📢 The next Hartford Public Schools School of Choice enrollment window is almost here!
Looking for the right place for your student to learn, grow, and thrive? 🌟 School of Choice applications will be accepted July 27 through August 14.
📅 Application Window: July 27 – August 14
📲 Scan the QR code or visit https://www.hpsmi.org/page/enrollment for enrollment information and application details.
We can't wait to welcome new Huskies! 💚🐾
Looking for the right place for your student to learn, grow, and thrive? 🌟 School of Choice applications will be accepted July 27 through August 14.
📅 Application Window: July 27 – August 14
📲 Scan the QR code or visit https://www.hpsmi.org/page/enrollment for enrollment information and application details.
We can't wait to welcome new Huskies! 💚🐾

🍽️ Senior Citizen Luncheon is TODAY, July 9th! Join us from 1:00–2:00 PM at Redwood Elementary.
Be sure to take a look at the 2026–2027 Senior Luncheon Schedule below and save the upcoming dates. We look forward to seeing you! 💚🐾
Be sure to take a look at the 2026–2027 Senior Luncheon Schedule below and save the upcoming dates. We look forward to seeing you! 💚🐾

Available Employment Opportunities at Hartford Public Schools:
Assistant Junior Varsity Football Coach
Full Time Bus Driver
Full Time High School Social Studies Teacher
Freshman Volleyball Coach
Head Boys Varsity Wrestling Coach
Head Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
High School School Math Teacher
K-5 Multilingual Learner Teacher
Middle School Boys Soccer Coach
Middle School Girls Soccer Coach
6-12 ESL Migrant Paraprofessional
Special Education Paraprofessional (2) - Redwood Elementary
Title I Paraprofessionals (2) (Math & Reading)
To view current job openings and position details, visit:
https://www.hpsmi.org/page/employment-opportunities
For additional information, please contact our Central Office at 269-621-7000.
Applications may be submitted via email to Jordan Parker at parkerj@hpsmi.org.
Assistant Junior Varsity Football Coach
Full Time Bus Driver
Full Time High School Social Studies Teacher
Freshman Volleyball Coach
Head Boys Varsity Wrestling Coach
Head Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
High School School Math Teacher
K-5 Multilingual Learner Teacher
Middle School Boys Soccer Coach
Middle School Girls Soccer Coach
6-12 ESL Migrant Paraprofessional
Special Education Paraprofessional (2) - Redwood Elementary
Title I Paraprofessionals (2) (Math & Reading)
To view current job openings and position details, visit:
https://www.hpsmi.org/page/employment-opportunities
For additional information, please contact our Central Office at 269-621-7000.
Applications may be submitted via email to Jordan Parker at parkerj@hpsmi.org.

The 2026 Back 2 School Bash is set for Wednesday, August 19th from 5-7pm! We will kick off the new school year with games, rides, vendors, and fun!
Please fill out the table request form by August 7th. This is a FREE community engagement event, NO SALES ALLOWED.
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a table at this event, please fill out the table request form linked below or scan the QR code:
https://forms.gle/2weQKPif2zhaM4LR8
Please fill out the table request form by August 7th. This is a FREE community engagement event, NO SALES ALLOWED.
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a table at this event, please fill out the table request form linked below or scan the QR code:
https://forms.gle/2weQKPif2zhaM4LR8

Hartford Families! We hope everyone is enjoying their Summer Break! As we look forward to our 2026-2027 school year, please remember all students who need medication at school must have current orders from a physician on file prior to the medication being administered at school. This is especially important for rescue medications. Forms can be found online or at Central Office. The nursing office at Redwood also has forms until the last day of Summer School, July 17th. As always, thank you for your help and collaboration in providing a safe environment for our students.
Forms: https://www.hpsmi.org/page/for-parents
Forms: https://www.hpsmi.org/page/for-parents
🌞📅 June 15–July 17 | This summer, kids can make new friends and enjoy nutritious meals at Redwood Elementary!
Free breakfast is served from 8:00–9:00 a.m. and free lunch from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Open to all children 18 and under, no registration required. Walk-ins are welcome! 🍎
Free breakfast is served from 8:00–9:00 a.m. and free lunch from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Open to all children 18 and under, no registration required. Walk-ins are welcome! 🍎

