurt, and milk. November 9–13: Monday, November 9: Cereal kit or French toast with syrup, sausage patty, 100% orange juice, apple slices, and milk. Tuesday, November 10: Cereal kit or Colby cheese omelet, hash brown, English muffin, mandarin oranges, 100% fruit juice, and milk. Wednesday, November 11: Cereal kit or granola round, peaches, hard-boiled egg, melon, and milk. Thursday, November 12: Cereal kits or bagel with cream cheese, cheese stick, 100% apple juice, banana, and milk. Friday, November 13: Cereal kit or oatmeal and small muffin, peach cups, 100% fruit juice cup, and milk. November 16–20: Monday, November 16: Cereal kits or W.G. donuts, hard-boiled eggs, mandarin oranges, 100% grape juice, and milk. Tuesday, November 17: Cereal kit or empanada, salsa cup, peaches, orange slices, and milk. Wednesday, November 18: Cereal kit or pancake sausage wrap with syrup cup, sliced apples, 100% orange juice, and milk. Thursday, November 19: Cereal kit or breakfast pizza, 100% apple juice, diced pear cup, hash brown, and milk. Friday, November 20: Cereal kit or mini pancakes, strawberry cup, blueberries, yogurt, and milk. November 23–30: Monday, November 23: Cereal kits or W.G. donuts, hard-boiled eggs, mandarin oranges, 100% grape juice, and milk. Tuesday, November 24: Cereal kit or empanada, salsa cup, peaches, orange slices, and milk. Wednesday, November 25: No school. Thursday, November 26: Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 27: No school. Monday, November 30: Cereal kits, fruit cup, 100% fruit juice, Pop-Tart, Nutri-Grain bar, and milk. The right sidebar, labeled “News,” lists milk options of 1% white and fat-free chocolate. It states that the institution is an equal opportunity provider and that menus may change without notice. The Food Service Office email is glovera@hpsmi.org. A note at the bottom states that all entrées are whole grain or whole-grain enriched.
Full alt text: A Spanish-language breakfast calendar for Hartford Public Schools for November 2026. The heading reads “NOVEMBER 2026 – DESAYUNO EN HARTFORD.” The design includes autumn-themed geometric shapes in orange, gold, and brown, a dark brown background, and white rounded rectangles displaying breakfast offerings for each school day. November 2–6: Monday, November 2: Cereal kit or W.G. donuts, cooked eggs, mandarin oranges, 100% grape juice, and milk. Tuesday, November 3: Cereal kit or empanada, salsa, peaches, orange slices, and milk. Wednesday, November 4: Cereal kit or sausage and pancake wrap, pancake syrup, sliced apples, 100% orange juice, and milk. Thursday, November 5: Cereal kit or breakfast pizza, 100% apple juice, pear pieces, hash brown, and milk. Friday, November 6: Cereal kit or mini hotcakes, strawberry cup, blueberries, yogurt, and milk. November 9–13: Monday, November 9: Cereal kit or French toast with hotcake syrup, sausage patty, 100% orange juice, apple slices, and milk. Tuesday, November 10: Cereal kit or Colby cheese omelet, hash brown, English muffin, mandarin oranges, 100% fruit juice, and milk. Wednesday, November 11: Cereal kit or granola round, peaches, cooked egg, melon, and milk. Thursday, November 12: Cereal kit or bagel with cream cheese, cheese sticks, 100% apple juice, banana, and milk. Friday, November 13: Cereal kit or oatmeal and small muffin, peach cup, 100% fruit juice, and milk. November 16–20: Monday, November 16: Cereal kit or W.G. donuts, cooked eggs, mandarin oranges, 100% grape juice, and milk. Tuesday, November 17: Cereal kit or empanada, salsa, peaches, orange slices, and milk. Wednesday, November 18: Cereal kit or sausage and pancake wrap, syrup, sliced apples, 100% orange juice, and milk. Thursday, November 19: Cereal kit or breakfast pizza, 100% apple juice, pear pieces, hash brown, and milk. Friday, November 20: Cereal kit or mini hotcakes, strawberry cup, blueberries, yogurt, and milk. November 23–30: Monday, November 23: Cereal kit or W.G. donuts, cooked