🚫 FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY 🚫 This includes all school grounds, buildings, parking lots, playgrounds, and the 4-Courts area. As we approach the holiday season, we ask parents and guardians to please be mindful of where your children are gathering and using fireworks or other explosive devices. Fireworks can pose serious safety risks and may cause damage to school property. Please help us keep our school grounds safe and enjoyable for everyone by ensuring fireworks are used only in permitted locations and in accordance with local laws. Thank you for your cooperation and support. Hays-LodgePole Thunderbirds

🎓 Attention Seniors! 🎓 Your laptops are ready for pickup at the high school! Please note that only the senior student may sign out and receive their device. These laptops were purchased using the remaining funds raised by the Senior Class through fundraising efforts. 📅 Pickup Dates & Times: ✅ Thursday, June 25 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ✅ Monday, June 29 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Susan Werk, Senior Advisor, will be available during these times to distribute the devices. Congratulations, Class of 2026, and thank you for your hard work and fundraising efforts! 🎉

🚗 Driver's Education Interest – Summer Program 🚗

Attention Hays-Lodgepole School District families! If your child is interested in participating in our summer Driver's Education program, please reach out to us!

📩 Jessica Cochran: jcochran@hlpschools.k12.mt.us
📩 Amber Azure: aazure@hlpschools.k12.mt.us

Don't miss this opportunity — contact us today to show interest! 🎓🚙

#HaysLodgepole #DriversEd #HLPSchools #SummerProgram

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

🎉 Congratulations to all of our amazing LodgePole Elementary students who made the 4th Quarter Honor Roll and achieved outstanding Attendance! 🎉
You have worked so hard all year long, and it truly shows. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for your dedication, effort, and commitment to your education!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!

Sports Physicals!

Greetings Thunderbird Family,
The Fort Belknap Indian Community Tribal programs are implementing a School Clothes Project for the 2026-27 school year. Applications may be picked up at the Tiwahe Office with Morgan Horn.
This is available to all students who will be enrolled in Hays Lodgepole Schools, K-12 for the 2026-27 school year.
You may also pick up an application from: Willowa Horn, Staci Bradley or Shajona Cole.
For more information, please call 406-353-8345

MAPS Media will be hosting a Digital Photography Class at HLP on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 26th and 27th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.
Students interested in participating can pick up an application at the front office. Space is limited, so applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Transportation will be provided for students who need it.
Please contact the high school office with any questions.

Tomorrow, the HLP High School and Junior High will host an Academic Awards Ceremony and End-of-Year Barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
We invite all families to join us as we celebrate our students and their successful completion of the school year. Teachers have selected a variety of awards to recognize students for their achievements, growth, leadership, and positive contributions throughout the year.
We encourage all students and families to attend, as students may be receiving special recognition.
We look forward to celebrating with you!

Hays Lodgepole School District will begin registering students for school year 2026-2027 on Tuesday, May 26th until Thursday, June 4th. Registration will then re-open July 27th , 2026.

Reminder: All students must re-enroll. Be sure to read all instructions carefully before starting. We're all so excited for the new school year to see what our students can accomplish in the classroom. Get registered and join us for a great school year ahead. The packets will be available at either of the school's front office and can be returned to either the elementary or high school.

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ IT'S ALMOST TIME! 🎉

Tomorrow morning kicks off our 2-Day Divisional Track & Field Meet starting at 9:00 AM at Memorial Stadium in Great Falls, MT! 📍

Boys AND girls compete in ALL events — and in an exciting first, our Middle School athletes will get the chance to exhibition at the Divisional Meet! What a milestone moment for these young athletes! 🌟

Come out, cheer loud, and show everyone what Thunderbird pride looks like!

Good luck to ALL our competitors — we are SO proud of you!

✨ GO THUNDERBIRDS! ✨

🌟 Student of the Month Celebration 🌟 Today at Hays-Lodge Pole Elementary, we proudly recognized our amazing Students of the Month! These students have shown outstanding effort, positive attitudes, kindness, and leadership in and out of the classroom. 📚✨ We are so proud of the hard work and dedication each student shows every day. Keep shining and setting a great example for others! Thank you to our staff, families, and community for supporting our students and helping them succeed. Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month! 👏🎉 #HLPThunderbirds #StudentOfTheMonth #ProudToBeHLP #FutureLeaders #ElementaryExcellence

3rd Grade Students designed their own bubble wands to make the biggest, smallest, and most creative shape.

3rd Grade Students were excited to watch chicks hatch! Our class learned the life cycle of a chicken first hand. The students prepared our class incubators and waited patiently for the magic day! Ironically they hatched on Mother's Day weekend. We invited K-6 grades to come visit to share the experience.

Track & Field Day!!!

🍽️✨ Lodge Pole Elementary celebrated our Students of the Month with a special luncheon! We are so proud of these students for their hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication both in and out of the classroom. Their efforts continue to make our school a great place to learn and grow. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the luncheon special and to the families for supporting these amazing students. Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month — keep up the great work! 👏📚⭐ #LodgePoleElementary go#StudentOfTheMonth #ProudSchool #FutureLeaders

Attention HLP 8th Grade Families and Students:
Monday, May 18th will be a regular school day for all 8th grade students. Attendance is required as students will be:
• Finishing state testing
• Practicing for the promotion ceremony
• Signing out and turning in their computer devices
These activities are important to ensure students are prepared for promotion and end-of-year procedures are completed.
Thank you for your support and cooperation!

Field Day Announcement

May 14, 2026

Due to the weather conditions, including strong wind, low temperatures, and rain, the Lodgepole Elementary Field Day scheduled for today has been canceled. Field Day has been rescheduled for May 21, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Lodgepole Staff

**Track Meet Reminder!**

Please make sure your children are **dropped off before 6:30 AM**, as the **buses will depart promptly at 6:30 AM**.

Thank you for helping ensure everyone is on time and ready for a great day of track. Go thunderbirds!

MAPS- Fort Belknap 2026 Summer Program