March 06, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday, March 6 - 6th & 7th Graders scheduling cards due turn in with Social Studies teacher
                                Deadline to sign-up for Accelerated Math & Language Arts
Monday, March 9 - 8th Graders scheduling cards due for Stoney Creek before 1st hour turn in at Counseling Office
Monday, March 9 - Girls Volleyball vs Pierce Pirates@ Hart 4pm
​Tuesday, March 10 - Girls Volleyball vs Avondale Mustangs@ Hart 4pm
Wednesday, March 11 - 6th Grade Choir Festival SCHS Auditorium during the school day see flyer below for times
Wednesday, March 11 - Beautification Club meet during lunch times
Thursday, March 12 - Reach Too during all lunch hours
Thursday, March 12 - Hart Art Club meet in the Art room C6 2:30pm-3:30pm
Thursday, March 12 - Girls Volleyball vs Larson Rebels @ Larson 4pm
Thursday, March 12 - Wrestling Meet vs Oxford @ Oxford 4pm
Friday, March 13 - Track & Field Permission Slips are due!
Saturday, March 14 - 8th Grade Orchestra MSBOA performance at SCHS 9am 
Saturday, March 14 - Wrestling Oakland City Meet @ Lake Orion HS
Monday, March 16 - Girls Volleyball vs Reuther Crusaders @ Hart 4pm
Tuesday, March 17 & Wednesday, March 18 - Vision Screening during the school day
Tuesday, March 17 - WEB Leaders bowling trip to North Hill Lanes 11am-2pm
Tuesday, March 17 - Wrestling Meet City Meet @ Stoney Creek HS 4pm
Wednesday, March 18 - Authors in April Book Club meeting in the Media Center 2:30pm-3:30pm 
Wednesday, March 18 - PTSA Meeting in the Media Center 6pm-7pm
Wednesday, March 18 - Girls Volleyball vs Van Hoosen Vikings @ Van Hoosen 4pm
Thursday, March 19 - Reach Too during all lunch hours
Thursday, March 19 - Hart Art Club meet in the Art room C6 2:30pm-3:30pm
Friday, March 20 - 6th Grade Choir trip "The Lion King" @ Detroit Opera House

There has been a change in the Rochester Community Schools Calendar: 
  • Middle School/High School Quarter 3 will now end on March 27, 2026 (previously April 10, 2026)
  • Middle School/High School Quarter 4 will now begin on April 6, 2026 (previously April 13, 2026)

Hart Middle School main web-site has extended information including our Hart Daily News: click here

Pick-up & Drop-off Reminders

Dear Hart Community,
Student safety is our highest priority. We are writing to remind all families that under no circumstances should a student be dropped off in a parking space or at any of the crosswalks. Doing so creates an extremely dangerous situation for students, staff, and drivers. If a high school student drops off in the morning, please review these procedures with them. 

The only approved locations for student drop-off are the designated sidewalks in the North Loop and the South Loop. Once your vehicle has come to a complete stop along the sidewalk, students may safely exit the car and walk to the open entrance door. Students do not need to be dropped off or picked up directly at the door.

We ask for your full cooperation in following these procedures every day. Adhering to the designated drop-off locations ensures a safe and efficient arrival process for everyone.

Please review the attached procedures for detailed guidance. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our students safe.
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Sincerely, 
Michael Bennion, Principal

The Positivity Project

Dear Parents/Caregivers of Hart Students,
We will have vision screening for all 7th grade students during the school day on March 17 through March 20, 2026.
If you have a child in 6th or 8th grade who would benefit from vision screening, please contact the Hart Counseling Secretary, Anne Maloney at 248-726-4521, or by email at [email protected]
All vision screening will take place during the regular school day.

RCS Attendance & Tardy Guidelines

Please review the updated RCS Attendance and Tardy Guidelines.
Students who will be away from school for a planned extended absence (five or more days), and would like assignments in advance, must complete an "Extended Absence" form, and submit it to the Counseling Office before the absence begins. *Note: Reasons for planned extended absences include travel, medical procedures, or other extenuating circumstances which will cause the student to miss school for a period of five days or more. It is our goal to provide students with assignments ahead of time in order to prevent learning loss, and a drop in student grades.
Extended Absence forms can be obtained in the Hart Counseling Office.
Thank you for your cooperation.

March is Reading Month 2026

We want to wish all our Hart Musicians an excellent performance as they present at MSVMA and MSBOA Festival next week at Stoney Creek High School Auditorium!  

8th Grade Orchestra MSBOA performance information!

