HPS Athletics (5/13/25):
🎽Boys/Girls Middle School Track @ Bangor - Away 4PM
⚾️JV Boys Baseball @ Comstock - Away 4:30PM (DH)
HMS Students of the Week (5/9/25):
6th Grade, Noelia Huaracha-Rivera: Noelia puts in hard work on every assignment to make sure it is done correctly and on time. Noelia is also a great help to her classmates and to the staff. Keep striving for great accomplishments!
7th Grade, Briseida Morales-Gutierrez: Briseida goes above and beyond in the classroom. She’s a great example for all students.
8th Grade, Melissa Bocanegra- Rodriguez: Melissa tries her best everyday in class, and isn't afraid to take risks, or make mistakes. She is also always ready to help a neighbor. For these reasons and others, all of her teachers are proud of her! (NOT PICTURED)
The middle school will be taking the NWEA test in math, reading, and science this spring.
Each of the remaining Tuesdays of school will be devoted to a different test beginning with the NWEA math test starting tomorrow.
Middle school students will test for the first three hours of school before heading to their normal classes.
Congratulations to Kit Coggins and Stephanie Bowman who each received the Excellence in Education Awards from the VBISD Parent Advisory Committee! 💚🤍
¡Felicitaciones a Kit Coggins y Stephanie Bowman, quienes recibieron el Premio a la Excelencia en Educación del Comité Asesor de Padres de VBISD! 💚🤍
Happy Nurses day to our HPS nurses Cathy Lancaster and Amber Beltran! 💚🤍
THE HEART OF A SCHOOL NURSE
You notice the silent, the struggles unseen,
You comfort with kindness, you care in between.
Steady and sure, through each twist and turn,
You help every student, making sure they're ready to learn.
You stand at the center-calm, strong, and wise,
With health in your hands and care in your eyes.
Today we thank you for all that you do-
Keeping schools safe and students healthy too.
The high school library will be open to the public from 3:00-4:00 pm starting today until Wednesday (5/7) for anyone in the community that would like to take any of the books that are left.
The shelves on the wall need to go as well. You will need to bring your own tools to remove them.
La biblioteca de la preparatoria estará abierta al público de 15:00 a 16:00 h desde hoy hasta el miércoles 7 de mayo para cualquier persona de la comunidad que desee llevarse los libros que quedan.
Los estantes de la pared también deben retirarse. Deberán traer sus propias herramientas para retirarlos.
HMS Students of the Week (5/02/25):
8th Grade: Kendra Morales Sanchez: Kendra is a very hard worker who comes to class every day and gives her best effort. Her teachers are all very proud of her!
7th Grade: Izmael Castro: Izmael is a dedicated student who consistently comes to class ready to learn and always puts forth his best effort. He leads by example, is well liked by his classmates, and we truly appreciate his hard work and positive attitude.
6th Grade: Sebastian Gutierrez: Sebastian is a hard working and dedicated student who shows great behaviors while coming to class prepared and on time. Keep up the great work for the rest of this year!
Estudiantes de la Semana de HMS (02/05/25):
8.º Grado: Kendra Morales Sánchez: Kendra es una estudiante muy trabajadora que asiste a clase todos los días y se esfuerza al máximo. ¡Sus maestros están muy orgullosos de ella!
7.º Grado: Izmael Castro: Izmael es un estudiante dedicado que siempre asiste a clase con ganas de aprender y siempre se esfuerza al máximo. Lidera con el ejemplo, es muy querido por sus compañeros y realmente apreciamos su dedicación y actitud positiva.
6.º Grado: Sebastián Gutiérrez: Sebastián es un estudiante muy trabajador y dedicado que se porta muy bien, llegando a clase preparado y puntual. ¡Sigan así el resto del año!
High School Cheer Sign ups will be taking place this week. Any 8th-11th graders interested can attend one of the following meetings or follow the link to sign up if you cannot attend.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeya-VKW0V30QKhRl6O_-9j15PdOe65J6fGrw8w3axXHyKuew/viewform?usp=header
Red Arrow Soccer Club Tryout Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZg3ml6NQ91ZAD9Owof7e7vyoKCJiEYGmHkg0ejfS7Ej7oZA/viewform
MS Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/gj0vb
Shoutout to our amazing building leaders on Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you for your devotion to HPS and commitment to putting students first! 💚🤍
May Lunch/Breakfast Menus
VBYI is inviting middle and high school students to a free, hands-on floral workshop series hosted by Holly Berry Flowers at His Place Outreach Center in Hartford this May!
Workshop Details:
📅 Tuesdays: May 7, 14, & 21
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 His Place Outreach Center – Hartford, MI
💐 Cost: FREE!
Sample Workshop Themes Include:
Mother’s Day Arrangements
Fairy Garden Terrariums
Floral Crowns
Flower Garlands
Prom Corsages & Boutonnières
Faux Floral Wreaths
Students can join one or all three sessions and will take home their own floral creation each time. These workshops are a great opportunity to build new skills and enjoy a safe, welcoming space for creativity.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with students and families, or contact me if you’d like printed flyers or digital versions for school newsletters and social media.
To register or learn more:
https://site.corsizio.com/event/68113f96663bd44993965ea6
8th Grade Formal Information:
Ticket sales start May 1st, $10 includes pizza and drinks.
May 23rd in the cafeteria from 6-9pm
HMS Students of the Week (4/25/25):
6th Grade: Paola Monroy Duran: Paola has kept the highest grades all year long in every class. Paola is always willing stays after the bell rings to help clean up the classroom. Keep putting your best foot forward in all you do, Paola.
7th Grade: Zaniyah Martinez: Zaniyah is both a kind and respectful classmate who always shows up to class with a positive attitude towards learning. She sets a great example for all of her peers both in and out of the classroom and has been a joy to have in class.
8th Grade: Gustavo Diaz Casimiro: Gustavo comes to each and every class focused and ready to learn. He represents everything an engaged student should be and we are very proud of his daily efforts and insights!
Estudiantes de la Semana de HMS (25/4/25):
6.º Grado: Paola Monroy Durán: Paola ha mantenido las calificaciones más altas durante todo el año en todas las clases. Paola siempre está dispuesta a quedarse después del timbre para ayudar a limpiar el aula. ¡Sigue dando lo mejor de ti en todo lo que haces, Paola!
7.º Grado: Zaniyah Martínez: Zaniyah es una compañera amable y respetuosa que siempre asiste a clase con una actitud positiva hacia el aprendizaje. Es un gran ejemplo para todos sus compañeros, tanto dentro como fuera del aula, y ha sido un placer tenerla en clase.
8.º Grado: Gustavo Díaz Casimiro: Gustavo asiste a todas las clases concentrado y listo para aprender. Representa todo lo que un estudiante comprometido debe ser y estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo y perspicacia diaria.
MS Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/gj0vb
Hartford Public Schools is hiring for the Maintenance Worker position. View job posting and details at: https://www.hpsmi.org/page/employment-opportunities
Submit Resume/CV to parkerj@hpsmi.org
HPS Athletics (4/22/25):
🏃Boys/Girls Middle School Track Away @ Bangor - 4:30PM
⚽️Girls Junior Varsity Soccer vs South Haven at Home - 5PM
Are you expecting or do you have a new baby under 15mo. old? You are invited to the Community Baby Shower! Free gift bags for each registered family, walk-ins are also welcome (gift bags avail. while supplies last). This event is free and open to families living in VBISD school districts. Join us to celebrate your growing family! forms.gle/XNRYMBwm8iecwsbM6
MS Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/gj0vb