Hartford Public Schools District Newsletter

Hartford Public Schools
District Newsletter
Sept 2014
Hartford Public Schools will provide a quality education
in a caring and safe environment for all students
First Day of School for All Students is Tuesday September 2nd!
November 4th School Bond Vote
Following recommendations made
by the District Facilities Improvement Team (F.I.T.) and unanimous
support by the Board of Education,
voters in the Hartford School District
will visit the November polls to decide the question of a School Bond
in the amount of 7.75 mills generating roughly $15 million for badly
needed infrastructure updates including roofs, boilers, along with
major security upgrades and a complete remodel of the Woodside Elementary campus site which will in
turn ultimately idle Red Arrow Elementary. (Continued on page 2)
Aging mechanicals like these 54-year-old boilers are slated for update.
Hats Off to the
Class of 2014
As
Hartford
High
School bids farewell to
52 Seniors of the 131st
graduating class of the
Hartford Schools since
its inception in 1883.
Class speakers Olivia
and McKenzie Knight
along with Class President Gabriella Barajas
all told of both fond
memories and bright
hopes for their future.
Visit Hartford Public Schools Online
Your source for all the latest information
www.hpsmi.org
All Around the District
School Bond (from page one)
The F.I.T. met for over two months reviewing complex facilities assessments from project architects
Kingscott and construction manager Miller Davis
from a study completed earlier in the year. The 30
member team of community members toured facilities and began a task of prioritizing needs. The
committee looked at issues ranging from 20-yearold roofs to 54-year-old boilers in addition to
presentations by administrators from each district
building of specific educational wants and needs.
The committee was driven by a set of guiding principles that solutions were to be both attainable and
sustainable while also enhancing curriculum
delivery and improving upon a safe and secure
environment for students and staff.
The F.I.T., led by co-chairs John Miller and Becky
Traver, made the following recommendations after
8 weeks of study and discussion:
Replace aging roofs and boilers at the High
School/Middle School & Woodside campus.
Create secure main entrances at the High
School/Middle School and Woodside campus.
Update the High School Auditorium which serves
all district students.
Reconfigure the Woodside Elementary site into
a dual campus Pre-K -5th grade Elementary Learning Center.
In the eyes of the F.I.T. ,the 1950s era Red Arrow
Elementary building had too many issues to justify
any further investment of taxpayer dollars. Limited
space of the property forces the daily closure of a
public street to facilitate bus traffic, let alone safety
concerns for parents who pick up and drop off their
children. Expansion is not an option at the site.
Public information forums will be held in the coming months. Please contact Superintendent Andy
Hubbard with any questions to make an informed
decision on this most important matter in November.
The proposed new Elementary Learning Center will provide students with a new split campus which separates
Pre-K through 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade through 5th Grade in a fully renovated and updated facility combining
staff resources and minimizing operational costs in a secure environment using the latest classroom technology.
Speaking of Seniors….The Hartford Public Schools thank the members of the Class of 1964 who participated
in the 2014 Commencement Ceremony. Front Row, L to R: Deacon Arthur Morsaw, Kenneth Hollar, Virginia Remus Johnson, Richard Rademacher, O.D., Charles Blanton, Bonnie Vliek Knight, Betty Honea Houart-Dockter,
Mary Moon Lemaster, Marilyn Strand Morris, Marjorie Wolverton Wolfe, Jacquelin Rice Frese, Barbara Winkel
Blocker. Back Row: James Newnum, Timothy Burnette, Annette Icenogle Lindeman, Russell Tynes, Doyle
Ramsey, George Thornburg, Thomas T.C. Melville, John Empson.
Senior Citizen Luncheons 2014-15
Senior Luncheons offer a great opportunity to get an up close look at what’s happening in the District along
with a tasty meal and chance to meet the administrative team.. Lunch is only $2.00 and begins at 1:00 pm.
