"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
All school sports practices have been cancelled for the day, except for high school football.
Hays Lodgepole Board of Trustees
Regular MEETING JH/HS Board Room
September 11, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Regular MEETING JH/HS Board Room
September 11, 2025
6:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
New Student Pickup/Drop-off Area at Hays High School
Dear Parents and Guardians of Hays LodgePole Schools,
Beginning Monday, September 15, 2025, there will be a NEW DESIGNATED PICKUP AREA for student drop-off and pickup before and after school at the Hays High School parking lot.
Effective Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Location: Hays High School parking lot
Applies to: All student pickup and drop-off activities
Please use ONLY the designated pickup area shown on the attached map
If you are not in the designated pickup area, you will be kindly asked to move to the correct location
This change helps ensure the safety of all students and improves traffic flow
If you have any questions about the new pickup area or need clarification, please contact the school at:
📞 (406) 673-3120
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and ensuring smooth operations during busy pickup and drop-off times.
*****Please refer to the attached map for the exact location of the designated pickup area.
New Student Pickup/Drop-off Area at Hays High School
Dear Parents and Guardians of Hays LodgePole Schools,
Beginning Monday, September 15, 2025, there will be a NEW DESIGNATED PICKUP AREA for student drop-off and pickup before and after school at the Hays High School parking lot.
Effective Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Location: Hays High School parking lot
Applies to: All student pickup and drop-off activities
Please use ONLY the designated pickup area shown on the attached map
If you are not in the designated pickup area, you will be kindly asked to move to the correct location
This change helps ensure the safety of all students and improves traffic flow
If you have any questions about the new pickup area or need clarification, please contact the school at:
📞 (406) 673-3120
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and ensuring smooth operations during busy pickup and drop-off times.
*****Please refer to the attached map for the exact location of the designated pickup area.
Dear families,
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Greece in Summer 2026, and we’d love for your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: September 16
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Hays High School
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/32nh9bu
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Best,
Jessica Cochran
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Greece in Summer 2026, and we’d love for your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: September 16
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Hays High School
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/32nh9bu
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Best,
Jessica Cochran
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.
Letter from the Elementary Principal
A letter from our High School principal!
Board Meeting Reschedule Notice
