Hartford Public Schools

High School Parking Spot Painting, August 11th

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

6th Grade Orientation will be during Open House Day on August 19th, from 4-4:30 in the Auditorium!

Redwood Elementary School Supply Lists 2025-2026: https://www.hpsmi.org/page/for-parents

Girls planning to participate in 7th & 8th grade volleyball this fall
Practices will begin the first day of school. Please make sure to have your final forms and physicals completed.
A good pair of shoes and knee pads are required

If you have any questions please contact the Athletic Department (269) 621-7103

The Hartford Public Schools Back to School Bash is taking place on Wednesday, August 20th! Kick off the new school year with rides, vendors, and fun!

The event takes place from 5:00-7:00pm in the High School Gym and Football Practice Field.

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

Our three GSRP teachers will have a table set up on August 19 for the Open House/Meet the Teacher night. They will be there to meet students and sign-up new students for GSRP.

Preschool starts September 8.

Attention Class of 2026 Seniors: Please fill out the attached Google form by Wednesday, Aug. 6th for Senior Sunrise. Senior Sunrise will be before school on August 25, 2025.
https://forms.gle/ddZ61KZTDqD5XjKA8

Our school of choice application window is now OPEN!

At Hartford Public Schools, we are your school of choice. HPS is accepting School of Choice applications for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year from July 28th through August 15th. Call 269-621-7000 with any questions.

Enrollment applications can be found on our website, hpsmi.org, at https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/district/enrollment/541427

The Hartford Public Schools Open House is coming up on Tuesday, August 19th from 3:30-6PM! All buildings will be open for parents and students to meet the teachers and get prepped for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there! 💚

Reminder:
Students planning to participate in sports this year must have their physical and Final Forms completed prior to the first practice.
Fall HS practices will begin August 11th and MS practices will begin when school resumes August 25th.
Physicals can be uploaded on Final Forms or dropped off in the High School office Monday-Thursday (7am-3pm).
If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office (269) 621-7103.

You can also find forms and information on our website at https://hpsathletics.org/main/filesLinks

Attention High School Volleyball Players, The code to join Remind for HS volleyball has been shared to all last year volleyball players to your school email. If you are interested in playing this year, please reach out to Mrs. Mead @ meadm@hpsmi.org for the code to join!🏐

There is programming happening at His Place Mondays- Wednesdays, students can come for a specific class or hang out in the open gym or computer room!

As a reminder all classes are free for middle and high school students.

Here is a sign up of upcoming classes:
https://site.corsizio.com/portal/67e96d0300cd6ddcce95ee6e?fbclid=IwY2xjawLiUhBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDekswVWlJdGczVWU1OVVJAR57MwKI80L0aBr6vlicJ00XvcqSwF4Exa98kRLdOojoOZdvvL_5uHhPKgPnxQ_aem_lUj7ySp0thYqkwMrYNzPHA

Congratulations to Hartford Public Schools Alumnus, Jesus Osvaldo Martinez-Jimenez on graduating with a bachelor's degree in accountancy and a full time job at one of the largest accounting providers in the nation!

Read more about Jesus and his recent accomplishment featured in Western Michigan University's "W Magazine" at https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez

Way to go, Jesus! 💚

Any 6th - 8th graders interested in sideline cheer for football season, please use the google form to sign up. We’ll send season info out as soon as it’s finalized!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qIf0q-lofb5smeFFPb_LF3c6nDzcgOlzKzHbcxnCbeo/edit

Raffle being held with proceeds to benefit Hartford wrestling.

Tickets are $10

Drawing will be held at Hartford High School on August 1st at 12pm.

2 First prizes: each winner will receive 1/2 of a processed pig.

Inquires can be directed to Zach Birkhead at: +1 (269) 539-7187

At Hartford Public Schools, we are your school of choice! HPS will be accepting School of Choice applications for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year from July 28th through August 15th. Enrollment applications can be found on our website, hpsmi.org, at https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/district/enrollment/541427

Open coaching positions at HPS! Email Athletic Director, Peter Aranda, at arandap@hpsmi.org with your letter of interest and resume

Announcement of the new Hartford Middle School Principal

Redwood's mobile library starts today! Come visit Ms. Orr, Ms. Whitman, and Ms. Robles at one of our 3 stops. Check out books for the summer!