Letter from High School Prinicpal, Jessica Cochran.
November 6, 2025
Thank You of Appreciation
Lodgepole Elementary School would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to the anonymous donor who provided snack bags for our students. Your generous gift brought smiles and joy to our children and reminded them of the kindness that exists within our community.
Your thoughtfulness and generosity are truly appreciated. Thank you for caring about our students and for making a positive difference in their day.
With sincere gratitude,
Ms. Robyn Hawk
Lodgepole Elementary School
Thank You of Appreciation
Lodgepole Elementary School would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to the anonymous donor who provided snack bags for our students. Your generous gift brought smiles and joy to our children and reminded them of the kindness that exists within our community.
Your thoughtfulness and generosity are truly appreciated. Thank you for caring about our students and for making a positive difference in their day.
With sincere gratitude,
Ms. Robyn Hawk
Lodgepole Elementary School
🎓⚡ THUNDERBIRD PRIDE! ⚡🎓
Congratulations to all of our Hays Lodgepole students who made the Honor Roll!
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have paid off. We are so proud of each and every one of you for this outstanding achievement!
Keep soaring high, Thunderbirds!
#ThunderbirdPride #HonorRoll #HaysLodgepole #AcademicExcellence
Congratulations to all of our Hays Lodgepole students who made the Honor Roll!
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have paid off. We are so proud of each and every one of you for this outstanding achievement!
Keep soaring high, Thunderbirds!
#ThunderbirdPride #HonorRoll #HaysLodgepole #AcademicExcellence
Attention GRADE SCHOOL!!!
Bullying Prevention Week Dress up Schedule!!!
HLP High School Student Council is seeking the names and information of our local veterans! They will be assembling care packages, cards, and other items to deliver in honor of their service.
If you know a veteran you’d like to recognize, please reach out to Shonda Vielle or Tuffy Helgeson with their information (name, branch of service, years served, etc.).
📧 svielle@hlpschools.k12.mt.us
📧 khelgeson@hlpschools.k12.mt.us
Thank you for helping us honor our local veterans!
If you know a veteran you’d like to recognize, please reach out to Shonda Vielle or Tuffy Helgeson with their information (name, branch of service, years served, etc.).
📧 svielle@hlpschools.k12.mt.us
📧 khelgeson@hlpschools.k12.mt.us
Thank you for helping us honor our local veterans!
Winter Sports Are Almost Here! ❄️🏀
Athletic Handbook Meeting
Hey Hays/Lodgepole Families!
We're so excited that winter sports season is just around the corner! Before we hit the court and get the season started, we need to gather for an important meeting.
Meeting Details:
📅 **When:** Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕕 **Time:** 6:00 PM
📍 **Where:** Hays Lodgepole School
Who Needs to Attend?
This meeting is **required** for all student athletes & parent/guardians!
**Questions?** Feel free to reach out to the school office.
**Go Thunderbirds!**
Elementary Calendar for November!
November 11, 2025 ALL Veterans are invited to come have a meal to honor you!l!!
Thunderbird Weekly Schedule! GO THUNDERBIRDS!
Reminder!
Hays Lodge Pole Schools -- Strategic Planning Survey -- All Stakeholders
Hello Thunderbird Community,
The Hays Lodge Pole Public School Board of Trustees and Staff Leadership Team are currently embarking on an exciting journey to shape the future of our public schools. We invite all stakeholders—including board members, staff, parents, and community members—to actively participate in our strategic planning process. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable as they will help us understand our strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth. To ensure every voice is heard, we have created this online survey designed to gather your thoughts and ideas. Together, we can create a roadmap for the success of our community public school fostering an excellent educational environment that meets the needs of each student.
The Strategic Planning meeting is set for November 6 at 6 pm at the High School.
Please take a few moments to share your input; your feedback will be instrumental in guiding our strategic planning process.
Thank you for being an essential part of this collaborative effort!
Survey:
Use this linked survey or copy and paste below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLPStratPlan
Hays Lodge Pole Schools -- Strategic Planning Survey -- All Stakeholders
Hello Thunderbird Community,
The Hays Lodge Pole Public School Board of Trustees and Staff Leadership Team are currently embarking on an exciting journey to shape the future of our public schools. We invite all stakeholders—including board members, staff, parents, and community members—to actively participate in our strategic planning process. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable as they will help us understand our strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth. To ensure every voice is heard, we have created this online survey designed to gather your thoughts and ideas. Together, we can create a roadmap for the success of our community public school fostering an excellent educational environment that meets the needs of each student.
The Strategic Planning meeting is set for November 6 at 6 pm at the High School.
Please take a few moments to share your input; your feedback will be instrumental in guiding our strategic planning process.
Thank you for being an essential part of this collaborative effort!
Survey:
Use this linked survey or copy and paste below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLPStratPlan
🍎 HLP High School Food Pantry
Our school is proud to offer a Food Pantry to support students and families in need. The pantry provides access to a variety of food items and essentials, helping ensure that no student goes without. Please remember the following guidelines and procedures when accessing the food pantry. To access the food pantry please contact the front office of the High School for an appointment at 406-673-3120.
Food Pantry Guidelines
To make sure everyone in our community gets what they need, please follow these simple rules:
Take only what you need so there is enough for all families.
One visit per week (unless otherwise approved).
Follow item limits posted on shelves or shared by staff.
Be respectful to volunteers and others waiting in line.
No saving places or taking items for others who aren’t present.
Check expiration dates and only take items you will use.
Clean up after yourself and return carts or baskets.
Item Limits (per household, per visit)
Canned Goods:
Up to 6–8 cans total (mix of soup, vegetables, fruit, beans, etc.)
Boxed or Dry Goods:
Up to 3 items (mac & cheese, pasta, rice, cereal, etc.)
