
🎓 **ATTENTION HAYS LODGEPOLE STUDENTS!** 🎓
**The Gates Scholarship is NOW OPEN for Applications!** ✨
This is a FULL-RIDE scholarship opportunity that covers tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation for outstanding minority students with significant financial need.
**Who can apply?**
• High school seniors from minority backgrounds
• Pell Grant eligible
• Strong academic record
• Leadership experience
• Community involvement
**This scholarship covers:**
✅ Full tuition and fees
✅ Room and board
✅ Books and supplies
✅ Transportation costs
✅ Personal expenses
**Don't let this life-changing opportunity pass you by!** The Gates Scholarship has helped thousands of students achieve their dreams of higher education.
**Ready to apply?** Scan the QR code below or visit the link to get started on your application today!
**Application deadline:** SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Questions? See your guidance counselor or contact the main office. We're here to help you succeed!
#GatesScholarship #HaysLodgePole #ScholarshipOpportunity #EducationMatters #DreamBig
**The Gates Scholarship is NOW OPEN for Applications!** ✨
This is a FULL-RIDE scholarship opportunity that covers tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation for outstanding minority students with significant financial need.
**Who can apply?**
• High school seniors from minority backgrounds
• Pell Grant eligible
• Strong academic record
• Leadership experience
• Community involvement
**This scholarship covers:**
✅ Full tuition and fees
✅ Room and board
✅ Books and supplies
✅ Transportation costs
✅ Personal expenses
**Don't let this life-changing opportunity pass you by!** The Gates Scholarship has helped thousands of students achieve their dreams of higher education.
**Ready to apply?** Scan the QR code below or visit the link to get started on your application today!
**Application deadline:** SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Questions? See your guidance counselor or contact the main office. We're here to help you succeed!
#GatesScholarship #HaysLodgePole #ScholarshipOpportunity #EducationMatters #DreamBig



📢 Reminder: No School on Monday! Hays LodgePole Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday. #HaysLodgePole #LaborDay #NoSchool #StaySafe

Thunderbird Schedule 8-25 through 8-30, 2025


Letter from Elementary Principal.


# 🏐⚡🏈 Calling All 6th Graders! Sports Sign-Ups Are Here!
Hey 6th graders! Ready to have some fun and try something new? We're excited to announce that sign-ups are now open for:
🏐 **Volleyball**
⚡ **Cross Country**
🏈 **Football**
These are fantastic opportunities to make new friends, stay active, and be part of our school community!
Important Reminder:
All student athletes will need to have a current physical on file before participating. Make sure to get yours scheduled if you haven't already!
Got questions about any of our sports programs? Don't hesitate to reach out! Give Gemma a call at the high school: **406-673-3120**
We can't wait to see you out there showing your school spirit and having a blast! 🎉
*Let's go team!*
Hey 6th graders! Ready to have some fun and try something new? We're excited to announce that sign-ups are now open for:
🏐 **Volleyball**
⚡ **Cross Country**
🏈 **Football**
These are fantastic opportunities to make new friends, stay active, and be part of our school community!
Important Reminder:
All student athletes will need to have a current physical on file before participating. Make sure to get yours scheduled if you haven't already!
Got questions about any of our sports programs? Don't hesitate to reach out! Give Gemma a call at the high school: **406-673-3120**
We can't wait to see you out there showing your school spirit and having a blast! 🎉
*Let's go team!*

Letter from High School Principal, Jessica Cochran.


Practice schedule for HLP Thunderbirds tomorrow: Tuesday 8/19/25
JH VB- 4:30-5:50pm
JH FB 4:30-5:50pm
HS FB 4:30-6:15pm
JH/HS XC 4:30-6:00pm
HS VB 6:00-7:30pm
Girls flag football 7:45pm- 9:15pm
Students must have a physical and signed athletic handbook.


