HMS Families: We will have a wrestling parent/player meeting on Feb. 9 at 6:30pm in the HMS auditorium. The HMS wrestling team is for 6th-8th grade students.
2 months ago, Kelly Hanley
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Registration is open for Hamilton Youth Wrestling! This program is open to 1st-5th graders! Register using the QR code or by going to:

https://bit.ly/4ajQ5zA
2 months ago, Kelly Hanley
Hamilton youth wrestling, 1st-5th grade welcome. 1st practice is mon, feb 23 @ 5:30PM in the Hamilton High School gym. Register using the QR code or go to https://bit.ly/4AJQ5ZA
Here's your chance to learn to tie some flies that are perfect for winter and spring in the Bitterroot! This class is for both beginners & intermediates and focuses on nymph patterns. You will learn fly-tying and some basic entomology from instructor Dan Kimzey for only $30!

You can register using the QR code or go to:

https://www.hsd3.org/page/adult-education
2 months ago, Kelly Hanley
HSD3 adult education beginner/intermediate fly tying class. Tuesdays, 5-7PM, Feb 3-Mar 3, 2026. $30 tuition fee
Come join an amazing team of educators! Hamilton School District is hiring multiple Special Education Teachers for the 2026-27 school year!

You can apply here:
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2362
2 months ago, Kelly Hanley
Hamilton school district is hiring special education teachers. You can apply at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2362
Don't miss your chance to see another amazing Hamilton High School production!

Anastasia is coming to the Hamilton PAC in February! Buy your tickets using the QR code or going to: https://gofan.co/app/school/MT19791
2 months ago, Kelly Hanley
Hamilton High School musical Anastasia. Feb 26 @ 7PM, Feb 27 @ 7 PM, Feb 28 @ 2PM & 7PM. Adult tickets are $10, Senior citizen tickets are $5, student tickets are $5.
Mr. Pool's HMS 8th grade class welcomed Mrs. Pool's Pre-K class from Corvallis Primary School this week! They teamed up to learn about the Great Depression.

Students learned a valuable lesson about the differences between needs and wants. They also did a hands-on project constructing "Hoovervilles".

Students used available materials to create livable structures, just as Americans did back in the 1930's. The lesson was a great success and a great way to end the quarter!

The Pre-K students also made a stop at Mr. Williams' 19th century "Mountain Man Artifacts" exhibit before they headed back to school.

This crossover lesson was such a great example of how both young and older students can benefit from working together to gain unique perspectives! Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Pool for providing this opportunity for our students!
2 months ago, Kelly Hanley
Mrs. Pool's Pre-k students from Corvallis Primary school took a field trip to HMS last week to team up with Mr. Pool's 8th graders to learn about the Great Depression. Students learned about the differences between needs and wants then did a hand on project with 8th graders of making "Hoovervilles". Students used available materials to create livable structures just as Americans did back in the 1930's. The lesson was a great success and a great way to end the quarter after learning about the Great Depression for the past week in class. In addition, down the hall Mr. Williams had a mountain man 19th century artifacts exhibit that the Pre-K students got to observe before they headed back to school.
Mrs. Pool's Pre-k students from Corvallis Primary school took a field trip to HMS last week to team up with Mr. Pool's 8th graders to learn about the Great Depression. Students learned about the differences between needs and wants then did a hand on project with 8th graders of making "Hoovervilles". Students used available materials to create livable structures just as Americans did back in the 1930's. The lesson was a great success and a great way to end the quarter after learning about the Great Depression for the past week in class. In addition, down the hall Mr. Williams had a mountain man 19th century artifacts exhibit that the Pre-K students got to observe before they headed back to school.
Mrs. Pool's Pre-k students from Corvallis Primary school took a field trip to HMS last week to team up with Mr. Pool's 8th graders to learn about the Great Depression. Students learned about the differences between needs and wants then did a hand on project with 8th graders of making "Hoovervilles". Students used available materials to create livable structures just as Americans did back in the 1930's. The lesson was a great success and a great way to end the quarter after learning about the Great Depression for the past week in class. In addition, down the hall Mr. Williams had a mountain man 19th century artifacts exhibit that the Pre-K students got to observe before they headed back to school.
Mrs. Pool's Pre-k students from Corvallis Primary school took a field trip to HMS last week to team up with Mr. Pool's 8th graders to learn about the Great Depression. Students learned about the differences between needs and wants then did a hand on project with 8th graders of making "Hoovervilles". Students used available materials to create livable structures just as Americans did back in the 1930's. The lesson was a great success and a great way to end the quarter after learning about the Great Depression for the past week in class. In addition, down the hall Mr. Williams had a mountain man 19th century artifacts exhibit that the Pre-K students got to observe before they headed back to school.
Mrs. Pool's Pre-k students from Corvallis Primary school took a field trip to HMS last week to team up with Mr. Pool's 8th graders to learn about the Great Depression. Students learned about the differences between needs and wants then did a hand on project with 8th graders of making "Hoovervilles". Students used available materials to create livable structures just as Americans did back in the 1930's. The lesson was a great success and a great way to end the quarter after learning about the Great Depression for the past week in class. In addition, down the hall Mr. Williams had a mountain man 19th century artifacts exhibit that the Pre-K students got to observe before they headed back to school.
Mrs. Pool's Pre-k students from Corvallis Primary school took a field trip to HMS last week to team up with Mr. Pool's 8th graders to learn about the Great Depression. Students learned about the differences between needs and wants then did a hand on project with 8th graders of making "Hoovervilles". Students used available materials to create livable structures just as Americans did back in the 1930's. The lesson was a great success and a great way to end the quarter after learning about the Great Depression for the past week in class. In addition, down the hall Mr. Williams had a mountain man 19th century artifacts exhibit that the Pre-K students got to observe before they headed back to school.
Mrs. Pool's Pre-k students from Corvallis Primary school took a field trip to HMS last week to team up with Mr. Pool's 8th graders to learn about the Great Depression. Students learned about the differences between needs and wants then did a hand on project with 8th graders of making "Hoovervilles". Students used available materials to create livable structures just as Americans did back in the 1930's. The lesson was a great success and a great way to end the quarter after learning about the Great Depression for the past week in class. In addition, down the hall Mr. Williams had a mountain man 19th century artifacts exhibit that the Pre-K students got to observe before they headed back to school.
Interested in learning some valuable home renovation skills? We have 3 HSD3 Adult Education classes available to fit your needs!

