
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

Reminder: Tomorrow (3/12/24) is a scheduled Half day for Hartford Public Schools. Redwood will be released at 11:30 am, and Middle School and High School will be released at 11:15am. Please ensure your child has proper transportation arrangements.

National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9, 2025. The Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Educator Excellence wishes to celebrate teachers across Michigan for the entire month of May.
MDE invites parents to submit 15-30 second videos of their students recognizing and thanking a specific teacher for their impact. Cell phones easily capture the videos. Please follow the directions on the flyer. Videos and parental consent must be submitted via the Teacher Appreciation Video Project Google Form. Videos are currently being accepted until Friday, April 16, 2025.
Submitted videos may be posted on the Teacher Appreciation Month webpage and MDE’s YouTube channel. The Office of Educator Excellence’s Facebook (@MIeducator) and X (formerly Twitter) social media pages will be promoting the videos throughout the month of May.
If your child has great things to say about a teacher, use the instructions found on MDE’s website to submit a video today!



Reminder: Tomorrow, February 28th, is a scheduled half day for students. High School/Middle School/ Alt. Education dismissal is 11:15am, Redwood Elementary's dismissal is at 11:30am. Please ensure your students have proper transportation.
Recordatorio: Mañana, 28 de febrero, es medio día programado para los estudiantes. Escuela Secundaria/Escuela Intermedia/Alt. La salida de educación es a las 11:15 a. m., la salida de la escuela primaria Redwood es a las 11:30 a. m. Por favor asegúrese de que sus estudiantes tengan transporte adecuado.

Staff Medical Incident Communication 2/27/25:


PLEASE READ: Handling Child Illness
POR FAVOR LEA: Manejo de enfermedades infantiles





Hartford students are able to receive free period products! In Section 99g of the State Aid Act for fiscal year 2024 Hartford participated in a pilot program for schools to distribute period products, upon request to eligible student.
Please fill out this form by March 14th, 2025 to receive products prior to Spring Break. https://forms.gle/1tXTwn6yR659ykda7



Reminder, Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-7:30pm.



🎟️ Tickets Now on Sale for the 21st Annual Charity Dinner Auction Gala!
🎟️ Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Tickets for the Hartford Public Schools Foundation for Quality Education's 21st Annual Charity Dinner Auction Gala are officially on sale now!
📅 Event Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Decatur VFW, 560 N Phelps St, Decatur, MI
🔹 Where to Purchase:
💰 Tickets are available for purchase at:
📍 Hartford City Hall
📍 Hartford Schools Central Office
🕘 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM
Join us for an evening of great food, exciting auctions, and community support for our local students! Proceeds benefit scholarships, teacher grants, and enrichment programs that make a difference in Hartford Public Schools.
