
Our Spring 2025 Newsletter is shipping out to Hartford Residents this week! Here is a look! 💚
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4383/HPS/5742783/FINAL_DRAFT_Class_of_2025_Newsletter_Spring.pdf

The Hartford Public Schools Back to School Bash is taking place on Wednesday, August 20th!
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
¡La Fiesta de Regreso a Clases de las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford se llevará a cabo el miércoles 20 de agosto!
Las empresas y organizaciones que deseen reservar una mesa en este evento pueden completar el formulario de solicitud de mesa disponible en el siguiente enlace:
https://forms.gle/2weQKPif2zhaM4LR8


Information regarding NO COST Kindergarten health screenings offered by the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department.


HPS Central Office Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7AM-3PM
(269) 621-7000
hpsmi.org

Reminder: Friday, May 30th, is a scheduled Half Day for the last day of school!
Redwood Dismissal: 11:30am
High School/Middle School/Alternative Education Dismissal: 11:15am
Recordatorio: ¡El viernes 30 de mayo es medio día, el último día de clases!
Salida de Redwood: 11:30 a. m.
Salida de preparatoria/secundaria/educación alternativa: 11:15 a. m.

Reminder: Today is our 8th Grade Celebration! All parents and family are welcome to attend, please use the auditorium entrance for this event. Door 9 will open at 12:30pm! 💚🤍
Recordatorio: ¡Hoy es nuestra celebración de 8.º grado! Todos los padres y familiares están invitados a asistir. Por favor, utilicen la entrada del auditorio para este evento. ¡La puerta 9 abrirá a las 12:30 p. m.! 💚🤍


MS Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/gj0vb

Reminder there is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day

High School practices will begin August 11th, 2025
Middle School practices will begin August 25th, 2025
Please be on the lookout for any facebook posts regarding more athletic information.
NEED COMPLETE PRIOR TO PRACTICING
2025-2026 Sports Physical - needs to be dated by physician AFTER April 15, 2025
Final Forms https://hartford-mi.finalforms.com/
*Physicals can be uploaded onto final forms or emailed to mirelesd@hpsmi.org

HPS is hiring for the Maintenance - S.E.I.U. Position. View jobs posting and details at https://www.hpsmi.org/page/employment-opportunities
Email your resume/CV to parkerj@hpsmi.org


The Athletic Department will be partnering with Lawrence Community Care to hold physicals on school grounds May 28th, 2025. The cost for a physical will be $30.
The time of physicals will be from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Please fill out the google form below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxJqBEdlGoYTVhSO4LIahgms-uhkuTyXVxKNZqMoCzHjwuww/viewform
Once signed up the Athletic Department will be in contact with you and will send home a form with your student-athlete that needs to be completed by a parent or guardian prior to having the physical done.
If your child plans on participating in a sport for the 2025-2026 school year we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity for your student-athlete.

Van Buren Cass District Health Department is offering FREE school screening clinics this summer. Info included in flyer.


Superintendent Blackmer and an interview committee has selected Holly Bruning as the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction effective July 1, 2025. Holly comes to us from Lawrence Public Schools where she has served as the MS/HS Principal for the past two years. Holly also has been a high school teacher for Kalamazoo Public Schools for ten years. She holds a bachelors, masters, and a specialist in educational leadership certification from Western Michigan University. Welcome Holly!


Middle School Summer School Sign-Up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCeSOGaidvnrSrAjfJkj8CQ1iL7OyMi7QBAqkg7xaLTmz1SQ/viewform

MS Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/gj0vb

As staff checked the school grounds this morning, it was discovered that Redwood Elementary has no power. Due to this power outage, Hartford Public Schools will be closed today, Friday May 16. Graduation is still planned for tonight at 6pm, as the High School still has power.
Mientras el personal revisaba las instalaciones de la escuela esta mañana, se descubrió que la Escuela Primaria Redwood no tiene electricidad. Debido a este corte de luz, las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford permanecerán cerradas hoy, viernes 16 de mayo. La graduación está programada para esta noche a las 6 p. m., ya que la escuela preparatoria aún tiene electricidad.

2025 Hartford Huskies Rocket Football Camp Information
Sign Up Form: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4383/HPS/5638367/2025_Hartford_Huskies_Rocket_Football_Camp.pdf


2025 Hartford Huskies Ladies Basketball Camp Information
Sign Up Form: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4383/HPS/5638368/_2025_Hartford_Huskies_Basketball_Camp.pdf


Reminder: WEDNESDAY, 5/14/25- HALF DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS
There is a half day for students on Wednesday, May 14th; staff will have professional development in the afternoon.
Dismissal Times:
Redwood Elementary - 11:30am
MS/HS/Alt. Ed. - 11:15am
Recordatorio: MIÉRCOLES, 14/5/25 - MEDIO DÍA PARA TODOS LOS ALUMNOS
El miércoles 14 de mayo hay medio día para los alumnos; el personal tendrá capacitación profesional por la tarde.
Horario de salida:
Primaria Redwood - 11:30 a. m.
Escuela Secundaria/Preparatoria/Educación Alternativa - 11:15 a. m.