Informant
Hysham Public Schools - hyshamschool.org
Mon. Apr. 15, 2013
PROM 2013 – KING AND QUEEN
Congratulations to Kaitlyn Icopini and Austan Rogers for being crowned Prom 2013
Queen and King.
LEGISLATIVE TRIP THANK YOU
Thank you to Mr. Brady Warren and Mrs. Merri Clifton for chaperoning the
Legislative trip to Helena last week along with Instructor Mr. Buchmann.
HYSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROJECT
The sidewalk in front of the old grocery store and café has become a hazard and the
chamber is trying to get it replaced before the end of May. Please send contributions to:
Hysham Chamber – PO Box 63 – Hysham, MT 59038.
ATHLETIC BANQUET – HYSHAM BOOSTER CLUB
The Hysham Booster Club will host the Athletic Banquet on Sunday, April 21st starting at
5 p.m. in the school multi-purpose room. Hysham High School football, volleyball,
basketball and track will be honored. The community is invited to join in on this potluck.
For planning purposes the Booster club requests that Senior Class members bring
salads, Junior Class members bring salads, Sophomore Class members bring hot
dishes, Freshman Class members bring desserts and Jr. High Class members bring
desserts. Booster Club will provide meat, potatoes, bread and drinks. Our school will
provide meal utensils and paper supplies. Enjoy dinner and awards as the Pirates 20122013 sports achievements are recognized at this Athletic Banquet. Guest speaker will
be Matt Hollowell, defensive football coordinator at Rocky Mountain College in Billings.
If you have questions, please call the school at 342-5237. Thank you – Go Pirates!
HYSHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL
NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that the Annual School Election of the Hysham
School Dist. No. 1, Treasure County, State of Montana, will be held on Tuesday,
May 7, 2013 at the Hysham High School lobby.
Electors will consider the following issues at the election:
1) Two Trustees to be elected for three year terms.
2) A mill levy proposition in the amount of $21,316.35 to support
finance of the school’s General Fund.
If it is later determined that any portion of the election is not required, the Board of
Trustees authorizes the election administrator to cancel that portion of the
election in accordance with 13-1-304 and 20-3-313, MCA.
The polls will be open between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. A
qualified registered elector who will be unable to go to the polls on the day of
election may request an “Application for Absentee Voter’s Ballot” from the school
district clerk’s office located at: Hysham Schools, P.O. Box 272, 115 Summit
Street, Hysham, MT 59038 (342-5237).
Sally VanHemelryck
District Clerk
April 9, 2013
FFA STATE CONVENTION REPORT - HYSHAM HIGH SCHOOL
The 83rd Annual State FFA Convention was attended by the following students last week from
Hysham Schools: Kaitlyn Icopini, Austan Rogers, Todd Lackman, Janny Dennison, Shiloh Robison,
Teishia Gamble, Brooke Eves, Hunter Hollowell, Piper Robison, Stevie Red Dog, and Matthew Sharp.
These students had qualified at District events throughout the year to be able to attend the State FFA
convention in Billings or they had applied to serve at the State FFA Convention.
Extemporaneous Speaking is where a student draws three topics from a hat and has 30 minutes to
prepare a speech on one of those topics. Todd Lackman represented our chapter and the Southeastern FFA
District in the regional competition. Todd also represented our chapter and Southeastern FFA District in
the Prepared Public Speaking with a speech entitled “The Greatest Misconception.” He placed 3 rd with this
speech.
Competing in the Agronomy Contest were Kaitlyn Icopini, Todd Lackman, Piper Robison and
Stevie Red Dog. They placed 16th out of 85 teams. Individually Todd -22, Piper- 60, Kaitlyn- 97 and
Stevie -148 out 224 individuals.
Competing in Farm Management were Kaitlyn Icopini, Todd Lackman, Austan Rogers, and
Shiloh Robison. They placed 8th out of 85 teams total. Individual placings out of 192 were Todd- 14th,
Kaitlyn -68, Austan- 78, Shiloh -111.
Livestock judging participants were Todd Lackman, Austan Rogers, Piper Robison, and Hunter
Hollowell placing 26 of 85 teams total. Placing individually within livestock were Todd- 39th, Austan- 61st,
Piper -204, and Hunter- 228 of 274 competitors total.
Teishia Gamble was a part of the Tech Corp. which helps put together the sessions. Shiloh was
part of the Press Corp. that was responsible for interviewing and writing convention happenings throughout
the convention to be published daily in the FFA Legend.
The Farm Business Management team placed 8th out of 85 teams. Individually Todd Lackman
placed 14th, Kaitlyn Icopini- 68th, Austan Rogers- 78th, and Shiloh Robison- 111 of 192.
Sales and Service team place 11th in the state and individually Todd Lackman placed 28th, Janny 38th, Matthew Sharp -74th, and Brooke Eves -95th of 152 competitors.
Janny Dennison submitted the Chapter Scrapbook, Kaitlyn Icopini submitted the Chapter
Secretary’s book, and Todd Lackman the Chapter Treasurer’s book. Kaitlyn’s book received third in the
state competition. The Ag Com team was recognized for their 2 nd place finish with a plaque as well.
Individual sweepstakes where a student competes in four or more contests at State FFA was
awarded as well. Todd Lackman placed 8th in the sweepstake; this is comparable to the All-Around title in
rodeo.
Austan Rogers was awarded a scholarship to Sheridan College for $1,300. He will be studying Ag
Business there in the fall. Congratulations to everyone who participated and competed this year for FFA.
Great Job!
SCHOOL DISMISSED ON MONDAY, APR. 22ND AT 12:30 P.M.
School will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22nd and buses will run their
regular routes then. Teachers will have a PIR day from 1-4 p.m. that day.
TASK FORCE MEETING
There will be a follow up Task Force Meeting on Monday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. in the
HS Multi-purpose room. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Please
contact Bob Keele if you have any questions.
HIGH SCHOOL PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT
The Pre-Festival concert for the District Music Festival will be in the multi-purpose
room on Tuesday, April 16th at 7 p.m. Students in grades 7-12 are participating in
this concert. Everyone is welcome to attend.
**Upcoming Events** (REMEMBER ALL TIMES/DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
DAY
DATE
EVENT & LOCATION
TIME
Mon.
Tues.
4-15
4-16
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Fri. & Sat.
Sat.
4-17
4-18
4-19
4-19 & 4-20
4-20
Sun.
4-21
Elementary Prom (Grades K-5) in the multi-purpose room
Seniors eating dinner with Lion’s Club
6 p.m.
Pre-Festival Concert
7 p.m.
Mid-Term
HS Track Meet in Forsyth
(CANCELLED)
JH Track Meet in Forsyth
Noon
District Music Festival in Miles City
American Legion Meeting
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HS Track Meet @ Billings Skyview
9 a.m.
Athletic Banquet
5 p.m.