9/10/14
9/24/14
10/8/14
10/22/14
11/5/14
11/19/14
12/3/14
1/7/15
High School - Fall Sports
Red Arrow Elementary
Middle School
Woodside Elementary
High School - Nat’l Honor Society
Woodside Elementary
Red Arrow Elementary
Middle School
1/21/15
2/11/15
2/25/15
3/11/15
4/1/15
4/22/15
5/6/15
5/20/15
High School - Winter Sports
Woodside Elementary
Red Arrow Elementary
Middle School
Woodside Elementary
High School - Top 10 Seniors
Middle School
Red Arrow Elementary
Thanks once again to The Pokagon Fund for its ongoing support in the form of grants within the District:
The Hartford Indian Emerald Vanguard has been outfitted with brand new drum line instruments this season.
Mrs. Manning’s math classes will use new Chromebook computers to access online software this fall.
Elementary student testing will now be using new iPad-compatible headphones and keyboards.
Prom attendees were able to attend a safe, alcohol & drug-free Post Prom Lock-In Party.
It’s All Quite Elementary
“Multiplication is as Easy as Pie!” says Alex Francisco as he shows his completed multiplication pie. As they
master each group of facts, students record their progress by coloring a slice of pie chart with a goal to master all groups and complete the pie. They celebrated by
making their own pies complete with whipped topping!
1st Wednesday each month 6:30 pm
1st Semester Red Arrow
2nd Semester Woodside
2014-15 Lunch Prices
The National Elementary Honor Society picked up
trash on the streets of Hartford along the annual Memorial Day parade route as a service project. Students
worked hard while learning about community pride and
volunteerism. The NEHS advisors are Woodside teachers Laurie Southworth and Courtney Whitman.
Lunch Elementary
Lunch Secondary
Lunch Adult
Milk
Breakfast Elementary
Breakfast Secondary
Breakfast Adult
Reduced Lunches
Reduced Breakfast
$2.35
$2.35
$3.35
$ .50
$1.25
$1.25
$1.50
$ .40
$ .30
Lunch assistance application forms will
be sent home with students on the first
day of the new school year.
Red Arrow Students Support Lions by donating the
proceeds from the sale of hand-made bracelets to the
Hartford Lions Club’s annual White Cane fund drive.
Note: Only one application per family
is required.
Red Arrow Elementary
Thursday 8/28 6:00-7:00 pm
Woodside Elementary
Red Arrow Elementary Grandparents Night
brought out a huge enthusiastic crowd as always!
Thursday 8/28 5:30-7:00 pm
Daily
Schedules
Building
Start
Dismissal
Red Arrow
8:15 am
3:10 pm
Woodside
8:05 am
3:00 pm
Middle School
8:00 am
2:45 pm
High School
8:00 am
2:45 pm
Middle School Milestones
Adventure of a Lifetime as the HMS Student Council took a trip to the Pretty Lake Adventure Center in Mattawan. The group worked on team building activities and participated on the high ropes course. The group faced
many challenging activities requiring both teamwork and a good dose of inner strength to get them through.
Bobby Johnson, an 8th grade member recalled, “I had so much fun. I really improved my cooperation skills.”
Many said the same. There's nothing like being on an adventure with a group of your friends. The council returns with an understanding how to work together and bring leadership qualities to the students of our district.
New Faces Join the District Staff for 2014
Nicole Meachum comes onboard as the Language Arts teacher in the Middle
School. Mrs. Meachum comes to the Middle School with a great deal of experience.
She has spent the last 10 years as a teacher, as well as many serving in other roles
formerly within the Decatur School District. She looks forward to meeting all her new
students and coworkers.
Robert Breedlove joins the team at Woodside Elementary as 5th grade teacher.
Mr. Breedlove comes to Woodside after serving as interim Middle School Science
teacher last school year. He’s excited to put all the new elementary technology to work
to help prepare his new 5th grade students for Middle School.
McKenzie Gelfund has accepted the Special Education position at Woodside Elementary. She is a 2014 graduate from Western Michigan University and comes highly
recommended from the Special Education Department at Western. McKenzie joins a
long list of great Hartford educators who received their teaching certification from an
exceptional program at WMU.
These Grads are all Smiles thanks to
$12,000 in scholarships awarded by the
Hartford Public Schools Foundation for
Quality Education. The Foundation has
returned over $125,000 in scholarships
and grants to the Hartford Public
Schools since its inception in 1998.
