The HSD3 tennis courts at the high school are officially open to the public!! Here is a message from Coach Dufresne:
Hamilton’s tennis courts are finally finished! The process mirrored that of a long, hard fought three set match: ups, downs, roadblocks, hope, doubt, and in the end perseverance and triumph.
The courts are an absolute marvel.
The team had a soft opening this evening. A chance for the players to be the first to step on the courts, hit some tennis balls, and be grateful for the gift they have been given.
These courts will have a positive impact on hundreds and thousands of students over the years, I can promise you that. Moving them on campus will be a game changer for the program, for the vibe around the game, for spectators, and hopefully - and most importantlyv- will encourage more students to come out.
We know extracurricular activities, including sports, are important to our students and their well-being. They encourage physical activity, provide community and a sense of belonging, and teach a myriad of life lessons. Yet, participation in youth sports is on the decline for a number of reasons.
Tennis is one of our few sports with a no-cut policy. We had 48 students come out last year, from a returning state champion to a group of kids taking a risk by picking up a racquet and going out for a sport they knew nothing about, simply hoping it will bring them joy.
It is that joy that drives me to coach, not wins, not medals, not plaques. Joy. For in the end, coaches have a chance to have a positive impact on the players’ lives; there is no greater win.
The new tennis courts are spectacular. They will be a blessing to this town and its kids: I am certain of it.
A huge thank you to the community and the district for making this happen. I simply can’t wait to see the succession of joy that follows.
Class of 2024 students and parents: Please come pick up your senior banners at the HHS main office. Thank you!
HHS Booster Club meeting reminder...
Congrats to our softball and baseball players who earned All-Conference and All-State Honors!! Here is the list of honorees:
Cierra Cole (All State & 1st Team All Conference); Addison Flynn (1st Team All Conference); Mariah Johnson (2nd Team All Conference); Dawsyn Ekin (2nd Team All Conference)
Jackson Lubke (All State & 1st Team All Conference); Conner Ekin (All State & 1st Team All Conference); Andrew Ricklefs (All State & 1st Team All Conference); Elijah McNair (2nd Team All Conference); Boedy Tadvick (2nd Team All Conference); Tyce O'Connell (2nd Team All Conference)
Here is an article in the Bitterroot Star covering the awards: https://bitterrootstar.com/2024/06/softball-baseball-all-conference-all-state-honors/
Here some more super impressive projects completed by our Woods 2 students! These projects were completed by Taylor Doleac, Aylin Hamilton, Carter Korst and Garrett Williams.
Thanks to their instructor Nate Haflich for sharing them with us and for mentoring these talented students!
The regular school board meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 11 has been moved to Monday, June 10 at 6:30PM in the District Office Conference Room. You are welcome to attend in person or you can view it remotely on our YouTube channel. Here is all the information on viewing this and all of our school board meetings:
https://www.hsd3.org/page/board-meeting-list
Here are photos of some amazing projects our Woods 2 students completed! Second semester students worked to build log furniture projects and complete a self-designed project.
Highlighted projects were designed/built by: Aiden Alexander, Liam Ralph, Conner Ekin, Nathan DiGiovanni, Trevor Lewis and Taylor Lee, respectively.
Take a look at these photos highlighting our HHS Construction Technology class. They did amazing work on completing a new tennis shed that will end up over by our new tennis courts!
Here are the photo details from their teacher, Nate Haflich:
1st photo - Construction Tech students work to install blocking and sub-fascia on the tennis shed
2nd Photo - Construction Tech students were presented with T-shirts and tool belts for completing their dual enrollment course with Missoula College and gaining industry recognized credentials. Students received college credit, earned the Job Site Ready micro-credential, and obtained their OSHA 10 Certification.
3rd Photo - Completed tennis shed
Great work Broncs!!
Here is the revised schedule for HHS this week. Good luck to all our students taking finals Mon-Wed. And we hope everyone has a fun and safe summer!! Go Broncs!
Here is the direct link to the HHS graduation ceremony:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hamilton-high-school-hamilton-mt/evt91d71040de
Attention Out of District Families,
Have you submitted your out of district form(FP-14)? Due to a new law this year, your student will not be able to start on the first day of school if their out of district form is not preapproved by our trustees at our board meeting. Please submit your form as soon as possible to avoid a delayed start. Please email Cara @ shamblesc@hsd3.org with any questions.
Last Day of School Dismissal times for each building
Daly 12:08
HMS 12:20
HHS 12:30
Our Science Olympiad team represented MT at the National Science Olympiad tournament at Michigan State University this weekend. They competed against the best teams in the nation, showed class and had a ton of fun. They even got to take in a Detroit Tigers baseball game! Thank you to everyone who supported us and made this trip possible!
We can't wait to celebrate the HHS Class of 2024 this Saturday (June 1)! Doors open at 1:30pm...
Congrats to the HHS Track & Field team on an amazing season!! The girls team took 3rd overall, and the boys placed 5th! You can see all the results below. GO BRONCS!
Here are photos from the HHS 9-12th grade art show. Work includes art from Intro to Art, Drawing l and ll, Painting l and ll, Ceramics, Adv. Studio, AP Studio, and Photography. We are so proud of our students hard work throughout the year!
Congrats to the HHS tennis team on their successful run at state! The girls team won 2nd overall, with individual honors going to Ciara Hanley at 2nd place and Tallulah Pinjuv at 4th place. On the boys side, Andy Purcell took 4th place overall! Go Broncs!
Unfortunately, Lady Bronc Softball finished the state tournament with hard fought losses against Polson and Lockwood. We are proud of them for having an amazing season!!
See below for information on the new date for the 8th grade promotion ceremony...
