Redwood Elementary School

The Board of Education of the Hartford Public Schools has authorized the Administration to solicit Sealed Bids on:

Renovate High School Grounds & Practice Soccer Field

about 2 months ago, HPS

Renovate High School Grounds & Practice Soccer Field SCOPE OF WORK Leveling ground by our high jump pit and spreading 4” of topsoil. Prep for hydroseed. Hydroseed to be performed by other. Practice soccer field: Removal of tree in NE corner. Crowning playing surface with up to 3” of topsoil and prep for hydroseed to be performed by other. INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS All bidders shall quote in conformance with exact conditions and specifications outlined in this document. BONDING A bid bond in the amount of 5% of your bid must be provided with your bid. Bonds for all unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon award of bid. A performance and labor bond may be required by owner. Please list your cost for PLM bond separately on the bid sheet. Do not include cost in your base bid. VISITATION TO THE SITE The contractor shall field measure carefully and check all areas on the prints furnished for other conditions to ensure proper fit in all areas designated. No request for installation extras will be considered due to measurement or take-off errors by the installation contractor. When visiting the site contractors shall make an appointment with the Superintendent, Nick Blackmer 269-621-7001 between the hours of 9:00 to 2:00. CLEAN UP After completion of Renovate High School Grounds & Practice Soccer Field installation, the installation contractor shall remove all scraps, packaging, and rubbish caused by his/her work. GUARANTEE Installation contractor shall guarantee all workmanship and materials furnished against defects for a period of one year from date of final payment and shall make any adjustments and replace defective work without additional cost. DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING The successful bidder shall be responsible for any damage to the building by his workers while performing the work indicated in this specification.

PROJECT SCHEDULE/TIME COMPLETION April 15, 2026 Invitation to bid released April 29, 2026 Bids due by 10:15 am est April 29, 2026 Bids are opened at 10:15 am est May 4, 2026 Available start date June 30, 2026 Completion Date PAYMENT Contractor shall invoice district for work when completed. Prior to acceptance, an inspection will be made by the owner’s representative together with the contractor to ensure that all work has been completed according to specifications. Once owner approval is given, contractor shall issue invoice for work completed. The invoice will be paid within 30 days after receipt of invoice. LOCATIONS AND ROOMS See the attached diagrams and locations for Renovate High School Grounds & Practice Soccer Field project: BID FORM Fill in completely the attached bid form when submitting bid. Bid award will not be split between bidders.

Hartford Public Schools Bid Tally Form “Renovate High School Grounds & Practice Soccer Field Bid” 2026 Renovate High School Grounds & Practice Soccer Field Date: ____________________ Total $_________________________ TOTAL BASE BID $_________________________ Performance Bond $_________________________ ______________________ ______________________ Vendor Address ______________________ ______________________ Signature City/State/Zip Code ______________________ ______________________ Printed Signature Telephone ______________________ ______________________ Fax E-Mail (SCHOOL USE ONLY) Yes No Bid Bond Included

Reminder: Tomorrow, Wednesday April 15th, is a scheduled Half Day for Hartford Public Schools. HS/MS/Alt Ed. will be released at 11:15am and Redwood Elementary will be released at 11:30am.

Recordatorio: Mañana, miércoles 15 de abril, es un día de jornada reducida programado para las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford. Las escuelas secundarias, intermedias y de educación alternativa saldrán a las 11:15 a. m., y la Escuela Primaria Redwood saldrá a las 11:30 a. m.

about 2 months ago, HPS

🏀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. All forms will be sent home. See Mrs. Blackmer or Mrs. Matheny or stop by the office if you have any questions or need a flyer.

about 2 months ago, HPS

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, que se llevará a cabo los días 2, 3 y 4 de junio. El campamento tendrá lugar en Hartford High School, en un horario de 10:00 a. m. a 1:30 p. m.; el costo de participación es de $30 e incluye el almuerzo. Los formularios médicos, los permisos de participación y el pago deben entregarse a más tardar el 22 de mayo. Todos los formularios se enviarán a casa con las estudiantes. Si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan un folleto informativo, consulten a la Sra. Blackmer o a la Sra. Matheny, o pasen por la oficina.🏀

The Cross and Track programs are bringing the Strawberry 5K back to the Strawberry Festival this year. June 13, 2026! Sign Up to Participate at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Hartford/HartfordStrawberryRun

The Hartford Cross Country and Track & Field programs, in partnership with Hartford Athletics, are proud to bring this event back to life, and we’re inviting runners, walkers, families, and community members of all ages to be part of the celebration.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a fun run with friends, or just looking for a great way to kick off your festival day, the Strawberry Run has something for everyone. Experience a scenic course, a supportive hometown atmosphere, and the energy of a community coming together for a great cause. Join us as we relaunch this exciting tradition—sign up today and be part of the comeback!

Contributions help cover the costs of organizing the Strawberry Run and ensure we can continue offering a fun, high-quality experience for our community.

Any additional proceeds will directly support the Hartford High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs, helping provide equipment, uniforms, and opportunities for student-athletes to grow and succeed.

about 2 months ago, HPS

🎉 Today’s the Day, Hartford Families! 🐾💚

Join us TONIGHT for our Pre-K & Kindergarten Round-Up at Redwood Elementary!

