A community member reported that another community member overheard a comment about shooting at the school by a person walking on a road by the school.
Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately implemented a shelter-in-place while we assessed the situation.
Law enforcement/ administration quickly located and questioned the individual. There were no verifiable threats made. Multiple sources confirmed the individual was upset and yelling about a lost dog. We were able to enact, verify, and lift the shelter place in 19 minutes.
The school did have a no trespassing order issued.
We also discovered a settings error on our side in Infinite Campus that prevented some notifications from reaching some families. We apologize and this has been corrected. The last thing we try to do is add stress to a situation that is one of the most stressful for any community member who has their student entrusted to us.
We still encourage community members to please double check your contact information and messenger settings to ensure alerts are enabled.
We will always act quickly and cautiously to keep our students and staff safe.
— Mark Wandle, Superintendent
SNAP 2026 November Fundraiser!
Join us for a cozy night of chili, desserts, and community spirit!
Chili & Dessert Silent Auction
Tuesday, November 25
5:00 – 7:00 PM Huntley Project Commons
Come hungry and ready to bid on some delicious desserts and homemade chili creations—all while supporting our SNAP 2026 students!
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your holiday spirit. Every bowl and every bid helps make a difference for our students’ future opportunities!
#HPRedDevils #SNAP2026 #CommunityStrong #ChiliAndDessert #SupportOurStudents #RedDevilPride
Hard work creates opportunity — and this week our Red Devils are putting in the work!
🏀 Best of luck to our Huntley Project Boys and Girls Basketball teams as they compete in the District 3B Tournament in Colstrip! We are proud of your grit, teamwork, and determination. Red Devil Nation is behind you all the way — play hard and represent HP with pride! ❤️🖤
Monday, February 23
Hunter’s Safety Orientation will be held at 6:30 PM in the HS Commons. Breakfast is Pancakes and lunch features a Ramen Bar (NO PB & J). Let’s start the week strong!
Tuesday, February 24
Students will enjoy an Egg Scramble for breakfast and Goulash for lunch (NO PB & J). Another great day to work hard and stay focused!
Wednesday, February 25
Our elementary students will attend the Kid Connection Zoo Assembly in the Elementary Gym — always a favorite! That evening, our HS Boys Basketball team tips off at 6:00 PM in Colstrip for District 3B (departing at 3:30 PM). Breakfast is Scones & Yogurt, and lunch is Potato Ole Bravo.
Thursday, February 26
District 3B action continues in Colstrip! HS Girls Basketball plays at 6:00 PM (depart 3:30 PM), and HS Boys Basketball will compete as scheduled (TBD). Breakfast is Cereal and lunch is Barber Pole.
Friday, February 27- PLC Day for Staff
No school for students due to PLC. District basketball continues for both boys and girls (TBD).
⭐ We also celebrate the wrap-up of National FFA Week! Our HP FFA Chapter will be serving breakfast to our staff on Friday morning as a thank-you for their support. We are incredibly proud of our FFA members for their leadership, service, and commitment to agriculture and our school community!
Saturday, February 28
District 3B Tournament play continues in Colstrip for both teams (TBD). Let’s keep cheering them on!
It’s a big week at Huntley Project — competition, celebration, and community. Let’s make it a great one, Red Devils! 🔴⚫
#HPRedDevils #District3B #FFANationalWeek #RedDevilPride
The January 2026 Boxholder is now available and includes:
• Monthly updates
• Menu calendar
• Activity calendar
• HP PTA flyer
• Updated Inclement Weather & School Closure Information
You can view all of this information anytime at huntley.k12.mt.us under the January 2026 Boxholder link, and on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages.
The printed boxholder should arrive in mailboxes during the first week of January.
We hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming students back to campus on January 5, 2026. Please note that home basketball games will be held on January 2, even though school is not in session.
Thank you for your continued positive support of the Huntley Project School District—we truly appreciate our community!
Mark your calendars and join the party!
Date: Wednesday, December 17th
Time: Doors swing open at 5:30 pm 🚪 / Show kicks off at 6:00 pm 🎤
Enjoy captivating live performances by the talented Junior High/High School Band and Choir, plus the special Chamber Choir! 🎺🎵
Indulge in delicious Appetizers and Dessert! 🍰🍎
Dive into the thrill of our Silent Auction 🤫 and win big with exciting Ticket Drop Prizes! 🎟️🏆
This is more than a show—it's the biggest fundraiser of the year for our dedicated music students! Every $25 ticket directly powers the Huntley Project Music Program! 💪
🎉 Grab Your Tickets TODAY! 🎉 Purchase tickets at the High School Office 🏫 or reach out to the wonderful Ms. Lechner: Call: (406) 967-2540 x. 227 📞 Email: jlechner@huntley.k12.mt.us 📧
Let's make this the best Extravaganza yet! See you on December 17th! ✨🎄
#BlueChristmas #HuntleyProjectMusic #Extravaganza #HolidayCheer #SupportTheArts #BandAndChoir #SilentAuction
🎄✨ HP Weekly Holiday Calendar • Dec 8–13 ✨🎄
❄️📅 🎅❤️ HP Holiday Week Highlights: Events & North Pole Fun + Student Celebrations & competition updates!
