HMS Students of the Week (9/11/26):
6th Grade: Alonso Olivarez - Alonso is a pleasure to be around. He is always respectful and constantly has a smile on his face.

7th Grade: Clarissa Hernandez - Clarissa is a thoughtful, conscientious student who always gives her best effort in everything she does. Consistently caught doing the right thing, she is well-liked by her classmates and sets a wonderful example for those around her.

8th Grade: Braylen Lowe - Braylen took it upon himself to sharpen all his teacher’s colored pencils and also plugged in and organized their Chromebook cart. He acted selflessly and did it with a smile. He is a highly motivated student and shows initiative in class.
about 21 hours ago, HPS
Braylen Lowe with his student of the week award
Alonso Olivarez with his student of the week award
clarissa hernandez with his student of the week award
NEW HPS Athletics Website: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/hartford-public-schools-athletics

View schedules and more!
2 days ago, HPS
Tomorrow, September 10th, is the first Senior Citizen Luncheon of the 2026-2027 school year in the HS/MS Cafeteria from 1-2pm 🍽️
3 days ago, HPS
Senior Luncheon Schedule for the 2026–2027 school year. All luncheons begin at 1:00 PM. September 10 – High School/Middle School; October 8 – Redwood Elementary; November 12 – High School/Middle School; December 10 – Redwood Elementary; January 7 – High School/Middle School; February 11 – Redwood Elementary; March 11 – High School/Middle School; April 8 – Redwood Elementary; May 20 – High School/Middle School; July 15 – Redwood Elementary. Flyer includes a photo of senior citizens enjoying a luncheon together and the Hartford Huskies logo.
Attention current 8th Grade Families: If you are NOT signed up for the Washington DC trip your last opportunity to do so is quickly approaching. On Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at 7:30 pm there will be an informational meeting in Room 122 in the Middle School. Please use the QR Codes on the flyers to sign up. If you would like additional information, reach out to Lindsy Morsaw. MorsawL@hpsmi.org or 269-621-7242.

Atención a las familias de los alumnos que actualmente cursan el 8.º grado: Si aún no se han inscrito para el viaje a Washington D. C., se acerca rápidamente la última oportunidad para hacerlo. El jueves 17 de septiembre de 2026, a las 7:30 p. m., se llevará a cabo una reunión informativa en el aula 122 de la escuela secundaria (Middle School). Por favor, utilicen los códigos QR que aparecen en los folletos para inscribirse. Si desean más información, pueden comunicarse con Lindsy Morsaw a través del correo electrónico MorsawL@hpsmi.org o llamando al 269-621-7242.

3 days ago, HPS
Bright blue EF travel flyer titled “5 of our Washington, D.C. favorites!” promoting a Spring 2027 trip. Five torn-paper-style photo cutouts highlight destinations and experiences: Mt. Vernon, the U.S. Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial, the Changing of the Guard, and the Washington Monument. Decorative white wave patterns fill the blue background, with an EF logo in the upper-right corner. Text at the bottom reads, “Join us on Thursday, September 17th to hear about our Spring 2027 trip!” with an arrow pointing to a QR code in the lower-right corner.
EF Explore America flyer announcing a Spring 2027 educational trip to Washington, D.C. The letter invites parents and guardians to an information session with group leader Lindsy Morsaw to learn about what students will see and do, travel logistics, opportunities to earn high school or college credit, affordable payment options, and how to enroll before the trip fills. Families unable to attend the meeting can request information when they RSVP. For more information, contact morsawl@hpsmi.org. The bottom of the flyer features photos of the Lincoln Memorial, U.S. Capitol Building, and a student wearing an EF Education First backpack. A QR code labeled “Scan to RSVP” appears in the lower-right corner.
Volante de EF Explore America que anuncia un viaje educativo a Washington, D.C., en la primavera de 2027. La carta invita a padres y tutores a una sesión informativa con la líder del grupo, Lindsy Morsaw, para conocer qué verán y harán los estudiantes, la logística del viaje, las oportunidades para obtener créditos de escuela secundaria o universidad, las opciones asequibles de pago y cómo inscribirse antes de que se llene el viaje. Las familias que no puedan asistir a la reunión pueden solicitar información al confirmar su asistencia. Para más información, comuníquese con morsawl@hpsmi.org. En la parte inferior aparecen fotografías del Monumento a Lincoln, el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos y una estudiante con una mochila de EF Education First. Un código QR en la esquina inferior derecha dice “Escanear para confirmar la asistencia.”
Tonight's Athletics (9/9):
⚽️MS Boys Soccer @ Bloomingdale (A) - 5pm
🏐MS Volleyball vs Cassopolis (H) - 6PM
⚽️Varsity Boys Soccer @ Bloomingdale (A) - 6:30PM
⚽️MS Boys B Soccer vs Michigan Lutheran (@ Grace Lutheran Church and School) (A) - 6:30PM

