Our 2026–27 Back-to-School Family Guide is your one-stop resource for everything you need to start the school year with confidence. From important dates and school supplies to transportation, meals, policies, and who to contact, it's all in one convenient place.
Take a few minutes to explore the guide by clicking the image below!
📢 Annual Notices for HJT1 Families
As we prepare for the 2026–27 school year, we're sharing our required Annual Notices with all families. These notices include important information about student academic standards, state assessments, Education for Employment, and Academic & Career Planning services. You can find the 2026–27 Notice of Student Academic Standards Letter & Required Notices in our Back-to-School Family Guide or view them directly here:
Thank you for taking a few moments to review this important information.
We Get To Grow Together!
This year, our theme, Cultivate the Future, reminds us that education is not about building students according to a blueprint... it is about creating the conditions in which each child can grow, thrive, and become who they are meant to be. Like strong trees, much of the most important growth happens beneath the surface, through relationships, encouragement, high expectations, second chances, belonging, and adults who simply keep showing up. Every member of our HJT1 team has the opportunity to become part of a student’s roots, knowing that one day our students will leave us carrying the confidence, curiosity, resilience, values, skills, and sense of belonging we helped nurture. Together, we cultivate the conditions where people can grow. Together, we Cultivate the Future.
Yours In Education,
Tara Villalobos, PhD
District Administrator
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. Counard, Central School Psychologist
Q: How many years have you worked in education/schools?
A: This is my first year as a school psychologist and I am very excited to be starting my first career in education! Previously, I spent several years in middle schools, elementary schools, and early education helping out in classrooms.
Q: What drew you to working in schools and/or HJT1, specifically?
A: I love helping students thrive, specifically by building connections and through supporting them with their social-emotional needs. I love that Hartford is a close-knit community where I can form those bonds with students and staff!
Q: Share some your favorites - snack, hobby, activity, book, travel destination.
A: Favorite Book - Demon Copperhead; Favorite Snack - White Cheddar Cheeto Puffs; Favorite Travel Destination - Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming; Favorite Hobby - Watercolor; Favorite Activity - Taking walks with the people I love
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 it would be Language Arts. This was also my favorite subject growing up!
Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: I lived in Milan, Italy for 6 months while studying abroad.
Ms. Lorbiecki, Lincoln Teacher
Q: How many years have you worked in education/schools?
A: This will be my first year as a teacher, but I spent a full school year student teaching.
Q: What drew you to working in schools and/or HJT1, specifically?
A: Becoming an educator has always been a dream of mine. I have always enjoyed working with young children, and over the years, teaching swim lessons has strengthened my passion for helping children learn and grow. My educational journey began at Lincoln, so the opportunity to teach there is especially close to my heart. Hartford has been home to me and my family for generations, and teaching at Lincoln feels like a meaningful way to give back to the community and the town that I love.
Q: Share some your favorites - snack, hobby, activity, book, travel destination.
A: My favorite soda is Dr. Pepper, I love crafting and reading. I spend a lot of time with my family and younger siblings. I would love to go back to St. Thomas, which was my favorite stop on a cruise I went on with my family.
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 when I was in school was reading.
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
Learning doesn't just happen within four classroom walls—it can happen anywhere curiosity leads.
🎙️ Season 2, Episode 2: Safe Schools. Strong Futures. features Mr. Hanlon, Lincoln Principal; Adam Majerus, Director of Business Services; and Doug Carroll, Facilities Manager, as they discuss the many ways HJT1 prioritizes safety, security, and operational excellence across our schools.
Watch the video (below) or listen (click the button below) whenever it fits your day!
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