eggs, mandarin oranges, 100% grape juice, and milk. Tuesday, November 24: Cereal kit or empanada, salsa, peaches, orange slices, and milk. Wednesday, November 25: No school. Thursday, November 26: Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 27: No school. Monday, November 30: Cereal kit or fruit cup, 100% fruit juice, Pop-Tart, Nutri-Grain bar, and milk. The right sidebar, titled “Noticias,” lists 1% white and fat-free chocolate milk options. It states that the institution is an equal opportunity provider, menus may change without notice, and all main dishes are whole grain or enriched with whole grains. The Food Service Office email is glovera@hpsmi.org.
Full alt text: A Spanish-language lunch menu for Redwood Elementary School for November 2026. The menu features a fall-themed design with a dark brown background and decorative geometric patterns in shades of orange, mustard yellow, tan, and brown. The heading reads “NOVEMBER 2026 – ALMUERZO DE LA PRIMARIA REDWOOD.” The calendar is organized Monday through Friday, with white rounded rectangles containing daily meals, sides, fruits, vegetables, and milk choices. November 2–6: Monday, November 2: Steak nuggets on a bun, chicken rice, steamed broccoli, ranch salad, tangerines, cinnamon pear slices, and milk. Tuesday, November 3: Regular or spicy chicken sandwich, baked fries, carrots and celery with dip, grapes, sliced apples, and milk. Wednesday, November 4: Grilled cheese sandwich or BBQ rib sandwich, baked beans, tomato soup, orange slices, melon, yogurt, and milk. Thursday, November 5: Mini corn dog nuggets or fish sandwich, baked beans, cucumber slices with dip, cauliflower broccoli, apricots, bananas, and milk. Friday, November 6: Nacho bar with meat, chips, salsa, Mexican rice, refried beans, toppings bar, Sidekick smoothie, peach cup, and milk. November 9–13: Monday, November 9: Pepperoni calzone or cheese pizza, Caesar salad, broccoli with dip, apple slices, plums, and milk. Tuesday, November 10: Deli turkey sub with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and olives, applesauce, blueberries, baked beans, potato salad, and milk. Wednesday, November 11: Half-day lunch featuring an Uncrustable or take-home lunch kit, apple slices, baked Cheetos, baby carrots with dip, cheese stick, and milk. Thursday, November 12: Turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, corn, cherry crisp, biscuits, strawberries, and milk. Friday, November 13: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, ranch salad, California vegetable blend, sliced peaches, whole pears, and milk. November 16–20: Monday, November 16: Two cheeseburgers or an Uncrustable, sweet potato fries, green beans, melon, grapes, and milk. Tuesday, November 17: Chicken tenders, Dutch waffle, waffle fries, California vegetable blend, sliced pears, tangerines, and milk. Wednesday, November 18: Rotini with meat sauce and breadstick, Caesar salad, roasted asparagus, mixed fruit cup, Sidekick smoothie, and milk. Thursday, November 19: Chili with corn muffin, baked potato, broccoli, Goldfish crackers, banana, fruit gelatin, and milk. Friday, November 20: Chicken drumstick, macaroni and cheese, green beans, ranch salad, peaches, strawberries, and milk. November 23–30: Monday, November 23: Taco stick or cheese quesadilla, refried beans, Mexican rice, salsa, sour cream, ranch taco salad, whole apples, orange slices, and milk. Tuesday, November 24: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, broccoli with ranch, garden salad, apple slices, melon, ice cream cup, and milk. Wednesday, November 25: No school. Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving Day, no school. Friday, November 27: No school. Monday, November 30: Chicken nuggets, Scooby-Doo Grahams, sweet potato fries, green peas, sliced pears, tangerines, and milk. The right sidebar, titled “Noticias,” lists milk options of 1% white and fat-free chocolate. It states that the institution is an equal opportunity provider and that menus are subject to change without notice. Adult lunch costs $5.25. Food Service Office contact information is 269-621-7246 and glovera@hpsmi.org. The sidebar concludes with “Feliz Acción de Gracias.”