Address for Grace Lutheran Church and School:
404 E Glenlord Rd
St, Joseph, MI
3 days ago, HPS
Hartford Huskies Athletics Schedule for September 9. Middle School Boys Soccer plays at Bloomingdale at 5:00 PM. Middle School Volleyball plays vs. Coloma at 6:00 PM. Varsity Boys Soccer plays at Bloomingdale at 6:30 PM. Middle School Boys B Soccer plays at Martin at 6:30 PM. Graphic includes MHSAA and Southwest 10 Conference logos.
September Safety Tips from your SRO, Deputy Nate Penning!
3 days ago, HPS
September Safety Tips from the School Resource Officer. The flyer welcomes students back to school and shares safety reminders: slow down in school zones; practice bus safety; look both ways when walking or biking; speak up about bullying, threats, fighting, weapons, or anything unsafe; think before posting online; protect accounts with strong passwords; stay aware of your surroundings; follow school rules and procedures; look out for one another; and call 911 for immediate threats, serious injuries, fires, or other emergencies. Parents are encouraged to talk with their children about these tips and identify trusted adults they can go to for help. The School Resource Officer reminds the community that school safety is a team effort involving students, parents, staff, and law enforcement. hpsmi.org.
HPS Athletics (9/8/26):
⚽️MS Boys B Soccer vs Watervliet (H) - 5PM
🏐JV Volleyball @ White Pigeon (A) - 5:30PM
🏐Varsity Volleyball @ White Pigeon (A) - 7PM
4 days ago, HPS
Hartford Athletics schedule graphic for September 8, 2026. Middle School Boys B Soccer hosts Watervliet at 5:00 PM. JV Volleyball plays at White Pigeon at 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity Volleyball at White Pigeon at 7:00 PM. Graphic features a Hartford volleyball player holding a volleyball.
Staff Spotlight for Hartford Middle School this week is Ms. Campbell, Thank you for all you do for Hartford Middle School! 🐾💚

Esta semana, la destacada del personal de Hartford Middle School es la Sra. Campbell. ¡Gracias por todo lo que hace por Hartford Middle School! 🐾💚
4 days ago, HPS
Hartford Middle School Staff Spotlight newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 1, September 2026, congratulating Ms. Campbell. The page features two photos of Ms. Campbell: a smiling headshot and a full-body photo of her posing in a festive holiday gift-bag costume. She says she is proud to be a Hartford Husky because she works with wonderful people who care deeply about student success and incredible students who accomplish amazing things inside and outside the classroom. Fun fact: she reads an average of 50+ books per year. Favorite colors: blue and green. Personal motto: “Everything is fine. It has always been fine. Do not check!” Fast food fix: McDonald’s. Hartford Huskies logo appears near the bottom.
Hartford Huskies Athletics (Week of September 7th)
9 days ago, HPS
Hartford Huskies Weekly Athletic Schedule for September 7–12. Monday, Sept. 7: No events scheduled. Tuesday, Sept. 8: 5 PM Middle School Boys B Soccer vs. Watervliet (Home); 5:30 PM JV Volleyball at Watervliet-Panther (Away); 7 PM Varsity Volleyball at Watervliet-Panther (Away). Wednesday, Sept. 9: 5 PM Middle School Boys Soccer at Bloomingdale (Away); 6 PM Middle School Volleyball vs. Cassopolis (Home); 6:30 PM Varsity Boys Soccer at Bloomingdale (Away); TBD Middle School Boys B Soccer at Michigan Lutheran (Away). Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 PM Varsity Cross Country at the Teske Invitational at Van Buren Fairgrounds; 5 PM Middle School Boys Soccer vs. Vicksburg (Home); 6:30 PM Middle School Boys B Soccer vs. Vicksburg (Home). Friday, Sept. 11: 7 PM Varsity Football vs. Galesburg-Augusta (Home). Saturday, Sept. 12: 9 AM Varsity Boys Soccer at Portage Northern (Away); 9 AM JV Boys Soccer at Portage Northern (Away).
Reminder: Hartford Public Schools will be CLOSED Friday, September 4th and Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Recordatorio: Las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford estarán CERRADAS el viernes 4 de septiembre y el lunes 7 de septiembre con motivo del Día del Trabajo.
9 days ago, HPS
Tonight's Athletics (9/3):
⚽️JV Boys Soccer vs Saugatuck (H) - 5PM
⚽️MS Boys B Soccer vs Saugatuck (H) - 5PM
🏈Varsity Football @ Gobles (A) - 7PM

