Hartford Middle School Staff Spotlight (Week of 3/2/26):
Mrs. Morsaw has been chosen as one of this week's staff spotlight. Her hard work and dedication to our school does not go unnoticed. She has gone above and beyond to set up the Washington DC trip for the 8th grade class and as far as setting up After Prom for high school. Thank you for all you do Mrs. Morsaw.
Mr. Manning has been chosen as one of this week's staff spotlight; he has worked hard to involve each of his students in ELA, recently finishing the novel The Outsiders. The 8th grade students loved and enjoyed this book. He involves music, movies and things that interest our students to keep them engaged. Not only does he teach, he coaches high school boys track. Thank you for all you do Mr. Manning.
Personal Destacado de la Escuela Intermedia Hartford (Semana del 2/3/26):
La Sra. Morsaw ha sido elegida como uno de los miembros destacados del personal de esta semana. Su arduo trabajo y dedicación a nuestra escuela son dignos de elogio. Ha hecho un esfuerzo extraordinario para organizar el viaje a Washington D. C. para la clase de octavo grado y también para organizar el programa After Prom para la preparatoria. Gracias por todo su trabajo, Sra. Morsaw.
El Sr. Manning ha sido elegido como uno de los miembros destacados del personal de esta semana; se ha esforzado por involucrar a cada uno de sus estudiantes en ELA, y recientemente terminĂł la novela The Outsiders. Los estudiantes de octavo grado disfrutaron mucho de este libro. Integra la mĂşsica, las pelĂculas y temas que interesan a nuestros estudiantes para mantenerlos motivados. No solo enseña, sino que tambiĂ©n es entrenador de atletismo mascu
Mrs. Morsaw has been chosen as one of this week's staff spotlight. Her hard work and dedication to our school does not go unnoticed. She has gone above and beyond to set up the Washington DC trip for the 8th grade class and as far as setting up After Prom for high school. Thank you for all you do Mrs. Morsaw.
Mr. Manning has been chosen as one of this week's staff spotlight; he has worked hard to involve each of his students in ELA, recently finishing the novel The Outsiders. The 8th grade students loved and enjoyed this book. He involves music, movies and things that interest our students to keep them engaged. Not only does he teach, he coaches high school boys track. Thank you for all you do Mr. Manning.
Personal Destacado de la Escuela Intermedia Hartford (Semana del 2/3/26):
La Sra. Morsaw ha sido elegida como uno de los miembros destacados del personal de esta semana. Su arduo trabajo y dedicación a nuestra escuela son dignos de elogio. Ha hecho un esfuerzo extraordinario para organizar el viaje a Washington D. C. para la clase de octavo grado y también para organizar el programa After Prom para la preparatoria. Gracias por todo su trabajo, Sra. Morsaw.
El Sr. Manning ha sido elegido como uno de los miembros destacados del personal de esta semana; se ha esforzado por involucrar a cada uno de sus estudiantes en ELA, y recientemente terminĂł la novela The Outsiders. Los estudiantes de octavo grado disfrutaron mucho de este libro. Integra la mĂşsica, las pelĂculas y temas que interesan a nuestros estudiantes para mantenerlos motivados. No solo enseña, sino que tambiĂ©n es entrenador de atletismo mascu

Varsity Girls Basketball Districts Round 1 (3/2/26) PHOTO GALLERY: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/varsitygirlsbasketballvscolomadistrictsround1/
Varsity Girls Basketball Districts Round 1 Final Score: Hartford 34-Coloma 38🏀
Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight! ✨Zaraida Cruz✨
Zaraida's Awards/Activities Include:
"3 years of varsity sideline cheer, 2 years of varsity basketball, and secretary of career association(JMG)."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight! ✨Zaraida Cruz✨
Zaraida's Awards/Activities Include:
"3 years of varsity sideline cheer, 2 years of varsity basketball, and secretary of career association(JMG)."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
Zaraida's Awards/Activities Include:
"3 years of varsity sideline cheer, 2 years of varsity basketball, and secretary of career association(JMG)."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight! ✨Zaraida Cruz✨
Zaraida's Awards/Activities Include:
"3 years of varsity sideline cheer, 2 years of varsity basketball, and secretary of career association(JMG)."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9

