Dear Families, Staff, and the Helena Community,

It’s hard to believe how quickly the 2025-26 school year went by, but the energy is undeniable. The last few weeks leading up to the last day are my favorite because we get to witness the showcasing of so much hard work.

Earlier today we watched as our graduates from Mt. Ascension and PAL were honored at their ceremonies. Tomorrow morning, the momentum will continue when our seniors from Helena High and Capital High walk across the stage at their graduations.

To the Class of 2026, congratulations! Our district is proud of you. If I could leave you with one quick piece of advice as you head to your next chapter, it is to stay curious and never underestimate your own resilience. You have a community back home rooting for you every step of the way.

We still have a lot of celebrating left to do next week- from kindergarten graduations, to move-up days, and fifth and eighth grade send-offs. K-8 families, please keep in mind that it is early release at noon on Tuesday. Our teachers and staff will then wrap up their year with records days on Tuesday and Wednesday before heading into a well-deserved summer break.

We are really looking forward to these next few days, and we are keeping our fingers crossed for some great Montana weather as we finish up the school year.

Respectfully,

Rex M. Weltz, Superintendent
Helena Public Schools

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BONDS PROJECTS UPDATES

05/31-06/06 Recap:

HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 32

A&E + SMA Design Updates:
- HHS/PAL Construction Documents – Week 7
- District Kitchen – Bidding Week 1
- PAL Building Committee Meeting
- HHS Building Committee Meeting

Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
- Weekly Meetings

CHS Project: Week 30

Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
- SD Review, Pricing, and Value Engineering
- Leadership Meeting
- Package 2 –Development
- Addendum 1 issued

Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
- SD Review, Pricing, and Value Engineering
- Leadership Meeting
- Package 1 Bidding

Kessler Project: Week 28

Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
- 6/1: Construction Schedule Review
- 6/2: Bi-Weekly OA
- 6/3: Interiors Check-in
- 6/4: District Progress Report
- 6/4: Kessler Building Committee meeting

Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
- 6/1: Construction Schedule Review
- 6/2: Bi-Weekly OAC
- Continuous Constructability/Cost Analysis

Up Next: 06/07-06/13

HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 33

A&E + SMA Design Updates:
- Board of Trustees Meeting
- PAL Building Committee Meeting
- HHS/PAL Construction Documents – Week 8
- District Kitchen Pre Bid walk through anticipated – possible addendum 01 (6/11 & 6/12)
- City Commission Meeting – 6/8

Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
- Weekly Meetings

CHS Project: Week 31

Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
- Last Day of School
- SD Review, Pricing, and Value Engineering
- Package 2 –Development

Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
- Last Day of School
- SD Review, Pricing, and Value Engineering
- Package 1 Bids Due

Kessler Project: Week 29

Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
- Week 10 of Design Development
- 6/8: 50% DD Sets due from consultants
- 6/9: 50% DD Sets distributed to Design Team and GCCM Team for review
- 6/9: Civil Check-in
- 6/9: Structural Check-in
- 6/9: Board of Trustees Update
- 6/10: Door Hardware Kick-off Meeting

Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
- 6/9: Civil Check-in
- 6/9: Structural Check-in
- 6/9: Board of Trustees Update
- 6/10: Door Hardware Kick-off Meeting
- Benchmark 50% DD Constructibility/Cost Analysis

Upcoming Community Events:

Tuesday, June 16: Brews and Blueprints Special Helena High + PAL Groundbreaking Event, 5:30 p.m. – North Side of Helena High Campus

If you have questions or want to chat about what’s next, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Keep up-to-date on the bonds projects as we enter into each
phase of the processes:

VISIT SITE

HHS History Project

In conjunction with the new building project, HHS wants to recognize and remember the deep history of the old building. To do this, they are working with their current students to put together a living history of HHS to capture the memories, lifestyles, and storied history of those who walked the hallowed halls. If you, a family member, or others attended HHS and would like to be part of this project, please complete the form below (it should be linked, so you can click on it and it will take you to the form). They will start working later this summer to get an interview plan together and start filming the project this coming school year.

FROM THE GROUND UP WITH HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

In case you missed it: On the 9th episode of the season, our 2025/26 BOT student reps joined us to chat about their time in school, their time on the board, and what is next for them. We are thankful for their service and their involvement during their time as students!

LISTEN OR WATCH WHEREVER YOU’RE AT IN YOUR DAY:

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LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS

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COMMUNITY CORNER

Resources for students, families, and the HPS community.

HPS THREE WAYS TO DONATE
RUNNING RESOURCE LIST ON OUR WEBPAGE
HPS SCHOOLS’ FOOD DRIVES AND OTHER RELATED EVENT LISTINGS
CONTACT CENTER FOR QUESTIONS AND TO GET CONNECTED (WEBPAGE)

VIEW WEBPAGE

SUN Bucks/Summer EBT household applications are currently being accepted by Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)!

MORE INFO AND APPLICATION

LAST CHANCE MUSIC CAMPS

And for younger students wanting to learn an instrument or how to sing in a formal ensemble. The discovery camp (from the green poster below) is the one that will be free to all current 5^th graders thanks to a Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation grant: STANDARD REGISTRATION DEADLINE COMING IN JULY

WHAT’S COMING UP THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT?

June 6, 2026 – June 20, 2026

Saturday, June 6:

HHS Graduation, 9:00 a.m. – Nelson Stadium, Carroll College
CHS Graduation, 11:30 a.m. – Nelson Stadium, Carroll College
2026 Senior All Night Party, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 7:

Monday, June 8:

**Move-Up Day

**2^nd Semester Final Testing (for 9^th-11^th graders)

Central Field Day – Central
CRA 7^th grade field day – Centennial Park
CRA Big Sky Rocket Launch
Rossiter Field Day, 12:00 p.m. – Rossiter
Helena Public Montessori Parents BBQ, 5:00 p.m. – Spring Meadow Pavillion
CRA 8^th Grade Celebration, 5:30 – CHS

Tuesday, June 9:

**Last Day of School: PreK-5 early release 12:00 p.m.

**2^nd Semester Final Testing (for 9^th-11^th graders)

**5th Grade Send-Offs

Broadwater Talent Show – Broadwater
Broadwater Kindergarten Graduation, 10:00 a.m. – Broadwater
Bryant PAW Assembly and 5^th Grade Graduation/Send Off, 10:30 p.m. – Bryant Gym
Warren 5^th Grade Celebration, 11:15 p.m. – Warren
K-8 Staff Records Day
BOT Full Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. – LC

Wednesday, June 10:

High School Staff In-Service Records Day

Thursday, June 11:

Friday, June 12:

Governor’s Cup Kid’s Marathon-Friday June 12, Centennial Park

Saturday, June 13:

Sunday, June 14:

Monday, June 15:

Tuesday, June 16:

Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m. – LC
Brews and Blueprints Special HHS + PAL Groundbreaking Event, 5:30 p.m. – HHS Campus, North Side

Wednesday, June 17:

Thursday, June 18:

Friday, June 19:

Saturday, June 20:

If we missed something, please let us know – helenamtschools@helenaschools.org. As a good rule of thumb, always check with your school on what they have going on. You can also find upcoming event information and more in this year’s calendar online at https://helenaschools.org/25-26-calendar-flipbook.]