🏈🔥 STATE BOUND! 🔥🏈
Our Lady T-Birds are heading to the State Flag Football Tournament, and we could not be prouder!
These athletes have worked hard all season, and now they get to represent Hays Lodgepole on the biggest stage. Let's pack the stands and show them what HLP pride looks like! 📣
🏈 First Game: Wednesday, October 7th at 9:15 a.m. vs. Plenty Coups
📍 Location: Daylis Stadium, 427 Grand Avenue, Billings, MT
Wear your school colors, bring your loudest cheers, and come support our girls! 🙌
Good luck, Lady T-Birds! We believe in you! 💪
GO LADY T-BIRDS! 🦅🏈
#HLPPride #GoLadyTBirds #StateBound #FlagFootball
📢 HAYS-LODGEPOLE SCHOOLS ANNOUNCEMENT 🦅
Please note the following schedule changes for this week due to MEA Conferences:
Wednesday – Half Day
* 🏫 Elementary School dismisses at 12:30 PM
* 🏫 High School dismisses at 1:00 PM
Thursday – NO SCHOOL
Please make arrangements accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation!
💜💛 Go Thunderbirds! 💛💜
🏀 HAYS-LODGEPOLE THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL 🏀
📣 Junior High Boys & Girls Basketball Practice Begins Monday!
🏀 GIRLS
📍 Lodgepole Elementary School
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
📅 Practice begins Monday
🏀 BOYS
📍 Hays-LodgePole High School
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
📅 Practice begins Tuesday
⚠️ IMPORTANT: There will be NO boys basketball practice on Monday because Hays-LodgePole will be hosting Box Elder for volleyball.
🏀 PRACTICE & GAME SCHEDULE
* Teams will alternate gyms each week for practice.
* The game schedule will be forthcoming. Stay tuned for updates!
Let’s get ready for a great season! We look forward to seeing our student-athletes hit the court and represent our school with pride!
💜💛 GO THUNDERBIRDS! 🏀
#HLPThunderbirds #ThunderbirdPride #JuniorHighBasketball
🏈💜💛 CONGRATULATIONS, LADY THUNDERBIRDS! 💛💜🏈
Hays-LodgePole Schools is incredibly proud of our Lady Thunderbird Flag Football Team for earning an outstanding 3rd-place finish at the State Tournament! 🏆
Your hard work, dedication, determination, and teamwork have made our school and community proud. You represented Hays-LodgePole with pride and showed what it means to be a Thunderbird!
A special THANK YOU to all our fans, families, and community members who supported our Lady Thunderbirds throughout the season and at State! Your encouragement, school spirit, and support mean so much to our athletes and coaches. 💜💛
Congratulations to our athletes and coaches on an amazing season and this well-deserved accomplishment. We are proud of everything you have achieved!
ONCE A THUNDERBIRD, ALWAYS A THUNDERBIRD! 💜💛🏈
#HaysLodgePole #LadyThunderbirds #ThunderbirdPride #StateTournament #FlagFootball
Hays LodgePole Thunderbirds Weekly Happenings!
LodgePole Elementary annual Trunk or Treat!!! Everyone is invited & please bring treats!!!
📣 Parent-Teacher Conference Update! 📣
Hello, HLP families! 👋
Our High School Parent-Teacher Conferences have been moved to Thursday, October 22, because our amazing Lady T-Birds are headed to the State Flag Football Tournament! 🏈🏆
Elementary conferences are still on for Thursday, October 29. 📅
We are so proud of our Lady T-Birds and wish them the very best of luck at State! Let's show them some HLP pride. Come out, cheer loud, and support them as they represent our school! 🙌
GO LADY T-BIRDS! 🔥
Questions? Feel free to reach out anytime. We're always happy to help! 😊
#HLPPride #GoLadyTBirds #StateBound
COUNT DAY!!!!
Federal Programs Meeting
Elementary October Calendar
🏈💜 HLP FLAG FOOTBALL SENIOR NIGHT! 💛🏈
Hays Lodgepole High School welcomes you to Senior Night as our Lady T-Birds take on the Harlem Wildcats in their final game before heading to STATE! 🎉
📅 Game Night: Senior Night
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🏈 HLP T-Birds vs. Harlem Wildcats
Come out and support our seniors as we celebrate their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments! 💜💛
🍔 Thunderburgers will be available for purchase!
