Shoutout to our amazing building leaders on Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you for your devotion to HPS and commitment to putting students first! 💚🤍
May Lunch/Breakfast Menus
VBYI is inviting middle and high school students to a free, hands-on floral workshop series hosted by Holly Berry Flowers at His Place Outreach Center in Hartford this May!
Workshop Details:
📅 Tuesdays: May 7, 14, & 21
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 His Place Outreach Center – Hartford, MI
💐 Cost: FREE!
Sample Workshop Themes Include:
Mother’s Day Arrangements
Fairy Garden Terrariums
Floral Crowns
Flower Garlands
Prom Corsages & Boutonnières
Faux Floral Wreaths
Students can join one or all three sessions and will take home their own floral creation each time. These workshops are a great opportunity to build new skills and enjoy a safe, welcoming space for creativity.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with students and families, or contact me if you’d like printed flyers or digital versions for school newsletters and social media.
To register or learn more:
https://site.corsizio.com/event/68113f96663bd44993965ea6
8th Grade Formal Information:
Ticket sales start May 1st, $10 includes pizza and drinks.
May 23rd in the cafeteria from 6-9pm
HMS Students of the Week (4/25/25):
6th Grade: Paola Monroy Duran: Paola has kept the highest grades all year long in every class. Paola is always willing stays after the bell rings to help clean up the classroom. Keep putting your best foot forward in all you do, Paola.
7th Grade: Zaniyah Martinez: Zaniyah is both a kind and respectful classmate who always shows up to class with a positive attitude towards learning. She sets a great example for all of her peers both in and out of the classroom and has been a joy to have in class.
8th Grade: Gustavo Diaz Casimiro: Gustavo comes to each and every class focused and ready to learn. He represents everything an engaged student should be and we are very proud of his daily efforts and insights!
Estudiantes de la Semana de HMS (25/4/25):
6.º Grado: Paola Monroy Durán: Paola ha mantenido las calificaciones más altas durante todo el año en todas las clases. Paola siempre está dispuesta a quedarse después del timbre para ayudar a limpiar el aula. ¡Sigue dando lo mejor de ti en todo lo que haces, Paola!
7.º Grado: Zaniyah Martínez: Zaniyah es una compañera amable y respetuosa que siempre asiste a clase con una actitud positiva hacia el aprendizaje. Es un gran ejemplo para todos sus compañeros, tanto dentro como fuera del aula, y ha sido un placer tenerla en clase.
8.º Grado: Gustavo Díaz Casimiro: Gustavo asiste a todas las clases concentrado y listo para aprender. Representa todo lo que un estudiante comprometido debe ser y estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo y perspicacia diaria.
MS Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/gj0vb
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
MS Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/gj0vb
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.
MS Principal's Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/gj0vb
HPS Athletics (4/11/25):
⚾️Varsity Baseball @ Centreville (DH) - 4PM
⚽️Girls Middle School Soccer @ Comstock - 5PM
⚽️Varsity Girls Soccer @ Comstock - 6:30PM