Return to Learn Health and Safety Plans for 2021-2022 School Year
As of June 16, 2021, we have updated our Return-to-Learn Plan to reflect the most recent policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of everyone in our buildings. This plan provides detailed guidance that ensures the health and safety of all our students, staff, and visitors.
Along with current state guidance and external health metrics, we are seeking your feedback to further inform the design of our Health and Safety plans for next year. We will seek your feedback on our plans every six months moving forward as part of the American Rescue Plan and ESSER II federal relief funding requirements.
THE FIRST DAY OF THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR IS MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021.
The most updated version of our Return-to-Learn Plan is located here. Please review the plan and then share your feedback, suggestions, or questions with us.
It should take about one minute for you to share your feedback through this simple one question form: Share Your Feedback Here!
Return to Learn Health & Safety Plan for SY 2021-22
Cumulative Cases for SY 2021 – 2022.
Updated September 17, 2021.
Student Technology Information
Student Learning Resources
Student Meals Information
English Language Learners
Family & Community Partnerships
HPS cumulative positive COVID-19 case totals for the 2021-2002 SY for in-person students, staff, and community partners.
Last updated on Friday, September 17, 2021.
*Community Partners includes all non-HPS adults
(bus company employees, community agency staff, and others.)
| Cumulative STAFF with Confirmed Cases | Cumulative COMMUNITY PARTNERS with Confirmed Cases | Cumulative STUDENTS with Confirmed Cases | Total Confirmed Cases | |
| All Schools and Programs | 29 | 0 | 171 | 200 |
| HIGH SCHOOLS | ||||
| Bulkeley High School: Grades 11 & 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bulkeley High School: Grades 9 & 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Preparatory Magnet | 1 | 0 | 35 | 36 |
| Classical Magnet | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Global Communications Academy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Great Path Academy at Manchester Community College | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Hartford Public High School | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts 9-12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pathways Academy of Technology & Design | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Sport & Medical Sciences Academy | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University High Magnet | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Weaver High School | 1 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
| MIDDLE & ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | ||||
| Betances Early Reading Lab Magnet School | 1 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| Breakthrough Magnet School – North | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Breakthrough Magnet School – South | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Burns Latino Studies Academy | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Burr Middle School | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dwight Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | 2 | 0 | 14 | 16 |
| Environmental Sciences Magnet at Mary Hooker | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Hartford PreK Magnet School | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Kennelly School | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts PK-8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| McDonough Middle School | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MD Fox School | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Milner Middle School | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| MLK Social Justice Middle School | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Montessori Magnet School at Batchelder | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Montessori Magnet School at Annie Fisher | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Naylor School | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Parkville Community School | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Rawson School | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Renzulli Gifted & Talented Academy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanchez Elementary School | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SAND School | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| STEM Magnet School at Annie Fisher | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| STEM Magnet School at Betances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Middle School | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Wish Museum School | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PROGRAMS | ||||
| Adult Education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Visions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Office | ||||
| HPS Central Office | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Other Community Partner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Please contact the HPS Health Service Department Hotline at (860) 695-8760, if you have any questions or concerns about PPE, safety protocols, or other health related questions.
The HPS Health Services Department Hotline will have a recorded message with daily updates. If you choose to leave a message, your call will be returned by HPS Health Services.
Need internet access?
If you or your family doesn’t have internet access, you can obtain it for free from Comcast.
Go to: www.internetessentials.com
or Call: (855) 846-8376
Need technology support?
Health Services
What is Distance Learning?
With this option, students attend classes from home on a regular school schedule for at least four hours per day. Instruction is delivered by certified staff at their school. There will be some synchronous instruction in every content area, which means students learn from teachers in real time through video conferencing platforms like Google Meet. Social-emotional learning will be provided by social workers, school counselors and teams.
How will HPS support all families?
All staff are expected to communicate with students and families in their classes on a frequent basis. This communication will include a blend of emails, phone calls, and Google Classroom. In addition to individualized communications, staff are expected to keep “office hours” so that students and families can contact them directly. The timing of office hours will be communicated to families through Google Classroom. Below we have provided information regarding how to access this online platform. As this is a new way of engaging students, we look forward to working in partnership to support you and your child in their learning.
