Athletics Athletic teams are called the Wildcats and compete at the 4A level within the
Kansas State High School Activities Association. Throughout Hayden's history, the athletic programs have won several state championships.
Football The Wildcats, who had been runners-up in the previous year, defeated
Perry-Lecompton High School 42–21 in football, winning their third state championship (two undefeated teams in 1998 and 2004).
Boys' basketball Hayden has had much success in boys' basketball, winning eight state titles in the Kansas 4A classification. State titles were won in 1982, 1983, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2008, and 2018.
State championships ==Notable alumni==