(Front L to R) President Garry Unrath,
Karleigh Pleyer, Alexandria Moore-Hill,
McKenzie Knight, Olivia Knight, Vice
President Mike Woodward. Gabriella
Barajas, Klariza Perez, Brittany Heflin,
Dana Dowd, Rigoberto Cardoso, Gerardo Ramos, Jose Rodriguez, Conor
Dowd, Brandon Johnson, Alex Kimp and
Tim Spires. The Foundation also awarded another $5,500 in grants to students
& staff for the coming school year.
6th Grade Orientation - Wednesday, August 27th 6:00-7:00 pm
Middle School Open House - Thursday, August 28th Noon-7:00 pm
2014 Junior Varsity Volleyball
Tuesday
8/26
Gobles
Away
5:00 pm
Tuesday
9/2
Comstock
Away
5:00 pm
Thursday
9/4
Martin
Home
5:00 pm
Saturday
9/6
Portage Northern Inv.
Away
8:00 am
2014 Junior Varsity Football
Thursday
8/21
Scrimmage
Home
10:00 am
Wednesday
8/27
Martin
Home
6:00 pm
Thursday
9/4
Gobles
Away
6:00 pm
Thursday
9/11
Fennville
Home
6:00 pm
Thursday
9/18
Saugatuck
Away
6:00 pm
Tuesday
9/9
Bangor
Away
5:00 pm
Saturday
9/13
Loy Norrix Inv.
Away
TBA
Tuesday
9/16
Bloomingdale
Home
5:00 pm
Thursday
9/18
Saugatuck
Away
5:00 pm
Thursday
9/25
Watervliet
Away
6:00 pm
Tuesday
9/23
Fennville
Home
5:00 pm
Thursday
10/2
Lawton
Home
6:00 pm
Tuesday
9/30
Watervliet
Away
5:00 pm
Thursday
10/2
Marcellus
Home
5:00 pm
Thursday
10/9
Decatur
Home
6:00 pm
Tuesday
10/7
Lawton
Home
5:00 pm
Thursday
10/16
Marcellus
Away
6:00 pm
Tuesday
10/14
Lawrence
Away
5:00 pm
Thursday
10/23
Galesburg
Away
6:30 pm
Thursday
10/16
Decatur
Away
5:00 pm
Monday
10/20
White Pigeon
Away
5:30 pm
Wednesday
10/22
Buchanan
Away
5:30 pm
Go Green!
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for Live Updates of Hartford Athletic Events!
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2014 Indian Varsity Football
Gate Admission:
High School Events
Thursday
8/21
Scrimmage
Home
10:00 am
Thursday
8/28
Martin
Away
7:00 pm
Friday
9/5
Gobles
Home
7:00 pm
Friday
9/12
Fennville
Away
7:00 pm
Friday
9/19
Saugatuck
Home
7:00 pm
Friday
9/26
Watervliet
Home
7:00 pm
Friday
10/3
Lawton
Away
7:00 pm
Friday
10/10
Decatur
Away
7:00 pm
Friday
10/17
Marcellus
Homecoming
7:00 pm
Friday
10/24
Galesburg-Augusta
Home
7:00 pm
$5.00 6th Grade & Up
$3.00 K-5th Grade
Middle School Events:
$3.00 K & Up
Gates normally open one
hour before the event.
