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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


HPS Athletics (4/22/25):
🏃Boys/Girls Middle School Track Away @ Bangor - 4:30PM
⚽️Girls Junior Varsity Soccer vs South Haven at Home - 5PM

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


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Special Shoutout to Hartford Middle School students Lilly Johnsen and Magnus Johnsen who both took 1st in their classes at the Battle Creek motorcycle sprint enduro! And to MS Student Landen Mead who took 6th in men’s lite c class out of 31! Way to go Huskies!




On Tuesday April 22 & Thursday April 24 the 6th Grade will be taking the M-STEP state tests. Please encourage students to get a good night's sleep & a hearty breakfast. Our Middle School team will provide snacks during our test breaks.
GO HUSKIES!

HPS Athletics (4/17/25):
🥎JV Softball vs Decatur - HOME 4PM (DH)
⚾️JV Baseball vs Decatur - HOME 4PM (DH)
🥎Varsity Softball @ Decatur - AWAY 4PM (DH)
⚾️Varsity Baseball @ Decatur - AWAY 4PM (DH)
⚽️JV Girls Soccer @ Fennville - AWAY 5PM
⚽️Girls MS Soccer @ Fennville - AWAY 5PM
⚽️Girls MS B Soccer @ Fennville - AWAY 6:30PM
⚽️Varsity Girls Soccer @ Fennville - AWAY 6:30PM

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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HPS Athletics (4/16/25):
🎽Varsity Track SENIOR NIGHT - Home 4:30PM
⚽️JV Girls Soccer @ Berrien Springs - Away 5PM
⚽️Varsity Girls Soccer vs Bangor - Home 5PM
⚽️MS Girls Soccer vs Bangor - Home 6:45PM

Reminder of Half Day Dismissal Times:
Redwood Elementary: 11:30am
HS/MS/Alt. Ed.: 11:15am

HPS Athletics (4/14/25):
⚾️ Varsity Baseball vs Bloomingdale HOME - 4PM (DH)
🥎 Varsity Softball vs Bloomingdale HOME - 4PM (DH)
⚽️ Varsity Girls Soccer vs Bloomingdale HOME - 5PM
⚽️ MS Girls Soccer vs Bloomingdale HOME - 6:45PM


MS Students of the Week (4/11/25):
6th Grade, Katelynn Bedwell: Katelynn is a great helper to friends and staff both in the classroom and outside of the classroom. Keep doing great things Katelynn.
7th Grade, Carlos Vega-Calderon: Carlos comes to class prepared, pays attention, and does his best work every day. His behavior has been excellent all year and he sets a great example for other students in the grade.
8th Grade, Andrew Bond: Andrew consistently completes his work, follows instructions, and engages with the lesson. He is kind to his peers and to his teachers and is a pleasure to have in class.
Estudiantes de la Semana de la Escuela Secundaria (11/4/25):
6.º Grado, Katelynn Bedwell: Katelynn es una gran ayudante para sus amigos y el personal, tanto dentro como fuera del aula. ¡Sigue así, Katelynn!
7.º Grado, Carlos Vega-Calderón: Carlos llega a clase preparado, presta atención y se esfuerza al máximo todos los días. Su comportamiento ha sido excelente todo el año y es un gran ejemplo para los demás estudiantes del grado.
8.º Grado, Andrew Bond: Andrew siempre termina su trabajo, sigue las instrucciones y se involucra en la lección. Es amable con sus compañeros y maestros, y es un placer tenerlo en clase.

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HPS Athletics (4/11/25):
⚾️Varsity Baseball @ Centreville (DH) - 4PM
⚽️Girls Middle School Soccer @ Comstock - 5PM
⚽️Varsity Girls Soccer @ Comstock - 6:30PM

Beginning today, April 11 each Middle School student will be coming home with Quarter 4 grades & missing assignments. HMS will continue this practice every 3 weeks on Fridays.
GO HUSKIES!
A partir de hoy, 11 de abril, todos los estudiantes de secundaria recibirán las calificaciones del cuarto trimestre y las tareas pendientes. HMS continuará con esta práctica cada 3 semanas los viernes. ¡Vamos, Huskies!

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


🍽️ FREE Cooking Class for Middle & High School Students! 🍽️
We’re so excited to announce a hands-on cooking class at His Place Outreach Center in Hartford, starting Thursday, April 10th! 🎉
🧑🍳 Led by the very talented Chef Josh, this 8-week class runs every Thursday from 4:00–5:30 PM and is completely FREE for families!
Students will learn cooking skills, make delicious meals, and have fun—all while gaining confidence in the kitchen. 🙌
🎁 Bonus: Students who complete the class will receive a special cooking kit sponsored by Bronson Healthcare Group!
Only 10 spots available—first come, first served!
📍 Open to middle & high school students
📆 Starts April 10, runs for 8 weeks
📍 His Place Outreach Center – Hartford
🤝 In collaboration with Van Buren Youth Initiative, Bronson Healthcare Group, Project SHINE, and His Place Outreach Center
📧 To sign up, follow this link today: https://site.corsizio.com/event/67e96fdc926bad7727be409a
Let’s get cooking! 👨🍳👩🍳

Middle School Students of the Week (3/27/25):
8th Grade, Hayden Blackmer: Hayden is a pleasure to have in class. She is a hard worker, respectful and a good friend. She is going to do great things in high school.
7th Grade, Israel Lorenzo: Isrrael is a responsible and well-prepared student who consistently demonstrates a positive attitude toward learning. He is friendly, helpful, and well-liked by his peers, making him a valued member of the class.
6th Grade, Noemi Noyola: Noemi consistently strives to do her best in every assignment. She also is willing to help out her peers and teachers whenever she is asked to. Keep up the great work in 6th grade Noemi!

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