🎂 Freshman Class Cake Raffle!
🎓 Senior Night activities and recognition!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and pack the stands for our Lady T-Birds! Let’s send them off to State with plenty of T-Bird pride! 🦅💜💛
LET’S GO T-BIRDS! 🏈🔥
Hays Lodgepole High School welcomes you to Senior Night as our Lady T-Birds take on the Harlem Wildcats in their final game before heading to STATE! 🎉
📅 Game Night: Senior Night
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🏈 HLP T-Birds vs. Harlem Wildcats
Come out and support our seniors as we celebrate their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments! 💜💛
🍔 Thunderburgers will be available for purchase!
🎂 Freshman Class Cake Raffle!
🎓 Senior Night activities and recognition!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and pack the stands for our Lady T-Birds! Let’s send them off to State with plenty of T-Bird pride! 🦅💜💛
LET’S GO T-BIRDS! 🏈🔥
Hello Hays Lodgepole Community,
I am pleased to announce that Hays Lodgepole Schools recently received a $400 donation from Independence Bank through our Hays Lodgepole Spirit Debit Card program.
Thank you to Independence Bank and to everyone who supports our schools by using the Hays Lodgepole Spirit Debit Card. Every little bit helps and goes right back to supporting our students and schools.
If you don’t have one yet, consider getting your Hays Lodgepole Spirit Debit Card today and help support our schools.
Thank you again to Independence Bank for your continued support of Hays Lodgepole Schools.
Together We Rise!
I am pleased to announce that Hays Lodgepole Schools recently received a $400 donation from Independence Bank through our Hays Lodgepole Spirit Debit Card program.
Thank you to Independence Bank and to everyone who supports our schools by using the Hays Lodgepole Spirit Debit Card. Every little bit helps and goes right back to supporting our students and schools.
If you don’t have one yet, consider getting your Hays Lodgepole Spirit Debit Card today and help support our schools.
Thank you again to Independence Bank for your continued support of Hays Lodgepole Schools.
Together We Rise!
🌟 Native American Week Celebrations 🌟
Hays Lodgepole Schools is excited to celebrate Native American Week with a variety of fun, educational, and meaningful activities for our students! We invite students and staff to participate in our daily dress-up themes and activities throughout the week.
Monday – Native Games & Bling Day
🎯 Elementary: Students will participate in Native games and activities.
🎨 High School: Students will create Big Auntie Earrings and Big Uncle Ties to be worn for Wednesday’s judging.
✨ Dress-Up Theme: Bling Day
Wear your favorite beaded, quilled, or other Native jewelry and accessories!
Tuesday – Inspirational Speaker & Braids, Bandanas & Scarves
🎤 Motivational Speaker: Shaylynn Bird will speak to K–12 students from 1:00–2:00 PM at the high school.
🪶 Dress-Up Theme: Braids, Bandanas & Scarves
Show your style with braids, bandanas, and scarves!
Wednesday – Native American Trivia & Popcorn
🍿 Students will enjoy Native American trivia and popcorn!
👑 Big Auntie Earrings & Big Uncle Ties Judging
Students will have the opportunity to show off their creations!
👞 Dress-Up Theme: Rock Your Moccs!
Wear your favorite moccasins or moccasin-inspired footwear.
Thursday – Powwow Day
🪶 Powwow Day: Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Powwow in Harlem.
🎀 Dress-Up Theme: Threads Day
Wear your ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, and other Native-inspired clothing!
We look forward to celebrating our culture, traditions, creativity, and community throughout Native American Week!
Hays Lodgepole Schools is excited to celebrate Native American Week with a variety of fun, educational, and meaningful activities for our students! We invite students and staff to participate in our daily dress-up themes and activities throughout the week.
Monday – Native Games & Bling Day
🎯 Elementary: Students will participate in Native games and activities.
🎨 High School: Students will create Big Auntie Earrings and Big Uncle Ties to be worn for Wednesday’s judging.
✨ Dress-Up Theme: Bling Day
Wear your favorite beaded, quilled, or other Native jewelry and accessories!
Tuesday – Inspirational Speaker & Braids, Bandanas & Scarves
🎤 Motivational Speaker: Shaylynn Bird will speak to K–12 students from 1:00–2:00 PM at the high school.
