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Supt. Weltz Final Flyer for 2025/26

Dear Families, Staff, and the Helena Community,

Another school year in the books! We are proud of the hard work that our incredible staff and students put into this last year. A couple of quick updates and reminders before heading into summer break:

  • All KinderSprout spots for the 2026/27 school year have been filled! We will immediately go to the waitlist if any openings occur.
  • Be mindful to check your email throughout the summer for any updates from us or from your student’s school.
  • Most of us are out for the summer for well deserved breaks. If you have questions or need anything, please reach out to helenamtschools@helenaschools.org.

Also, you may have heard by now, but current Four Georgians Elementary Principal Carrie Shinkle has formally resigned her position with the District as she has taken an Assistant Principal role with the Coeur d’Alene School District. Congratulations to Ms. Shinkle! You will be missed and we are grateful for three years of service with the District. Most importantly, we are thankful for your dedication to the Four Georgians staff, students, and families. We have begun the search for Four Georgians Elementary’s new principal. 

That’s all for now! Have a wonderful summer!

Respectfully,


Rex M. Weltz, Superintendent
Helena Public Schools

 

 

 

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BONDS PROJECTS UPDATES

06/07-06/13 Recap:

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 Bidding Week 2 of 4
    • District Kitchen Pre Bid Walk Through
  • 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 received from consultants
    • 6/9: 50% DD Sets distributed to Design Team, District 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

Up Next: 06/14-06/20

HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 34

  • A&E + SMA Design Updates:
    • HHS, PAL & District Kitchen Groundbreaking – June 16, 5:30 pm at North End of HHS Campus
    • HHS/PAL Construction Documents – Week 9
    • District Kitchen Bidding Week 3 of 4
    • Site + Foundation Submittal (Permit Set/Phase 2 Bid Set) – 5/16
  • Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
    • Weekly Meetings

CHS Project: Week 32

  • Slate Architecture + RTA Updates: COMING SOON
  • Langlas & Associates Construction Updates: COMING SOON

Kessler Project: Week 30

  • Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
    • Week 11 of Design Development
    • 6/15: 50% DD Plan-in-hand review with District Facilities group
    • 6/16: Interiors Check-in
    • 6/16: MEP & FP Check-in
    • 6/16: OAC Meeting
    • 6/18: District Update
    • 6/18: Music Room design meeting with teacher
  • Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
    • 6/15: 50% DD Plan-in-hand review with District Facilities group
    • 6/16: MEP & FP Check-in
    • 6/16: OAC Meeting
    • 6/18: District Update
    • 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:

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.

DID YOU KNOW?

 

 

 

 

FROM THE GROUND UP WITH HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

As our 2025/26 school year comes to a close, so does our first season of FROM THE GROUND UP and Marla and Sean Maharg’s 22 years with Helena Public Schools. The season finale includes a look at their life in education, what they have appreciated in their careers, and what their next chapter entails.

Thank you Marla, Sean, and all our district retirees, for your dedication and service to our students and schools.

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

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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

 

 

REGISTRATION OPEN ALL SUMMER LONG – REGISTER ONLINE AT ANY TIME

REGISTER

 

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

MORE INFO AND APPLICATION

 

WHAT’S COMING UP THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT?

June 13, 2026 – June 27, 2026

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:

CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE FOR SUMMER EVENTS AND UPDATES FROM HPS!

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

 

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.]