8th Grade Orchestra performs at 9:50 am on Saturday March 14 at Stoney Creek High School
    Call time 9:05 am at Stoney Creek High School (coat & case room to be announced next week)
    Warm-up starts at 9:25 am
    Performance on-stage at 9:50 am
    Sight Reading in the SCHS band room at 10:15 am
    Done around 10:40 am (students and families are invited and encouraged to wait for ratings with us in the SCHS cafeteria).
All of the information is available at this link

Student Council News

Attention All Athletes!

Hart Track & Field - Spring 2026

​Welcome to Hart Track and Field 2026!
The season runs from March 24th - May 28th
  • Please click on the link below to print & sign the permission slip. Turn slips in to Ms. Flowers (A24) or Mr. DeVantier (A15) to commit to the Track Team (due by Friday, March 13, 2026).
PERMISSION SLIP-REQUIRED
Track season is quickly approaching! If your child is interested in joining the team this year, please be sure to register them as soon as possible. Registration can be completed on the Track website (see link below).
If your child is already registered, the Pay-to-Play Eleyo link is now live. You can find the payment link on the Track website as well.
Lastly, if you missed our first clothing order, we have opened a second order. This order will close on March 25. Please make sure to purchase any gear you would like before the deadline, as there will not be another opportunity to order this season.
     TRACK & FIELD WEBSITE             
The website is also your main source of information for the season. You will find:
  • The full practice and meet schedule
  • Clothing and spirit wear  – Clothing order closes March 25th 
  • Important forms and eligibility requirements
  • Team expectations and communication updates
  • Students must join the Google Classroom for Track & Field. Use Code = ama644id
  • Families must download the Remind app and join the grade-level class:
  • 6th Grade Remind = @9gk3cfk
  • 7th Grade Remind = @a22782
  • 8th Grade Remind = @8e6k98e
Important Due Dates & Information:
  • Clothing Orders are due Wednesday, March 25th (jersey runs small and is the same as Hart XC):
TRACK CLOTHING ORDERS SITE
  • Health Physical/Final Forms Athlete Registration: FINAL FORMS    *Note: Health Physicals must be uploaded to Final Forms and must be dated 4/15/25 or later.
  • Parent Meeting: Tuesday, April 7th @ 4:30pm in the Hart Gym
  • Pay-to-Participate: due Monday, April 13th (link coming soon)
  • Order of Track Meet events: TRACK MEET EVENT ORDER
  • Parent Volunteers for Track Meets: SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER @ MEETS
 
Our Track & Field Coaches:
Head Coach: Chris DeVantier (Boys Sprints) (Email: [email protected])
6th Grade Girls Coach: Vittoria Werner (Hurdles) 
6th Grade Boys Coach: Tom Plotzke (Shot put) 
7th Grade Girls Coach: Alyssa Hall (High Jump) 
7th Grade Boys Coach: Leesa Stumpf (Distance)
8th Grade Girls Coach: Paige Flowers  (Girls Sprints)
8th Grade Boys Coach: Sam Castillo (Long Jump)

6th Grade Trip to the Detroit Zoo

​Dear 6th Grade Families,
Hart 6th graders will travel to "Isle Royale at The Detroit Zoo" on Thursday, April 23rd. In partnership with The Detroit Zoo, students will have field experiences similar to those of a scientist conducting research on Isle Royale in Lake Superior. They will investigate the ecosystem of Isle Royale, focusing on the predator-prey relationship between the moose and wolf population.
  • The cost of the trip is $15.00 per student.
  • There is no fee for parent chaperones. Chaperones must have a current ICHAT Volunteer Authorization on file with RCS prior to the trip (see link below).
  • Students and chaperones will travel to/from The Detroit Zoo on RCS school buses, leaving Hart at 9:00am.
  • Students should arrive for school at the regular start time (7:25am).
  • Chaperones are asked to arrive at Hart by 8:35am. Please check in with the Main Office staff, who will direct you to the meeting location. 
  • We will return to Hart at approximately 2:00 pm. 
There are two documents which must be completed and returned by Monday, March 23. One is a Consent form (permission slip), giving your child permission to go on the field trip. The other is a Photo/Video/Film Release form which is required by the Detroit Zoo.
  1. Click HERE to access Eleyo to pay online by March 23.
  2. Chaperones, click HERE to access the RCS ICHAT Volunteer Authorization form, which must be completed by all chaperones each school year. 
  3. The Consent form (permission slip) and the Detroit Zoological Society Photo/Video/Film Release. The signed hard copies of these forms must be returned to your child's Science teacher no later than March 23. 
*If you need financial assistance, please send a confidential email to Hart Principal, Mike Bennion at [email protected].
We are looking forward to experiencing this unique field experience with our students!
Hart Middle School's 6th Grade Teachers (Mr. Sacdalan, Mr. Castillo, Mrs. Werner)
​Lead with H.A.R.T.  
Please visit the RCS website for updates throughout the district. 
The full calendar for 2025-2026 school year is also available. ​