Hello Hays LodgePole families,
This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming school schedule:
Monday, February 16th - NO SCHOOL
There will be no school on Monday in observance of Presidents Day. All students and staff will have the day off.
Friday, February 20th - SCHOOL IS IN SESSION
Please note that students WILL have school on Friday, February 20th. This is a regular school day, so please make sure your students are in attendance.
If you have any questions or concerns about the school schedule, please don't hesitate to contact us at 406-673-3120.
Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to seeing our students back in class!
Hays LodgePole Schools
🏀 THUNDERBIRD WEEKLY SCHEDULE 🏀 February 9-14, 2026
PRACTICE SCHEDULE: 🏀 HS Girls Basketball: 4:30-6:30pm 🏀 HS Boys Basketball: 6:30-8:30pm 📣 Cheerleading: 6:30pm (HS Library) 💃 Drill Team: 5:00-6:00pm
GAMES THIS WEEK:
Tuesday, 2/10 - HOME vs Harlem Girls Varsity: 6:00pm Boys Varsity: 7:30pm Seniors: concessions, 50/50 Juniors: pop shoot, cake raffle
Friday, 2/13 - AWAY vs Dodson Girls Varsity: 5:00pm Boys Varsity: 6:30pm 🚌 Departure: 1:30pm
Saturday, 2/14 - HOME SENIOR DAY vs North Star ❤️ Girls Varsity: 4:00pm Boys Varsity: 5:30pm 🎁 Giveaways: 10:00am in the gym 👨👩👧👦 Senior families arrive: 9:00am 🎓 Senior walk-outs with families before girls game - line up at 3:45pm Juniors: concessions, pop shoot Seniors: 50/50 Sophomores: cake raffle
Come out and support our Thunderbirds!
#ThunderbirdPride #SeniorNight #HSBasketball
🏀 THUNDERBIRDS DRILL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🏀
NO DRILL TEAM PRACTICE
Saturday Game Details:
📍 Students arrive at 5:30 PM
👕 Dress Code: White shirt and black pants
👨👩👧 Parents/Guardians: Please keep students with you until coaches arrive
🏠 Home game vs. Big Sandy
We can't wait to see your amazing routine! Go Thunderbirds!
#ThunderbirdPride #HaysLodgepole
The competition starts at 10:00 AM in the Chinook Auditorium. We're so proud of all our participants—go show them what you've got!
#SpellingBee #BlaineCounty #ProudOfOurStudents
Congratulations to all our outstanding students who made the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence make our school community proud.
Keep up the great work! 📚✨
#HaysLodgePole #HonorRoll #StudentSuccess #ProudEducators
Monday, February 2nd, is Student Count Day, an important day for our school and district. Student attendance on this day directly impacts school funding, staffing, and resources that support our students throughout the year.
To encourage strong attendance, all junior high and high school students who arrive on time, remain in school for the full day, and are present for the entire instructional day (no check outs, no tardies) will receive one entry into a drawing for a chance to win one of six (6) $50 prepaid Visa gift cards.
✔️ Be on time
✔️ Stay all day
✔️ Be counted
Please help us make attendance count on this important day by ensuring students are present and ready to learn. Every student matters, and every day counts—especially on Student Count Day!
Thank you for your continued support of our school.
Attention student athletes and parents!
Sports picture retakes will be held on:
📅 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 HS Commons Area
If you missed picture day or need a retake, please plan to attend!
#HaysLodgepole #Thunderbirds #SportsPhotos
NO JV GAMES THIS WEEK
Varsity only.
Thursday, January 29 @ Harlem
Girls: 6:00 PM
Boys: 7:30 PM
Departure: 4:00 PM
Friday, January 30 @ Turner
Girls: 5:00 PM
Boys: 6:30 PM
Departure: 2:45 PM
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
Sports pictures will be taken this evening after school starting at 4:30 PM in the commons area.
Order: Girls Basketball, Cheer, Drill Team, then Boys Basketball
Note: Pricing information will be provided at the time of pictures.
Congratulations Students!
Honor Roll Announcement – Second Quarter (2025–2026 School Year)
Lodgepole Elementary School is proud to recognize the following 5th and 6th grade students who have earned Honor Roll honors for the second quarter of the 2025–2026 school year. This achievement reflects their dedication, hard work, and commitment to academic excellence.
Fifth Grade Honor Roll Students:
Tayah Big Day
Michael Lecheler, Jr.
White Plume Manuel
Charlia McConnell
Jay Mount III
Simyra Walker
Kaliyah Werk
Mariana Stiffarm
Dmitri Siffarm
Karyia Fox
Sixth Grade Honor Roll Students:
Mataylee Brockie
Rylee Old Elk
Tamira Roberts
Paul Snow
Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students on this outstanding accomplishment. We are very proud of you—keep up the excellent work! 🎉
GAME DAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Saturday, January 24, 2026
HLP Thunderbirds vs. Box Elder Bears - HOME GAMES
Schedule:
(NO JV GAMES)
Varsity Girls: 4:00 PM
Varsity Boys: 5:30 PM
Important Reminders:
Please bring smaller bills and change for concessions and game admission.
All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times during the games.
Junior Concessions, Senior Cake raffle, Junior pop shoot!
Come out and support our teams! Go THUNDERBIRDS!
