Middle School Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/096cy-middle-school-news
Reminder: Middle School Picture Day is tomorrow, October 3rd
Reminder, tomorrow, Friday October 3rd, is a scheduled Half Day for Hartford Public Schools. High School and Middle School will be released at 11:15am, and Redwood Elementary will be released at 11:30am. Please ensure your students have proper transportation.
HPS Athletics (10/1/25):
🏈Boys Middle School Football vs White Pigeon - HOME @ 5:30PM
⚽️Boys Middle School Soccer vs Bloomingdale - HOME @ 5PM
⚽️Boys Middle School B Soccer @ South Haven - AWAY @ 6:15PM
🏐Girls 7th Grade Volleyball vs Cassopolis - HOME @ 6PM
🏐Girls 8th Grade Volleyball vs Cassopolis - HOME @ 6PM
🏈Boys Middle School Football vs White Pigeon - HOME @ 5:30PM
⚽️Boys Middle School Soccer vs Bloomingdale - HOME @ 5PM
⚽️Boys Middle School B Soccer @ South Haven - AWAY @ 6:15PM
🏐Girls 7th Grade Volleyball vs Cassopolis - HOME @ 6PM
🏐Girls 8th Grade Volleyball vs Cassopolis - HOME @ 6PM
The first night of Parent/Teacher Conferences is tonight from 4:30-7:30pm. The second night of Conferences will be Thursday, October 2nd from 4:30-7:30pm.
Parents, we are kindly asking you to fill out our Parent Culture Survey before attending conferences. You can scan the QR code on this post or follow these links:
https://forms.gle/32AK2MswbyjnhMD17 - ENGLISH
https://forms.gle/RCiZmNdeDZ9eGvKPA - SPANISH
Parents, we are kindly asking you to fill out our Parent Culture Survey before attending conferences. You can scan the QR code on this post or follow these links:
https://forms.gle/32AK2MswbyjnhMD17 - ENGLISH
https://forms.gle/RCiZmNdeDZ9eGvKPA - SPANISH
Tomorrow, October 1st, is Count Day! It is important that your students are in attendance. Count Day is an official day to count student attendance, which directly determines a school district's funding from the state.
To read more about the importance of Count Day, please visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/OFM/State-Aid/Pupil-Accounting/Student-Count-Day-and-School-Funding-Information.pdf?rev=36df8476d1af4a06ae54233c277fac72&hash=4A91923B6B42FEE5A99686805B2E6C36
To read more about the importance of Count Day, please visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/OFM/State-Aid/Pupil-Accounting/Student-Count-Day-and-School-Funding-Information.pdf?rev=36df8476d1af4a06ae54233c277fac72&hash=4A91923B6B42FEE5A99686805B2E6C36
HPS Athletics (9/29/25):
⚽️Varsity Boys Soccer vs Bangor - HOME @ 5PM
🏐7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball @ Bloomingdale - AWAY @ 6PM
⚽️Middle School Boys Soccer vs Bangor - HOME @ 6:45PM
⚽️Varsity Boys Soccer vs Bangor - HOME @ 5PM
🏐7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball @ Bloomingdale - AWAY @ 6PM
⚽️Middle School Boys Soccer vs Bangor - HOME @ 6:45PM
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The Van Buren Youth Initiative (VBYI) is entering October with programs in full swing, fresh opportunities for creativity, and new partnerships to expand learning across the county. Best of all, all programs supported by VBYI are free for families-including equipment and supplies, so every student has access to participate fully.
His Place – Hartford
Starting in October, His Place will welcome new teaching artists to deliver programming designed by Aubrey Rodgers. Mondays will feature Adventures in Ink, offering students a chance to explore illustration and creative expression through pen and ink. His Place continues to operate four days a week, providing a safe and engaging space for students to learn, create, and connect.
Families can see available classes at https://rb.gy/7y9rnk
Luc’s Light – Paw Paw
Luc’s Light will also benefit from expanded teaching artist partnerships, adding new classes that bring together creativity and community. Programming continues three days a week with a mix
of enrichment opportunities that inspire students to explore music, art, and beyond. Families can see available classes at https://shorturl.at/6m5pI
South Haven Center for the Arts – South Haven
At SHCA, after-school programs are running strong with four days of weekly programming, including Mondays at the Covert Library. Students are engaging in rotating mediums such as painting, sculpture, and fiber arts, alongside special opportunities like guitar club. SHCA also continues its partnership with VBYI to support the growth of arts programming countywide. Families can see available classes at https://shorturl.at/zUUsU
Building a Digital Future – iPad Lending Library
Thanks to a grant from the South Haven Community Foundation, VBYI and SHCA are creating a lending library of 20 iPads. Local schools, libraries, and community organizations will be able
to borrow this equipment to integrate digital tools such as Procreate (digital design software) and video creation into their own programs. The lending library is on track to launch by October
2025, ensuring greater access to technology and creative opportunities across the county.