Our Monday, December 1st, PTA Meeting has been postponed to Sunday, December 7th, at 1 PM so we can kick off preparations for the HP North Pole!
Please bring a vehicle and meet at the PTA shed to help move gifts to the Central Office. We’ll have a sign-in sheet, so your time will count toward our December meeting. Your helping hands make all the magic happen — we appreciate you!
✨ The Giving Tree is UP in the commons for our Christmas concerts this week!
Please spread the word so we can share some extra cheer with our amazing staff.
This is your chance to connect with teachers and gain valuable insights into your child’s progress! 🤝✨
🕐 Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM
📝 Conferences from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences are an important opportunity to build a stronger partnership between home and school, helping our students succeed. Come talk with your child’s teachers and stay involved in their education!
There will be no school on Friday, November 21st.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💬👨🏫👩🏫
#HuntleyProject #ParentTeacherConferences #StrongerTogether #CommunityConnections
Monday, Oct. 13: Our HS JV Football game vs. Columbus has been cancelled, but that doesn’t slow us down! Junior High Girls Basketball tips off bright and early at 6:00 AM, and Wrestling begins at 4:00 PM. Our FFA crew heads out for the NILE Livestock and Sales events—good luck representing HP! Breakfast will be breakfast pizza, and lunch is sloppy fries (no PB&J). Let’s start the week with focus, hustle, and Red Devil spirit! 👊
Tuesday, Oct. 14: The action continues as our HS C and JV Volleyball teams travel to Melstone with a 4:00 game time (depart 1:30), and our FCCLA leaders head out early for their District Meeting in Forsyth (depart 6:30). Breakfast features scrambled eggs and sausage, and lunch will be sub sandwiches. Whether it’s on the court or in leadership events, let’s show what HP excellence looks like! #RedDevilPride
Wednesday, Oct. 15: It’s picture retake day for JH and HS—bring your best smile and positive energy! Breakfast is yogurt and scones, and lunch will be chicken strips with mashed potato soup. Midweek is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and keep pushing forward. Keep that Red Devil determination alive! 🔥
Thursday, Oct. 16: No school today due to educational conferences, but our athletes are still out competing! Our Cross Country team heads to Joliet for a 10:00 AM race (depart 7:45), and HS Volleyball travels to Lodge Grass with a 4:30 game time (depart 2:15). Let’s cheer on our runners and volleyball players as they represent HP with pride! ❤️🖤
Friday, Oct. 17: No school again today due to educational conferences, but it’s still a big Game Day Friday! HS Volleyball hosts Baker at 11:00 AM, and HS Football travels to Baker for a 7:00 PM kickoff (depart 1:30). Even with school out, Red Devil spirit is in full force—let’s pack the gym, send off our football team with energy, and finish the week strong! 🔥
#FearTheFork #GoRedDevils #HPFamily
📚 October is Bully Prevention Month. Bullying can lead to school avoidance, but there’s hope. Learn how to recognize warning signs, build resilience, and support your child through challenging social situations. Together, we can break the cycle. 💛
#BullyPreventionMonth #FamilySupport #SchoolYearSuccess #Resilience #PositiveConnections
Get ready to sharpen your game in ONE day!
This camp is perfect for all 2nd–8th-grade players who want to level up their skills while having fun with HP Coaches & Players!
📅 Date: Friday, October 31
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Huntley Project Little League Field- Hanson Park
🎯 Focus Areas:
Hitting • Fielding • Throwing • Base-Running
💲 Cost: $25 (Includes a Camp T-Shirt!)
🗓️ T-Shirt Guarantee Deadline: Register by October 22!
💥 How to Register:
Pay at registration (cash or check to Huntley Project Baseball)
Bring your glove, water bottle, and a positive attitude!
⚠️ LIMITED SPOTS – DON’T MISS OUT!
Bring your energy, learn new skills, and show your RED & BLACK PRIDE! ❤️🖤
#HPBaseball #RedDevilPride #FutureRedDevils #BaseballCamp #TrainLikeADevil #HustleHitNeverQuit #HuntleyProject
#CommunitySupport #RedDevilPride #FuelTheFuture
Our Red Devils are headed to the Class B/C State Tournament in Hamilton! 💪🔥 They’ll take the field in their opening matchup Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. against Three Forks.
