Hamilton School District #3

The Hamilton High School Envirothon team is preparing for the state competition in a few weeks, where they will be tested on their knowledge of natural resources and forestry management. To prepare, the team traveled to the National Bison Range and Salish Kootenai College to meet with experts and learn about land management, wildlife, noxious weeds, controlled burns, restoration projects, and what makes a healthy forest. What a great trip! Thank you to our generous sponsors who supported transportation and food costs on this trip -- Jean Steele & family and the Friends of Hamilton Foundation.

Reminder: Please join us tomorrow (Monday, April 14), 6:30-8:30PM at the current Hamilton Middle School (209 S 5th St) for a Community Forum on the proposed HMS Bond! A&E Design will do a presentation in the HMS Auditorium from approximately 6:30 to 7:00PM. Following the presentation, we will have information stations set up in the HMS multi-purpose room to answer your specific questions. We will also be offering tours of the main HMS building and the pod. If you have questions, please email: hsd3bond2025@schools.hsd3.org. You can get more information by visiting: https://www.hsd3.org/o/hsd/page/hms-2025-bond Strong Schools = Strong Community

We appreciate everyone who has reached out with questions about the proposed HMS bond and the details of the plan! Here are answers to a couple of the questions we've gotten most frequently. We have more details and a full list of FAQs available here: https://www.hsd3.org/o/hsd/page/hms-2025-bond Strong Schools = Strong Community Ballots will be mailed April 16 and are due May 6! Please vote!

The Hamilton CWW class recently traveled to Helena to attend Montana Wild and their wonderful programs. On Tuesday, students learned about bears in Montana and practiced using bear spray (training cans). They also learned about Montana's reptiles, amphibians, raptors, and bat populations. On Wednesday, we were scheduled to go birding and kayaking on Helena's regulating reservoir. Unfortunately, high winds prevented us from getting on the water. Instead, several volunteers from Montana's Audubon chapter took us on a hike to see great blue herons, eagles, pelicans, and a variety of waterfowl.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 Hamilton High School National Honor Society inductees!! You can get more information on our NHS program here: https://www.hsd3.org/o/hhs/page/national-honor-society Go Broncs!

Hamilton Community: Please see the below letter from the HSD3 Board of Trustees in regards to the history of the current HMS property. It also includes a commitment that, once the HMS bond passes & a new middle school is built, they will never again use the current building for traditional K-12th grade classrooms. Strong Schools = Strong Communities https://www.hsd3.org/o/hsd/page/hms-2025-bond

HSD3 Adult Education has a great opportunity for you to learn Beginner Fly Tying from Dan Kimzey! Details are on the attached flyer, and you can register at: https://www.hsd3.org/page/adult-education If you have questions, please email wellsr@hsd3.org.

Don't forget: Our Kindergarten Round-Up is approaching!! Registration sessions will be April 18 & April 30! Students must be age 5 by Sept 10, 2025 to be eligible to register. To get more information and sign-up for a session, please go to: https://www.hsd3.org/o/de/page/kindergarten-registration If you have questions, please call Daly Elementary at 406-363-2122.

We heard you!! The current HMS bond is a cost reduction of $20.5 million compared to the proposed 2023 bond. Wondering how the bond money will be used? Here's a current cost analysis of the proposed campus based on today's market, inflation and current construction costs... Questions? Email HSD3bond2025@schools.hsd3.org or go to: https://www.hsd3.org/o/hsd/page/hms-2025-bond Strong Schools = Strong Communities Please vote - ballots will be mailed April 16 and are due May 6!

Reminder: Registration for the HSD3 Early Literacy program is OPEN! You can get more details, print an application or complete our online application here: https://www.hsd3.org/page/enrollment-information-new Students must be 4 years old on or before September 10 to qualify. If you have questions, please contact Washington Primary @ 406-363-2144 or sloanc@hsd3.org.

Wondering what the proposed Westview campus will look like? Here's an early concept image. The Westview building (current UM Bitterroot building) will be renovated and expanded to be the 4th/5th grade building. A new 6th-8th grade building will be constructed. The two buildings will be connected by shared service spaces in order to reduce the overall square footage and overall price of the project. This connection may include a central kitchen with separate cafeterias, 2 gyms divided by a solid wall and a central admin area. The 4th/5th grade and 6th-8th grade groups would not interact within these shared spaces during the school day. To get more information, please visit: https://www.hsd3.org/o/hsd/page/hms-2025-bond or email: HSD3bond2025@schools.hsd3.org Strong Schools = Strong Community

HSD3 Adult Education is offering a great class to help you tackle your home remodeling projects! Details are on the attached flyer, and you can register at: https://www.hsd3.org/page/adult-education If you have questions, please email wellsr@hsd3.org.

Our HHS HOSA Chapter (Future Health Professionals) participated in a 2 day state competition in Billings this week. Members of the team included: Tessa Lewanski, Elaina Lewis, Kinga Kari, Alexis Anson, Andrew Standaert, Lauren Nelson, Anthony Steuerwald, Jason Chaplin and Kaelyn Sanchez. Jason, Lauren, Anthony and Kinga all placed in the top 3 in one of their events, and Alexis earned a top 3 placement in 2 events. This was a huge accomplishment for their 1st year as a club! Thanks to their advisors, Mrs. Griffin & Mr. Perchy, for all of their hard work in preparing the students for the competition. CONGRATS to all of the students who participated! Go Bronc Science!

HHS Families: Just a reminder that Tuesday, April 8 is the ACT testing day for the junior class. ONLY juniors will attend school that day (freshmen, sophomores & seniors have the day off!). They should arrive at school no later than 8:25AM, as directions for the test will be announced at 8:30AM. Good luck to the students taking the exam!!

Please join us on Monday, April 14, 6:30-8:30PM at the current Hamilton Middle School (209 S 5th St) for a Community Forum on the proposed HMS Bond! A&E Design will do a presentation in the HMS Auditorium from approximately 6:30 to 7:00PM. Following the presentation, we will have information stations set up in the HMS multi-purpose room to answer your specific questions. We will also be offering tours of the main HMS building and the pod. If you have questions, please email: hsd3bond2025@schools.hsd3.org. You can get more information by visiting: https://www.hsd3.org/o/hsd/page/hms-2025-bond Strong Schools = Strong Community

Daly Families: Class picture day is Wednesday, April 30!

Daly Families: Please join us for April's Mustang Meet-Up on Friday, April 11! It's a great opportunity to learn hands-on science and work with SpectrUM! See the below flyer for more details!

Registration is now open for our Spring 2025 Adult Education term! We have some really great classes available! To get more information and register, visit: https://www.hsd3.org/page/adult-education

We had 47 HHS dual credit Bio-Med & Health 2 students who were fortunate to do our 1st HHS tour at the GSK facility on March 20th. They were invited to the facility to learn about the manufacturing of important immunostimulants (MPL & QS-21), which make vaccines work better in humans. Special thanks to Kirsten Markert and all of the friendly GSK employees who explained how the products are made and chatted with our students at lunch.

It's time for our Kindergarten Round-Up!! Registration sessions will be April 18 & April 30! Students must be age 5 by Sept 10, 2025 to be eligible to register. To get more information and sign-up for a session, please go to: https://www.hsd3.org/o/de/page/kindergarten-registration If you have questions, please call Daly Elementary at 406-363-2122.