Hartford Alternative Education

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! 💚

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

Our Spring 2025 Newsletter is shipping out to Hartford Residents this week! Here is a look! 💚 https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4383/HPS/5742783/FINAL_DRAFT_Class_of_2025_Newsletter_Spring.pdf

The Hartford Public Schools Back to School Bash is taking place on Wednesday, August 20th! 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 ¡La Fiesta de Regreso a Clases de las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford se llevará a cabo el miércoles 20 de agosto! Las empresas y organizaciones que deseen reservar una mesa en este evento pueden completar el formulario de solicitud de mesa disponible en el siguiente enlace: https://forms.gle/2weQKPif2zhaM4LR8

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

HPS Central Office Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 7AM-3PM (269) 621-7000 hpsmi.org

Reminder: Friday, May 30th, is a scheduled Half Day for the last day of school! Redwood Dismissal: 11:30am High School/Middle School/Alternative Education Dismissal: 11:15am Recordatorio: ¡El viernes 30 de mayo es medio día, el último día de clases! Salida de Redwood: 11:30 a. m. Salida de preparatoria/secundaria/educación alternativa: 11:15 a. m.

Reminder there is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day

HPS is hiring for the Maintenance - S.E.I.U. Position. View jobs posting and details at https://www.hpsmi.org/page/employment-opportunities Email your resume/CV to parkerj@hpsmi.org

Van Buren Cass District Health Department is offering FREE school screening clinics this summer. Info included in flyer.

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