Hamilton School District #3

Ravalli County Invitational The weather finally broke for the sunshine and athletes at the Ravalli County meet rose to exceed the expectations. Another 60+ personal records were set by Bronc Tracksters. Check out the pictures and the place chart for your men and women who are learning that the price of victory must be paid in advance.

Election Day is upon us. Make sure your voice is heard by May 2nd. Together we can secure a future for Our Kids, Our Schools, Our Town! https://youtu.be/-kkTIGjMcdE

If you haven't already - It's time to VOTE! ✅ If you need more information on the 2023 Bond & Levy go to hsd3.org. 👉 We also invite you to watch these FAQ videos. #ourkidsourschoolsourtown #vote #electionday https://www.hsd3.org/article/1076333

Congrats to our tennis seniors!! Here's a great update from Coach Dufresne on how well their season is going: We often measure sports in wins and losses; as a society, we are expected to. We played a lot of tennis Friday and Saturday. We had good wins. We had tough losses. Yet none of them resonate more than the character of this team. We had our first team dinner on Thursday. 40 players showed up, from seasoned veterans to freshman beginners. They played cornhole, ping pong, hide and go seek, darts, basketball, hacky sack, and spike ball. Groups intermingled. Varsity and JV didn't matter. We were simply a team. The dinner lasted late into the night, well past when I assumed people would go home. We had senior recognition night Friday. I looked at that group of kids, their leadership, their inclusion of the rest of the team, and simply felt blessed to have the opportunity to coach these players, to inherit this team. I am so grateful for the path they have blazed for the future of the program. Perhaps next week I will go back to reporting wins and losses, as society expects, but not this week. Because in the end, I hope my coaching career isn't defined by wins and losses; I hope it's defined by the impact I have on the players I coach. I don't know how this year will end up. We may make a deep run and bring home plaques. We may fall short of our hopes and goals. What I do know is this team, win or lose, will have a tremendous impact on me, and each other. I can not ask for more from a group of kids.

The 2023 Levy will allow Hamilton School District to continue offering crucial programs like Keystone. For more information on the Bond and Levy head to hsd3.org. A VOTE to support OUR KIDS, OUR SCHOOLS, OUR TOWN. https://youtu.be/Qzv6FUhRnmY

Congrats to the Bronc tennis team on their wins over East Helena! Here's the recap from Coach Dufresne: Both Broncs teams had great performances today - even with three of our players (Janessa Chaplin, Dawson Berglund, and Jacob Rollins) off securing another Envirothon state championship (whoop whoop!). The girls took down East Helena 5-2 while the boys beat them 6-1. AND, mother nature cooperated to some extent to where we even saw the sun in spurts. Proud of this team from top to bottom. They continue to display character and effort each an every day. Boys: Hamilton 6, East Helena 1 Singles 1 Andy Purcell (H) def. Conner Brown (EH) 6-0, 6-1 2 Colin Hanley (H) def. Justin Brewer (EH) 6-1, 6-1 3 Alain Medizabal (H) def. Curtis Corzine (EH) 6-0, 6-4 4 Devon Champagne (EH) def. Jonah Wilhelm (H) 3-6, 6-2 (10-7) Doubles 1 Finn Dufresne / Jason Chaplin (H) def. Will Carroll / Corbin Rieghard 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 2 Zsomi Kari / James Truax (H) def. Kelton Gardiner / Walker Young (EH) 6-3, 5-7, (10-6) 3 Kaden Carroll / Daniel Simmerman (H) default Girls: Hamilton 5, East Helena 2 Singles 1 Ciara Hanley (H) def. Amber Stevenson (EH) 6-2, 6-2 2 Tayler Hadley (EH) def. Sofia Lewanski (H) 6-3, 6-2 3 Charlie Holmes (H) def. Abby Hauer (EH) 6-3, 6-2 4 Codie Clarke (H) def. Kyleigh Queen (EH) 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 Doubles 1 Emma Hollingsworth / Gwen Wolfe (H) def. Mary Niederstadt / Bailey Bergum (EH) 6-2, 3-6, (11-9) 2 Mackenzie Bailey / Morgan Schweyen (EH) def. Kristen Jessop / Sam Geroy (H) 7-5, 3-6, (14-12) 3 Anna Twardoski / Tessa Lewanski (H) def. Kayla Knox / Janelle Taylor (EH) 6-2, 5-7, (10-8)