Full alt text: A Spanish-language November 2026 lunch calendar for Hartford Middle School and High School. The design features a dark brown background, autumn-colored geometric decorations, a large “NOVEMBER 2026” heading, and the subtitle “ALMUERZO DE LA ESCUELA INTERMEDIA Y SECUNDARIA.” White rounded boxes display daily meal offerings from Monday through Friday. November 2–6: Monday, November 2: Teriyaki on a bun or fish sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, ranch salad, sliced pears, tangerines, and milk. Tuesday, November 3: Chicken wings, breadsticks or pretzel dog, buttered noodles, carrots, cucumber with ranch, melon, grapes, and milk. Wednesday, November 4: Taco stick or chicken or cheese quesadilla, refried beans, ranch taco salad, sour cream, salsa, mandarin oranges, Sidekicks, and milk. Thursday, November 5: Chicken Alfredo with breadsticks or hot dog, asparagus, broccoli with cheese, applesauce, sherbet cup, and milk. Friday, November 6: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, sweet corn, carrots with ranch, cottage cheese, pineapple pieces, whole apple, and milk. November 9–13: Monday, November 9: Regular or spicy chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries, Brussels sprouts, pineapple chunks, sliced peaches, and milk. Tuesday, November 10: Bosco Sticks with marinara sauce or beef steak sandwich, California vegetable blend, Caesar salad, melon, grapes, and milk. Wednesday, November 11: Sack lunch with Uncrustable or take-home lunch kit, baked chips, apple slices, baby carrots and celery with ranch, cheese or meat stick, juice box, and milk. Thursday, November 12: Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey and gravy, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, layered salad, cranberry sauce, strawberries, peaches, holiday pie, and milk. Friday, November 13: Hamburgers, toppings bar, French fries, baked beans, banana, sliced pears, and milk. November 16–20: Monday, November 16: Grilled cheese or corn dog, tomato soup, Brussels sprouts, sweet corn, banana, orange slices, and milk. Tuesday, November 17: Chicken salad, egg salad, or tuna salad, croissant or cheese pizza, green beans, applesauce, Caesar salad, pineapple pieces, cottage cheese, and milk. Wednesday, November 18: Rotini with meat sauce or cheese ravioli with marinara, garlic toast, broccoli, Italian garden salad, banana or apple slices with dip, and milk. Thursday, November 19: Nacho bar with meat, chips, salsa, refried beans, Mexican rice, toppings, Sidekick smoothie, tangerines, and milk. Friday, November 20: Two cheeseburgers or grilled chicken, seasoned fries, BLT salad, potato salad, peaches, whole apples, and milk. November 23–30: Monday, November 23: Chicken and waffle, waffle fries, Caesar salad, broccoli with cheese, tangerines, sliced apples with dip, and milk. Tuesday, November 24: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, sweet corn, carrots with ranch, yogurt cup, pineapple chunks, whole apples, and milk. Wednesday, November 25: No school. Thursday, November 26: Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 27: No school. Monday, November 30: Chicken nuggets, chicken rice, sweet peas, broccoli with cheese, whole apples, orange slices, and milk. The “Noticias” sidebar lists 1% white, fat-free chocolate, and strawberry milk options. It notes that menus may change without notice and provides the Food Service Office phone number, 269-621-7246, and email, glovera@hpsmi.org. Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, and the sidebar ends with a Happy Thanksgiving greeting.
Yesterday, Varsity Volleyball traveled to Lawrence for a Pink Out exhibition for Breast Cancer Awareness! 🩷

