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!
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.
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.
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.
Red Arrow Soccer Club Tryout Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZg3ml6NQ91ZAD9Owof7e7vyoKCJiEYGmHkg0ejfS7Ej7oZA/viewform
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
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
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
Community Members are invited to attend a free webinar hosted by the FBI Detroit Field Office focused on educating families about the dangers of sextortion. The webinar will take place on Thursday, April 17 at 6 p.m.
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Reminder of Half Day Dismissal Times:
Redwood Elementary: 11:30am
HS/MS/Alt. Ed.: 11:15am
Parents please fill out this form to request a stop on the In-Town Bus Route, Starting April 14th: https://forms.gle/BmfmUmm7sYaDd6rEA
*PK-5 ONLY, no student over 5th grade
NO SCHOOL Tomorrow (Friday, March 28th), and Spring Break Begins March 31st through April 4th. We hope everyone has a fun and safe break! We will see you back in session on Monday, April 7th!
Parents please fill out this form to request a stop on the In-Town Bus Route, Starting April 14th: https://forms.gle/BmfmUmm7sYaDd6rEA
*PK-5 ONLY, no student over 5th grade
HIS Place Outreach Center will be open for spring break from Monday-Thursday, 12-3pm
Transportation Update: All afternoon bus routes will be delayed approximately 30 minutes today.
Actualización de transporte: Todas las rutas de autobús de la tarde tendrán un retraso de aproximadamente 30 minutos hoy.
Free Laundry Event Info
Michigan Summer EBT is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Children who get Michigan Summer EBT can still participate in other summer meal programs.
For more information please visit michigan.gov/mdhhs
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HARTFORD, MICHIGAN;
7:00 p.m. Business Meeting
DATE OF MEETING: Monday, March 17, 2025
PLACE OF MEETING: Hartford Public Schools Central Office
115 School Street
Hartford, MI 49057