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STAY INFORMED! HJT1 Family eNewsletter 9/17/26

Posted Date: 09/17/26 (05:00 PM)

Hartford Jt. 1 Jottings

Family eNewsletter

September 17, 2026
September collage of pictures
 

Board of Education

September Board Meeting

In an effort to provide excellent communication with HJT1 families, a video of the recent HJT1 Board of Education meeting is available for viewing. To learn more about the Board and future meetings, please visit our website.
The School Board recognized new teaching staff and welcomed them to our District.

District Information & News

District Family Night on September 24, 4-7 PM
 

🎧 District Download — Season 2

Sometimes, making a difference starts with something as simple as helping someone feel welcome.

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 3: Where Everyone Belongs. features the Wildcat Welcome Squad advisor Ms. Gilbert and Dr. Rugotska sharing how students are helping create a school community where everyone feels connected, supported, and included.

Watch the video (below) or listen (click the button below) whenever it fits your day!
DISTRICT DOWNLOAD - Listen here!
 

Soup With the Sup!

Make plans to attend Soup With The Sup events with Dr. Villalobos, School District of Hartford Jt. 1 District Administrator (Superintendent)
Dates:
  • NOVEMBER 11, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • FEBRUARY 3, 2027, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  • APRIL 14, 2027, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
HJT1 District Office, 402 W. Sumner Street, Hartford
Questions? (262) 673-3155 ext. 4101 or hoffmann@hjt1.org
Sign up for soup with the sup
Reserve Your Spot!
 

Survey Says...

Check out the results from the latest district family survey - from overall student experience to district strengths and opportunities for growth!
2026 Family Survey Results
 
order a Central Middle School yearbook
 

🌱 Cultivating Our Team

Welcome to the HJT1 Team! 💜

We will be sharing new faces and information of staff joining our team! Check out some of the interesting facts about each of them through the weeks leading up to the school year.
Ms. Berger, Central Math Teacher

Ms. Berger, Central Math Teacher

Q: How many years have you worked in education/schools?
A: This is my first year working as a teacher and I am really excited to be staring my teaching journey. Prior to that,  I was lucky enough to have the experience of working at Rossman as a paraprofessional for about three years during my time at UW-Whitewater. 

Q: What drew you to working in schools and/or HJT1, specifically?
A: I am from Hartford and was able to attend Rossman and Central as a student. During my time as a student, I had so many amazing teachers that inspired me to want to become a teacher in the future. It has always been a dream of mine to be able to come back and work for in the same schools where I was once a student.  supports students, families and teachers.  

Q: Share some your favorites - snack, hobby, activity, book, travel destination.
A: In my free time, I love to read. I am a big fan of Harry Potter and The Hunger Games. My family and I love to travel to Door County in the fall and summer and spend some time hiking all of the amazing trails. I also love to spend time out on the lake during the summer to cool off. 

Q: If you could teach any class for a day, what would it be? Or what was your favorite subject in school?
A: My favorite subject is school was math, but reading and language arts was always a close second. 

Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: My favorite color is purple. I love decorating with lots of purple items
Ms. Wheaton, Lincoln 4th Grade Teacher

Ms. Wheaton, Lincoln 4th Grade Teacher

Q: How many years have you worked in education/schools?
A: 11 years

Q: What drew you to working in schools and/or HJT1, specifically?
A: As a Hartford resident who had a child in the district, I was very excited to work for HJT1. I am very involved in the community coaching my child’s soccer and softball teams as well as teaching private swim lessons in the summer in Hartford and Slinger. 

Q: Share some your favorites - snack, hobby, activity, book, travel destination.
A: I love to camp, run 5K’s with my daughter, swim, and would love to travel to Scotland. 

Q: If you could teach any class for a day, what would it be? Or what was your favorite subject in school?
A: If I could teach any class for a day I would teach Art. 

Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: I have been to all 50 states and German was my first language. 
 

💻🌱 Cultivating the Future | National IT Professionals Day

IT Professionals

Calendar of Events

2026-27 School Year

  • September 24 - District Family Night, 4-7:00 PM, Hosted at Central Middle School
  • October 13 - Family Conferences, 4-7:00 PM
  • October 15 - Family Conferences, 4-7:00 PM
  • October 16 - NO SCHOOL
  • October 19 - NO SCHOOL
District & School Calendars

The Daily Dish

HJT1 Food Services

What is for breakfast and lunch?

Quick Links & Resources

Employment opportunities
District Communications
ParentSquare App information
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Gaggle ReachOut

Community Corner

The HJT1 School District is proud to be a part of the Hartford community. Opportunities in our community area are included below for your information. HJT1 is not affiliated or individually endorse these opportunities.

Click on the images below for more information!
Hartford, WI
HEAT Middle School tennis
Community family tennis day - September 22
Free beds
Menomonee Falls Dolphinettes Swimming
 
Lincoln, Central and Rossman mascot logos
Nondiscrimination statement