HPS Weekly Update

HPS Mission: We are empowered to learn today and lead tomorrow

HPS Vision: HPS Staff collaborate to create a safe environment and instill a growth mindset

HPS School Accountability Advisory Committee (SAAC)

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We want YOU! Our first School Accountability Advisory Committee meeting is Sept. 28th, 4pm. Please consider joining this dynamic group to learn about our school and provide ideas and input to continue our journey toward meeting our Mission & Vision. Please read this form for more details and share your interest. Our first meeting will be a review of schoolwide data and HPS’s 2026-2028 School Unified Improvement Plan. We hope you can join!

Bison Connections Night Feedback

If you were able to attend our Bison Connections Night on September 10th, please take a moment to share your feedback in this form. Thank you for helping us to improve our activities and offerings.

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Hello, Bison Families! We're in the final lap before the 9th Annual Bison Stampede on September 25, 2026! Keep reaching out to family and friends for donations! Even if you aren’t able to fundraise this year, every student will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag for participating!

HPS PTCO will be selling yard signs for YOU to decorate for your student(s)! Every student loves seeing their name and a cheering message as they make their laps - it’s a great way to show your support and make the day extra special. Don’t miss the chance to help your Bison feel celebrated! Each blank yard sign is $10 and must be returned to the school by September 24 (NOON) in order to be displayed around the track on Stampede Day! Cash or check only, please!
Keep in mind that all volunteers must be registered in Vital Online! Volunteers will check in at the FRONT OFFICE to obtain their volunteer badge. Plenty of volunteer positions are available for the Stampede! Link to Sign-Up Genius
Visitors for the Stampede will check in OUTSIDE at the table/tent and obtain a visitor name tag.
For students to be considered for the prize tiers, all donations must be in by 9/25/26 at 9 AM (via Pledgestar)!
Mark your calendars for the next HPS PTCO meeting *Tuesday, October 6 at 7 PM (Virtual). *Moved to the 1st Tuesday in October due to Parent-Teacher Conferences*

Video call link

Make sure you’ve downloaded our PTCO App for information and links to important school information!

October Count

October count is Colorado's annual student pupil count window that determines the official enrollment numbers that the state uses to set school funding. The count window September 24 - October 8, 2026. Every student counts! Please ensure your child is in attendance every day, and especially during this count window.

High Plains Clubs

After-school clubs are a great way for students to get involved, make new friends, explore their interests, and try something new! Check out the clubs currently available at High Plains:

🤖 Robotics Club

Starting September 22
Who: Students in grades 6–8
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–5:00 PM
Where: Downstairs STEAM Room

Interested in using creative thinking in a team atmosphere while working with LEGO technology? Then the High Plains Middle School Robotics Team is the place for you!

This year’s BioDiversity-themed season will challenge students to build, code, and explore. The team is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.

Sign up for Robotics here

For more information, please contact coach Matt Beck at matt.beck@tsd.org.

🎶 Choir Club

Starting September 28
Who: Students in grades 4–8
When: Mondays & Thursdays, 3:45–5:00 PM
Where: Music Room

Is your student interested in singing? Join the HPS Choir Club!

Sign up for Choir Club here

For more information, please contact Sadie Wentzel at sadie.wentzel@tsd.org.

🎭 Drama Club

Starting September 29
Who: Middle School Students
When: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
Where: Room 148 (Mrs. HQ's/Lemons' Elementary Music Room)

Interested in theatre or drama? Join the Drama Club!

Students will prepare for the winter showcase, help with fun Drama Club fundraisers, learn more about the school musical, and more!

Register for Drama Club here

For more information, please see Mrs. HQ.

🌟 Encourage your student to get involved, try something new, and find a club that sparks their interest!

Drama Club

Robotics

Choir

MathCounts

HPS is forming a middle school math team that will compete in MathCounts and 2 to 3 other competitions over the course of the year. The team meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:50 AM in room 215 with a real-world mathematician who has been teaching problem solving strategies to middle school math teams for the last 10 years. If interested, please fill out this form. Have questions, email WalterDShort@gmail.com or see Mrs. Schultz.

Champs

🦬🏊 Help Us Make CHAMPS Amazing! 10/2 at 4:30 PM at MVHS 🏊🦬

Bison Swim & Dive is hosting the CHAMPS Conference swim meet at Mountain View High School. CHAMPS is more than just a swim meet, and we want to show the entire district and the 9 teams participating, what makes Bison Swim & Dive so special! It takes a strong team of volunteers behind the scenes to keep the meet running smoothly and create an awesome experience for our student-athletes and families.

We need your help to make this meet a success! Come cheer, pitch in, and help us show everyone what the Bison Swim & Dive community is all about. 💙

If you have any questions, please let me know. Volunteers must be Vital registered, but I can help with that simple piece. Let's make CHAMPS a meet to remember! Go Bison! 🦬🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Sign up here to Volunteer

Weekly Menu

Breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge to all students! We will share the weekly menu in this newsletter so you always know what's cooking.

Menu items are subject to change based on availability.

Monday

Breakfast: Chicken Biscuit
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza

Tuesday

Breakfast: Cinnamon UBR
Lunch: Mac and Cheese

Wednesday

Breakfast: Pancake and Sausage on a Stick
Lunch: Beef Soft Taco

Thursday

Breakfast: Cinnamon Swirl
Lunch: Orange Chicken with Lo Mein

Friday

Breakfast: Manager’s Choice
Lunch: Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Meal Benefit Resources and Information

2026/2027 Supply List

2026/2027 School Year Calendar

Infinite Campus- Reporting Absences

Food Resources

TSD Board Policy/Handbook

Middle School Athletics

Fall - Swimming, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball - Late Fall - Boys Basketball, Wrestling - Winter - Girls Basketball - Spring - Track and Field

Family-Student Handbook

Please review our Handbook frequently to keep in the know on how we keep our campus safe, family-staff communication, inclement weather procedures, school parties, technology use, and much more!

Vital Information

To be a volunteer or go on field trips with High Plains please click here to sign up for Vital.

WatchD.O.G.S.

YMCA Before School and After School Care

The YMCA offers before school and after school care at High Plains School. Click to register.

PTCO Information

Parent Teacher Community Organization (PTCO) is our amazing group that supports the school with volunteers, fundraisers, events and so much more! Check out their website or their app. -https://apps.apple.com/us/app/high-plains-ptco/id6443658308

High Plains School

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Website: hps.tsd.org
Location: 4255 Buffalo Mountain Drive, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-679-9800
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