A Newsletter for Parents of HUHS Students
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Most Important
The most important news first right? Check here for everything we need you to know this week.
The Lost and Found is overflowing! If any of these items are your child's, please have them stop by the office to claim them. Any items that are unclaimed by Friday February 5 will be donated.
Meet the candidates! HUHS has FIVE candidates for two spots on the Board of Education. Primary is Feb. 16 to narrow the candidates to four. Community Forum Feb. 8th at HUHS in the cafeteria or view live here: https://buff.ly/3c5jFcG
West commons and drama lecture hall construction.

Beginning today the west commons and drama lecture hall will be unavailable as the construction walls are now in place isolating these areas.

Because of the proximity to the construction zone, the center stairwell has been designated an emergency exit only. Students must use the stairwells at each end of the back hallway to access social studies and math classrooms.

These areas will be under construction for several months.  We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience and understanding while these spaces are renovated to enhance your extracurricular and learning experiences here at HUHS.
Impromptu Virtual Learning Feedback
As a school district, we always look for ways to improve. We hope with your feedback we can provide an even better experience next time.
Calling All Alumni!

Did you attend HUHS back in the day? Let us know what you're doing now and include a pic and we'll feature you in our Alumni Spotlight section of the Yearbook.

Deadline Feb. 1st
Please nominate an HUHS student for being outstanding in character, generosity, empathy, and being a good citizen outside of the classroom. We're looking for a specific story or description of a specific incident. https://buff.ly/3dYiPPA
Hartford Wrestling Practice Facility Campaign
The Hartford Athletic Department and Wrestling Program are excited to announce that on Monday, November 16, the HUHS School District approved plans to construct a new wrestling practice facility. This facility has been designed for year-round training and will become the new home for both the HUHS Wrestling team and the Hartford Youth Wrestling Program. We are very excited to be able to offer this exclusive space for the wrestling programs in our community.
 
This new facility will provide three full wrestling mats with subfloor as well as wall mats for our wrestlers’ safety. The space will also be conducive to hosting Hartford Wrestling Club dual meets. To make this practice facility a reality, we are asking the HUHS wrestling community, alumni, wrestling families, friends, and businesses to help us raise funds to cover the cost of the subfloor, mats, and training equipment.
 
We have already received a $10,000 mat sponsorship from the Hartford Wrestling Club! Thank you!

All gifts to the Hartford wrestling practice facility campaign are tax deductible and will be recognized in a donor display in the Hartford wrestling practice facility. Outlined below are several opportunities for you to contribute to this exciting project. Thank you in advance for your support!
ATTENDANCE REMINDER: Parents/Guardians - Please remember to contact the attendance office for the following reasons:

  • Your face-to-face student will not be coming to school for any reason
  • Your Virtual Learning student will not be logging in to their classes

Also: Please allow ample time to excuse your student for an appointment during the day as we are experiencing a high volume of attendance communications.

You may contact attendance by calling 262-670-3200 and selecting Option 1. If you get voicemail, please leave a message as they are checked on a regular basis. You may also email attendanceoffice@huhs.org.
HUHS has Breakfast and Lunch available at no cost for all community children regardless of free/reduced lunch status. Students attending school on-campus go through the line as usual and will receive a meal at no charge. Virtual Learners and non-enrolled children are able to pick up Curbside Meals with advance order at no cost. A child does not need to be enrolled at HUHS to receive a meal but should not be receiving duplicate meals from other community locations.
Events
Both HUHS and community events will be posted here.
Interested students are encouraged to attend an upcoming Zoom Information Session to learn more about the Academy and hear from past participants and Women's Leadership Institute staff.

Summer Leadership Academy Information Session
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021  |  3-3:30 p.m. Central Time

Zoom passcode: 535234
Questions about the academy? Please contact Alexandra Hoslet, Program Coordinator for the Women's Leadership Institute, at mmu-womenldr@mtmary.edu.
Up-to-date health and safety information will be posted here.
Friendly Reminder: If your student is not feeling well during the school day, they must report to the Health Room as per our procedures. The Health Room is located at the corner by the cafeteria hallway. Students should not be calling or texting parents/guardians to tell them they are not feeling well and want to go home.

Thank you in advance for you help communicating this to your student.
Important Links
GOOD TO KNOW
Hartford. It’s happening here.
The City of Hartford, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown District and Economic Development have agreed to join forces and pool resources to develop and implement a cohesive and strategic marketing campaign for the Hartford Community. An integral part of achieving success will be to create awareness and a positive image of Hartford, including its quality of life amenities, tourist attractions, business opportunities, school options and affordable housing.

Hartford is growing in many ways and we are proud to be ranked as one of the safest and fastest-growing Wisconsin cities. We have invested over $20 million in our community and are home to 7 of the top 20 Washington County employers. Unfortunately, based on research, awareness of these numbers and Hartford is relatively low, and perception is poor.

In an effort to change perceptions, we want to promote what’s happening here in Hartford and will be doing this through a digital marketing campaign that includes monthly emails and social media posts. 

Please share your email here to receive future updates and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HartfordChamber.
Employment
Staff Positions
  • Special Education long term substitute
  • Principal
  • Speech/language pathologist
  • Substitute teacher
  • Student Information System Record Manager 

Co-Curricular Postings
SPRING
  • Head Boys Track Coach  
  • Girls Track Assistant - Pole Vault
  • Girls Track Assistant - Throws Coach

CLUB ADVISORS
  • Mock Trial
  • Science Olympiad
  • NHS
  • Prom
  • Debate Team Advisor
Student Services
View the student services staff on our website. They will be posting information for you on testing, college and career readiness, meetings, etc.
There are many resources to assist Wisconsin students with their postsecondary plans. If you are hosting a webinar and would like to have a WAICU speaker share about Wisconsin's private colleges, please email StudentAccess@waicu.org.

Also, note that for the 2020-21 year Wisconsin high schools are eligible for free membership to the Wisconsin Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC).

WAICU has many online resources to assist students with their college search on WisconsinsPrivateColleges.org. Information includes:
Rethinking Wisconsin Education Fairs - we're going virtual!!
WEF will continue to be a resource for our students and schools.
As in the past, we'll need your help to get our students and families pointed in WEFs direction. We're expecting nearly 100 colleges, universities, military branches, and specialty schools to participate in the college fair portion. Register Now!
Offering a monthly virtual college fair from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., followed by 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. interactive financial aid presentation.
  • Wednesday, 2/10
  • Wednesday, 3/10
  • Sunday, 4/11
 
Check out this video on how students register and navigate through the events.
Newsworthy
News articles from this current school year will be posted here.
Girls Basketball round-up
Girls Basketball round-up!
Boys Hockey and Gymnastics Round-up!
Boys Swimming Article
Lessons learned in pandemic aid virtual learning during snow day. Great article on HUHS and Superintendent Walters!
Ice Bears Article
Orioles shut down West 
Hartford Union High School District
805 Cedar Street, Hartford, WI 53027
Phone: 262-670-3200 • Fax: 262-673-8943