September 23, 2025
Dear Thunderbird Parents and Guardians,
I am writing to inform you that this morning a yellow and orange toy squirt gun was brought onto the school bus and shown to other students. The bus attendant was immediately notified, and the toy was confiscated.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that no weapons of any kind are allowed on school property or school transportation—this includes toy guns, replica weapons, or play firearms of any kind.
Even when not real, these items can cause fear, confusion, and unnecessary alarm. Given the national climate surrounding school safety, it is essential that we maintain a secure and supportive environment where all students feel safe and respected.
We kindly ask for your help in speaking with your children about this important rule. Let them know that bringing any item that looks like a weapon—even as part of a game—is not acceptable and could lead to disciplinary action.
We appreciate your cooperation and ongoing support in helping us keep our schools safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school or the district office.
Together, we can ensure a safe and positive school year.
Warm regards,
Corey Barron, Superintendent
Hays Lodgepole School District
Dear Thunderbird Parents and Guardians,
I am writing to inform you that this morning a yellow and orange toy squirt gun was brought onto the school bus and shown to other students. The bus attendant was immediately notified, and the toy was confiscated.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that no weapons of any kind are allowed on school property or school transportation—this includes toy guns, replica weapons, or play firearms of any kind.
Even when not real, these items can cause fear, confusion, and unnecessary alarm. Given the national climate surrounding school safety, it is essential that we maintain a secure and supportive environment where all students feel safe and respected.
We kindly ask for your help in speaking with your children about this important rule. Let them know that bringing any item that looks like a weapon—even as part of a game—is not acceptable and could lead to disciplinary action.
We appreciate your cooperation and ongoing support in helping us keep our schools safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school or the district office.
Together, we can ensure a safe and positive school year.
Warm regards,
Corey Barron, Superintendent
Hays Lodgepole School District
Hello Thunderbirds,
Here is the weekly schedule. Full week of sports. Still looking for help with chains, gate and line judges. These are paid positions, please reach out. Have a wonderful week. Go Thunderbirds!
Here is the weekly schedule. Full week of sports. Still looking for help with chains, gate and line judges. These are paid positions, please reach out. Have a wonderful week. Go Thunderbirds!
Elementary Native American Spirit Week!
Elementary Native American Spirit Week!
Strategic Planning Session Rescheduled.
Hello Thunderbird Community,
Due to Homecoming activities, our Strategic Planning Session will be rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will share the new date and time soon.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued commitment.
Best regards,
Hays Lodgepole School District
📣 You’re Invited!
Strategic Planning Session
📅 Tuesday, September 23
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Hays Lodgepole High School
Join us for a Strategic Planning Session as we work together to shape the future of Hays Lodgepole Schools. All are welcome to attend.
You ask What is Strategic Planning?
Strategic planning is a process schools use to set goals and create a shared vision for the future. It helps us identify what we value most, where we want to go, and the steps we need to take to get there. By bringing together staff, students, families, and community members, strategic planning ensures that everyone’s voice is heard and that our decisions reflect our shared priorities.
✨ Your voice matters!
✨ Share your ideas and vision.
✨ Help us build a plan that reflects our values and aspirations.
Let’s create the future of our schools, together.
-Hays Lodgepole School District
Strategic Planning Session
📅 Tuesday, September 23
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Hays Lodgepole High School
Join us for a Strategic Planning Session as we work together to shape the future of Hays Lodgepole Schools. All are welcome to attend.
You ask What is Strategic Planning?
Strategic planning is a process schools use to set goals and create a shared vision for the future. It helps us identify what we value most, where we want to go, and the steps we need to take to get there. By bringing together staff, students, families, and community members, strategic planning ensures that everyone’s voice is heard and that our decisions reflect our shared priorities.
✨ Your voice matters!
✨ Share your ideas and vision.
✨ Help us build a plan that reflects our values and aspirations.
Let’s create the future of our schools, together.
-Hays Lodgepole School District
Our front office at the High School is short staffed and if we miss a call to please call back or send an email. (406)673-3120 Sorry for the inconvenience and have a great day!
"Thursday Night Update: While tonight's High School Varsity football game is CANCELED, our Junior High team is still gearing up to face CJI at 5:00 PM! These young players have been working hard and deserve our support. Hope to see you there!- ! 🏈⭐"
ɔɔʔeeinʔiniitɔnaaʔ? Bɔʔɔ́ɔɔʔ Otí Nayáȟu hé
CAN YOU HEAR THE THUNDER?