📅 Monday, April 13th
⏰ 4:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Redwood Elementary School

Come meet our amazing teachers, explore the school, get your questions answered, and enroll for the 2026–2027 school year!

👧🧒 Who should attend?
Children who will be 4 years old (Pre-K) or 5 years old (Kindergarten) by September 1st, 2026 — and their families!

✨ Why Redwood?
We offer FREE programs for families, including:
🐾 Before school drop-off starting at 7:00 AM
🐾 After school program (Mon–Thurs until 5:30 PM)
🐾 Summer school (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–2 PM)
🐾 Young 5’s full-day program
🐾 Onsite preschool for 4-year-olds

🎁 Bonus: All new Kindergarten & Young 5 students receive a FREE learning tablet!

📌 Don’t forget to bring:
✔️ Birth certificate
✔️ Immunization records
✔️ Photo ID
✔️ Proof of residency

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Hartford Husky family! 🐺💚

#HartfordHuskies #KindergartenRoundUp #FutureHuskies #RedwoodElementary

about 2 months ago, HPS

Redwood Elementary Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/3qedx

about 2 months ago, HPS

Kindergarten Pre-Registration is available TONIGHT, April 9th, from 4–7 PM in our main office! We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners.

🌟 Join us for Redwood Elementary’s Kindergarten & Pre-K Round-Up on Monday, April 13th from 4:30–7:30 PM!
Come meet our amazing teachers, explore the school, and get your child ready for an exciting year ahead.

🎁 Bonus: Families who sign up on April 13th will receive a FREE learning tablet for their student!

📌 What to bring:
• Updated immunization records
• Birth certificate
• Parent/guardian photo ID
• Proof of residency

about 2 months ago, HPS

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!

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

about 2 months ago, HPS

back to school bash 2026. (269) 621-7145 hpsmi.org table request Please fill out the table request form by August 7th. This is a free community engagement event, sales are prohibited.

Due to current road conditions, Bus Route 1 will be running 10-15 minutes early in the morning until further notice.

Debido a las condiciones actuales de las carreteras, la Ruta de Autobús 1 circulará entre 10 y 15 minutos antes por la mañana, hasta nuevo aviso.

about 2 months ago, HPS

April Breakfast/Lunch Menus

about 2 months ago, HPS

FREE Kindergarten Readiness Screenings Information

about 2 months ago, HPS

Spring Testing begins tomorrow! Here is the testing schedule for the month of April.
This week's testing outlook:
HS - 11th graders are testing: SAT, MSTEP, WIN Readiness
MS - 8th Grade: PSAT & mstep
RW - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade: MSTEP ELA

about 2 months ago, HPS

hps spring testing schedule for the month of april

Redwood Elementary Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/y0s9q

2 months ago, HPS

There will be no school tomorrow, Friday March 27th, as we begin Spring Break! We hope you have a fun and safe break. We look forward to seeing you when we return on Monday, April 6th. ☀️

2 months ago, HPS

RW Medical Incident Communication (3/26/26)

2 months ago, HPS

03/26/2026 Hartford Community: This morning at approximately 11:30 a.m. a Redwood Elementary student had an incident that required medical attention. Our staff Medical Emergency Response Team acted immediately. We would like to thank our MERT Team and staff for their assistance. As always, our students/staff safety is our number one priority at Hartford Public Schools. 26/03/2026 Comunidad de Hartford: Esta mañana, aproximadamente a las 11:30 a. m., un estudiante de la Escuela Primaria Redwood sufrió un incidente que requirió atención médica. Nuestro Equipo de Respuesta a Emergencias Médicas (MERT), compuesto por personal de la escuela, actuó de inmediato. Nos gustaría agradecer a nuestro equipo MERT y al personal por su asistencia. Como siempre, la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestro personal es nuestra prioridad número uno en las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford.

April 2026 District Testing Calendar

2 months ago, HPS

Mrs. Stacy Thiele is our new Interim Assistant Principal at Redwood Elementary effective April 6th. Stacy is a veteran teacher with 22 years of experience K-12. She graduated from GVSU in 2004 and taught Spanish and Health Education for 18 years. She received her master’s from GVSU in ESL in 2010 and in 2022 received her administrator certification also from GVSU. Mrs. Thiele has worked at Hartford since August of 2022. In her time at HPS, she has served the district as the MS/HS ESL teacher, the 6-12 Curriculum Coordinator, and most recently has been serving as the K-12 Migrant/ESL Coordinator and K-5 Multilingual Instructional Coach. She is very excited and honored to continue serving the Hartford community as Interim Assistant Principal. Feel free to reach out and say hello or stop by Redwood anytime. Her contact information is below. thieles@hpsmi.org 269-621-7303

2 months ago, HPS

new staff announcement Hartford public schools. Stacy thiele is the new interim redwood assistant principal the

The 2nd and 3rd grade Redwood Concert is tonight in the HS Auditorium at 5:30PM!

2 months ago, HPS

Redwood Elementary Principal's Weekly Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/6bhx8

2 months ago, HPS

Hartford Public Schools next School of Choice enrollment period will run from May18th to May 29th. View enrollment information on our website at: https://www.hpsmi.org/page/enrollment

3 months ago, HPS