Student Device Information
Can my child use another device besides a computer?
Yes, your child can access their online classes through any internet enabled device. A desktop, laptop, iPad/tablet, or even a smart phone, will work.
Can my child use the device we received from the district?
Families who received district laptops during the spring or who have been using a personal device for at-home learning should continue to use those devices. If the device you received from HPS is damaged, requires repairs or replacement, or if you need support with a specific application, please complete click here.
What if I don’t have a device?
For students who do not have a device at home, or families who need more than one device to make sure all their children have access, please click here.
Is there tech support?
Each school is equipped with a device staging area to provide support with device distribution, repairs, and replacements in school. If you need additional support with your device or if you require support with obtaining internet access, please contact your school directly.
Messages to Families
4/15/21 – Superintendent Weekly Update 4/15/21
4/9/21 – Superintendent Weekly Update 4/9/21
4/7/21 – Celebrating Our Paraeducators & 10 Paraeducator of the Year Finalists
4/5/21 – Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week
4/1/21 – Superintendent Weekly Update – April 1, 2021
3/26/21 – Superintendent Weekly Update Return of Remote-Only Students and More
3/19/21 – Return of Remote-Only Students Follow-Up and Frequently Asked Questions
3/18/21 – Return of Remote Learners to In-Person Learning Beginning Monday, March 29, 2021
3/17/21 – HPS Statement of Solidarity with Our AAPI Students and Community
3/12/21 – Weekly Update from the Superintendent – March 12, 2021
3/11/21 – National Foreign Language Week
3/8/21 – International Women’s Day
3/5/21 – Weekly Update from the Superintendent – March 5, 2021
2/26/21 – Shift to Yellow Status Monday March 1: Student Meals Distribution Update
2/26/21 – Weekly Update from the Superintendent – February 26, 2021
2/23/21 – Celebrating School Social Work Week 2021
2/22/21 – Superintendent Message about National Reading Month
2/21/21 – Hartford Public Schools Ventilation Update
2/19/21 – Weekly Update from the Superintendent – February 19, 2021
2/18/21 – Student Meal Distributions at Early-Release Times Today, Thu., 2/18/21
2/12/21 – Weekly Update from the Superintendent
2/8/21 – Dental Program: Oral Health Screenings for Students
1/29/21 – Update from the Superintendent 1/29/21
1/29/21 – Celebrating Black History Month 2021
1/22/21 – Update from the Superintendent
1/15/21 – Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/15/21 – Update from the Superintendent
1/8/21 – Update from the Superintendent
1/7/21 – Message from the Superintendent Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
1/3/21 – Celebrating Our Shared Accomplishments
12/21/20 – Student Meal Distribution: Seven Days of Meals on Tuesday, December 22
12/17/20 – Community Update from the Superintendent
12/15/20 – Student Meals Update
12/11/20 – Inclement Weather Message for Families
12/10/20 – Overview of the Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocol
12/4/20 – Update from the Superintendent
11/20/20 – Update about Student Meals for Thanksgiving Week
11/18/20 – Free Virtual Tutoring
11/17/20 – Let’s All Stay Safe and Healthy
11/13/20 – Update about HPS Food Services and Student Meals: Added Locations and New Distribution Times
11/10/20 – Orange Status Overview
11/5/20 – Update on the HPS Welcome Center
11/4/20 – Share your Feedback with Hartford Public Schools
11/2/20 – HPS Shift to “Orange” Status, Beginning Monday, November 16
10/29/20 – Update on Student Meals
10/23/20 – Attendance Still Matters
10/19/20 – Latest Update on Our Learning Models: HPS Will Continue Operating in Yellow Status
10/12/20 – Update on Learning Models: HPS Will Continue Operating in YELLOW Status
10/7/20 – IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Daily Student Health Screening Checklist
10/5/20 – Don’t Miss Student Meal Distributions at HPS Schools
9/25/20 – COVID-19 Testing for Students and More News
9/18/20 – An Important Message from Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
9/11/20 – Updates on Health and Safety, and the Cyberattack
9/9/20 – A First Day Message from Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
9/8/20 – HPS Starts School on Wednesday, Sept. 9
9/8/20 – HPS Opening Postponed: Tuesday Sept. 8
9/3/20 – Back to School Message from the Superintendent
9/3/20 – Student Meal Distribution Resumes Tuesday, September 8
8/26/20 – Update on Student Meals
8/25/20 – Return to Learn & Accelerate Update for Families
8/24/20 – Hartford Public Schools Mask Protocol
8/24/20 – COVID Health Practices and Safety Protocols for Reopening
8/17/20 — Read Our Return to Learn Manual: Re-Opening Plan for SY 2020-2021
8/7/20 — Return to Learn Update: Remote Learning Option, Operational Meter, and More
7/10/20 – Return-to-Learn Update
6/25/20 – Return-to-School Update
6/24/20 – Student Meals Holiday Schedule – July 4th/Independence Day Weekend
6/5/20 – Join Us for a Virtual Town Hall about End-of-Year, Summer Learning, and Fall 2020.