2014 Lady Indian Varsity Volleyball
Saturday
8/23
Cassopolis Tourney
Away
10:00 am
Tuesday
8/26
Gobles
Away
6:30 pm
Wednesday
8/27
Dowagiac Tourney
Away
10:00 am
Tuesday
9/2
Comstock
Away
6:00 pm
Thursday
9/4
Martin
Home
6:30 pm
Tuesday
9/9
Bangor
Away
6:30 pm
Tuesday
9/16
Bloomingdale
Home
6:30 pm
Thursday
9/18
Saugatuck
Away
6:30pm
Saturday
9/20
Marcellus Invitational
Away
10:00 am
Tuesday
9/23
Fennville
Home
6:30 pm
Tuesday
9/30
Watervliet
Away
6:30 pm
Thursday
10/2
Marcellus
Home
6:30 pm
Tuesday
10/7
Lawton
Home
6:30 pm
Tuesday
10/14
Lawrence
Away
6:30 pm
Thursday
10/16
Decatur
Away
6:30 pm
Monday
10/20
White Pigeon
Away
6:30 pm
Wednesday
10/22
Buchanan
Away
6:30 pm
Saturday
10/25
SAC Tournament
TBA
TBA
2014 Varsity Soccer
Friday
8/22
Dowagiac
Home
5:00 pm
Monday
8/25
(Scrimmage) Cassopolis
Away
5:00 pm
Wednesday
8/27
Saugatuck
Away
6:00 pm
Thursday
8/28
Black River
Home
5:00 pm
Tuesday
9/2
Brandywine
Home
5:00 pm
Wednesday
9/3
Lawton
Home
5:00 pm
Discounted Seasonal
Monday
9/8
South Haven
Home
5:00 pm
Wednesday
9/10
Gobles
Home
5:00 pm
Athletic Passes
Thursday
9/11
Berrien Springs
Home
5:00 pm
Monday
9/15
Bloomingdale
Home
5:00 pm
Wednesday
9/17
Marcellus
Away
6:45 pm
Thursday
9/18
LMC
Away
TBA
Monday
9/22
Bangor
Home
5:00 pm
Wednesday
9/24
Fennville
Away
5:45 pm
Monday
9/29
1st Round SAC Tourney
Home
TBA
Wednesday
10/1
2nd Round SAC Tourney
TBA
TBA
Thursday
10/2
2nd Round SAC Tourney
TBA
TBA
Saturday
10/4
SAC Championship
TBA
TBA
Not available at gate. Visit the
High School Athletic Office.
Monday
10/6
Bridgman
Away
5:00 pm
(MHSAA tourneys excluded.)
Wednesday
10/8
Buchanan
Home
5:00 pm
Thursday
10/9
New Buffalo
Home
5:00 pm
Save both time & money
throughout the 2014-15 season
with a Hartford Indian Season
Pass good at all Home games.
Individual Pass: $75
Family Pass for Four: $175
Each Add’l family member: $30
Lost Pass Replacement: $50
2014 Boys & Girls Cross Country
Friday
8/22
Lawrence Invitational
Lawrence
10:00 am
Wednesday
8/27
Bridgman Invitational
Bridgman
5:00 pm
Thursday
9/4
Teske Invitational
Hartford
5:00 pm
Thursday
9/11
Shamrock Invitational
Berrien Springs
5:00 pm
Wednesday
9/17
SAC Meet
Lawrence
5:00 pm
Saturday
9/20
Bangor Invitational
Bangor
10:30 am
Wednesday
9/24
Lawrence Invitational
Lawrence
5:00 pm
Wednesday
10/1
SAC Meet
Saugatuck
5:00 pm
Saturday
10/4
Open (Portage Invitational)
TBA
TBA
Saturday
10/11
Bloomingdale Invitational
Bloomingdale
10:00 am
Senior citizens are encouraged to visit the High School
Athletic Office to receive your
complimentary Senior Citizen
Athletic Pass, recognized at
all SAC conference schools.
Wednesday
10/15
SAC Meet
Bangor
5:00 pm
(MHSAA tourneys excluded.)
Saturday
10/18
Gobles Invitational
Gobles
9:00 am
Senior Citizen Passes
High School Happenings
Hartford Indian contingent honored as 2014 SAC
Scholar Athletes: Alex Kimp, Hannah Thornton,
McKenna Duffy, Dana Dowd, Olivia & McKenzie
Knight. The annual award recognizes SAC athletes
who not only excel in their sport, but maintain the
balance of high academic standards as well.
Directors Awards - Director Aaron Mirakovits presented senior Morgan Sundblad with Louis Armstrong Award for outstanding musical achievement
and dedication to the program, while Dana Dowd
received the John Phillip Sousa Award, recognizing
one student each year for superior musicianship,
dependability, loyalty, and cooperation.
The Hartford Indian Emerald Vanguard
HIEV rehearses each & every Monday evening
from 6:00 - 9:00 pm with the exception of Labor
Day September 1st, throughout the fall season.
Noon - 4:00 pm
Thursday, August 24
th
This year’s show “Movie Heroes & Villains” features
music from the 2011 film “Captain America, the First
Avenger”, “Let it Go” from the Disney blockbuster
“Frozen”, the “Imperial March” from Star Wars and
closes with the classic “James Bond Theme”.
