Dear HJT1 Families,


Please read the important school reminders and school board meeting updates below!

District News

Forward Testing this March & April

Students in grades 3-8 will be participating in the Forward Exam during the March 20 – April 28 testing window.


Why the Forward Test?

  • The Forward Exam measures the knowledge and skills students should have for their grade level.
  • Forward Exam tests students in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics in grades 3-8, science and social studies in grades 4 and 8.
  • Student performance on the assessment will not affect their grades.
  • The results of these tests will be used to help school staff make determinations regarding curriculum, placement, and services to best support students.


Reminders & Tips

  • Testing is in person at school and your child will need to use a Chromebook and charger throughout the assessment.
  • Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle.


Testing schedules will be communicated by your building principal. Please contact them directly with any questions.

View Forward Exam Practice Tests

2023-24 District Calendar

Save the dates! The District calendar for next school year is now available!

2023-24 District Calendar

Job Opportunity Spotlight

Join Our Team! We are seeking candidates for the following certified staff positions:


Teaching Assistant Specialists

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

On-Call Substitutes

View Employment Opportunities

Reminders

It's Time to Register for 4K

Children who will be age 4 on or before September 1, 2023 are eligible to attend four-year-old kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year.

4K Website

Summer Academy Registration Open

Registration is now open for Summer Academy, which includes Summer School, Jump Start and Middle School Connections.

Register Now

Celebrations

Board Brief

In an effort to provide excellent communication with HJT1 parents/guardians, this Board Brief provides highlights from the recent HJT1 Board of Education meeting. To learn more about the Board and future meetings, please visit our website.

Board of Education Meeting Highlights

February 27, 2023


District Behavior Plan

The District staff continues to collect information, feedback and discuss improvements for student behavior.


Survey-Community Engagement Committee Update

The District survey data work group with volunteer District participants has been meeting to set a foundation for strategic planning for continuous improvement.


Summer Work Crew Hire Positions

The School Board approved the hires for the 2023 summer work crew.


Buildings & Grounds Projects & Equipment

The School Board approved projects and equipment updates.


Technology Package

The School Board approved a technology package which includes software, equipment and instructional needs.


Technology Agreements with Erin & HNR School Districts

The School Board approved agreements with these districts for purchased technology support.


Reading & Writing Units of Study

The School Board approved a pilot of reading and writing units for seventh and eighth grades.


Discontinuation of COVID-19 Quarantine Protocols

The School Board approved the discontinuation of the quarantine protocols. Staff and students will follow the protocols outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook for illnesses and returning to school.

School Board Website

Important Dates

March 3

End of 2nd Trimester (Lincoln & Rossman)

March 15

Fifth Grade Parent Meeting at Central

March 24

End of 3rd Quarter (Central)

Quick Links

NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

The School District of Hartford Jt. 1 Board of Education is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all students in the District. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student program and activities. Federal laws Title IX, 34 CFR 106.9, Section 504, 34 CFR 104.8, Title II, 28 CFR 35.106; Student Policy 2260, AG 2260D & Form 2260 F2; Staff Policy 1422, 3122, 4122. The Board designates the following individual to serve as the District’s "Compliance Officer" – Alex Kenealy, Director of Pupil Services, School District of Hartford Joint #1, 402 W. Sumner St, Hartford, WI 53027, 262-673-8042, kenealy@hjt1.org. Students, parents and all other members of the School District community are encouraged to promptly report suspected violations of this policy to a teacher or administrator. The complaint procedure will follow Board Policy 2260. 


The Board of the Hartford Jt. 1 School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment. The District’s Title IX Coordinator(s) is: Alex Kenealy, Director of Pupil Services, School District of Hartford Joint #1, 402 W. Sumner St, Hartford, WI 53027, 262-673-8042, kenealy@hjt1.org. Any inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator(s), the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The Board has adopted a grievance process that provides for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that is prohibited by Title IX and/or its implementing regulations. The grievance process is included in Policy 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities, which is available at: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/hfj1/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies. The grievance process specifically addresses how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of Sexual Harassment, and how the District will respond.


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