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Members of the 25-26 District Equity Committee!

Members of the 25-26 District Equity Committee!

This Fall, members of the Hartford School District Equity Committee participated in a project with Dartmouth Students on designing a framework for welcoming our multilingual students.

This Fall, members of the Hartford School District Equity Committee participated in a project with Dartmouth Students on designing a framework for welcoming our multilingual students.

Hartford High School students attended the Mountain Views Supervisory Union's Youth Leadership Summit where they engaged in dialogue about democracy, the environment, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, and heard from US Rep. Becca Balint and VT State Senator Joe Major.

Hartford High School students attended the Mountain Views Supervisory Union's Youth Leadership Summit where they engaged in dialogue about democracy, the environment, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, and heard from US Rep. Becca Balint and VT State Senator Joe Major.

Carving pumpkins for some fall fun!

Carving pumpkins for some fall fun!

Sharing meals fosters social bonds, increases happiness, and provides a sense of belonging. Food introduces people to other cultures and traditions, acting as a bridge between different communities and promoting understanding and representation.

Sharing meals fosters social bonds, increases happiness, and provides a sense of belonging. Food introduces people to other cultures and traditions, acting as a bridge between different communities and promoting understanding and representation.

With students and staff from all grade levels, the annual pride parade celebrates the LGBTQ+ community by fostering visibility and community, honoring the history of the movement, and advocating for continued equality and rights.

With students and staff from all grade levels, the annual pride parade celebrates the LGBTQ+ community by fostering visibility and community, honoring the history of the movement, and advocating for continued equality and rights.

Members of the 25-26 District Equity Committee!

Members of the 25-26 District Equity Committee!

This Fall, members of the Hartford School District Equity Committee participated in a project with Dartmouth Students on designing a framework for welcoming our multilingual students.

This Fall, members of the Hartford School District Equity Committee participated in a project with Dartmouth Students on designing a framework for welcoming our multilingual students.

Hartford High School students attended the Mountain Views Supervisory Union's Youth Leadership Summit where they engaged in dialogue about democracy, the environment, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, and heard from US Rep. Becca Balint and VT State Senator Joe Major.

Hartford High School students attended the Mountain Views Supervisory Union's Youth Leadership Summit where they engaged in dialogue about democracy, the environment, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, and heard from US Rep. Becca Balint and VT State Senator Joe Major.

Carving pumpkins for some fall fun!

Carving pumpkins for some fall fun!

Sharing meals fosters social bonds, increases happiness, and provides a sense of belonging. Food introduces people to other cultures and traditions, acting as a bridge between different communities and promoting understanding and representation.

Sharing meals fosters social bonds, increases happiness, and provides a sense of belonging. Food introduces people to other cultures and traditions, acting as a bridge between different communities and promoting understanding and representation.

With students and staff from all grade levels, the annual pride parade celebrates the LGBTQ+ community by fostering visibility and community, honoring the history of the movement, and advocating for continued equality and rights.

With students and staff from all grade levels, the annual pride parade celebrates the LGBTQ+ community by fostering visibility and community, honoring the history of the movement, and advocating for continued equality and rights.

Statements & Policies

  • The Hartford School District values neurodiversity as a natural and vital part of human diversity and that honoring neurological differences is essential to building an inclusive community. We affirm the inherent value and dignity of neurodivergent individuals and are committed to creating learning environments where we uphold each person’s authenticity, cultivate belonging, and promote agency by confronting ableism and ensuring neurodivergent students, staff, and community members are recognized, included, and supported.

  • ​​​​​​​“The School District of the Town of Hartford rejects all forms of racism. Racism in any form will not be tolerated in this school. Hartford Schools are committed to the mission of increasing cultural respect by cultivating greater understanding of concepts of diversity, inclusion, equity, implicit bias, white privilege, white supremacy, and systemic racism.” 

  • "The Hartford School District is committed to providing a safe, orderly, civil, and positive learning environment for all students and staff, regardless of perceived or actual gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, and/or sexual orientation. It is the position of the Hartford School District that transgender, non-binary, and intersex individuals deserve the same inclusion and acknowledgement that cisgender individuals receive."

  • In an effort to build community and belonging, the HSD has multiple affinity groups in each of its school buildings. An affinity group is a group of people linked by a common purpose, identity, or interest. Affinity Groups play a vital role in ensuring an inclusive environment where all are valued, included, and empowered to succeed. They are never used to promote hate speech, discriminatory behavior, exclusion, or hostility. We offer and/or are creating affinity groups for students of the BIPOC/global majority/multicultural community, LGBTQ+ and their allies, boys/men, and neurodiverse learners.

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Juneteenth Celebration Video featuring Anabella Fiorelli, HHS student and member of the District Equity Committee.

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Student Affinity Groups

BIPOC/Global Majority/Multicultural Student Affinity Groups for students who identify as a member of the Global Majority (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color, Latinx, Hispanic, biracial and multiracial students) meet weekly at their schools.

Student Committees

Student Equity Committees for students who are looking to make a positive change in their schools through equity work. These groups meet weekly at their schools.

Curiosity Corner

Curiosity Corner is a weekly opportunity for adults/caregivers to learn more about important policies, such as the gender inclusivity and anti-racism policies, that guide the district and its commitments. The goal of Curiosity Corner is to give you a chance to learn alongside your student(s), hear personal stories and lived experiences, stretch your comfort zone, and practice understanding and compassion. Together, we believe we can ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

Community Events

Poster announces 'Upper Valley Outright,' a drop-in peer support group for TGNC youth ages 13-18. 

 

Upper Valley Outright

A drop-in peer support group for trans, non-binary, and gender nonconforming youth (ages 13-18) Every Third Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30pm Kilton Library.

A group of diverse children gather happily beneath the text "DACC Community for kids of color". 

DACC

DACC is a group of Dartmouth College students who wish to make connections in the area, helping children of color through mentorship and community.

A promotional flyer for an 'Employee Rights Training' session led by Dr. Kelli Perkins, scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Know Your Employee Rights

If you belong to the BIPOC community and want to learn what to do with job issues, what's in your control and what isn't, or if you have specific questions about your unique situation, this event is for you!

A white logo on a dark background showing two children's profiles and the text "STYLES 4 KIDZ" with a heart.

The Styles 4 Kidz NH/VT Parent Advocacy Group invites you to Pizza at the Park!

Location:
Riverside Community Park Pavilion
103 Glen Road, West Lebanon, NH 03784
(near the Powerhouse Mall and skatepark)
Date: Saturday September 12, 2026
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Fee: There is no cost for this event
RSVP: Reply to s4kpagnewhampshire@gmail.com by Thursday Sept 10th so we know how much pizza to order

The Styles 4 Kidz's mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate hair care education and services for kids with textured hair in foster care and transracial adoptive or biracial families.

A promotional flyer for the Educator of Color Retreat, featuring a photo of people in a meeting room and event details for October 9-11, 2026.

Educators of Color Retreat
Hosted by the Vermont Educators of Color Association – A grassroots group working to build relationships and make change for educators of color in Vermont. While many of us are k-12 educators, we welcome educators in any setting from early education, to after school, to higher education, please join us to heal and connect! This retreat is only for self-identified educators of color! 

A promotional flyer for UP Learning's Monthly Racial Justice Dialogues, featuring five diverse participants on a video call and text details.

Racial Justice Dialogues
All are welcome. All voices matter. Join a powerful series of conversations led entirely by youth from across the U.S. — changemakers who are passionate about restorative justice, equitable education, and amplifying youth voices. Register Now

Equity Coordinator

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Julia Lau

Coach and Facilitator of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 802-295-8600 x1099 [Email]