HIEV Fall 2014 Performance Schedule
(subject to change)
Friday, 9/5 Home Game (Gobles)
Friday, 9/19 Home Game (Saugatuck)
Saturday, 9/20 Rockford Competition
Friday, 9/26 Home Game (Watervliet)
Saturday, 9/27 Otsego Competition
SAC Academic All-Conference recipients:
Roberto Ramon-Flores, McKenna Duffy, Hannah
Thornton, Morgan Sundblad. (Not pictured is
Nichole Vann) The SAC annually recognizes the
top five Seniors from each member school based
solely on GPA in five core areas; English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language and ACT score.
Wednesday, 10/8 MSBOA Festival
Friday, 10/17 Homecoming (Marcellus)
Saturday, 10/18 East Kentwood Competition
Friday, 10/24 Home Game (Galesburg-Augusta)
Monday, 10/27 Stadium Echoes
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Required PD
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Elementary staff reports
Open House 12-7
MS/HS staff reports 8-3
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Students Last ½ Day
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½ day Records Day
Coach’s
Corner
Dan Kyle Athletic Director
Spring Wrap-Up
Girls Softball had an outstanding season with a 20-3
record. Two of the three losses
were to the #2 ranked team in the state. The girls
worked hard under Coach Heidi Macias, capturing
the SAC South Conference Championship for the
third year in a row and defeating Watervliet to
clinch the District title for the second year in a row.
The team was heavily honored with Hannah
Thornton, McKenzie Knight, Olivia Knight, Ally Sinclair -1st Team All-SAC, Olivia Scherer - 2nd Team
and Honorable Mention to McKenzie Sinclair . In
addition the girls received 5 All-District selections,
and 2 All-Regional.
Indian Baseball finished with a 12-12 record,
but have a bright future ahead. The team this year
was very young and had an up and down year.
With only graduating one Senior , there will be
many returning starters to fill the line-up next year.
The Next level… Indian Senior pitcher Hannah
Thornton signs her letter of intent to join the ranks of
the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Cougars
who won both Conference and Regional titles under
Head Coach Michael Clark in the 2013 season.
Senior Alex Kimp was named 1st Team AllConference, while Devin Oldham and Skyler Traver
were named Second Team All SAC, while Honorable
Mention honors went to Matt Kemp & Andy Kucharski.
Girls Soccer, in their second season as a club
The Lady Indians did it again in Softball with a District Championship and SAC Conference Runner-Up title.
Senior Hurdler Brandon Johnson earned a trip
to the MHSAA Class C State Final Track Meet at
Comstock Park along with teammate Ainhoa
Olasagasti competing in the Ladies Pole Vault.
sport, showed huge gains in participation and performance finishing 8-6 after only posting a single win in
2013. 23 girls participated this season with only 2
Seniors on the team that graduated. Hats off to
Coach Nick Blackmer, his assistants, and the team
for their dedication.
These Ladies are for Real! After 2 years as a club
sport, the 1st official Hartford Indian Girls Varsity Soccer Team will join SAC competition in spring of 2015,
following School Board approval supporting an ever
widening fan base throughout SW Michigan athletics.
Ainhoa Olasagasti (Pole Vault)
2nd Team All SAC:
Cheyenne Findlay (400 M Dash) Amber Martin (High
Jump) Brandon Johnson (110 Hurdles)
Boys and Girls Track had a great year. The
SAC Honorable Mention:
boys were runner-up in the Hartford Freshman/
Sophomore Track Invitational and the Watervliet Relays. The girls took first in the annual Freshman/
Sophomore Meet.
Dana Dowd, Cheyenne Findlay, Alex Burnett,
Brittney Smith (3200 M Relay)
Track honors were as follows:
Ainhoa Olasagasti, McKenna Duffy, Alex Burnett,
Mariah Costner (400 M Relay)
1st Team All SAC: McKenna Duffy (100 M Hurdles),
McKenna Duffy, Amber Martin, Brittney Smith, Mariah Costner (800 M Relay)
Tim Spires (Discus
Up and Over Sophomore exchange student Ainhoa Olasagasti left her mark on the 32nd Annual Freshman
Sophomore Invitational Track Meet with a new Girls Record in the Pole Vault at 9’ 6”. 1st place team honors went to Hartford’s Girls and Watervliet’s Boys. 2nd place team awards went to the Hartford Boys and
Watervliet Girls among a field of 8 rising-star underclassmen teams from the Southwestern Michigan area.