Van Buren Tech – Countywide Access
Classes at Van Buren Tech officially launched on September 16th, and registration has been extended through September 30th to give even more students the chance to join. These programs are open to all middle and high school youth in Van Buren County, helping students build skills that support both personal growth and future careers. Families can see available classes at https://shorturl.at/c8KnP
A Countywide Effort
"With His Place, Luc’s Light, South Haven Center for the Arts, and now Van Buren Tech, VBYI is proud to provide consistent, high-quality programming four days a week in Hartford and South
Haven, and three days a week in Paw Paw. Together with community partners, we are building a vibrant network of opportunities that support Van Buren County youth in exploring their passions and preparing for the future."
Fun Fact: Research shows that students who participate in afterschool programs are more likely to improve grades, build strong social connections, and develop critical life skills, all while having fun in a safe environment.
His Place – Hartford
Starting in October, His Place will welcome new teaching artists to deliver programming designed by Aubrey Rodgers. Mondays will feature Adventures in Ink, offering students a chance to explore illustration and creative expression through pen and ink. His Place continues to operate four days a week, providing a safe and engaging space for students to learn, create, and connect.
Families can see available classes at https://rb.gy/7y9rnk
Luc’s Light – Paw Paw
Luc’s Light will also benefit from expanded teaching artist partnerships, adding new classes that bring together creativity and community. Programming continues three days a week with a mix
of enrichment opportunities that inspire students to explore music, art, and beyond. Families can see available classes at https://shorturl.at/6m5pI
South Haven Center for the Arts – South Haven
At SHCA, after-school programs are running strong with four days of weekly programming, including Mondays at the Covert Library. Students are engaging in rotating mediums such as painting, sculpture, and fiber arts, alongside special opportunities like guitar club. SHCA also continues its partnership with VBYI to support the growth of arts programming countywide. Families can see available classes at https://shorturl.at/zUUsU
Building a Digital Future – iPad Lending Library
Thanks to a grant from the South Haven Community Foundation, VBYI and SHCA are creating a lending library of 20 iPads. Local schools, libraries, and community organizations will be able
to borrow this equipment to integrate digital tools such as Procreate (digital design software) and video creation into their own programs. The lending library is on track to launch by October
2025, ensuring greater access to technology and creative opportunities across the county.
Van Buren Tech – Countywide Access
Classes at Van Buren Tech officially launched on September 16th, and registration has been extended through September 30th to give even more students the chance to join. These programs are open to all middle and high school youth in Van Buren County, helping students build skills that support both personal growth and future careers. Families can see available classes at https://shorturl.at/c8KnP
A Countywide Effort
"With His Place, Luc’s Light, South Haven Center for the Arts, and now Van Buren Tech, VBYI is proud to provide consistent, high-quality programming four days a week in Hartford and South
Haven, and three days a week in Paw Paw. Together with community partners, we are building a vibrant network of opportunities that support Van Buren County youth in exploring their passions and preparing for the future."
Fun Fact: Research shows that students who participate in afterschool programs are more likely to improve grades, build strong social connections, and develop critical life skills, all while having fun in a safe environment.
Free Laundry Event Information
Medical Incident Communication (9/24/25):
Comunicación de incidentes médicos (24/09/25):
Comunicación de incidentes médicos (24/09/25):
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Parents! Please log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and sign the Student Handbook as soon as possible if you haven't already.
HPS Athletics Schedule (9/17/25):
⚽️Varsity Boys Soccer vs Cassopolis - HOME @ 5PM
🏈Middle School Football vs Comstock - HOME @ 5:30PM
🏐8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs Lawrence - HOME @ 6PM
⚽️Middle School Boys Soccer vs Lawrence - HOME @ 6:45PM
⚽️Varsity Boys Soccer vs Cassopolis - HOME @ 5PM
🏈Middle School Football vs Comstock - HOME @ 5:30PM
🏐8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs Lawrence - HOME @ 6PM
⚽️Middle School Boys Soccer vs Lawrence - HOME @ 6:45PM
HPS Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, September 17th for Staff Professional Development. School will resume session on Thursday, September 18th.
Hartford Alternative Education is offering FREE Adult ESL Courses for Fall 2025. For more information call (269) 621-7143.
Hartford Public Schools is requesting proposals for electrical work and concrete work for our new cold storage pole barn.
https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/district/request-for-proposal/610610
https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/district/request-for-proposal/610610
Next week is Homecoming Week! HPS will be having a spirit week with dress up days every day!
Medical Incident Communication (9/12/25):
MS Football vs Cassopolis (9/10/25) Photo Gallery: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/middleschoolfootballvscassopolis/