Monday August 18, 2025:
Must have a physical in order to practice.
HS Girls Volleyball 9:00am
HS Cross Country 4:00pm
HS Football 4:00pm
HS Girls Flag football 6:00pm
Athletic Handbook meeting 6:00pm commons area at the High School. If you have any questions please call the school at (406)673-3120.
Must have a physical in order to practice.
HS Girls Volleyball 9:00am
HS Cross Country 4:00pm
HS Football 4:00pm
HS Girls Flag football 6:00pm
Athletic Handbook meeting 6:00pm commons area at the High School. If you have any questions please call the school at (406)673-3120.


Fall Sports Schedules!




MANDATORY ATHLETIC PARENT MEETING
All Hays LodgePole Thunderbird athletic parents are required to attend a mandatory meeting:
When: Monday at 6:00 PM
Where: Hays LodgePole High School Commons Area
This meeting is mandatory for all parents of student athletes. Please make arrangements to attend.
For questions please contact the High school @ (406)673-3120!
All Hays LodgePole Thunderbird athletic parents are required to attend a mandatory meeting:
When: Monday at 6:00 PM
Where: Hays LodgePole High School Commons Area
This meeting is mandatory for all parents of student athletes. Please make arrangements to attend.
For questions please contact the High school @ (406)673-3120!


🏫 **Friendly Reminder for Hays LodgePole Families!** 🏫
Hey parents! Just a gentle nudge that it's time to get your kiddos enrolled for the new school year! 📚✏️
We're so excited to welcome back our returning students AND meet all our new Thunderbirds! 🦅⚡
**Don't forget to:**
✅ Complete enrollment paperwork
✅ Update contact information
✅ Submit any required documents
Need help with the enrollment process? No problem! Give us a call at the school office - we're here to help make it easy for you!
📞 **Contact us:** 406-673-3120
Let's make this school year amazing together! Can't wait to see all our students ready to soar!
**#HaysLodgePole #Thunderbirds #BackToSchool #Enrollment**
Hey parents! Just a gentle nudge that it's time to get your kiddos enrolled for the new school year! 📚✏️
We're so excited to welcome back our returning students AND meet all our new Thunderbirds! 🦅⚡
**Don't forget to:**
✅ Complete enrollment paperwork
✅ Update contact information
✅ Submit any required documents
Need help with the enrollment process? No problem! Give us a call at the school office - we're here to help make it easy for you!
📞 **Contact us:** 406-673-3120
Let's make this school year amazing together! Can't wait to see all our students ready to soar!
**#HaysLodgePole #Thunderbirds #BackToSchool #Enrollment**

Hays LodgePole Thunderbirds
High School Fall Sports Practice Begins
**Practice Starts: Friday, August 15, 2025**
High School Sports Schedule:
- **Volleyball**: 9-11am & 1-3pm (Gym)
- **Cross Country**: 6am (Parking Lot)
- **Football**: 10am (Field)
Junior High Sports:
- **JH Sports** will begin the first day of school
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Important Requirements:
**Students must have a physical in order to begin practice.**
Contact Information:
For questions, please call the High School at **406-673-3120**
*Schedules will be posted soon.*
**Go Thunderbirds!**
High School Fall Sports Practice Begins
**Practice Starts: Friday, August 15, 2025**
High School Sports Schedule:
- **Volleyball**: 9-11am & 1-3pm (Gym)
- **Cross Country**: 6am (Parking Lot)
- **Football**: 10am (Field)
Junior High Sports:
- **JH Sports** will begin the first day of school
---
Important Requirements:
**Students must have a physical in order to begin practice.**
Contact Information:
For questions, please call the High School at **406-673-3120**
*Schedules will be posted soon.*
**Go Thunderbirds!**

CALLING ALL COACHES!
Hays LodgePole Schools is seeking passionate coaches to lead our teams to success!
Hays LodgePole Schools is seeking passionate coaches to lead our teams to success!



JOIN US FOR BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE!!


Para-Professional Positions Available!


Hays Lodgepole Monthly School Board of Trustees Meeting will be postponed to next Tuesday July 15th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

FREE Atlanta Falcons Girls Flag Football Clinic!!!


Grow Basketball Camp!!


Cultural Camp Information!!


Free swimming location @ Harlem!
