
Valentine's Grams - The Hi-Plains JH and HS Cheer Team is happy to offer Valentine Grams! Valentine Grams will be delivered the afternoon of February 14th. Students can send fun messages to their friends or the staff. Parents can surprise their child with a sweet treat delivered during the school day or show some appreciation to a favorite staff member. JH and HS Cheerleaders will be selling Valentine Grams before school from 7:35 am to 7:50 am from now till February 3rd. Order forms and payment are also being collected in the front office in a Valentine Box. You can print the attached form or complete the form online by clicking the QR Code.




Due to extremely cold temperatures , Hi-Plains School will have a delayed start tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. School will start at 10 am and buses will run two hours later than normal. Secondary students will report to 1st hour at 10 am and have shortened classes . All after school activities and basketball games will continue as scheduled. NO breakfast will be served . Stay safe, warm and bundled up!


Due to the weather and road conditions, our JH & HS basketball games at Kit Carson have been cancelled for today. If possible, we will reschedule. Stay safe & warm Patriots!


Hi-Plains will host the K-8th Spelling Bee on January 30, 2025. 4th-8th grade students start at 1 p.m. and K-3rd grade students start at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Parents and families are welcome to attend.


Lil Firecrackers Cheer Camp
Open to Students and Children Ages 3 To 12 Years Old
Practices Feb 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th from 4:15 pm to 5 pm
Performance February 7th
Click on the Athletics & Activities Tab on our website at www.hp-patriots.com for camp participation form. Forms are also available at the school office.


Prairie Voices at Bennett High School Auditorium on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The performances are from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and the admission is free.


CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Will be rescheduled in the spring. Honor Band at Bennett High School Auditorium on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The concert time is 6:30 p.m. and the entry fee is $5 for students and $7 for adults.


School Resumes for 7th-12th graders tomorrow, January 7, 2025 and resumes for Pre-K - 6th graders on January 8, 2025.


From all of us at Hi-Plains School District, we hope you have a safe and happy New Year!


Hi-Plains School District is seeking a full-time Transportation and Maintenance Director to join our team. If you're a motivated self-starter with knowledge of fleet, building, and grounds maintenance that is ready to join an awesome team of educators and students, please complete the online application located on the Employment tab on our website www.hp-patriots.com. This position will be open until a candidate is found. Please contact Superintendent Brubacher with questions at 970-664-2636.

Reminder: School will be dismissed early tomorrow, Friday December 20th, 2024 at 12:30. Buses will run as normal. If you have bus changes please call the school before 9:30 am. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

If you would like your child to attend the Hi-Plains Preschool for the next school year (2025-2026) you will need to go to upk.colorado.gov to fill out the registration form. It's an easy step by step process. UPK is funding for preschool. The sooner you enroll your child the better. Preregistration starts today and ends February 3, 2025. Any questions you can reach out to Talia Herman at the school. 970-664-2636

We will be hosting Christmas Dinner in the cafeteria on December 18th, 2024. As tradition Christmas Dinner is during our lunch time. As in the past the time will be your normal students time that they eat. Elementary starts going to lunch at 11:00. Junior high and High school lunch starts at 11:58. Whichever student you are eating with please come at that time. We look forward to seeing you!
We would like numbers of attending as soon as possible.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!! We would like parents, siblings, grandparents and community friends to join us. Please invite your family and friends. Call the office to let us know how many people will be joining us so we can plan for you. Merry Christmas!!


Several Hi-Plains FFA members will compete at the District IX Speaking Contest on December 9th. Members have worked all semester at memorizing and practicing their public speaking skills. Those competing will be scored on how well they meet the prompt, official dress, content and composition of their speech, voice quality, stage presence, expression, overall impact, and their responses to questions. Good luck representing Hi-Plains at Districts!
The Hi-Plains FFA Chapter will host the District Creed Speaking Contest on Monday, December 9th. We wish the HP competitors the best of luck in the


Christmas Concert, Tuesday December 10th at 7 p.m.


FAFSA Informational Night tonight, Tuesday, December 3rd at 5:45 p.m.
This evening will be a fantastic opportunity to navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process with the expert guidance of D'Lynn Linger, who will walk you through the application step-by-step.
To make the most of this session, please ensure the following:
-Bring your laptop to the event (if you need access to one, please let us know in advance).
-Both students and parents need to create an account on StudentAid.gov before attending.
This event is designed to simplify the FAFSA process and help you confidently complete and submit your application. Having D'Lynn Linger’s expertise on hand will ensure your questions are answered and you are well-prepared for this essential step toward securing college financial aid.
We look forward to seeing you this evening and supporting your journey toward higher education!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Hi-Plains Patriot family! May your Thanksgiving be filled with peace, love, and joy.


Congratulations to Addison and Cambria voted CHSAA All State Honorable Mention.
https://chsaanow.com/news/2024/11/25/girls-volleyball-all-state-teams-for-the-2024-season-announced.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3N8YV_dpTWZBZVP1UNVG3VJUPP86A9368yl1AKX-HmkxCWoSb2dM6AEmo_aem_Rn_n7dmHo_zYCX58iim2Tw


Congrats to the Lady Patriots Junior High Basketball team for their 2nd place finish at the Pirate Innovational Tournament!


Congrats! and Thank You! To our 5 seniors who played in the YWKC Senior games! You have represented HP in the best way these past 4 years!!!