Varsity Girls Basketball takes on Coloma tonight in the 1st Round of Districts @ Watervliet with a 5:30PM start! GO HUSKIES! 🏀💚
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6196722?schoolId=MI10221
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6196722?schoolId=MI10221

It is now March, which means it is READING MONTH and we are hungry for reading! 📚🍽️
For our One School, One Book we are reading "Stef Soto, Taco Queen."
Find all read along recordings here https://he.hpsmi.org/o/res/page/reading-month-stef-soto-taco-queen-audio to read "Stef Soto, Taco Queen" with staff and students from the entire HPS district! đź’š Audio recordings will be uploaded in English and Spanish throughout the month.
Let's get to reading!
For our One School, One Book we are reading "Stef Soto, Taco Queen."
Find all read along recordings here https://he.hpsmi.org/o/res/page/reading-month-stef-soto-taco-queen-audio to read "Stef Soto, Taco Queen" with staff and students from the entire HPS district! đź’š Audio recordings will be uploaded in English and Spanish throughout the month.
Let's get to reading!

One School, One Book: "Stef Soto, Taco Queen" Chapter 4 (English)
Read Along: https://youtu.be/WRkKaSH2zhw
Read Along: https://youtu.be/WRkKaSH2zhw
One School, One Book: "Stef Soto, Taco Queen" Chapter 3 (English)
Read Along: https://youtu.be/HAzzoY3_jEY
Read Along: https://youtu.be/HAzzoY3_jEY
One School, One Book: "Stef Soto, Taco Queen" Chapter 2 (English)
Read Along: https://youtu.be/PQdtsus9TH4
Read Along: https://youtu.be/PQdtsus9TH4
One School, One Book: "Stef Soto, Taco Queen" Chapter 1 (English)
Read Along: https://youtu.be/I_ILWYZnTWk
Read Along: https://youtu.be/I_ILWYZnTWk
Redwood Elementary Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/jq8nv
High School Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/ekm70y-hartford-high-updates-2-27-2026
Middle School Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/096cy-middle-school-news
Senior Trip Parent & Student meeting will be Tuesday, March 3 at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. Everyone must attend for important travel information and forms that need to be completed. Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Stillson or Mrs. McNitt
Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday February 27th, is a scheduled Half Day for Hartford Public Schools. HS/MS/Alternative Ed. will be released at 11:15am and Redwood Elementary will be released at 11:30am.
Recordatorio: Mañana, viernes 27 de febrero, hay medio dĂa programado para las Escuelas PĂşblicas de Hartford. Las clases de secundaria, intermedia y educaciĂłn alternativa saldrán a las 11:15 a. m. y las de la escuela primaria Redwood a las 11:30 a. m.
Recordatorio: Mañana, viernes 27 de febrero, hay medio dĂa programado para las Escuelas PĂşblicas de Hartford. Las clases de secundaria, intermedia y educaciĂłn alternativa saldrán a las 11:15 a. m. y las de la escuela primaria Redwood a las 11:30 a. m.
Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight! ✨Brian Sewell✨
Brian's Awards/Activities Include:
"Two Time Varsity Football, Two Time Varsity Wrestling, Three Time Varsity Baseball."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
Brian's Awards/Activities Include:
"Two Time Varsity Football, Two Time Varsity Wrestling, Three Time Varsity Baseball."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9

Varsity Boys Basketball Districts Round 2 (2/25/26)
Hartford 46-Bloomingdale 59
PHOTO GALLERY: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/varsityboysbasketballvsbloomingdaledistrictsround2/
Hartford 46-Bloomingdale 59
PHOTO GALLERY: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/varsityboysbasketballvsbloomingdaledistrictsround2/
Varsity Girls Basketball Senior Night vs Marcellus (2/24/26) Photo Gallery: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/varsitygirlsbasketballvsmarcellusseniornight26/
Tomorrow, February 26th for the Varsity Girls Basketball game, 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
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

Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight! ✨Isabella Beltran✨
Isabella's Awards/Activities Include:
"National Honor Society, Drama, Musical, Choir, yearbook, high honors, honor roll, Varsity letter in sideline cheer, Alto section leader."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9
Isabella's Awards/Activities Include:
"National Honor Society, Drama, Musical, Choir, yearbook, high honors, honor roll, Varsity letter in sideline cheer, Alto section leader."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/iAzwxJYDS7Gg6VLc9