Today is Monday Meal Distribution!
Free, nutritious meals will be available for all children and teens ages 18 and under at Redwood Elementary throughout the summer. There is no registration, no paperwork, and no cost to families.
Redwood Elementary Summer Meal Pick-Up Information
Location: Redwood Elementary
395 Woodside Dr.
Hartford, MI 49057
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Meal Distribution Day: Mondays
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
¡Hoy es día de distribución de comidas!
Durante todo el verano, habrá comidas gratuitas y nutritivas disponibles en la escuela Redwood Elementary para todos los niños y adolescentes de 18 años o menos. No se requiere inscripción ni trámites, y el servicio no tiene costo para las familias.
Información sobre la recogida de comidas de verano en Redwood Elementary
Ubicación: Redwood Elementary
395 Woodside Dr.
Hartford, MI 49057
Fechas del programa: 1 de junio de 2026 – 16 de agosto de 2026
Día de distribución de comidas: Lunes
Horario: 4:00 p. m. – 6:30 p. m.
Free, nutritious meals will be available for all children and teens ages 18 and under at Redwood Elementary throughout the summer. There is no registration, no paperwork, and no cost to families.
Redwood Elementary Summer Meal Pick-Up Information
Location: Redwood Elementary
395 Woodside Dr.
Hartford, MI 49057
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Meal Distribution Day: Mondays
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
¡Hoy es día de distribución de comidas!
Durante todo el verano, habrá comidas gratuitas y nutritivas disponibles en la escuela Redwood Elementary para todos los niños y adolescentes de 18 años o menos. No se requiere inscripción ni trámites, y el servicio no tiene costo para las familias.
Información sobre la recogida de comidas de verano en Redwood Elementary
Ubicación: Redwood Elementary
395 Woodside Dr.
Hartford, MI 49057
Fechas del programa: 1 de junio de 2026 – 16 de agosto de 2026
Día de distribución de comidas: Lunes
Horario: 4:00 p. m. – 6:30 p. m.

🌞📅 June 15–July 17 | This summer, kids can make new friends and enjoy nutritious meals at Redwood Elementary!
Free breakfast is served from 8:00–9:00 a.m. and free lunch from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Open to all children 18 and under, no registration required. Walk-ins are welcome! 🍎
🌞📅 Del 15 de junio al 17 de julio | ¡Este verano, los niños pueden hacer nuevos amigos y disfrutar de comidas nutritivas en la Escuela Primaria Redwood!
Se sirve desayuno gratuito de 8:00 a 9:00 a. m. y almuerzo gratuito de 11:00 a. m. a 12:30 p. m., de lunes a viernes.
Abierto a todos los niños de 18 años o menos; no se requiere inscripción. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 🍎
Free breakfast is served from 8:00–9:00 a.m. and free lunch from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Open to all children 18 and under, no registration required. Walk-ins are welcome! 🍎
🌞📅 Del 15 de junio al 17 de julio | ¡Este verano, los niños pueden hacer nuevos amigos y disfrutar de comidas nutritivas en la Escuela Primaria Redwood!
Se sirve desayuno gratuito de 8:00 a 9:00 a. m. y almuerzo gratuito de 11:00 a. m. a 12:30 p. m., de lunes a viernes.
Abierto a todos los niños de 18 años o menos; no se requiere inscripción. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 🍎

Dear Hartford Families,
We are excited to share that Hartford Public Schools will once again participate in the Michigan Summer Food Service Program through the Meet Up and Eat Up initiative this summer!
Free, nutritious meals will be available for all children and teens ages 18 and under at Redwood Elementary throughout the summer. There is no registration, no paperwork, and no cost to families.
Redwood Elementary Summer Meal Pick-Up Information
Location: Redwood Elementary
395 Woodside Dr.
Hartford, MI 49057
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Meal Distribution Day: Mondays
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Families may pick up meals to go during the scheduled distribution time each Monday.
About the Meet Up and Eat Up Program
The Meet Up and Eat Up program helps ensure children continue to have access to healthy meals during the summer months when school is not in session. Meals are free and available to all children and teens, regardless of household income.
Benefits of the program include:
Healthy meals and snacks at no cost
Convenient neighborhood meal locations
Continued nutritional support throughout the summer
For additional information, please contact Hartford Public Schools at 269-621-7000.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to help keep children healthy, nourished, and ready for a great summer.
We are excited to share that Hartford Public Schools will once again participate in the Michigan Summer Food Service Program through the Meet Up and Eat Up initiative this summer!
Free, nutritious meals will be available for all children and teens ages 18 and under at Redwood Elementary throughout the summer. There is no registration, no paperwork, and no cost to families.
Redwood Elementary Summer Meal Pick-Up Information
Location: Redwood Elementary
395 Woodside Dr.
Hartford, MI 49057
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Meal Distribution Day: Mondays
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Families may pick up meals to go during the scheduled distribution time each Monday.
About the Meet Up and Eat Up Program
The Meet Up and Eat Up program helps ensure children continue to have access to healthy meals during the summer months when school is not in session. Meals are free and available to all children and teens, regardless of household income.
Benefits of the program include:
Healthy meals and snacks at no cost
Convenient neighborhood meal locations
Continued nutritional support throughout the summer
For additional information, please contact Hartford Public Schools at 269-621-7000.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to help keep children healthy, nourished, and ready for a great summer.