GO HUSKIES!💚🤍
9 days ago, HPS
Due to low numbers the Middle School football game next Wednesday 9/9 @ White Pigeon has been cancelled.
10 days ago, HPS
This evening's middle school and varsity soccer games are cancelled.
10 days ago, HPS
September Lunch Menus 🍽️
10 days ago, HPS
September 2026 Hartford MS/HS lunch menu. Milk choices include 1% white and fat-free chocolate. Sept. 1: Beef steak sandwich or turkey hot dog, baked beans, steak fries, garden salad, grapes and melon. Sept. 2: Pepperoni calzone or stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, Caesar salad, broccoli and cheese, pineapple and cottage cheese or banana. Sept. 3: Chicken drumstick, macaroni and cheese, biscuit, green peas, garden ranch salad, peaches, strawberries. Sept. 4: No school. Sept. 7: No school. Sept. 8: Pepperoni or cheese Big Slice pizza, Caesar salad, cheesy California blend, sliced pears, whole apples. Sept. 9: Chicken Alfredo and breadstick or turkey bacon sandwich, steamed broccoli, sweet corn, grapes, bananas. Sept. 10: Teriyaki dippers on bun or lasagna roll, garlic toast, Italian garden salad, melon, sliced oranges. Sept. 11: French toast and sausage or breakfast pizza, Colby cheese omelette, hashbrown pattie, asparagus, orange juice cup, plums, yogurt. Sept. 14: Chicken sandwich, regular or spicy, with lettuce, tomato and onion; sweet potato fries, green beans, sliced apples, apricots. Sept. 15: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, baked Doritos, cucumber slices, cauliflower and ranch, sweet corn, melon and grapes. Sept. 16: No school. Sept. 17: Orange chicken, fried rice and egg roll or corn dog, veggie squash blend, garden salad, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks. Sept. 18: Grilled cheese or twin cheeseburgers, tomato soup, red peppers and hummus, baked beans, sliced peaches, applesauce cup. Sept. 21: Quesadilla, chicken or cheese, refried bean, Mexican rice, salsa cup/sour cream, ranch taco salad, grapes and melon. Sept. 22: BBQ rib sandwich or chicken tenders with breadstick, sweet potato fries, BLT salad, sliced apples, grapes. Sept. 23: Fish sandwich or beef steak sandwich, steak fries, coleslaw, sweet corn, banana, strawberries. Sept. 24: Rotini and meat sauce or cheese ravioli, garlic toast, Caesar salad, steamed broccoli, melon, pineapple tidbits. Sept. 25: Pepperoni or cheese pizza or pork pattie sandwich, Italian garden salad, California blend, blueberries and raspberries, Sidekick smoothie. Sept. 28: Chicken nugget wrap or tuna salad croissant with Cheetos, ranch salad, sweet potato fries, peaches, whole pears. Sept. 29: Pepperoni calzone or stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, Caesar salad, broccoli and cheese, pineapple and cottage cheese or banana. Sept. 30: Hamburger or PBJ Build a Burger, baked beans, sweet potato fries, potato salad, whole apples, orange slices. Choice of milk is included with meals. Menu is subject to change without notice. Adult meal prices are $5.25 for lunch and $3.50 for breakfast. Education benefit forms are due, one per household, and should be completed, signed and returned to the building office. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