PHOTO GALLERY: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/varsityvolleyballpinkoutgamelawrence/
4 days ago, HPS
UPDATE: Transportation Change Extended

Due to construction and for the safety of our students and drivers, the following temporary transportation adjustments have been extended through November 6, 2026.

Routes 2 and 3 will be affected. Please refer to the attached map for the roads impacted by the construction.
If your home is located within the highlighted area, your new pickup location will be The Sportsman’s Club, located at the corner of CR 687 and 54th Avenue. Please park in the back lot by the building to ensure the bus has enough space to enter the lot.

Students who are affected by this change will receive direct notification. Pick up time in the morning will be 6:50 am and drop off time in the afternoon will be 3:10 pm.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our students and drivers safe.

ACTUALIZACIÓN: Se prolonga el cambio en el transporte

Debido a obras de construcción y para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y conductores, los siguientes ajustes temporales en el transporte se mantendrán vigentes hasta el 6 de noviembre de 2026.

Las rutas 2 y 3 se verán afectadas. Consulte el mapa adjunto para identificar las vías impactadas por las obras.
Si su domicilio se encuentra dentro del área resaltada, el nuevo punto de recogida será «The Sportsman’s Club», ubicado en la esquina de CR 687 y 54th Avenue. Por favor, estacione en el área posterior del edificio para asegurar que el autobús cuente con espacio suficiente para ingresar al recinto.

Los estudiantes afectados por este cambio recibirán una notificación directa. El horario de recogida por la mañana será a las 6:50 a. m., y el horario de llegada por la tarde será a las 3:10 p. m.

Agradecemos su comprensión y colaboración mientras trabajamos para mantener la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y conductores.
5 days ago, HPS
A satellite map showing the Van Buren Sportsmen’s Club near County Road 687 and 54th Avenue. A red rectangular outline highlights a circular, light-colored area northwest of the clubhouse, surrounded by trees and located beside a pond. The clubhouse, parking lot, driveway, and nearby roads are visible. County Road 687 runs north to south along the right side of the image, with 54th Avenue intersecting near the upper right.
A satellite map showing a rural area near Van Auken Lake in Van Buren County, Michigan. A yellow line highlights a route traveling south from Van Auken Lake Country Corner along a north-south road, then turning east at an intersection near Fool Road. The surrounding landscape consists of agricultural fields, wooded areas, scattered homes, and small bodies of water. Visible landmarks include Van Auken Lake, Van Auken Cemetery, Primal Woods, 66th Street, and 52nd Avenue.
Notice of Pesticide Spraying on School Grounds (Saturday, October 31st).
6 days ago, HPS
Official bilingual pesticide application notice from Hartford Public Schools, dated October 28, 2026, informing families of a scheduled pesticide application on school grounds. The document features a white background with the Hartford Public Schools letterhead centered at the top in dark green text. The letterhead includes the district's Central Office address at 115 School Street, Hartford, MI 49057, phone number 269-621-7000, fax number 269-621-3887, and website www.hpsmi.org. Beneath the main heading are four columns listing contact information for Hartford High School, Hartford Middle School, Redwood Elementary, and Alternative Education. A thin green horizontal line separates the letterhead from the body of the notice. A large, faint gray Hartford Huskies logo appears as a watermark behind the text. English Notice: Dated 10/28/2026 and addressed to “Dear Hartford Families,” the notice explains that, as part of the district's integrated pest management program, parents and guardians receive at least 48 hours' advance notice before non-emergency pesticide applications on school grounds, except for bait or gel formulations. The notice states that a pesticide will be applied on Saturday, October 31, 2026, to the grounds of Redwood Elementary, Hartford Middle School, and Hartford High School. The application is intended to fertilize the lawn. The person responsible for maintaining records of pest infestations and pesticide applications is Terrance Brunn, who can be contacted at 269-621-7250 or brunnt@hpsmi.org. For additional information about pesticide use, families are directed to contact the National Pesticide Information Center at (800) 858-7378 or the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development at (800) 292-3939. Spanish Notice: Dated 28/10/2026 and addressed to “Estimadas familias de Hartford,” the second half of the document provides the same information in Spanish. It explains the district's integrated pest management notification requirements, the scheduled pesticide application on October 31, 2026, at Redwood Elementary, Middle School, and High School, and the purpose of fertilizing the lawn. The Spanish section also identifies Terrance Brunn as the responsible contact, providing his phone number, email address, and the same two pesticide information resources. The document uses black, left-aligned body text with bold dates and contact labels. Both language sections are arranged vertically on a single page, with consistent spacing and a professional district letterhead design.
JV and Varsity Volleyball host Marcellus tonight with 5:30pm AND 7pm starts! GO HUSKIES! 🏐💚
7 days ago, HPS
Game day graphic promoting Hartford High School JV and Varsity Girls Volleyball games on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Hartford High School. The games are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The graphic features a large action photograph of a Hartford volleyball player wearing a white and dark green jersey with the number 12 and “HARTFORD” across the chest. The player has long brown hair tied in a ponytail and is pictured preparing to serve, with both arms extended outward and her eyes focused upward toward her raised right hand. Blurred gymnasium bleachers appear in the background. The design uses Hartford's dark green, white, and black color scheme with a textured background and thick white photo border. At the top left, red and white outlined text reads “JV/VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL,” while the MHSAA logo appears in the upper right corner of the photograph. Near the bottom of the image, bold white text reads “TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27” and “@ HARTFORD HS - 5:30/7PM.” Below the game information, large black lettering on a white rectangular background reads “GAME DAY.” The Hartford Huskies logo appears to the left, and an orange, black, and white tiger head logo representing the opposing team appears to the right. The bottom of the graphic includes a small row of athletic branding logos, including the Hartford Huskies logo and Nike swoosh.
Bus Route 2 has been cancelled for this afternoon, October 27th.
7 days ago, HPS
Varsity Boys Soccer District Final vs Paw Paw (10/22/26) PHOTO GALLERY: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/varsityboyssoccerdistrictfinalvspawpaw/
8 days ago, HPS
Varsity Football vs Centreville Senior Night (10/23/26) PHOTO GALLERY: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/varsityfootballvscentrevillefootballbandcheercrosscountryseniornight/
8 days ago, HPS
Varsity Football finishes the season in thrilling fashion with a 13-8 comeback victory over Centreville!🏈💚
8 days ago, HPS
Final score graphic for Hartford High School varsity football's game against Centreville on October 23, 2026. The Hartford Huskies defeated the Centreville Bulldogs 13–8. The graphic features a white textured background on the left with large dark green scores, team names, and the word “FINAL” between the scores. On the right, two Hartford football players in dark green uniforms celebrate together on the field under stadium lights. Player #2 raises his arm while player #78 wraps an arm around him. Both players wear green helmets, with pink accessories visible on their uniforms. The bottom of the graphic features Hartford football branding, the Huskies logo, Nike logo, and MHSAA logo.
A little fall fun at Redwood Elementary! 🎃🍂