The safety and security of our students is always a top priority. This is why the district spends a great deal of time planning and preparing administrators, teachers, and staff for emergencies. This year the district planned a large scale reunification drill for Daly Elementary School. Committed to our kids, our schools, our town. https://youtu.be/QzkPpmUSSzM

Summary of the tennis team's win over Butte Central from Coach Dufresne: Bronc tennis rounded out the week in Butte Central on Saturday. The team on the whole traveled over 850 miles from Monday to Saturday! Bus rides have been a mix of sleep, chatter, silence, laughter, and some raucous games of Uno. The boys beat Butte Central 6-1. Jacob Rollins and the doubles team of Finn Dufresne and Jason Chaplin played nail biting matches that were won in a third set tie-breaker. Both Andy and Colin won in straight sets, continuing their undefeated play. Speaking of undefeated, the boys team has yet to lose a dual. The girls, playing short handed because of a couple of injuries, battled to a 4-3 win. The team heads down the valley to face rival Corvallis tomorrow at 3:00. The first dual provided some electric tennis. Should be another amazing day on the courts. Girls: Hamilton 4, Butte Central 3 Singles 1 Janessa Chaplin (H) def. Maycee Anderson (BC) 8-1 2 Charlie Holmes (H) def. Mollie Drew (BC) 8-4 3 Kate Johnston (BC) def. Codie Clarke (H) 6-4, 5-7, (10-7) 4 BC default Doubles 1 Emma Hollingsworth / Gwen Wolfe (H) def. Miranda Murray / Meredith Varady 6-3, 6-3 2 Maycee Anderson / Mollie Drew (BC) def. Kristen Jessop / Sam Geroy (D) 6-2, 6-4 3 Lucy Kelly / Kate Johnston (BC) def. Tessa Lewanski / Jasmine Jimenez 6-4, 6-3 Boys: Singles 1 Andy Purcell (H) def. Nick Lester (BC) 6-0, 6-0 2 Colin Hanley (H) def. Owen McPartland (BC) 6-1, 6-2 3 Jacob Rollins (H) def. Jim Bradshaw (BC) 6-4, 4-6, (12-10) 4 Conner Reed (H) def. Trevor Phillips (BC) 6-3, 6-4 Doubles 1 Finn Dufresne / Jason Chaplin (H) def. Nick Lester / Owen McPartland (BC) 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, (10-7) 2 Nick Lester / Owen McPartland (BC) def. Jonah Wilhelm / Dawson Berglund 8-2 3 Zsomi Kari / James Truax (H) def. Jim Bradshaw / Joe Bradshaw 6-1, 6-2

Hamilton School District's Early Kindergarten program is proving to be one of the most effective programs offered by setting students up for a lifetime of success at an early age. We have the opportunity to ensure impactful programs like Early Kindergarten continue through the passage of the Levy. Together we can build a future for OUR KIDS, OUR SCHOOLS, OUR TOWN. https://youtu.be/6fp5AlIl6aY

The Lady Bronc Softball Team Lost to Stevi 12-6.

Hamilton Bronc Baseball won 8-7 over Corvallis!! Congratulations!!!

Congratulations State Champions HHS Envirothon Team!!! Envirothon Results - Team 1st Place Overall Cole Kimzey, Taylor Bratvold, Chloe Greek, Janessa Chaplin, Kinga Kari 2nd Place Oral Presentation Cole Kimzey, Taylor Bratvold, Chloe Greek, Janessa Chaplin, Kinga Kari 4th place Overall Dawson Berglund, Payton Torres, Lauren Nelson, Jacob Rollins , Ashlyn Meyer Cross Individual Results Cole Kimzey - 1st Wildlife Janessa Chaplin - 1st Aquatics Taylor Bratvold - 2nd Forestry Chloe Greek - 4th Soils Kinga Kari - 8th Range Lauren Nelson - 2nd Aquatics Dawson Berglund - 9th Range Jacob Rollins- 4th Forestry Payton Torres - 4th Wildlife Ashlyn Meyer Cross - 5th Soils Great Job Coaches!!

