Halloween Parade-October 30th at 3 pm
The Halloween Parade will start at 3pm on October 30th and will be outside (weather permitting). JH/HS students and staff, parents, community should line the sidewalk from the Main Entrance, down and around by the bike rack, and over to the Elementary door by the preschool. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will line the JH/HS hallway like we did last year and have the parade indoors.

Red Ribbon Week continues with three more dress up days this week! Check out the attached flyer. Don't forget there is no school on Friday!

Don't Forget tonight is PINK OUT Night, Parents Night and the Silent Auction at the JV/V Volleyball Game starting at 5 pm. Our community has donated AMAZING baskets for the silent auction with all proceeds going toward breast cancer awareness. Thank you for your support! GO PATRIOTS!

Pumpkin Carving Contest 10.30.25

Hi-Plains FFA is selling fruit, meat, cookies, popcorn, gifts and more!! Please see the attached flyer for order information. Orders due October 28, 2025. Thank you for your support!

HP FFA is selling Thanksgiving Centerpieces for $30 each until November 18, 2025. The HP FFA Floriculture team will be creating the centerpieces.

A message from the State of Colorado regarding the Federal Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits:
English

Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:

Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org
Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org
Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626


Spanish

Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, es posible que se retrasen los beneficios del SNAP para noviembre. Las comidas escolares siguen estando disponibles. Si necesita alimentos adicionales antes de que estén disponibles sus beneficios del SNAP, existen recursos locales que pueden ayudarle:

Colorado 211: Llame al 2-1-1 o al (866) 760-6489, o visite www.211colorado.org
Feeding Colorado: Visite feedingcolorado.org/find-food o envíe un correo electrónico a info@feedingcolorado.org
Hunger Free Colorado Línea directa de recursos alimentarios: (855) 855-4626
Estas organizaciones pueden ponerle en contacto con bancos de alimentos locales, programas de comidas y recursos de emergencia en su comunidad.

Volleyball Info for the week of 10.21-10.25

Red Ribbon and Breast Cancer Awareness Week Oct 23rd - Oct 30th.

Class Group Pictures will also be taken on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Order forms are available at the district office or you can order online by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our school's event code. (Event Code: C724)

If you have any questions or concerns about pictures please call MJ Thomas Photo at 1-800-219-0199.

School Picture Retakes will be on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Attached is our school’s FALL Picture Day Flyer.

You can order online by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our school's event code. (Event Code: C724)

If you have any questions or concerns about pictures please call MJ Thomas Photo at 1-800-219-0199.

HP Pink Out Volleyball Game vs Lonestar, Parent's Night, and Silent Auction Fundraiser. Friday, October 24th starting at 5 pm.

Football info for 10/13-10/18

Volleyball schedule for 10/13 - 10/18

The Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking in collaboration with Kit Carson County DHS will present an important training to our 7th-12th grade students on October 30th from 9am to 11 am to learn how human trafficking is affecting people in our state including teens. Please see the attached flyer for more information. There will also be a community presentation the same evening from 6 - 8 pm at the HP School.

Join the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking in collaboration with Kit Carson County Department of Human Services for important trainings on how human trafficking is impacting our state and region. The first training will be held at the HP School on October 30th from 6 to 8 pm. Please see the flyer for more information and additional meeting dates and times.

Come out tonight and cheer on the Lady Patriots in the Championship game at the Stratton Bash volleyball tournament. Game time will be at approximately 7pm. Go Patriots!