3rd-8th Grade Girls Summer Sports camp kicks off tomorrow! Due to construction, please enter through the rear gym doors near the track. 🏀🏐
¡El campamento deportivo de verano para niñas de 3.º a 8.º grado comienza mañana! Debido a obras de construcción, por favor ingresen por las puertas traseras del gimnasio, junto a la pista.
¡El campamento deportivo de verano para niñas de 3.º a 8.º grado comienza mañana! Debido a obras de construcción, por favor ingresen por las puertas traseras del gimnasio, junto a la pista.
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.
Photos from yesterday's 8th Grade Celebration Ceremony! Gallery: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/20268thgradecelebration/
Our 8th grade students will be heading home with backpacks full of books to help keep their reading habits strong as they transition to high school! 📚🐾
These resources are designed to encourage continued learning, build confidence, and help students start their high school journey ready for success.
These resources are designed to encourage continued learning, build confidence, and help students start their high school journey ready for success.
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
🎓✨ Join us as we celebrate the Hartford Middle School 8th Grade Class and their journey to high school!
📅 Today, May 27
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Hartford Auditorium – Enter through auditorium doors
We are proud of all our students have accomplished and can’t wait to honor this special milestone together! 💚
📅 Today, May 27
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Hartford Auditorium – Enter through auditorium doors
We are proud of all our students have accomplished and can’t wait to honor this special milestone together! 💚
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.
Physicals are required for any student (6th-12th grade) planning on participating in a sport for the 2026-2027 school year.
Sports physicals will be available today @ the high school from 2:45pm to 5pm for parents/guardians that would like to bring their student-athlete.
$30 each student and paperwork will be available to fill out.
Contact (269) 621-7103 with any questions
Sports physicals will be available today @ the high school from 2:45pm to 5pm for parents/guardians that would like to bring their student-athlete.
$30 each student and paperwork will be available to fill out.
Contact (269) 621-7103 with any questions
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.
Tonight's Athletics (5/19/26):
🏃Varsity Track @ Comstock - AWAY @ 4:30PM
⚽️Middle School Girls B Soccer vs Saugatuck - HOME @ 5PM
🏃Varsity Track @ Comstock - AWAY @ 4:30PM
⚽️Middle School Girls B Soccer vs Saugatuck - HOME @ 5PM
🚨 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
This evening's MS soccer games @ Black River have been cancelled.
Middle School Principal's Weekly Update: https://app.smore.com/n/096cy-middle-school-news
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.
There’s still time to register your daughter for our Youth Summer Camp! It’s going to be a fun and exciting experience for everyone!
All girls that are in 3rd-8th grade for next school year are invited to participate in a volleyball and basketball Summer Sports Camp on June 2, 3 & 4th. It will be held from 10-1:30 at Hartford High School and costs $30 to participate, lunch is provided. Medical forms, permission slips, and money are due by May 22nd. See Mrs. Blackmer or Mrs. Matheny or stop by the office if you have any questions or need a flyer. We hope to see you June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th! Are you ready to play some basketball and volleyball? 🏀🏐
All information and documents can be found at: https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/resources/for-parents/3rd-8th-grade-summer-sports-camp-information/26902655
¡Todavía hay tiempo para inscribir a su hija en nuestro Campamento de Verano Juvenil! ¡Será una experiencia divertida y emocionante para todos!
Todas las niñas que cursarán entre el 3.er y el 8.º grado durante el próximo año escolar están invitadas a participar en un Campamento Deportivo de Verano de voleibol y baloncesto los días 2, 3 y 4 de junio. El campamento se llevará a cabo de 10:00 a. m. a 1:30 p. m. en Hartford High School; la participación tiene un costo de $30 e incluye el almuerzo. Los formularios médicos, los permisos y el pago deben entregarse a más tardar el 22 de mayo. Consulte a la Sra. Blackmer o a la Sra. Matheny, o acérquese a la oficina, si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita un folleto informativo. ¡Esperamos verlas los días 2, 3 y 4 de junio! ¿Están listas para jugar al baloncesto y al voleibol? 🏀🏐
Toda la información y los documentos se encuentran disponibles en: https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/resources/for-parents/3rd-8th-grade-summer-sports-camp-information/26902655
All girls that are in 3rd-8th grade for next school year are invited to participate in a volleyball and basketball Summer Sports Camp on June 2, 3 & 4th. It will be held from 10-1:30 at Hartford High School and costs $30 to participate, lunch is provided. Medical forms, permission slips, and money are due by May 22nd. See Mrs. Blackmer or Mrs. Matheny or stop by the office if you have any questions or need a flyer. We hope to see you June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th! Are you ready to play some basketball and volleyball? 🏀🏐
All information and documents can be found at: https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/resources/for-parents/3rd-8th-grade-summer-sports-camp-information/26902655
¡Todavía hay tiempo para inscribir a su hija en nuestro Campamento de Verano Juvenil! ¡Será una experiencia divertida y emocionante para todos!
Todas las niñas que cursarán entre el 3.er y el 8.º grado durante el próximo año escolar están invitadas a participar en un Campamento Deportivo de Verano de voleibol y baloncesto los días 2, 3 y 4 de junio. El campamento se llevará a cabo de 10:00 a. m. a 1:30 p. m. en Hartford High School; la participación tiene un costo de $30 e incluye el almuerzo. Los formularios médicos, los permisos y el pago deben entregarse a más tardar el 22 de mayo. Consulte a la Sra. Blackmer o a la Sra. Matheny, o acérquese a la oficina, si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita un folleto informativo. ¡Esperamos verlas los días 2, 3 y 4 de junio! ¿Están listas para jugar al baloncesto y al voleibol? 🏀🏐
Toda la información y los documentos se encuentran disponibles en: https://www.hpsmi.org/documents/resources/for-parents/3rd-8th-grade-summer-sports-camp-information/26902655