From the Den

September 28 ~1st Quarter Midterm: notices sent home

September 29 ~ RBHI Screener (7th)

October 1 ~ Coffee with the Principal (8:00)

October 2 ~ HHS JV Football 3:00 (parking lot will be congested)

October 15 & 16 ~ No School - Educator's Conferences

October 20 ~ HMS Wrestling Start Date

October 29 ~ Picture Retakes

October 30 ~ End of 1st Quarter

Date: October 1, 2026

Time: 8:00

Where: Auditorium Stage

Agenda (to start the conversation)

1. Preparing Students for High School

2. Student assessment and learning (MAST plan for 2026/27)

3. Title 1

As we continue to support our students in enjoying school and community events, I want to share an important reminder regarding student attendance at high school football games. Our goal is for all students, families, and spectators to have a safe and enjoyable experience. To help ensure this, please review the expectations below and discuss them with your student before attending games.

Football Game Expectations

All spectators must enter through the designated ticket gates.

Students who attempt to enter by climbing fences or entering through unauthorized areas may be removed from the event and prohibited from attending future games.

The field area behind the bleachers is off limits to all spectators.

Anyone found in this area will be asked to leave.

All attendees must purchase admission and receive a hand stamp upon entry.

Students without proof of admission will be asked to leave the event.

Middle school students may sit in the middle school student section on the east of the stadium.

Students should be seated in the bleachers unless they are visiting concessions or the restroom.

Standing along fence lines, gathering in unauthorized areas, or roaming the facility is not permitted.

Students may visit concessions and restrooms as needed.

Please be respectful of others, wait patiently in line, and return promptly to your seat.

Students who choose not to follow these expectations may face school-based consequences and may lose the privilege of attending future school-sponsored events.

We appreciate your partnership in helping create a positive, safe, and respectful environment for everyone attending our community events. Thank you for reviewing these expectations with your student before attending a game.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Helena Middle School office.

Helena Middle School Wrestling

Head Coach: Sam Bogard

Contact Information: e-mail SBogard@helenaschools.org, Phone 324-2356

Assistant Coach: Jarrod Murgel jamurgel@helenschools.org Phone: 324-1052

Practice:

The first day of practice will be Tuesday, October 20. Practices will occur Monday-Thursday up to the last day of practice which will be November 17th. The last meet of the season will be on November 18th. The only exceptions will be the wrestling meet days (tentatively schedule below). Attendance for all practices and meets are mandatory. If you need to miss a practice please let Mr.Murgel or the office know. Unexcused absences may result in being removed from the team. Signups are due by October 14!! We will not accept late signups.

Daily Schedule:

Mondays (Different Schedule Due to Teacher PLC Meetings at HMS)

2:05-3:15 Wrestlers report to HMS Gym (Work on homework under supervision of para-educators)

3:15- 3:25 Wrestlers change into practice gear in HMS locker room

3:25-3:35 Warm up run from HMS to Helena High Gym

3:35- 4:45 Wrestling Practice on the mat in Helena High Upper Gym

4:45- 5:00 Wrestling Conditioning Run and Cool Down back to HMS (Parents pick up wrestlers at HMS)

(Tuesdays-Thursdays)

2:50-3:00 Wrestlers change into practice gear in HMS locker room

3:00-3:15 Warm up run from HMS to Helena High Gym

3:15-4:30 Wrestling Practice on the mat in Helena High Upper Gym

4:30-4:45 Wrestling Conditioning Run and Cool Down back to HMS (Parents pick wrestlers up at HMS)

**Practices will begin and end at HMS on a daily basis**

Practice Equipment:

Wrestling Shoes (Limited amount of shoes will be issued by the school, some wrestlers may choose to purchase their own in order to guarantee a proper fit)

Head Gear (Issued by the school)

Water Bottle

Workout Gear (Shorts and t-shirt)

Running Gear (running shoes, weather appropriate running gear)

Wrestling Competition Schedule (Tentative)

Wednesday, November 11 HMS vs. CRA meet at HMS Gym 4pm

Wednesday, November 18 HMS vs. CRA meet at HMS Gym 4pm

All wrestler are required to stay until after the meet has ended to cleanup and roll up mats. Wrestlers are not to leave before the meet has ended!!!!

(All checked out gear will be turned in following this meet on November 18th at HMS)

*Students can pick up sign-up sheets in the office.

Email:helenamiddle@helenaschools.org

Website: hhttps://hms.helenaschools.org/

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Location: 1025 North Rodney, Helena, MT, USA
Phone: (406)324-1000