We have the opportunity to determine the future of our School District through a vote to keep crucial programs, recruit and retain staff, and build our future. Visit HSD3.org to join the conversation and learn more about the 2023 Bond & Levy. https://youtu.be/oGemeg3HF2M

Congrats to both the boys' and girls' tennis teams on their home wins yesterday! Here is the recap from Coach Dufresne: Another fun-filled day on the courts. The Hamilton Broncs tennis team took on Loyola, Stevensville and Darby. The Broncs swept Loyola with the boys winning 6-1 and the girls 5-2. Stevensville and Darby, whose numbers are both down, combined teams to facilitate a full slate of matches. Singles wins against Stevensville/Darby came from Andy Purcell, Colin Hanley, Alain Mendizabal, Jacob Rollins, and Lily Monaco. All the girls were playing up two seeds in an effort to improve their game and embraced the challenge. Doubles teams Finn Dufresne/Jason Chaplin, Dawson Berglund/Jonah Wilhelm, AB Shroettke/Conner Reed, Anna Twardoski/Alexis Kaul and Tessa Lewanski/Jasmine Jimenez all posted wins as well. The team continues to work hard and is improving from top to bottom. Hard to believe we are over halfway through the season. Time flies when you are having fun. The Broncs head to Butte Central Saturday. Boys: Singles 1 Andy Purcell (H) def. Dillon Taylor (L) 7-5, 6-1 2 Colin Hanley (H) def. Nathaniel Read-Smith (L) 6-1, 6-0 3 Alain Mendizabal (H) def. Brandon Nedrud (L) 6-3, 6-4 4 Jacob Rollins (H) def. Mathew Camp (Loyola) 6-2, 6-3 Doubles 1 Carter Topp/Joe Kirschememan (L) def. Finn Dufresne/Jason Chaplin (H) 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 2 Dawson Berglund/Jonah Wilhelm (H) def. Sam Carar/Declan Harrington (L) 6-3, 6-3 3 Zsomi Kari/James Truax (H) def. Matthew Camp/Alex Jasperson (L) 6-1, 6-2 Girls: Singles 1 Ava Bellamah (L) def. Janessa Chaplin (H) 6-2, 6-1 2 Sofie Lewanski (H) def. Amalee Schnieder (L) 6-3, 7-5 3 Charlie Holmes (H) def. Sylvie VonDoersch 6-1, 6-1 4 Dessi Young (L) def. Codie Clark (H) 6-4, 7-5 Doubles 1 Emma Hollingsworth/Gwen Wolfe (H) def. Megan Reis/Morgan Neibauer (L) 2-6, 6-4, (10-5) 2 Sam Geroy/Kristen Jessop (H) Olivia Wamsley/Jenna Goldade (L) 6-4, 3-6, (10-6) 3 Tessa Lewanski/Jasmine Jimenez (H) def. Allison Eicher (L) 6-1, 6-0

The Lady Bronc Softball Team won today over Butte Central 16-6 in 5 innings. Great Job Broncs!!!

It's time to mail in those ballots! If you need more information on the 2023 Bond & Levy go to hsd3.org. 👉 We also invite you to watch these FAQ videos. https://www.hsd3.org/article/1076333

Congratulations Lady Bronc Softball for your 11-1 Win over East Helena.

Great story from NBC Montana on HSD3's bond/levy initiative. Don't forget to return your ballots by May 2! https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/gallery/hamilton-voters-to-decide-on-695-million-infrastructure-bond-and-945000-levy?photo=2

The HHS Baseball game scheduled to be played in Whitefish today has been cancelled. HHS Softball in Hamilton still is on with JV starting at 11am and Varsity Starting at 1PM.

At Hamilton School District, innovation is always at the forefront when it comes to developing effective programs and productive learning environments for our students. This is possible through recruitment and retainment of our administrators, teachers, and support staff like Michele Craig who runs study hall at HHS. Together we can build a future for our kids, our schools, our town. https://youtu.be/uXCZkz2Bg9A