
🌱 Parenting Adolescents: Being the Right Size Pot for a Growing Plant 🏔️
Parenting teenagers is a balancing act—how do we offer strong support while giving them the room they need to grow? Join us for an insightful presentation designed specifically for Big Sky parents as we explore the adolescent journey together.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 29
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: WMPAC (Warren Miller Performing Arts Center)
What we’ll cover:
🧠 Adolescent Development: Understanding changing teen brains
🌐 The Social Landscape: Navigating teen social dynamics, including substance use and process addictions
🌿 Healthy Boundaries: How to set supportive limits while giving space to grow
🧭 Practical Tools: Strategies for connection, communication, and confidence
Whether you're looking for fresh insights or practical strategies to navigate the teen years, this session will offer valuable tools for your parenting toolkit. We hope to see you there!

❤️🤍💙Honoring All Who Served!❤️🤍💙
We warmly invite all local veterans, service members, and community members to join us as we honor and celebrate our service members dedication and sacrifice.
📅 Date: November 11
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Bough-Dolan Athletic Complex
Special Invitation to Veterans: We would be honored by your presence so our community can personally thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙
Let’s show our gratitude to our military veterans. See you there! 🙌

After all the HOCO fun, it is back to business this week!
Enjoy this week’s issue of At the Peak - Issue 8








🎬 What a Week for HOCO 2026: Old Hollywood! 🍿✨
Our Lone Peak High School Homecoming celebration is in full swing, and we have had an incredible week showing off our Bighorn Pride! A huge thank you to our amazing Big Sky community for all your love, enthusiasm, and support in making this week so special for our students.
As we wrap up Homecoming Week (Sept. 21–26), here is what’s left on the lineup to finish strong:
*PTO Carnival @ OES Playground (Sept. 25): 3-5 PM
*Friday Night Football (Sept. 25): LPHS & OMS Football vs. Park City
--OMS Game: 4:00 PM
--LPHS Game: 7:00 PM
Congratulations to Our 2026 HOCO Royalty!
King & Queen: Thomas & Penelope
Prince & Princess: Steen & Annabelle
Thank you again for turning out and cheering on our Bighorns! See you tonight!
Make sure to check out this week's issue of At the Peak for all of the HOCO coverage from the week so far and for information in regards to coming events.








🎬 Roll Out the Red Carpet for HOCO 2026: Old Hollywood! 🍿✨
Get ready to show off your Bighorn Pride during Homecoming Week (Sept. 21–26)! Here are the highlights for you to know how to catch the star power and cheer on Lone Peak High School (all the details can be found in the newsletter):
Key Homecoming Events:
-School Spirit Days kick off on Monday! Wear your class color!
*Seniors: Pink
*Juniors: White
*Sophomores: Orange
*Freshman: Blue
*OMS: Green
-LPHS Homecoming Parade (Wed., Sept. 23 @ 6:00 PM): Head to Big Sky Town Center for the annual parade!
-LPHS Booster Club & Montage Community Feed (Wed., Sept. 23 @ 6:15 PM): Len Hill Park: Everyone is welcome!
-LPHS Pep Rally (Wed., Sept. 23 @ 6:30 PM): Stay at Len Hill Park and rally for the BigHorns!
Homecoming Athletic Lineup:
*Tues., Sept. 22: LPHS Volleyball vs. Ennis (JV @ 4:00 PM / Varsity to follow)
*Thurs., Sept. 24: LPHS Soccer vs. Laurel (Boys @ 4:00 PM / Girls @ 6:00 PM)
*Fri., Sept. 25: LPHS & OMS Football vs. Park City (OMS @ 4:00 PM / LPHS @ 7:00 PM)
All the details are here: At the Peak - Issue 6! Go BigHorns!!

Get ready to show your school SPIRIT! 🎈 Homecoming is just 2 weeks away!
📌 Reminder: Device Protection Fees are due Tuesday.
Enjoy the nice weather and don't forget to read this week's issue of At the Peak!










Lone Peak High School was once again recognized as one of the Best High Schools by The U.S. News & World Report for the 2026-2027 school year.
Read more about it on page 2 of this week's issue of At the Peak!







Lone Peak High & Ophir Middle Back to School Night
Get ready to kick off the new school year at the peak of excellence! Join us for our Back to School Night to walk your student’s schedule, meet and greet teachers, connect with the PTO, and participate in Toddle Training.
When: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Lone Peak High & Ophir Middle School
What’s Happening:
--Walk your student's schedule
--Meet & greet with teachers
--Meet & greet with the PTO
--Toddle Training
We look forward to seeing you there!

🎬 Step into the Spotlight for HOCO 2026! 🍿✨
Get ready to show off your BigHorn Pride—Lone Peak High School Homecoming is right around the corner! This year, we’re rolling out the red carpet with our theme: Old Hollywood!
Think you’ve got the ultimate school spirit? Prove it in the Window Decorating Contest! 🎨🏆
The Details:
📅 When: September 21–26
🎨 Theme/Colors: BigHorn Blue & White (paint, balloons, flowers—get creative!)
🏆 Judging Categories:
Best Overall Design (Wins the Traveling Trophy! 🏆)
Best BigHorn Spirit
Best Use of BigHorn Blue and White
How to Enter: Submit your entry form to Dr. Marlo Mitchem (mmitchem@bssd72.org) prior to September 23rd via email or hard copy!
Check out the full contest rules and guidelines in the Window Decorating Entry Form. Let's make this Homecoming legendary! 💙🤍

🎉 Roll Out the Red Carpet for the 2026 LPHS Homecoming Parade! 🎬✨
Get ready to shine, Big Sky! This year’s Homecoming theme is Old Hollywood, and we want to see your star power on display!
Whether you represent a school club, local business, or community group, all are welcome to join the celebration. Plus, there's a !Cash Prize! for the overall Best in Show entry!
Parade Details:
📅 When: Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Big Sky Town Center
🎬 Theme: Old Hollywood
🏆 Prize: Cash Prize for Best in Show!
How to Participate: Submit your parade entry form to Dr. Marlo Mitchem (mmitchem@bssd72.org) by 4:00 PM on Friday, September 18th via email or hard copy.
Gather your group, bring your Hollywood flair, and let's make this Homecoming parade unforgettable! 🎬🌟
All Parade Entry Rules can be found on the parade entry form. Please email Dr. Marlo Mitchem with any questions. We may need to limit the number of entries this year because of space restrictions at the staging area, so get your entry in ASAP!