Hartford High School National Honor Society (NHS) students visited Redwood Elementary this morning to carve pumpkins with the kindergarteners! It was a fun morning filled with creativity, smiles, and great memories!

📸 Check out all the photos from this morning: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/nhspumpkincarvingwithkindergarten/
11 days ago, HPS
Tonight is Senior Night for Football, Cross Country, Cheerleading, and Band! Our Seniors will be honored prior to the start of the 7PM Varsity Football game vs Centreville. GO HUSKIES!
11 days ago, HPS
Senior Night football graphic honoring Hartford High School senior Jeffrey Littlefield, #85. The graphic features a large photo of Littlefield wearing a green Hartford Huskies football jersey with white number 85, a green helmet with white stripes and a black facemask. He is positioned prominently against a textured white and gray background with green decorative elements. Large, curved green lettering behind him reads “SENIOR NIGHT” twice. At the top, “#85 Jeffrey Littlefield” appears in green, with his name in cursive lettering. The upper left corner features sponsor logos, including Nike, while the upper right corner displays the MHSAA logo. On the left side, the Hartford Huskies logo appears alongside the opposing team's blue and yellow bulldog logo, separated by “VS.” Below the logos, the game information reads “OCT. 23 AT 7PM.”
🏆 SOCCER DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION 🏆

Hartford takes on Paw Paw tonight at 5PM for the Varsity Boys Soccer District Championship! GO HUSKIES! ⚽️💚

📍 At Dowagiac High School
⏱️ 5:00PM
🎟️TICKETS: https://gofan.co/event/6948429?schoolId=MI10221

ALL TICKETS must be purchased through GoFan.

Spectator Parking: Use the east parking lot near the pickleball courts and softball outfield.
12 days ago, HPS
Hartford Public Schools varsity boys soccer District Final promotional graphic featuring Hartford Huskies soccer players and game information. The upper half of the graphic shows the Hartford boys soccer team standing in a close huddle on the field with their arms around one another. The players wear green uniforms with white numbers, while the goalkeeper, wearing a bright orange jersey with the number 41, stands in the center. Visible jersey numbers include 9, 4, and 24. A Hartford Huskies logo appears at the top center, with a Southwestern Athletic Conference logo in the upper right corner. The lower half features a cutout photograph of Hartford soccer player number 40 wearing a green Huskies uniform, positioned along the left side. To his right, large dark green text reads “VARSITY BOYS SOCCER” above an oversized headline reading “DISTRICT FINAL.” Below the headline are the Hartford Huskies logo on the left and the opposing team's wolf logo on the right, separated by the word “VERSUS” in spaced green lettering. Along the bottom of the white section, the game details read “@ DOWAGIAC” and “5:00PM,” indicating the match will take place at Dowagiac at 5:00 p.m. The graphic uses Hartford's green, white, and black color scheme, with a textured white background, dark green accents, and a green footer displaying the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) logo.
Varsity Boys Soccer District Semi-Final (Hartford 4, Berrien Springs 0) PHOTO GALLERY: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/varsityboyssoccerdistrictsemifinalvsberriensprings/
13 days ago, HPS
Due to construction, Bus Routes 3 & 4 (Afternoon) may be running behind today.

