HPS Athletics (5/6/25):
โพ๏ธJV Baseball vs White Pigeon - HOME 4:30(DH)
๐Varsity Track @ Bloomingdale - AWAY 4:30
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 estarรก abierta al pรบblico de 15:00 a 16:00 h desde hoy hasta el miรฉrcoles 7 de mayo para cualquier persona de la comunidad que desee llevarse los libros que quedan.
Los estantes de la pared tambiรฉn deben retirarse. Deberรกn traer sus propias herramientas para retirarlos.
Congratulations to HHS Class of 2027 Student, Mason Mireles, on being named to the MHSAA Student Advisory Council! Way to go, Mason! ๐๐ค
READ MORE: https://www.mhsaa.com/topics/students/mhsaa-student-advisory-council-names-members-class-2027
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.ยบ Grado: Kendra Morales Sรกnchez: Kendra es una estudiante muy trabajadora que asiste a clase todos los dรญas y se esfuerza al mรกximo. ยกSus maestros estรกn muy orgullosos de ella!
7.ยบ Grado: Izmael Castro: Izmael es un estudiante dedicado que siempre asiste a clase con ganas de aprender y siempre se esfuerza al mรกximo. Lidera con el ejemplo, es muy querido por sus compaรฑeros y realmente apreciamos su dedicaciรณn y actitud positiva.
6.ยบ Grado: Sebastiรกn Gutiรฉrrez: Sebastiรกn es un estudiante muy trabajador y dedicado que se porta muy bien, llegando a clase preparado y puntual. ยกSigan asรญ el resto del aรฑo!
HHS Students of the Week (5/02/25):
9th Vivana Banda (not pictured), nominated by Mr. Whitman, Viviana has maintained an A throughout the entire semester. She has also been a leader in group discussions this week as she asked questions to other students to get them involved in the discussion.
10th Evelyn Barrientos, nominated by Mrs. Macias, for always being prepared for class, trying her best, and for coming out of her shell. Your effort does not go unnoticed.
11th Eli Bailey Thatcher, nominated by Mr. Morsaw,
Eli has found a subject he is interested in for Forensic Science and he has excelled with this concept! He has shown excellent work for the past couple of weeks, keep up the great work Eli!
And our last senior for the year:
Clara Groh, nominated by Miss Valdes: Clare cares about her schoolwork and is always willing to step up and lead those around her. She has been a huge help to Miss Valdes the last two years, and she appreciates her immensely. Good luck in your future Clara!
Estudiantes de la Semana de HHS (02/05/25):
9.ยบ Vivana Banda (no aparece en la foto), nominada por el Sr. Whitman, Viviana ha mantenido una A durante todo el semestre. Tambiรฉn ha liderado las discusiones grupales esta semana, haciendo preguntas a otros estudiantes para involucrarlos.
10.ยบ Evelyn Barrientos, nominada por la Sra. Macรญas, por estar siempre preparada para la clase, esforzarse al mรกximo y ser mรกs abierta. Su esfuerzo no pasa desapercibido.
11.ยบ Eli Bailey Thatcher, nominado por el Sr. Morsaw,
Eli ha encontrado una materia que le interesa en Ciencias Forenses y ha sobresalido en este concepto. Ha mostrado un excelente trabajo durante las รบltimas dos semanas. ยกSigue asรญ, Eli!
Y nuestra รบltima estudiante de รบltimo aรฑo del aรฑo:
Clara Groh, nominada por la Srta. Valdes: Clare se preocupa por su rendimiento escolar y siempre estรก dispuesta a dar un paso adelante y liderar a quienes la rodean. Ha sido de gran ayuda para la seรฑorita Valdรฉs estos รบltimos dos aรฑos y la aprecia muchรญsimo. ยกMucha suerte en tu futuro, Clara!

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

Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight! โจLizeth Mejia-Merinoโจ
Lizeth's Awards/Activities Include:
"I'm a 2nd year student in my Culinary class at Van Buren Tech and I received the Honor Roll."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/dtMyVBwHFYiCsJDZA
ยกAlumnos Destacados de la Generaciรณn 2025! โจLizeth Mejรญa-Merinoโจ
Los premios y actividades de Lizeth incluyen:
"Soy estudiante de segundo aรฑo de Cocina en Van Buren Tech y fui incluida en el Cuadro de Honor".
Para aparecer en los Destacados de Estudiantes de รltimo Aรฑo semanales, pueden completar el formulario en https://forms.gle/dtMyVBwHFYiCsJDZA

HS Principalโs Weekly Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/a134ub-hartford-high-updates-05-2-2025
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
Van Buren Cass District Health Department has scheduled four community clinics that will offer free Hearing, Vision, and Dental screenings for kindergarteners. These clinics are open to incoming students at all districts, and no appointment is necessary. Locations, dates, and times are available on the attached flyer.
El Departamento de Salud del Distrito de Van Buren Cass ha programado cuatro clรญnicas comunitarias que ofrecerรกn exรกmenes de audiciรณn, visiรณn y odontologรญa gratuitos para niรฑos de kรญnder. Estas clรญnicas estรกn abiertas a los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso de todos los distritos y no es necesario concertar cita. Las ubicaciones, fechas y horarios estรกn disponibles en el folleto adjunto.

Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight! โจAiden J. Aprezaโจ
Aiden's Awards/Activities Include:
"Cross country, Track, Homecoming King Nominee, School Play and Jobs for Michigan Graduates."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/dtMyVBwHFYiCsJDZA
ยกAlumnos Destacados de la Generaciรณn 2025! โจAiden J. Aprezaโจ
Los premios y actividades de Aiden incluyen:
"Campo a Travรฉs, Atletismo, Nominaciรณn a Rey del Baile de Bienvenida, Obra Escolar y Empleos para Graduados de Michigan".
Para aparecer en los Destacados Semanales de la Generaciรณn 2025, pueden completar el formulario en https://forms.gle/dtMyVBwHFYiCsJDZA

Shoutout to our amazing building leaders on Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you for your devotion to HPS and commitment to putting students first! ๐๐ค

HPS Athletics (5/1/25):
๐ฅVarsity Softball @ Lawrence - Away 4:30pm (DH)
โพ๏ธVarsity Baseball @ Lawrence - Away 4:30pm (DH)
โฝ๏ธVarsity Girls Soccer @ Brandywine - Away 5:15pm
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:
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Tuesdays: May 7, 14, & 21
๐ 6:00 โ 7:30 PM
๐ His Place Outreach Center โ Hartford, MI
๐ Cost: FREE!
Sample Workshop Themes Include:
Motherโs Day Arrangements
Fairy Garden Terrariums
Floral Crowns
Flower Garlands
Prom Corsages & Boutonniรจres
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 youโd like printed flyers or digital versions for school newsletters and social media.
To register or learn more:
https://site.corsizio.com/event/68113f96663bd44993965ea6

Redwood Walk with Your Huskies to School Day! On May 7th, parents are invited to meet at the Hartford Public Library and walk their Huskies to Redwood.


Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight! โจGracianne Kinchenโจ
Gracianne's Awards/Activities Include:
"I participate in soccer, basketball, volleyball, national technical honor society, and health care students of America (hosa). I have been awarded 2nd team all conference in soccer freshman and sophomore year, academic all state in soccer junior year, basketball district championship junior year, president of the national technical honor society, parliamentarian of HOSA, regional placer & state qualifier in HOSAโs dental section."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/dtMyVBwHFYiCsJDZA
ยกGracianne Kinchen, la generaciรณn del 2025!
Premios/Actividades de Gracianne:
"Participo en fรบtbol, โโbaloncesto, voleibol, en la Sociedad Nacional de Honor Tรฉcnico y en la Asociaciรณn de Estudiantes de Salud de Amรฉrica (HOSA). He sido nombrada segunda mejor jugadora de la conferencia en fรบtbol en primer y segundo aรฑo, ganadora acadรฉmica estatal en fรบtbol en tercer aรฑo, campeona distrital de baloncesto en tercer aรฑo, presidenta de la Sociedad Nacional de Honor Tรฉcnico, parlamentaria de HOSA, ganadora de un puesto regional y estatal en la secciรณn de odontologรญa de HOSA".
Para aparecer en la lista semanal de Senior Spotlights, los estudiantes de รบltimo aรฑo pueden completar el formulario de Senior Spotlight en https://forms.gle/dtMyVBwHFYiCsJDZA

8th Grade Formal Information:
Ticket sales start May 1st, $10 includes pizza and drinks.
May 23rd in the cafeteria from 6-9pm

Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight! โจKarina Lopezโจ
Karina's Awards/Activities Include:
"Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Soccer, 2024 Academic All State Soccer Team, Student Council, VP Of Community Service For JMG Career Association, Van Buren Tech, Allied Health Technologies and Sports Medicine, Go Green Recycling Club, Spanish Club, Prom Committee, Mascot Committee 21-22, Certified Phlebotomy Technician Leaders For Life Versiti Blood Drive Award, 2x Student Of The Week."
To be featured in the weekly Senior Spotlights, Seniors can fill out the Senior Spotlight form at https://forms.gle/dtMyVBwHFYiCsJDZA
ยกAlumnos Destacados de la Generaciรณn 2025! โจKarina Lopezโจ
Premios/Actividades de Karina:
"Voleibol Universitario, Baloncesto Universitario, Fรบtbol Universitario, Equipo Acadรฉmico Estatal de Fรบtbol 2024, Consejo Estudiantil, Vicepresidenta de Servicio Comunitario de la Asociaciรณn de Carreras JMG, Van Buren Tech, Tecnologรญas de la Salud Aliadas y Medicina Deportiva, Club de Reciclaje Go Green, Club de Espaรฑol, Comitรฉ de Baile de Graduaciรณn, Comitรฉ de Mascotas 21-22, Premio a la Donaciรณn de Sangre Versiti de Lรญderes de por Vida para Tรฉcnicos Certificados en Flebotomรญa, 2 veces Estudiante de la Semana".
Para aparecer en los Destacados de la Generaciรณn 2025 semanales, los estudiantes pueden completar el formulario de Destacados de la Generaciรณn 2025 en https://forms.gle/dtMyVBwHFYiCsJDZA