Annual Disclosures
Hartford Public Schools are required to provide notice annually regarding the following:
Section 504/ADA Compliance Officer. Lynn Buchkowski is our district's Section 504/ADA Compliance officer and may be reached at 621-7144.
Equal Educational Opportunity. The Hartford Board of Education declares it to be the policy of this District to provide an equal opportunity for all students, regardless of race, color, creed, disability, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, place of residence within the boundaries of the District, or
social or economic background to learn through the curriculum offered in this District.
Directory Information on Students. Each student's record is kept in a confidential file located at the student's school office. The information in a student's record is available for review only by the parents or legal guardian of the student, adult student (eighteen (18) years of age or older), and those
designated by Federal Law or District regulations.
A parent, guardian, or adult student has the right to request a change or addition to a student's records and to either obtain a hearing with District
officials or file a complaint with the U.S. Office of Education if not satisfied with the records or with the District's compliance with the Federal Rights and
Privacy Act.
A parent, guardian, or adult student has the following rights:
1.
Inspect and review the student's education records;
2.
Request amendments if the parent believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the
student's rights;
3.
Consent to disclosures of personally-identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to those disclosures allowed by law;
4.
Challenge District noncompliance with a parent's request to amend the records through a hearing;
5.
File a complaint with the Department of Education;
6.
Obtain a copy of the District's policy and administrative guidelines on student records.
The following information about each student is considered "directory information" and will be made available upon a legitimate request unless a parent, guardian, or adult student notifies the Records Control Office in writing within ten days from the date of this notification that she/he will not permit distribution of any or all of such information: name, address and telephone number; date and place of birth; photograph; major field of study; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; height and weight, if a member of an athletic team; dates of attendance; date of graduation and
awards received; and any other information the district considers would not be harmful or an invasion of privacy, if disclosed.
If you have questions regarding school records, please contact the building principal.
Drug-Free Schools. In accordance with Federal Law, the Board of Education prohibits the use, possession, concealment, or distribution of drugs by
students on school grounds, in school or school-approved vehicles, or at any school-related event. Drugs includes any alcoholic beverage, anabolic
steroid, dangerous controlled substance as defined by State statute, or substance that could be considered a "look-a-like" controlled substance. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all students. Any student who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with due
process and as specified in the student handbooks, up to and including expulsion from school. When required by State law, the District will also notify
law enforcement officials.
HPS are concerned about any student who is a victim of alcohol or drug abuse and will facilitate the process by which she/he receives help through
programs and services available in the community. Students and their parents should contact the principal, counselor, or social worker whenever such
help is needed.
Health and Reproductive Education. The Board of Education has adopted a comprehensive health education program which includes education on
human sexuality and venereal and other non-casual contact communication diseases such as AIDS. It is designed to provide an appropriate means for
students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to maintain good health.
In compliance with State law and with its desire to maintain effective communication with parents and the community, the board has made arrangements for the programs and instructional materials to be available for review by any parent or interested member of this community.
Students are required to participate in these courses, but the law allows parents the right to have a child excused from participating in classes which
include instruction in sex education, reproductive health and AIDS education. The Board's policy is to honor parents' written requests that their child be
excused from certain classes in any course.
Please contact the building principal if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Part of the federally mandated procedures include a requirement that the District request the person who was bleeding to consent to be tested for HBV
and HIV. This information would then be provided both to the exposed employee and the treating physician to determine properly medical treatment.
The law does not require parents or guardians to grant permission for the examination of their child's blood, but it does require the District to request
that consent. Although we expect the incidents of exposure will be few, we want to notify parents of these requirements ahead of time. That way, if
the situation does develop you will understand the reason for our request and will have had an opportunity to consider it in advance. These are serious
diseases, and we sincerely hope that through proper precautions and cooperation we can prevent them from spreading.