September 2026 Redwood Elementary lunch menu. Milk choices include 1% white and fat-free chocolate. Sept. 1: Chicken tenders, chicken rice, sweet peas, garden ranch salad, grapes, melon. Sept. 2: Teriyaki dippers on a bun, sweet corn, steamed broccoli, tangerines, sliced cinnamon pears, ice cream treat. Sept. 3: Nacho bar with meat, chips, salsa cup, cheese and sour cream; toppings salad bar, refried beans, Mexican rice, mandarin oranges, apple slices. Sept. 4: No school. Sept. 7: No school. Sept. 8: Stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, Caesar salad, broccoli and dip, whole apples, peach cups. Sept. 9: Hamburger or grilled chicken sandwich, hamburger toppings, baked beans, sweet potato fries, grapes, bananas. Sept. 10: Sloppy Joe sandwich or turkey ham croissant, cucumber slices and red pepper strips with ranch, California blend vegetables, watermelon, apricots. Sept. 11: Chicken drumstick, macaroni and cheese, biscuit, green beans, garden salad, peaches, strawberry cups. Sept. 14: Grilled cheese or corn dog, tomato soup, mixed veggies, baby carrots and dip, apple slices, mandarin oranges. Sept. 15: Turkey sub sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cucumber and olives; string cheese, applesauce cup, blueberries, sweet corn, green peas, coleslaw. Sept. 16: No school. Sept. 17: Rotini and meat sauce with garlic toast, Italian garden salad, broccoli and cheese, strawberries, melon, chocolate cookie. Sept. 18: Quesadilla, chicken or cheese, or taco stick; refried pinto beans, Mexican rice, garden ranch salad, pear cups, Sidekick smoothie. Sept. 21: Chicken nuggets, Goldfish crackers, sweet potato fries, green beans, whole apple, orange slices. Sept. 22: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, garden ranch salad, broccoli and cheese, melon, applesauce cups, yogurt. Sept. 23: Mini corn dog nuggets or fish sandwich, baked beans, cucumber slices and dip, cauliflower and broccoli, grapes, mandarin oranges. Sept. 24: Twin cheeseburgers or PBJ Uncrustable, baby carrots and ranch, potato salad, sweet corn, watermelon, plums. Sept. 25: Nacho bar with meat, chips, salsa cup, cheese and sour cream; toppings salad bar, refried beans, Mexican rice, mandarin oranges, apple slices. Sept. 28: BBQ pork sandwich or PBJ Uncrustable, cheese potatoes, green beans, BLT salad, appleslices and PB cup, Sidekick smoothie. Sept. 29: Chicken tenders, chicken rice, sweet peas, garden ranch salad, grapes, melon. Sept. 30: Lasagna roll-up, breadstick, Caesar salad, sweet corn, strawberries, banana, gelatin juice cup. Choice of milk is included with meals. Menu is subject to change without notice. Adult meal prices are $3.50 for breakfast and $5.25 for lunch. Food Service Office: 621-7246 or glovera@hpsmi.org. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
September 2026 Hartford breakfast menu. Milk choices include fat-free chocolate, 1% white, and 2% white. Choice of milk is offered with each meal. Sept. 1: Cereal kits or empanada, salsa cup, orange slices, peach cups. Sept. 2: Cereal kits or breakfast pizza, 100% grape juice, diced pear cups. Sept. 3: Cereal kits or mini pancakes, strawberry cups, blueberries, yogurt. Sept. 4: No school. Sept. 7: No school. Sept. 8: Cereal kit or bagel and cream cheese, hard-boiled eggs, 100% apple juice, mixed fruit cup. Sept. 9: Cereal kit or pancake/sausage wrap, syrup cup, sliced peaches, melon. Sept. 10: Cereal kit or scrambled eggs and whole-grain muffin, 100% orange juice, banana. Sept. 11: Cereal kit or granola round and yogurt cup, 100% fruit juice, applesauce cup. Sept. 14: Cereal kit or whole-grain donuts, cheese stick, mandarin oranges, 100% grape juice. Sept. 15: Cereal kit or Colby cheese omelet and English muffin, orange slices, strawberry cups. Sept. 16: No school. Sept. 17: Cereal kits or breakfast pizza, 100% grape juice, diced pear cups. Sept. 18: Cereal kits or mini pancakes, strawberry cups, blueberries, yogurt. Sept. 21: Cereal kit or granola round and yogurt cup, 100% fruit juice, applesauce cup. Sept. 22: Cereal kits or empanada, salsa cup, orange slices, peach cups. Sept. 23: Cereal kit or pancake/sausage