
Reminder there is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day

HPS is hiring for the Maintenance - S.E.I.U. Position. View jobs posting and details at https://www.hpsmi.org/page/employment-opportunities
Email your resume/CV to parkerj@hpsmi.org


Redwood PTO meeting is cancelled for Thursday, May 22nd.

Van Buren Cass District Health Department is offering FREE school screening clinics this summer. Info included in flyer.


Superintendent Blackmer and an interview committee has selected Holly Bruning as the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction effective July 1, 2025. Holly comes to us from Lawrence Public Schools where she has served as the MS/HS Principal for the past two years. Holly also has been a high school teacher for Kalamazoo Public Schools for ten years. She holds a bachelors, masters, and a specialist in educational leadership certification from Western Michigan University. Welcome Holly!


Madelyn Wilke has been selected as the new Kindergarten Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Madelyn has been student teaching and substitute teaching for the past two years. She graduated from Michigan State University with her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She is currently enrolled at Michigan State University working on her Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum. She is endorsed in both PK-3 and TESOL. Welcome Madelyn!


As staff checked the school grounds this morning, it was discovered that Redwood Elementary has no power. Due to this power outage, Hartford Public Schools will be closed today, Friday May 16. Graduation is still planned for tonight at 6pm, as the High School still has power.
Mientras el personal revisaba las instalaciones de la escuela esta mañana, se descubrió que la Escuela Primaria Redwood no tiene electricidad. Debido a este corte de luz, las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford permanecerán cerradas hoy, viernes 16 de mayo. La graduación está programada para esta noche a las 6 p. m., ya que la escuela preparatoria aún tiene electricidad.

2025 Hartford Huskies Rocket Football Camp Information
Sign Up Form: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4383/HPS/5638367/2025_Hartford_Huskies_Rocket_Football_Camp.pdf


2025 Hartford Huskies Ladies Basketball Camp Information
Sign Up Form: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4383/HPS/5638368/_2025_Hartford_Huskies_Basketball_Camp.pdf


Reminder: WEDNESDAY, 5/14/25- HALF DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS
There is a half day for students on Wednesday, May 14th; staff will have professional development in the afternoon.
Dismissal Times:
Redwood Elementary - 11:30am
MS/HS/Alt. Ed. - 11:15am
Recordatorio: MIÉRCOLES, 14/5/25 - MEDIO DÍA PARA TODOS LOS ALUMNOS
El miércoles 14 de mayo hay medio día para los alumnos; el personal tendrá capacitación profesional por la tarde.
Horario de salida:
Primaria Redwood - 11:30 a. m.
Escuela Secundaria/Preparatoria/Educación Alternativa - 11:15 a. m.

Preschool Information: https://helpmegrowvanburen.org/
Información preescolar

Happy Nurses day to our HPS nurses Cathy Lancaster and Amber Beltran! 💚🤍
THE HEART OF A SCHOOL NURSE
You notice the silent, the struggles unseen,
You comfort with kindness, you care in between.
Steady and sure, through each twist and turn,
You help every student, making sure they're ready to learn.
You stand at the center-calm, strong, and wise,
With health in your hands and care in your eyes.
Today we thank you for all that you do-
Keeping schools safe and students healthy too.



The high school library will be open to the public from 3:00-4:00 pm starting today until Wednesday (5/7) for anyone in the community that would like to take any of the books that are left.
The shelves on the wall need to go as well. You will need to bring your own tools to remove them.
La biblioteca de la preparatoria estará abierta al público de 15:00 a 16:00 h desde hoy hasta el miércoles 7 de mayo para cualquier persona de la comunidad que desee llevarse los libros que quedan.
Los estantes de la pared también deben retirarse. Deberán traer sus propias herramientas para retirarlos.

Red Arrow Soccer Club Tryout Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZg3ml6NQ91ZAD9Owof7e7vyoKCJiEYGmHkg0ejfS7Ej7oZA/viewform


Van Buren Cass District Health Department has scheduled four community clinics that will offer free Hearing, Vision, and Dental screenings for kindergarteners. These clinics are open to incoming students at all districts, and no appointment is necessary. Locations, dates, and times are available on the attached flyer.
El Departamento de Salud del Distrito de Van Buren Cass ha programado cuatro clínicas comunitarias que ofrecerán exámenes de audición, visión y odontología gratuitos para niños de kínder. Estas clínicas están abiertas a los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso de todos los distritos y no es necesario concertar cita. Las ubicaciones, fechas y horarios están disponibles en el folleto adjunto.


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




Redwood Walk with Your Huskies to School Day! On May 7th, parents are invited to meet at the Hartford Public Library and walk their Huskies to Redwood.



Please join us in welcoming Maggie Platt into her new role as Redwood Elementary Principal! Congratulations Maggie! 💚🤍
¡Únanse a nosotros para darle la bienvenida a Maggie Platt a su nuevo cargo como directora de la Escuela Primaria Redwood! ¡Felicidades, Maggie! 💚🤍


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
