☀️ 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.
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

Recently, the entire 4th grade at Redwood Elementary participated in an electrical safety poster contest through MEC (Midwest Energy and Communications). Yesterday, Lori from MEC came to announce the poster winners. The winner of the contest is Jimena Hernandez from Ms. Lorenz &. Ms. Hallgren's room. Her poster design warning about fishing near power lines will go on a billboard for all to see this summer!
Second place and honorable mentions went to McKynlee Hickmott-Brown and Mateo Ortega from Ms. Klein's room. Great job everyone! MEC was very impressed with our students' artwork and great behavior during their presentation!
Second place and honorable mentions went to McKynlee Hickmott-Brown and Mateo Ortega from Ms. Klein's room. Great job everyone! MEC was very impressed with our students' artwork and great behavior during their presentation!




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.
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.

🚨 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

Power has been restored at Redwood Elementary.
Redwood Elementary After School Program has been cancelled for this afternoon. Students will be dismissed via their normal method.
Redwood Elementary is currently experiencing a power outage, leading to phone lines being down. For immediate needs please call our Central Office at 269-621-7000. We will provide updates as they become available.
La Escuela Primaria Redwood está experimentando actualmente un corte de energía, lo que ha provocado la caída de las líneas telefónicas. Para necesidades inmediatas, por favor llame a nuestra Oficina Central al 269-621-7000. Proporcionaremos actualizaciones a medida que estén disponibles.
La Escuela Primaria Redwood está experimentando actualmente un corte de energía, lo que ha provocado la caída de las líneas telefónicas. Para necesidades inmediatas, por favor llame a nuestra Oficina Central al 269-621-7000. Proporcionaremos actualizaciones a medida que estén disponibles.
Redwood Elementary Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/kyaxs
Hartford High School hosted Redwood Elementary today for Field Day!
PHOTOS: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/2026redwoodfielddayathartfordhighschool/
PHOTOS: https://hartfordpublicschools55.pixieset.com/2026redwoodfielddayathartfordhighschool/
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


Hartford Public Schools’ School of Choice enrollment window for 2026-2027 opens next week! Applications will be accepted May 18th–May 29th. Families can explore unique educational opportunities and complete enrollment online at www.hpsmi.org/page/enrollment.

🏃♂️🏅 Redwood Track & Field Day is Almost Here! 🏅🏃♀️
Families are welcome to join us on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at the Hartford High School Track for a fun day of competition and school spirit!
📅 Schedule:
• Kindergarten–2nd Grade: 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM
• 3rd–5th Grade: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Please send your student with a water bottle and an extra set of clothes for after the water activities.
Students may be signed out from Track & Field Day by their teacher at the field or may be transported back to Redwood for normal dismissal.
We look forward to a great day cheering on our Huskies! 🐾
Families are welcome to join us on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at the Hartford High School Track for a fun day of competition and school spirit!
📅 Schedule:
• Kindergarten–2nd Grade: 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM
• 3rd–5th Grade: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Please send your student with a water bottle and an extra set of clothes for after the water activities.
Students may be signed out from Track & Field Day by their teacher at the field or may be transported back to Redwood for normal dismissal.
We look forward to a great day cheering on our Huskies! 🐾


Reminder: Tomorrow, Wednesday May 13th, is a scheduled Half Day for Hartford Public Schools. High School, Middle School, and Alternative Education will be released at 11:15am. Redwood Elementary will be released at 11:30am.