Free/Reduced Priced Lunches. Hartford Public Schools participates in the Federal School Lunch Program. Certain persons are eligible for free or reduced priced lunches. A letter regarding the Federal School Lunch Program and an application for free and reduced priced meals will be sent home with
each student the first day of school. Additional applications may be obtained in any of the building offices.
Asbestos Information. Several years ago, Hartford Public Schools contracted to remove nearly all asbestos materials in our buildings. Asbestos in public
areas was removed. Some asbestos in non-public areas was treated and secured rather than being removed in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard
Emergency Act (AHERA). Hartford Public Schools completes six month inspections of all facilities. Following is an update:
*Hartford Public Schools contracted for a three-year Asbestos Re-Inspection Management Plan as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). The re-inspection was completed July, 2013. This three-year Asbestos Re-Inspection Management Plan is currently available for review in all school offices in the district."
*The Management Plan contains information regarding the location of asbestos-containing materials in school buildings, the condition of the
asbestos, and a plan for dealing with any remaining asbestos. The following activities relating to asbestos are currently planned for the District: None
Re-Inspection. A re-inspection of all district buildings is required by law every three years. Our next re-inspection is tentatively scheduled to be completed by July, 2016.
Notification of Pesticide Applications. As part of Hartford Public Schools pest management program pesticides are occasionally applied. Under the
new regulations you have the right to be informed prior to any pesticide application made to school grounds and buildings. Hartford Public Schools has
arranged to have our pesticide treatment of buildings after school on the fourth Friday of every month during the school year. If a vacation day falls
during the school year on a Friday, the treatment may occur during the day on that Friday. During the summer months when school is not in session
pesticide treatment could occur during the day on the fourth Friday of the month. This article is intended to serve as prior notification of pesticide
applications to Hartford Public Schools building and grounds.
In certain emergencies pesticides may be applied without prior notice, but you will be provided notice following such applications. If you have any questions, please contact your building principal or Michael Hallgren at the central office at 621-7002. Any district parent, guardian, or care provider desiring information regarding these pesticides or who wishes to be notified prior to scheduled applications may complete the following request and mail it
to Mike Hallgren at 115 School Street, Hartford, MI 49057.
Pesticide Prior Notification Request
School: _______________________ Parent/Guardian: _______________________
Student Name:__________________ Address:______________________________
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Joel Messenger
Fendon Dankert
Brad Geesaman
Dan Kyle
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Superintendent’s
Notes:
Another school year is upon us!
On behalf of the Board of Education, administration, and staff, I
would like to welcome all of our
students, staff, and families to
the 2014-15 school year. I know
that my colleagues and I are
looking forward to a year filled
with exciting opportunities for
every child at Hartford Schools.
Superintendent
Andy Hubbard
(269) 621-7001
Professionals in education are charged with the task of
creating opportunities for students to develop 21st century
skills such as critical thinking, communication, problem
solving and collaboration. With the help of the Pokagon
Fund, we are bringing the latest technology into our classrooms to further these opportunities. Every 2nd grade
student in Hartford will have their own personal iPad mini
to use throughout the school day. In Mrs. Whitman’s 4th
grade class each child will have an iPad. Mrs. Manning’s
math class now provides each student a Chromebook®
laptop during class time. All four buildings have at least
two mobile carts of thirty devices each for classroom use.
Our teachers and administrators are working to develop
a culture of high expectations for students and adults.
Working together by modeling good communication, encouraging risk taking, sharing ideas for teaching, and celebrating the good things our students do, we establish a
culture that empowers our students for the future. Please
remember to talk to your child about what you expect for
their future and create the highest possible shared expectations.
I hope you will join the journey of the positive direction in
which our district is moving and be an integral part of
building a foundation for the future of all our students.
Andy
Central Office
621-7000
High School
621-7100
Middle School
621-7200
Woodside Elementary
621-7300
Red Arrow Elementary
621-7400
Athletic Director HS
621-7142
Athletic Department
621-7103
HS Counseling
621-7114
Food Service
621-7246
Transportation
621-7250
Preschool
621-7415
Adult/Alternative Ed.
621-4433
Hablo Española
621-7143