Debido a obras, las rutas de autobús 3 y 4 (por la tarde) podrían sufrir retrasos hoy.
14 days ago, HPS
Varsity Boys Soccer hosts Berrien Springs tonight for a DISTRICT matchup at 4:30PM! GO HUSKIES! ⚽💚
14 days ago, HPS
Hartford Huskies varsity soccer district game promotional graphic featuring a Hartford soccer player wearing a green Huskies uniform with the number 17, dribbling a soccer ball. The player is outlined in black and positioned against a textured green and gray background with yellow comic-style starburst graphics and white accent designs. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) logo appears in the upper left corner. Large white script text reads “Districts,” with bold white text underneath reading “vs Berrien Springs” and “4:30PM @ HOME.” The bottom left corner features the Hartford Huskies logo alongside additional athletic and Nike logos.
Notice of Evacuation Drill (10/20/26):
14 days ago, HPS
A letter from Hartford Public Schools dated October 20, 2026, addressed to parents, guardians, and community members, providing information about a school-wide evacuation drill conducted that morning. The letter appears on official district letterhead, featuring the Hartford Public Schools name, Central Office contact information, and addresses and phone numbers for Hartford High School, Hartford Middle School, Redwood Elementary, and Alternative Education. A faint Hartford Huskies logo appears as a watermark behind the text. The letter reads: "Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members, At Hartford Public Schools, the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. We are committed to providing a secure learning environment, and part of that commitment includes preparing for emergency situations in a proactive and effective manner. This morning we conducted a school-wide evacuation drill. This drill was a planned and supervised practice that allowed our students and staff to be familiar with emergency evacuation procedures and know how to respond calmly and safely in the event of a real emergency. We understand that drills may cause temporary concern or disruption, but they are a critical component of our emergency preparedness plan. Please be assured that all appropriate safety measures were in place and that the drill was conducted in a structured and sensitive manner. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students and staff." The second half of the letter provides the same message in Spanish, dated October 20, 2026: "Estimadas familias, tutores y miembros de la comunidad: En las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford, la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes son nuestra máxima prioridad. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, y parte de ese compromiso incluye estar preparados para situaciones de emergencia de manera proactiva y efectiva. Esta mañana realizamos un simulacro de evacuación a nivel escolar. Este simulacro fue una práctica planificada y supervisada que permitió a nuestros estudiantes y al personal familiarizarse con los procedimientos de evacuación de emergencia y saber cómo responder de manera tranquila y segura en caso de una emergencia real. Entendemos que los simulacros pueden causar preocupación o interrupciones temporales, pero son un componente fundamental de nuestro plan de preparación ante emergencias. Tengan la seguridad de que se tomaron todas las medidas de seguridad apropiadas y que el simulacro se llevó a cabo de manera estructurada y con sensibilidad. Gracias por su continuo apoyo para ayudarnos a mantener un entorno seguro para todos los estudiantes y el personal."
Varsity Volleyball hosts Lawrence tonight at 7PM for SENIOR NIGHT! Our Varsity Volleyball Seniors will be honored before the game. Come out and support our Senior Lady Huskies! 🏐💚
14 days ago, HPS
Hartford High School Varsity Volleyball Senior Night promotional graphic featuring a Hartford volleyball player wearing a white and green number 10 jersey, preparing to serve a volleyball. The graphic has a green, white, and black background with “Varsity Volleyball Senior Night” displayed prominently on the left. The Hartford Huskies logo appears alongside the opposing team's purple wildcat logo. The event begins at 7:00 PM. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) logo and additional Hartford Huskies branding appear at the bottom of the graphic.