Welcome to the Elementary School

Hartford Elementary School consists of approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K through grade 5.  After careful consideration, the District has decided to reorganize our Kindergarten through grade 2 classes for the 2024-25 school year.  This adjustment aims to remain fiscally responsible to all taxpayers while continuing to address student needs and learning styles.  The new class structure includes a change from two sections of each grade level, kindergarten to second, to one section of each grade in kindergarten, first grade and second grade.  Using our current numbers, those classes will range from 16-22 students.  Grades 3-5 will remain with two sections at each grade level.  Students in grades 3-5 will have both teachers, as one teaches Math and Science and the other teaches English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies.  Our staff is dedicated to improving student performance and provides students with research-based instruction that promotes student growth.  Students are provided with reading and writing instruction for at least 90 minutes per day and math instruction for at least 60 minutes per day.  In addition, students engage in science, social studies, art, music, technology/keyboarding, and physical education weekly.  Our specials operate on a 6 day cycle.  Daily schedules also include the opportunity for enrichment, as well as intervention strategies to assist struggling learners.  We are fortunate to have Interactive TV's in every classroom, as well as Chromebooks for every student, to promote interactive learning through technology.  Our special education students are integrated into regular education classrooms through a direct consultant teacher model, as well as being provided with additional support in a Resource Room setting.  Students benefit greatly from this inclusion setting.

Hartford Elementary School is a great place to be!  In addition to a strong academic focus, we promote student growth through Character Education, monthly assemblies, enrichment programs, field trips, after school activities, and by “filling buckets.”   We recognize as many students as possible each month for their accomplishments and provide an atmosphere conducive to learning.

Parental involvement is highly encouraged and helps students stay motivated and reach their full potential.  The best gift you can give your children is your time….time to be involved in their education.  Together, home and school can provide students with an education rich in experiences, ultimately giving students a solid foundation for future success. 

If you would like more information about our elementary school, please feel free to contact us at (518) 632-5222 x101.  Thank you for visiting this site.