wrap, syrup cup, sliced peaches, melon. Sept. 24: Cereal kit or scrambled eggs and whole-grain muffin, 100% orange juice, banana. Sept. 25: Cereal kit or bagel and cream cheese, hard-boiled eggs, 100% apple juice, mixed fruit cup. Sept. 28: Cereal kits or mini pancakes, strawberry cups, blueberries, yogurt. Sept. 29: Cereal kits or breakfast pizza, 100% grape juice, diced pear cups. Sept. 30: Cereal kit or Colby cheese omelet and English muffin, orange slices, strawberry cups. Menu is subject to change without notice. All entrees are whole grain or whole grain enriched. Adult breakfast is $3.50. Food Service Office contact: glovera@hpsmi.org. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 2. September 2026 Redwood Elementary Lunch Menu September 2026 Redwood Elementary lunch menu. Milk choices include 1% white and fat-free chocolate. Sept. 1: Chicken tenders, chicken rice, sweet peas, garden ranch salad, grapes, melon. Sept. 2: Teriyaki dippers on a bun, sweet corn, steamed broccoli, tangerines, sliced cinnamon pears, ice cream treat. Sept. 3: Nacho bar with meat, chips, salsa cup, cheese and sour cream; toppings salad bar, refried beans, Mexican rice, mandarin oranges, apple slices. Sept. 4: No school. Sept. 7: No school. Sept. 8: Stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, Caesar salad, broccoli and dip, whole apples, peach cups. Sept. 9: Hamburger or grilled chicken sandwich, hamburger toppings, baked beans, sweet potato fries, grapes, bananas. Sept. 10: Sloppy Joe sandwich or turkey ham croissant, cucumber slices and red pepper strips with ranch, California blend vegetables, watermelon, apricots. Sept. 11: Chicken drumstick, macaroni and cheese, biscuit, green beans, garden salad, peaches, strawberry cups. Sept. 14: Grilled cheese or corn dog, tomato soup, mixed veggies, baby carrots and dip, apple slices, mandarin oranges. Sept. 15: Turkey sub sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cucumber and olives; string cheese, applesauce cup, blueberries, sweet corn, green peas, coleslaw. Sept. 16: No school. Sept. 17: Rotini and meat sauce with garlic toast, Italian garden salad, broccoli and cheese, strawberries, melon, chocolate cookie. Sept. 18: Quesadilla, chicken or cheese, or taco stick; refried pinto beans, Mexican rice, garden ranch salad, pear cups, Sidekick smoothie. Sept. 21: Chicken nuggets, Goldfish crackers, sweet potato fries, green beans, whole apple, orange slices. Sept. 22: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, garden ranch salad, broccoli and cheese, melon, applesauce cups, yogurt. Sept. 23: Mini corn dog nuggets or fish sandwich, baked beans, cucumber slices and dip, cauliflower and broccoli, grapes, mandarin oranges. Sept. 24: Twin cheeseburgers or PBJ Uncrustable, baby carrots and ranch, potato salad, sweet corn, watermelon, plums. Sept. 25: Nacho bar with meat, chips, salsa cup, cheese and sour cream; toppings salad bar, refried beans, Mexican rice, mandarin oranges, apple slices. Sept. 28: BBQ pork sandwich or PBJ Uncrustable, cheese potatoes, green beans, BLT salad, appleslices and PB cup, Sidekick smoothie. Sept. 29: Chicken tenders, chicken rice, sweet peas, garden ranch salad, grapes, melon. Sept. 30: Lasagna roll-up, breadstick, Caesar salad, sweet corn, strawberries, banana, gelatin juice cup. Choice of milk is included with meals. Menu is subject to change without notice. Adult meal prices are $3.50 for breakfast and $5.25 for lunch. Food Service Office: 621-7246 or glovera@hpsmi.org. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Hartford Public Schools is proud to announce Noah Mort as the Interim Athletic Director, pending Board approval.