The students and staff will send them off in true Red Devil style! 🎉 The team will depart for state around 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday — and our HP students and staff will line the halls to cheer them on as they begin their quest for a trophy! ❤️🖤
Let’s go, Devils! 👏👏
#keepcompeting #RedDevilPride #ChasingState #OneTeamOneDream
This fall, we proudly honor the Class of 2026 and their families during our Senior/Parent Nights. These moments are more than just celebrations—they are a tribute to the dedication, effort, and Red Devil pride that our seniors and their families have poured into Huntley Project Schools and activities. Thank you for your commitment, your spirit, and for being an essential part of the Red Devil tradition. Let's come together to celebrate the incredible journey of our seniors as they lead us into their final year!
Flag Football: September 23
Cheer: September 26
Cross Country @ VB: October 7
Volleyball: October 23
Football: October 24
Whether you’re welcoming guests by selling tickets 🎫 or keeping the crowd fueled as a concessions cashier 🍔🥤, your role is an important part of Red Devil pride ❤️🔥.
💵 Pay: $13.50 per hour
📍 Where: Huntley Project events
📞 Who to Contact: Payton Shreeve, HP Activity Clerk
Phone: 967-2540 ext. 602
Email: pshreeve@huntley.k12.mt.us
Take this opportunity to support our students 🎓, cheer on the Red Devils 🏈🏀⚾, and earn some extra income 💪. We’d love to have you on our team!
Our 7-12 school library is raising money for new books to support the curriculum, reading programs, and student requests. Please help us reach our goal by donating today! Visit our new 7-12 Library website and support our library program page to donate.
Support Our Library is a free and easy-to-use web-based service that allows businesses, families, and the community to donate online to your school library.
100% of each donated amount goes directly towards the purchase of books for the library. Support Our Library is a free service provided by Bound to Stay Bound Books.
https://projectlibrary.my.canva.site/
🚍📲 Stay Connected with Stopfinder!
Huntley Project Schools is excited to announce the use of Stopfinder, our secure communication app for school bus transportation.
With Stopfinder, parents and guardians can:
✅ Receive real-time updates about their student’s bus
✅ Communicate directly with transportation staff
✅ Stay informed about route changes, delays, or important notices
This tool helps us ensure that student transportation is safe, reliable, and transparent.
📌 To get set up or for support, please contact Candi Buck at 📧 cbuck@huntley.k12.mt.us or 📞 406-967-2540 ext. 501.
#HPRedDevils #Stopfinder #SchoolTransportation #SafeAndConnected
Huntley Project Schools is excited for another full week of learning, activities, and Red Devil pride!
📅 From August 25–30, our students will be involved in everything from music and volleyball to cross country, football, and flag football. Parents, don’t forget the JH/HS Band Parents Meeting on
Tuesday at 6:00 pm in Room 227, while our 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are hard at work in the Elementary Gym both Tuesday and Wednesday.
Friday brings big action with HS Cross Country at Amend Park and Red Devil Football traveling to Malta—plus Activity Picture Day! The schedule for the Activity Pictures is:
Jr. High Cross Country – 8:00 (In front of the high school)
High School Cross Country – 8:30 (In front of the high school), Senior Cross-Country Runners,
High School Flag Football – 9:00
Jr. High Softball – 9:30
Jr. High Football – 10:00 (football field)
High School Football – 10:30 (football field), Senior Football Players
Jr. High Volleyball – 11:00 (high school gym), Jr. Varsity and C-Squad Volleyball (high school gym)
High School Varsity Volleyball (high School gym), High School Varsity Volleyball with Cheerleaders
Senior Volleyball Players, Cheerleaders, Senior Cheerleaders
Saturday is jam-packed with JV and Varsity Volleyball, Flag Football, and more.
As always, our students fuel their day with great meals in the cafeteria, starting with breakfast favorites like sausage gravy, French toast sticks, and breakfast burritos. Let’s make it a strong week, Red Devils—on the field, on the court, in the classroom, and beyond! ❤️🖤
#RedDevilPride #WeAreHP
📅 Thursday, August 14
🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Huntley Project School District
The halls are shining, the classrooms are ready, and the Red Devil spirit is alive! 💪 A huge shoutout to our custodial and maintenance crew for making our campus spotless, safe, and ready to welcome you. 🧹✨ Our buses are cleaned, inspected, and primed to roll for the first day on August 18. 🚌✅
Tonight, you’ll find all HP teachers in their classrooms or on campus, ready to meet you. The Central Office will be open for purchasing activity tickets, paying pay-to-play fees, and obtaining photo IDs. 🚍 Candi Buck will be in the board room to answer all your bus route and transportation questions.
📅 First Day of School → Monday, August 18 at 8:10 AM
🏫 Elementary → Head straight to homerooms
🎓 Grades 7–12 → Start in your first period classes
🚌 Bus routes → Run at regular times
Our teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, secretaries, kitchen staff, custodial & maintenance crew, central office staff, and administration are fired up and ready for an incredible year.
❤️ We can’t wait to see you tonight and kick off another year of excellence at Huntley Project!
#RedDevilPride #HPFamily #BackToSchool #HuntleyProjectStrong #WeAreHP #OpenHouse2025