☀️ School’s out for summer! 🎉
Thank you all for an amazing school year. We hope you have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break! 😎🌴
We’ll see you again on August 24 for the start of the 2026–2027 school year! 🍎✏️
Thank you all for an amazing school year. We hope you have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break! 😎🌴
We’ll see you again on August 24 for the start of the 2026–2027 school year! 🍎✏️

Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday May 29th is a scheduled Half Day for the last day of the 2025-2026 school year. High School, Middle School, and Alternative Education will be released at 11:15am and Redwood Elementary will be released at 11:30am.
Recordatorio: Mañana, viernes 29 de mayo, está programada una jornada de medio día con motivo del último día del año escolar 2025-2026. Los estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria, la Escuela Intermedia y Educación Alternativa saldrán a las 11:15 a. m., y los de la Escuela Primaria Redwood saldrán a las 11:30 a. m.
The 2026 Back 2 School Bash is set for Wednesday, August 19th from 5-7pm! We will kick off the new school year with games, rides, vendors, and fun!
Please fill out the table request form by August 7th. This is a FREE community engagement event, NO SALES ALLOWED.
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a table at this event, please fill out the table request form linked below or scan the QR code:
https://forms.gle/2weQKPif2zhaM4LR8
Please fill out the table request form by August 7th. This is a FREE community engagement event, NO SALES ALLOWED.
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a table at this event, please fill out the table request form linked below or scan the QR code:
https://forms.gle/2weQKPif2zhaM4LR8

New HPS job posting: Senior Technology Support Specialist


Reminder: Hartford Public Schools’ School of Choice enrollment window for 2026-2027 IS NOW OPEN! Applications will be accepted through the remainder of this week. Families can explore unique educational opportunities and complete enrollment online at www.hpsmi.org/page/enrollment.
Please call 269-621-7000 if you have any questions.
Please call 269-621-7000 if you have any questions.

Please remember to pick up all student medications, including inhalers and EpiPens, from school offices by May 29. A parent or guardian must sign out all medications, and any medications not picked up will be discarded. Students returning for the 2026–2027 school year will also need updated Medication Administration Plans and Action Plans on file.

Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL, Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
Reminder: Hartford Public Schools’ School of Choice enrollment window for 2026-2027 IS NOW OPEN! Applications will be accepted May 18th–May 29th. Families can explore unique educational opportunities and complete enrollment online at www.hpsmi.org/page/enrollment.
Please call 269-621-7000 if you have any questions.
Please call 269-621-7000 if you have any questions.

🚨 LAST CALL for Strawberry Run sponsors! 🍓🏃♂️
We’re looking for sponsors for the 5k Strawberry Run on June 13th in Hartford, MI. This is a great opportunity to support local cross country and track & field programs while getting your business involved in a fun community event!
For sponsorship details, contact Sarah Manning at: mannings@hpsmi.org
Want to participate in the run?
Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
📍 Hartford, MI — 121 School St
⏰ Starts at 8 AM
💲 Registration: $35
🚨 ¡Último llamado para patrocinadores de la Strawberry Run! 🍓🏃♂️
Buscamos patrocinadores para la carrera de 5 km «Strawberry Run», que se celebrará el 13 de junio en Hartford, MI. ¡Esta es una gran oportunidad para apoyar los programas locales de campo a través y atletismo, a la vez que involucra a su negocio en un divertido evento comunitario!
Para obtener detalles sobre el patrocinio, comuníquese con Sarah Manning en: mannings@hpsmi.org
¿Desea participar en la carrera?
¡Escanee el código QR del folleto para inscribirse!
📍 Hartford, MI — 121 School St
⏰ Comienza a las 8:00 a. m.
💲 Inscripción: $35
We’re looking for sponsors for the 5k Strawberry Run on June 13th in Hartford, MI. This is a great opportunity to support local cross country and track & field programs while getting your business involved in a fun community event!
For sponsorship details, contact Sarah Manning at: mannings@hpsmi.org
Want to participate in the run?
Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
📍 Hartford, MI — 121 School St
⏰ Starts at 8 AM
💲 Registration: $35
🚨 ¡Último llamado para patrocinadores de la Strawberry Run! 🍓🏃♂️
Buscamos patrocinadores para la carrera de 5 km «Strawberry Run», que se celebrará el 13 de junio en Hartford, MI. ¡Esta es una gran oportunidad para apoyar los programas locales de campo a través y atletismo, a la vez que involucra a su negocio en un divertido evento comunitario!
Para obtener detalles sobre el patrocinio, comuníquese con Sarah Manning en: mannings@hpsmi.org
¿Desea participar en la carrera?
¡Escanee el código QR del folleto para inscribirse!
📍 Hartford, MI — 121 School St
⏰ Comienza a las 8:00 a. m.
💲 Inscripción: $35

Attention Hartford Families: The North Center Street Railroad crossing will be closed beginning May 18, 2026, due to construction, impacting travel to Hartford High School and Hartford Middle School. The crossing is expected to remain closed for approximately five days. Please plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during this period.

Hartford Public Schools’ School of Choice enrollment window for 2026-2027 opens next week! Applications will be accepted May 18th–May 29th. Families can explore unique educational opportunities and complete enrollment online at www.hpsmi.org/page/enrollment.