Protein Items:
Up to 2 items (canned meat, tuna, peanut butter, etc.)
Snacks or Miscellaneous Items:
1–2 items
Thank you for helping us keep the pantry fair and welcoming for everyone! 💛 If you would like to donate to the food pantry, we take items that are canned, boxed, bagged and non-perishable.
Our school is proud to offer a Food Pantry to support students and families in need. The pantry provides access to a variety of food items and essentials, helping ensure that no student goes without. Please remember the following guidelines and procedures when accessing the food pantry. To access the food pantry please contact the front office of the High School for an appointment at 406-673-3120.
Food Pantry Guidelines
To make sure everyone in our community gets what they need, please follow these simple rules:
Take only what you need so there is enough for all families.
One visit per week (unless otherwise approved).
Follow item limits posted on shelves or shared by staff.
Be respectful to volunteers and others waiting in line.
No saving places or taking items for others who aren’t present.
Check expiration dates and only take items you will use.
Clean up after yourself and return carts or baskets.
Item Limits (per household, per visit)
Canned Goods:
Up to 6–8 cans total (mix of soup, vegetables, fruit, beans, etc.)
Boxed or Dry Goods:
Up to 3 items (mac & cheese, pasta, rice, cereal, etc.)
Protein Items:
Up to 2 items (canned meat, tuna, peanut butter, etc.)
Snacks or Miscellaneous Items:
1–2 items
Thank you for helping us keep the pantry fair and welcoming for everyone! 💛 If you would like to donate to the food pantry, we take items that are canned, boxed, bagged and non-perishable.
Helping Students Learn!
Monthly tips families can use to help students do better in school.
Monthly tips families can use to help students do better in school.
Thunderbird Weekly Scheudule Ocober 27-31
Volleyball Districts in Belt!!!!
Volleyball Districts in Belt!!!!
Student of the Month Celebration - September
We had a wonderful time yesterday celebrating our September Students of the Month at their special luncheon! 🎉
Congratulations to all our outstanding students who were recognized for their hard work, kindness, and positive attitudes. We're so proud of each and every one of you!
Please note: Due to the number of students honored, not all students appear in the photos shared. We celebrated everyone equally and are grateful for all our amazing students!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event special. Here's to another great month ahead!
We had a wonderful time yesterday celebrating our September Students of the Month at their special luncheon! 🎉
Congratulations to all our outstanding students who were recognized for their hard work, kindness, and positive attitudes. We're so proud of each and every one of you!
Please note: Due to the number of students honored, not all students appear in the photos shared. We celebrated everyone equally and are grateful for all our amazing students!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event special. Here's to another great month ahead!
Impact Aid, Title 1 & Federal Programs Fall Meeting!!
Hays Lodge Pole Schools -- Strategic Planning Survey -- All Stakeholders
Hello Thunderbird Community,
The Hays Lodge Pole Public School Board of Trustees and Staff Leadership Team are currently embarking on an exciting journey to shape the future of our public schools. We invite all stakeholders—including board members, staff, parents, and community members—to actively participate in our strategic planning process. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable as they will help us understand our strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth. To ensure every voice is heard, we have created this online survey designed to gather your thoughts and ideas. Together, we can create a roadmap for the success of our community public school fostering an excellent educational environment that meets the needs of each student.
The Strategic Planning meeting is set for November 6 at 6 pm at the High School.
Please take a few moments to share your input; your feedback will be instrumental in guiding our strategic planning process.
Thank you for being an essential part of this collaborative effort!
Survey:
Use this linked survey or copy and paste below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLPStratPlan
Hello Thunderbird Community,
The Hays Lodge Pole Public School Board of Trustees and Staff Leadership Team are currently embarking on an exciting journey to shape the future of our public schools. We invite all stakeholders—including board members, staff, parents, and community members—to actively participate in our strategic planning process. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable as they will help us understand our strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth. To ensure every voice is heard, we have created this online survey designed to gather your thoughts and ideas. Together, we can create a roadmap for the success of our community public school fostering an excellent educational environment that meets the needs of each student.
The Strategic Planning meeting is set for November 6 at 6 pm at the High School.
Please take a few moments to share your input; your feedback will be instrumental in guiding our strategic planning process.
Thank you for being an essential part of this collaborative effort!
Survey:
Use this linked survey or copy and paste below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLPStratPlan
⚠️ Important Safety Message for Families
We want to make families aware of a dangerous trend called the “Space Monkey Challenge” that has recently surfaced among students in some schools. This challenge involves restricting oxygen to the brain to experience a brief “high,” which is extremely dangerous and can cause serious injury or even death.
Our school is taking this matter very seriously. We are increasing supervision throughout the building and reminding students about the importance of making safe, healthy choices.
We ask families to talk with their children about the risks of this challenge and encourage open communication about peer pressure and internet trends.
Student safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate your continued partnership in keeping our students safe and informed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.
HLP School Administration
We want to make families aware of a dangerous trend called the “Space Monkey Challenge” that has recently surfaced among students in some schools. This challenge involves restricting oxygen to the brain to experience a brief “high,” which is extremely dangerous and can cause serious injury or even death.
Our school is taking this matter very seriously. We are increasing supervision throughout the building and reminding students about the importance of making safe, healthy choices.
We ask families to talk with their children about the risks of this challenge and encourage open communication about peer pressure and internet trends.
Student safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate your continued partnership in keeping our students safe and informed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.
HLP School Administration
Junior High 2025 Basketball Schedule !! GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!
Thunderbird Weekly Schedule 10-20 through 10-25, 2025
Hello Thunderbird fans!
Be sure to tune in to KRTV Great Falls tonight at 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM to watch the special feature on Collin Monteau!
You can also catch it online at MontanaSports.com.
Go Thunderbirds! 💛💜