Hamilton School District #3

Here are some photos from the HMS & HHS band & choir spring concerts...

HMS Families: If your student is interested in participating in Track & Field, please join us for the Parent-Player meeting on Monday, March 23rd @ 6:30PM in the HMS gym. If you have any questions, please contact HMS at 406-363-2121.

Our HHS & HMS Bands will be hosting a concert on Tues, March 24th in the HHS PAC @ 7PM. Everyone is welcome to attend!

HHS Families:

We have a new feature called the "Parent-Scholar Announcement" (PSA) that will update monthly with upcoming HHS events and student tips! You can access the monthly newsletter by going to the HHS homepage (www.hsd3.org/o/hhs) and clicking on the "Parent-Scholar Announcement" quick button in the middle of the screen.

Please join us on Thursday, March 19th @ 7PM in the HHS PAC for our HHS & HMS Choir Concerts!

Don't forget that registration for our Washington Primary Early Target Interventions Program (previously Early Literacy) is still OPEN!

Why Your Child Will Love It:

This isn't just about "getting ready"—it’s about sparking a lifelong love for learning. Here is a glimpse of what’s in store:

*Literacy Adventures: From recognizing letters to sharing stories, we make reading feel like a superpower.
*Math Magic: We turn counting and shapes into fun, hands-on games that build real confidence.
*School-Ready Skills: Beyond the books, we help them practice the social and classroom routines that make school fun.

"The goal isn't just to teach; it's to inspire a sense of wonder that lasts far beyond the classroom."

We can't wait to see those "Aha!" moments and big smiles as they master new skills. Let's make this transition to kindergarten the best adventure yet!

Get more info here:

https://www.hsd3.org/o/wp/page/early-targeted-interventions-enrollment-page

Daly Families: Please join us for our March Mustang Meet-Up Movie Night on Friday, March 20th @ 5PM. We will be showing "Zootopia 2"! Please note that this event will be held at the Hamilton High School Performing Arts Center and NOT at Daly. We can't wait to see you there!

HHS students registered to take Drivers Education in the 4th Quarter:

There is a MANDATORY Parent/Guardian/Student meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 6-7:00PM in Room 101. Please bring your student's birth certificate, social security card and proof of residency.

HHS Families: Our teachers will have open office hours this Friday, March 13, 2-3:30PM!

HSD3 strives to keep our focus on student achievement & maximize the potential of every child. As we move into an unsettled budgetary future, we must take critical steps to protect vital safety personnel & technology infrastructure. To meet these goals, we are seeking your support of both a safety & technology levy.

Please take a moment to read the below letter from Superintendent Thennis regarding our Safety & Technology Levies.

To get more information on the levies, please visit:

https://www.hsd3.org/o/hsd/page/2026-levy

We encourage you to reach out to us with questions and feedback!

The Friends of Hamilton Schools Foundation, Inc. is raising money to help our HHS Science Olympiad team travel to the University of Southern California to compete at the NATIONAL Science Olympiad competition!

To donate, please go to:

https://bit.ly/4bbIUJ5

Enjoy your day off!

Just a reminder that there is an HSD3 regular school board meeting this Tues, March 10 @ 6:30PM. You can attend in person at the district office conference room or view the meeting online at:

https://www.youtube.com/@HSD3Boardmtg

The HHS basketball teams had a couple of tough losses on Thursday in the 1st round of the divisional tournament. The boys lost to Ronan 43-56, and the girls lost a really close battle against Bigfork 38-39.

Come out support them today (Fri, March 6th) as they play to stay in the tournament. Boys take on Browning at 10:30AM, and the girls will play Columbia Falls at 1:30PM. Go Broncs!!

HHS Families: The Parent-Player meeting for spring sports will be held at HHS on Monday, March 9 @ 6PM!

Daly Families: You're invited to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tues, March 10 & Wed, March 11, 4-7:00PM!

If you have any questions, please contact the Daly front office @ 406-363-2122.

Don't forget! Parent-Teacher conferences for HMS & HHS are next week!!

Hamilton High School is hosting the 2026 Divisional Basketball tournament (Thurs, March 5th-Sat, March 7th)!!

HHS Boys (#4 seed from the Southwest) play Ronan (#1 seed from the Northwest) on Thurs, March 5th @ 5PM.

HHS Girls (#4 seed from the Southwest) play Bigfork (#1 seed from the Northwest) on Thurs, March 5th @ 8PM.

You can follow the tournament bracket here:
https://bit.ly/4r5L3vM

GO BRONCS!!

Daly Elementary had A LOT to celebrate this February during "I Love to Read Month"!

From a spirited Masked Reader Competition to cross-grade level story sharing and Drop Everything & Read Fridays, our students embraced the joy of reading all month long. We are also incredibly grateful to the Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation for their generous donation of "Porter the Hoarder" books — one for every student at Daly. Thank you, SFGRF — we are so lucky to have your support!