Picture Day for Redwood Elementary is coming up on October 5th!
19 days ago, HPS
Graphic announcing “Picture Day is coming!” with a camera illustration. Families are directed to visit geskusphoto.com to place their order. Geskus Photography (GPI) logo appears at the bottom.
False Fire Alarm Communication (9/23/26)
19 days ago, HPS
Hartford Public Schools letter dated September 23, 2026, notifying families that an unexpected fire alarm occurred at Redwood Elementary. Students and staff followed proper safety procedures and evacuated the building. After investigation, the alarm was determined to be false, and there was no risk to students or staff. The notice emphasizes that student and staff safety is the district’s top priority. The same message is provided in Spanish below the English version.
Bus Incident Letter (9/22/26):
20 days ago, HPS
Alt text: Hartford Public Schools community notice dated September 22, 2026. The notice states that a district bus operating Route 2 came into contact with construction equipment while traveling its route. No one involved was injured. The district is informing families of the incident and reassuring the community that everyone involved is safe. The same message is provided in Spanish below the English version.
Set your calendars for Parent/Teacher Conferences coming up on Tuesday, September 29th and Thursday, October 1st!

¡Marquen sus calendarios para las conferencias de padres y maestros que tendrán lugar el martes 29 de septiembre y el jueves 1 de octubre!
21 days ago, HPS
Graphic for Hartford Public Schools Parent/Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be held September 29 and October 1 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. The design features a dark green background with colorful school supplies and sports equipment surrounding a cream-colored center panel with the Hartford Huskies logo.
Gráfico en español de las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford anunciando reuniones de padres y maestros. Las reuniones serán el 29 de septiembre y el 1 de octubre de 16:30 a 19:30. El diseño tiene un fondo verde oscuro con útiles escolares y equipo deportivo alrededor de un panel color crema con el logotipo de Hartford Huskies.
Redwood Elementary Parent/Conferences: Schedule Your Conference!
21 days ago, HPS
Bilingual Redwood Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences flyer in English and Spanish. Families are encouraged to schedule a conference by scanning the QR code or visiting schoolbookings.net/code/b82sv, entering code b82sv, and selecting a date and time that works for them.
Congratulations to our K-5 Multilingual Teacher, Marisol Rivas, for winning a $500 grant from Honor Credit Union! Thank you Marisol for all that you do for Redwood Elementary💚✏️

¡Felicitaciones a nuestra maestra de educación multilingüe de K-5, Marisol Rivas, por ganar una subvención de $500 de Honor Credit Union! Gracias, Marisol, por todo lo que haces por Redwood Elementary 💚✏️
25 days ago, HPS
marisol rivas poses with honor credit union staff holding a big check that says $500 in front of the husky cartoon mural
Due to construction, Bus Route 3 may experience up to a 20 minute delay this afternoon.
25 days ago, HPS
Bus Route 4 has been cancelled for this afternoon (9/17/26)
25 days ago, HPS
REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday September 16th, for Staff Professional Development.

RECORDATORIO: Mañana, miércoles 16 de septiembre, no habrá clases debido a la jornada de desarrollo profesional del personal.
27 days ago, HPS
Due to construction, Bus Route 3 is running approximately 20 minutes behind schedule.
27 days ago, HPS
💻🐾 Happy National IT Professionals Day!

Today, we’re celebrating our HPS Tech Team, Forrest and Brody!

From troubleshooting tech issues and supporting our classrooms to keeping devices, networks, and systems working behind the scenes, their work impacts students and staff across the district every day.

Thank you, Forrest and Brody, for all you do to keep HPS connected and running! 💚🤍
27 days ago, HPS
hps tech team brody and forrest post in front of the hartford huskies backdrop
NEW HPS Athletics Website: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/hartford-public-schools-athletics

View schedules and more!
about 1 month 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 🍽️
about 1 month 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.
September Safety Tips from your SRO, Deputy Nate Penning!
about 1 month 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.
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.
about 1 month ago, HPS
September Lunch Menus 🍽️
about 1 month 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.
📚 Husky Overtime is back at Redwood Elementary! 💚

Our free after-school care program for Redwood students begins Tuesday, September 8 and will be available Monday through Thursday from 3:05–5:30 PM.

Please note that bus transportation is not available and Husky Overtime will not run on half days.
Interested families can scan the QR code on the flyer to apply or stop by the main office!
about 1 month ago, HPS
Flyer for Husky Overtime after-school care at Redwood Elementary. The free program runs Monday–Thursday from 3:05–5:30 PM, beginning Tuesday, September 8. Bus transportation is not available, and the program does not run on half days. Families can complete the application on the back of the flyer or scan the QR code to enroll.
Spanish-language flyer for Husky Overtime after-school care at Redwood Elementary. The free program runs Monday–Thursday from 3:05–5:30 PM, beginning Tuesday, September 8. Bus transportation is not available, and the program does not run on half days. Families can complete the application on the back of the flyer or scan the QR code to enroll.
Hartford Public Schools
Fall 2026 NWEA Testing Calendar
about 1 month 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.💚
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.