The attached flyer has more information, and you can register here:

https://www.hsd3.org/page/adult-education
2 months ago, Kelly Hanley
home renovation adult education class
There's still time to get a Montana state tax credit? Make a donation to HSD3 that will help us fund innovative programs and infrastructure for our students AND get a dollar-to-dollar Montana state tax credit! Donations must be received by Wed, Jan 21, 2026! Get more information on the Innovative Educational Program Tax Credit here:

https://www.hsd3.org/page/innovative-educational-programs-tax-credit
2 months ago, Kelly Hanley
Innovative tax credit if you donate up to $200K to Hamilton School District
HSD3 has some AMAZING Adult Education opportunities this Winter! Stay fit, learn a new skill or get outdoors! Registration is open at https://www.hsd3.org/page/adult-education!! Classes start soon, and they fill up quickly!
3 months ago, Kelly Hanley
Hamilton school district adult education classes include wellness & fitness, culinary arts, sports, woodworking, outdoors and more! Register at www.hsd3.org . Call 406-375-6060 or email wellsr@hsd3.org with questions
Just a reminder that students have a 4 day weekend Fri, Jan 16-Mon, Jan 19th! School will resume on Tues, Jan 20th.
3 months ago, Kelly Hanley
no school for students on fri, jan 16 and mon, jan 19 because of a staff professional development day and martin luther king, jr day
HMS Families: The Parent/Player Meeting for 7th/8th grade basketball players has been MOVED to Tuesday, January 13 @ 6:30PM in the HMS Auditorium! If you have any questions, please contact the HMS front office. Thank you!
3 months ago, Kelly Hanley
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Here are the holiday hours for the HSD3 district office during our upcoming winter break. You can reach the office at 406-363-2280. We hope you all enjoy your break!!
3 months ago, Kelly Hanley
Hamilton School District holiday hours for the district office: Mon, Dec 22, 8am-3pm, Tues, Dec 23, 8am-3pm, Wed, Dec 24, Closed, Thurs, Dec 25, Closed, Fri, Dec 26, 8am-3pm, Mon, Dec 29, 8am-3pm, Tues, Dec 30, 8am-3pm, Wed, Dec 31, Closed, Thurs, Jan 1, Closed, Fri, Jan 2, 8am-3pm
HMS Students:

Please join us for our Whoville Holiday Party on its new date!!
3 months ago, Kelly Hanley
Hamilton Middle School Whoville Holiday Party for middle school students; Thurs, Jan 8, 2026; 5-6th grade: 3:45-4:45PM; 7-8th Grade: 5-6:00PM; HMS POD Commons

Hamilton School Community,

Hamilton High School, Hamilton Middle Schools, Daly Elementary, and Washington School will reopen on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Hamilton High School be running on the B day schedule per the normal calendar.

Power at Daly Elementary has not been restored as of 4PM this afternoon. However, we anticipate the outage at Daly will be resolved tonight and plan to reopen tomorrow morning.

In the event, the outage at Daly is not resolved, we will cancel school at Daly Elementary ONLY. You will be notified of a cancellation by 6:30AM Friday morning. We apologize for the disruption and are grateful for your flexibility.

Dave Thennis – Superintendent

4 months ago, Kelly Hanley
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HMS Families: The Whoville Party that was scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) after school has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for after winter break. Thanks for understanding!
4 months ago, Kelly Hanley
event cancelled
Hamilton School Community,

Tomorrow, December 18, 2025, Hamilton schools are closed.

Schools and school related activities are cancelled tomorrow, except for remote learning for our middle school students. Two of our campuses, Daly Elementary and Hamilton High School, do not have power. Hamilton Middle School students, due to cancellations earlier in the year, will have remote instruction.

We apologize for the evening notice and appreciate your flexibility.

Dave Thennis - HSD3 Superintendent
4 months ago, Kelly Hanley
school closed sign
Hamilton Parents: All schools will release at the regularly scheduled time today. Buses are available to transport students home.

At Daly Elementary, school buses will pick up on Mustang Way. Parents planning to pick up students should park in the parking lot.

Thank you for your patience. We will send an update about tomorrow early this evening.

Sincerely,
Dave Thennis, HSD3 Superintendent
4 months ago, Kelly Hanley
Hamilton School district bronc logo in red white and black
Hamilton Parents,

The high winds are causing power outages and dynamic conditions. All buildings will remain in a HOLD. YOUR KIDS ARE SAFE, AND WE WILL KEEP THEM SAFE. However, if you feel the need to pick them up, please do so. We will release students to parents or emergency contacts only. At this time, all phones are down.

Thanks for your patience!
4 months ago, Kelly Hanley
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HSD3 Families: All district campuses are currently on a severe weather hold. We will continue to update you as things progress. Please know that our focus is the safety of all of our students and staff.
4 months ago, Kelly Hanley
attention

HSD3 Families: The district is experiencing intermittent power outages across some of our buildings due to weather. We will continue to monitor the situation, but we appreciate your patience if you have trouble reaching any of our campuses today.

Please be safe as this storm passes through today!

4 months ago, Kelly Hanley
power outage photo