Noah has been with the district for 2 years, serving as our HS Media Center Monitor and Varsity Football Head Coach. He has achieved his Bachelor’s Degree from WMU in Sports Management and is currently pursuing a Master’s from WMU in Educational and Athletic Leadership. Prior to Hartford, Noah served as the Student Assistant Coach for WMU Football for 2 years. Noah has shown his dedication to Hartford Athletics by being actively involved in Athletic Director meetings and conferences for nearly 2 years.

Noah sat down for a Q&A to talk about his new position as Interim Athletic Director:
11 days ago, HPS
Hartford Public Schools graphic announcing Noah Mort as the Interim Athletic Director. The top of the graphic features the Hartford Huskies wordmark and the Michigan High School Athletic Association, or MHSAA, logo. Below is a photo of Noah Mort smiling in a gray Hartford Football polo shirt in front of a Hartford Huskies backdrop. Text reads: “Hartford Public Schools is proud to announce Noah Mort as the Interim Athletic Director. Noah has been with the district for 2 years, serving as our HS Media Center Monitor and Varsity Football Head Coach. He has achieved his Bachelor’s Degree from WMU in Sports Management and is currently pursuing a Master’s from WMU in Educational and Athletic Leadership. Prior to Hartford, Noah served as the Student Assistant Coach for WMU Football for 2 years. Noah has shown his dedication to Hartford Athletics by being actively involved in Athletic Director meetings and conferences for nearly 2 years.” The graphic continues: “Noah sat down for a Q&A to talk about his new position as Interim Athletic Director.” Q: What is your immediate priority in this role? A: Increase student participation in athletics while continuing to strengthen sportsmanship across all programs. Q: What is your personal goal in this role? A: To be a strong leader and advocate for our student athletes while representing Hartford Athletics in a positive and meaningful way. Q: What is something you want to do to improve youth sports? A: Establish a strong culture of success and build a clear Hartford Athletics identity that our students, families, and community can take pride in. Q: What do you bring to Hartford Athletics? A: Passion, energy, drive, and determination. I want to lead by example and help young athletes develop not only as competitors, but also as students, teammates, and people. Q: What does the future of youth sports look like to you? A: I want youth sports to remain centered around kids having fun, representing their schools with pride, demonstrating good sportsmanship, and building lasting relationships with their teammates. Q: What is your favorite part of being involved in sports? A: Watching students grow through athletics and seeing sports help develop the next generation of leaders in our community. The bottom of the graphic displays “HPSMI.ORG.”
Hartford Public Schools
Fall 2026 NWEA Testing Calendar
12 days ago, HPS
Hartford Public Schools Fall 2026 NWEA Testing Calendar for September. Color-coded schedule: green for High School, orange for Middle School, and purple for Redwood Elementary. High School: Aug. 31–Sept. 1 Science; Sept. 2–3 ELA/Reading; Sept. 8–9 Math; Sept. 10–11 and 14–15 make-ups for Science, Reading, and Math; Sept. 17–18 additional make-ups. Middle School: Sept. 8–9 ELA/Reading; Sept. 10–11 Math; Sept. 14–15 Science; Sept. 17–18 make-ups for Science, Math, and Reading. Redwood Elementary: Sept. 1 Science for grades 2–5; Sept. 2 ELA/Reading for kindergarten–2nd grade; Sept. 3 ELA/Reading for grades 3–5; Sept. 8 make-ups for kindergarten–5th grade Science, Math, and Reading; Sept. 9 Math for kindergarten–2nd grade; Sept. 10 Math for grades 3–5; Sept. 11 and 14–18 make-ups for Science, Math, and Reading. No school Sept. 4, 7, and 16. All buildings will hold testing make-ups Sept. 21–23.
📸 Hartford Rewind | Volume 5