50th HLP HOMECOMING
Spirit Week:
Monday Sept: 22nd Meme Monday
Tuesday Sept: 23: Twin Day Tuesday
Wednesday Sept 24th: White Lie Wednesday
Thursday Sept 25th: Jersey Thursday
After school activities.
Monday: Girls Flag Football Harlem 7:30
Pep rally 9:00
Tuesday: Alumni Volleyball 6:30 Gym
Bonfire with Alumni fire pit 9:00
Thursday: Dance Courtyard Homecoming Royality Crowned
Athletics:
Wednesday Cross Country Little Peoples Creek Canyon 3:00
Girls Flag Foot Ball 6:00 Pryor
Thursday girls Volleyball 3:00 and 4:00
Jr High Football 5:00HS Football 7:00
Homecoming Court introduction at half-time
Thursday Parade begins at 12:00
CAN YOU HEAR THE THUNDER?
50th HLP HOMECOMING
Spirit Week:
Monday Sept: 22nd Meme Monday
Tuesday Sept: 23: Twin Day Tuesday
Wednesday Sept 24th: White Lie Wednesday
Thursday Sept 25th: Jersey Thursday
After school activities.
Monday: Girls Flag Football Harlem 7:30
Pep rally 9:00
Tuesday: Alumni Volleyball 6:30 Gym
Bonfire with Alumni fire pit 9:00
Thursday: Dance Courtyard Homecoming Royality Crowned
Athletics:
Wednesday Cross Country Little Peoples Creek Canyon 3:00
Girls Flag Foot Ball 6:00 Pryor
Thursday girls Volleyball 3:00 and 4:00
Jr High Football 5:00HS Football 7:00
Homecoming Court introduction at half-time
Thursday Parade begins at 12:00
Parade Info: (map coming soon)
Parade colors- Purple, Yellow, Black and white
Theme: “Can you hear the Thunder?”
Line up at mission grade school parking lot.
Flags and grand marshals first with police escort, homecoming royalty next for each float 4 in total for the candidates, current school floats, seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshman, JH, Elem truck, then all alumni floats, horse back riders, local royalty( powwow) business ’, tribal programs, IMDG, fire dept, and other local people or entities.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
"Friday Night Lights in Hays: A Football Tradition - The Origin Story"
Homecoming Events!
Thunderbird Weekly Schedule 9/15 to 9/20
Friendly Reminder!
Reminder! Meeting tomorrow
Dear families,
I am so excited that you can join us tomorrow to talk about our once-in-a-lifetime travel experience to Greece in Summer 2026! As a reminder, our meeting details are below. If you can no longer make it, please let me know!
Meeting details:
📅 Date: September 16
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The School Boardroom
During the meeting, we will review all the details about this opportunity, including the itinerary, dates, the cost of this trip and EF’s risk-free enrollment period. I will also be opening enrollment at the meeting, so you will have the chance to be one of the first to sign up. If you haven’t already, feel free to browse EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions beforehand.
If you know someone else who should attend, please have them register using this link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/32nh9bu
See you tomorrow!
Jessica Cochran
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.
Dear families,
I am so excited that you can join us tomorrow to talk about our once-in-a-lifetime travel experience to Greece in Summer 2026! As a reminder, our meeting details are below. If you can no longer make it, please let me know!
Meeting details:
📅 Date: September 16
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The School Boardroom
During the meeting, we will review all the details about this opportunity, including the itinerary, dates, the cost of this trip and EF’s risk-free enrollment period. I will also be opening enrollment at the meeting, so you will have the chance to be one of the first to sign up. If you haven’t already, feel free to browse EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions beforehand.
If you know someone else who should attend, please have them register using this link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/32nh9bu
See you tomorrow!
Jessica Cochran
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.
there is no "flats" bus today due to a driver shortage. Bring the kids if they can and if not they will be excused.
Out of respect for the Kirkaldie family during this incredibly difficult time, the September 11th monthly school board meeting has also been rescheduled to next Thursday September 18th.
NOTICE
Out of respect for the Kirkaldie family during this incredibly difficult time, all sports activities scheduled for this weekend have been canceled.
We ask that our entire community keep the Kirkaldie family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this unimaginable loss. Taylor will be remembered for your beatiful smile, love, and kindness.
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Thank you for your understanding and for coming together as a community during this time of grief.
School Portraits!
September 16th
Lodgepole Elementary 8am - Noon
High School/Junior High 1pm - 3pm
September 16th
Lodgepole Elementary 8am - Noon
High School/Junior High 1pm - 3pm