6/4/20 – Superintendent Message about the 2020-2021 School Year Budget. PDF
6/1/20 – Redesigned Distance Learning Page is Live, June 1. PDF
5/29/20 – Superintendent Message: Honoring Our Graduates Safely. PDF
5/29/20 – Redesigned Distance Learning Page – Launching June 1. PDF
5/28/20 – Summer Credit Recovery Program. PDF
5/22/20 – Family Update: Graduations, Student Lockers and More. PDF
5/19/20 – Student Meals Holiday Schedule Memorial Day Weekend. PDF
5/15/20 – Supplemental Nutrition Program for Children
5/14/20 – A Message Regarding Student Devices
5/6/20 – Update about School Closures and More
4/24/20 – Update: Grading Guidance and More
4/23/20 – TeleHealth Services for Families [pdf]
4/17/20 – Welcome Back! Distance Learning Continues Monday [pdf]
4/15/20 – Videoconferencing Guidelines for Students [pdf]
4/9/20 – Superintendent Message about Spring Break [pdf]
4/2/20 – Student Device and Technology Support Update [pdf]
3/27/20 – Continuity of Learning Plan Guidance for Families [pdf]
3/20/20 – Coronavirus Update: Student Meals and Continuity of Learning [pdf]
3/13/20 – HPS Message about School Closure [pdf]
3/10/20 – Coronavirus and Events Update [pdf]
3/4/20 – Coronavirus: Message to Families [pdf]
2/28/20 – Coronavirus Update [pdf]
1/30/20 – HPS Communications to Families [pdf]
Important Links
For more information visit our Health Services web page and visit the pages below.
COVID-19 Health Practices and Safety Protocols for Reopening
Hartford Public Schools Face Mask Protocol
Free Smart Thermometers for Pre-K through 8th Grade Students
More Resources
COVID-19 Information & HPS Health Services
Information about COVID-19 is available from the CDC (Centers from Disease Control and Prevention) and the Connecticut State Department of Public Health:
Links to More Information
- Vaccinate Your Children – Do Not Wait
- Click here to get printable Stop the Spread of Germs poster | Oprime aquí para obtener el póster imprimible Detenga la Propagación de los Microbios.
- (CCMS) School Closure Kit for Parents from Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
- (CDC) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and You
Health Services Contact Information:
HPS Health Services Hotline: (860) 695-8760
Hartford Healthcare 24-Hour Hotline: (860) 972-8100
St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center Hotline: 1-888-786-2790
Community Assistance: Call 2-1-1
Please contact the HPS Health Service Department Hotline at (860) 695-8760, if you have any questions or concerns. The HPS Health Services Department Hotline will have a recorded message with daily updates. If you choose to leave a message, your call will be returned by HPS Health Services.
Also, Hartford HealthCare’s Clinical Command Center Hotline, staffed by healthcare professionals, is now available to the community. To reach the 24-hour hotline, call (860) 972-8100.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.
Confirmed Cases – – Prior to Start of 2021-2022 School Year
Cumulative Cases – Prior to Start of 2021-2022 School Year
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