Through this weekly series, we are sharing a collection of historic photographs from the Hartford Public Schools archives. From classroom activities and athletics to celebrations and everyday moments, these images capture the people and memories that have shaped our district.

Many of these photos have little or no information attached, so we need your help! If you recognize a face, know a date, remember an event, or have a story to share, leave a comment. Together, we can help preserve Hartford's history for future generations.

Here's a look at the past while we continue to build the future.💚
12 days ago, HPS
Black-and-white photo of two students standing in a school gym. A boy in a plaid shirt poses in front while a girl stands behind him, appearing to participate in a dance or movement activity.
Color photo of a young student stepping off a yellow school bus while an adult reaches up to help him down the steps.
Black-and-white photo of five students dressed in costumes for a classroom performance. Students wear capes, crowns, and other handmade costume pieces, with musical notes drawn on the chalkboard behind them.
Color photo of two adults seated at desks in a classroom, smiling toward the camera while holding pencils. Other adults are seated at desks in the background.
Black-and-white photo of five students posing in a school gym with physical education equipment. One student holds a basketball, another holds a large hula hoop, and another holds a jump rope.
Vintage color photo of children gathered around Santa Claus beside a fire truck during a winter community event. Santa appears to be handing something to a child as families gather nearby.
Black-and-white photo of six students posing in a classroom while displaying handmade fabric projects. Four students stand in the back while two sit in front holding their creations.
Color photo of a school band performing outdoors on a football field during a graduation ceremony. A conductor leads the musicians while graduates in caps and gowns sit among the ensemble.
Black-and-white photo of a teacher working with young students around a classroom table. Several rolling pins are on the table as the group participates in a hands-on activity.
Vintage color photo of three students standing against a school wall and displaying framed pieces of artwork.
HPS District Testing Calendar 2026-2027
12 days ago, HPS
Hartford Public Schools 2026–2027 Assessment Calendar. September: NWEA for grades K–11, August 31–September 18. October: PSAT for grade 9 and NMSQT for grade 11 on October 14. November: no district assessments scheduled. December: semester exams for grades 9–12, December 14–18; NWEA for grades K–8, November 30–December 11. January: NWEA for grades 9–12, January 6–22; WIDA for identified students, January 25–April 2. February and March: no district assessments scheduled. April: M-STEP for grades 3–5, April 5–30; M-STEP and PSAT 8 for grades 6–8, April 6–15; M-STEP 11, PSAT 9, PSAT 10 and SAT testing for grades 9–12, April 5–30. May: NWEA for grades K–11, April 19–May 13; senior exams for grade 12, April 26–30; final exams for grades 9–11, May 24–28.
Hartford High School and Alternative Education Spring State Testing Schedule for April 2027. Grade 11 SAT is April 6, with makeups completed by April 28. Grade 11 M-STEP Science and Social Studies are April 7, with makeups in the Media Center April 12–28. Grade 11 WIN Career Readiness is April 8, with makeups completed by April 28. Grade 9 PSAT is April 13 and grade 10 PSAT is April 15. PSAT makeups for grades 9 and 10 are in the Media Center and must be completed by April 28.
Spring State Testing Schedule for grades 6–8. Grade 6 M-STEP ELA is April 13 and Math is April 15. Grade 7 M-STEP ELA is April 13 and Math is April 15. Grade 8 PSAT Math and ELA is April 6; M-STEP Social Studies and Science are April 7. M-STEP makeups must be completed by April 23, and grade 8 PSAT makeups must be completed by April 28.
Redwood Elementary Spring State Testing Schedule for April 2027. Grade 3 M-STEP ELA is April 6, grade 4 ELA is April 8, and grade 5 ELA is April 8, with ELA makeups April 9. Grade 3 M-STEP Math is April 13, followed by makeups April 14 during the half-day professional development day. Grade 5 Math is April 15 with makeups April 16. Grade 4 Math is April 20 with makeups April 21. Grade 5 M-STEP Science is April 22 with makeups April 23. Grade 5 M-STEP Social Studies is April 27, with additional M-STEP makeup dates April 28, 29, and 30.
This Week in Athletics at HPS! (August 31-September 5) 💚🤍
12 days ago, HPS
Weekly Hartford Huskies athletic schedule for August 31–September 5. Monday, Aug. 31: Varsity boys soccer vs. Comstock at 5 PM. Tuesday, Sept. 1: Freshmen volleyball at Watervliet at 5:30 PM; JV volleyball at Decatur at 5:30 PM; varsity volleyball at Decatur at 7 PM. Wednesday, Sept. 2: Cross country at Kalamazoo Central at 5 PM; varsity volleyball vs. Our Lady of the Lake at 5 PM; middle school boys soccer at Bangor at 5 PM; middle school boys B soccer vs. Watervliet at 5 PM; middle school volleyball at Lawrence at 6 PM; varsity boys soccer at Bangor at 6:30 PM. Thursday, Sept. 3: JV boys soccer vs. Saugatuck at 5 PM; middle school boys B soccer vs. Saugatuck at 6:30 PM; varsity football at Gobles at 7 PM. Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5: No events scheduled.
Middle School Principal's Weekly Newsletter (8/28/26): https://app.smore.com/n/096cy-middle-school-news
12 days ago, HPS