🪶 Dress-Up Theme: Braids, Bandanas & Scarves
Show your style with braids, bandanas, and scarves!
Wednesday – Native American Trivia & Popcorn
🍿 Students will enjoy Native American trivia and popcorn!
👑 Big Auntie Earrings & Big Uncle Ties Judging
Students will have the opportunity to show off their creations!
👞 Dress-Up Theme: Rock Your Moccs!
Wear your favorite moccasins or moccasin-inspired footwear.
Thursday – Powwow Day
🪶 Powwow Day: Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Powwow in Harlem.
🎀 Dress-Up Theme: Threads Day
Wear your ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, and other Native-inspired clothing!
We look forward to celebrating our culture, traditions, creativity, and community throughout Native American Week!
📸 HLP HIGH SCHOOL PICTURE DAY – RESCHEDULED
Hays Lodgepole High School Picture Day has been rescheduled for Monday, September 28, beginning at approximately 11:00 AM.
Lynne’s Line Photography will be taking student portraits.
📷 Ordering Information
Families can order portraits in either of the following ways:
Online: lynneslinephoto.imagehost.com
Picture Packet: Packets will be sent home with students on Thursday, September 24.
Accepted payment methods: Cash, check, money order, or credit card.
For questions about scheduling, please contact Hays Lodgepole High School.
For questions about photos or orders, please contact Lynne Brewer:
📞 406-654-4920
📧 lynneslinephotography@outlook.com
Thank you for your understanding regarding the schedule change!
Hays Lodgepole High School Picture Day has been rescheduled for Monday, September 28, beginning at approximately 11:00 AM.
Lynne’s Line Photography will be taking student portraits.
📷 Ordering Information
Families can order portraits in either of the following ways:
Online: lynneslinephoto.imagehost.com
Picture Packet: Packets will be sent home with students on Thursday, September 24.
Accepted payment methods: Cash, check, money order, or credit card.
For questions about scheduling, please contact Hays Lodgepole High School.
For questions about photos or orders, please contact Lynne Brewer:
📞 406-654-4920
📧 lynneslinephotography@outlook.com
Thank you for your understanding regarding the schedule change!
Hays and Lodgepole Communities,
Good morning,
The repair has worked, and both schools will operate on a normal schedule today.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Have a great day!
Good morning,
The repair has worked, and both schools will operate on a normal schedule today.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Have a great day!
Good evening,
As of right now, the leak has been repaired and water pressure has been restored. We will continue to monitor the pipe throughout the night.
If anything changes, we will provide an update by 6:00 a.m. At this time, both schools will operate on their normal schedule tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
As of right now, the leak has been repaired and water pressure has been restored. We will continue to monitor the pipe throughout the night.
If anything changes, we will provide an update by 6:00 a.m. At this time, both schools will operate on their normal schedule tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Waterpipe and School Update:
Good Afternoon, Hays and Lodgepole Communities,
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the water situation at Hays Lodgepole High School, we will notify families by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow morning whether school will be in session. This decision will apply to both the Elementary and High School.
Workers will be working throughout the night to repair the issue, and we appreciate their efforts to get the water service restored as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, bottled water is available at the Kills at Night Center, and the water truck is available there for anyone who needs to fill jugs or containers.
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation.
Good Afternoon, Hays and Lodgepole Communities,
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the water situation at Hays Lodgepole High School, we will notify families by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow morning whether school will be in session. This decision will apply to both the Elementary and High School.
Workers will be working throughout the night to repair the issue, and we appreciate their efforts to get the water service restored as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, bottled water is available at the Kills at Night Center, and the water truck is available there for anyone who needs to fill jugs or containers.
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation.
High School and Elementary HOCO Spirit Week 2026
Home Coming Flag Football Game. Please come and Support our Girls.
Hays Lodgepole School District extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Emma Klingaman, a recent graduate of Harlem High School, who tragically passed away in an accident.
Emma was a valued member of her community, and her passing is a heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Emma during this difficult time.
May Emma’s memory be a blessing, and may her family and loved ones find comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Emma was a valued member of her community, and her passing is a heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Emma during this difficult time.
May Emma’s memory be a blessing, and may her family and loved ones find comfort and strength in the days ahead.