Helena Public Schools > Supt. Weltz Friday Flyer | April 10, 2026
Supt. Weltz Friday Flyer | April 10, 2026

Dear Families, Staff, and the Helena Community,

Hopefully you have already heard that Helena Public Schools has placed three levies on the ballot for the May 5 election. Residents will soon receive ballots in the mail, with distribution beginning April 15.

This election includes an Elementary General Fund Operations Levy and Elementary and High School Operations, Infrastructure, and Licensing Technology Levies. It is important to clarify that levies are for learning and bonds are for buildings – these are completely different funding mechanisms and cannot be moved from one fund to another.

These levies cannot fund major new construction or capital building projects and DO NOT bring more screens into the classroom. The General Fund Operations Levy funding would be dedicated to the core daily operations and essential tools that support student learning such as classroom supplies, utility costs, and the recruitment and retention of high-quality educators. The Technology Levies ensure our district can maintain the district’s existing technology infrastructure and secure learning environment. This includes the routine maintenance and scheduled replacement of current devices, renewal of software licenses and cloud-based services used by staff and students, and upkeep of the network and security systems that support daily instruction

For more information on the upcoming election, please visit https://helenaschools.org/2026election/ or reach out to our office directly. We are happy to discuss further!

Beyond the ballot, our schools are vibrant with activity. Next week, our elementary schools will celebrate the Week of the Young Child, highlighting the importance of early childhood education. We have also fully transitioned into the excitement of the spring sports season. With graduation quickly approaching, the district is moving at a fast pace. Please continue to monitor your student’s school-specific communications to stay updated.

Respectfully,


Rex M. Weltz, Superintendent
Helena Public Schools

BONDS PROJECTS UPDATES

04/05-04/11 Recap:

HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 24

  • A&E + SMA Design Updates:
    • HHS/PAL Week 8 of Design Development
    • District Kitchen Design Development 100% Complete
    • PAL DD User Group Meetings
    • PAL Building Committee Meeting
    • HHS Building Committee Meeting
  • Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
    • Weekly Meetings

CHS Project: Week 22

  • Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
    • Schematic Design Review
    • Leadership Meeting
    • Department Meeting Preparation
    • MEP Coordination Meeting
    • Phasing Coordination
  • Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
    • Schematic Design Review and Cost Estimating
    • Leadership Meeting
    • Phasing Coordination
    • MEP Subcontractor Selection and Meeting

Kessler Project: Week 20

  • Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
    • 4/7: OAC Meeting
    • 4/7: Structural Check-in with GCCM & Owner’s Rep
    • 4/7: Civil Check-in with GCCM & Owner’s Rep
    • 4/9: District Weekly Project Progress Meeting with GCCM & Owner’s Rep
    • 4/9: Review project progress with Kessler Building Committee
  • Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
    • Weekly OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meeting
    • Work on Mechanical Preselection RFQ/P Draft

Up Next: 04/12-04/18

HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 25

  • A&E + SMA Design Updates:
    • HHS/PAL Design Development 100% Complete
    • District Kitchen Construction Documents Week 1
    • Board of Trustees Meeting
    • Brews & Blueprints
  • Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
    • Weekly Meetings

CHS Project: Week 23

  • Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
    • School Department Meetings
    • Leadership Meeting
    • School Board Meeting
    • Phasing Coordination
  • Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
    • School Department Meetings
    • Leadership Meeting
    • School Board Meeting
    • Phasing Coordination

Kessler Project: Week 21

  • Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
    • 4/14: Structural Check-in with GCCM & Owner’s Rep
    • 4/14: Civil Check-in with GCCM & Owner’s Rep
    • 4/14: Board of Trustees Meeting
    • 4/15: Brews & Blueprints Event
    • 4/16: District Weekly Project Progress Meeting with GCCM & Owner’s Rep
  • Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
    • Weekly OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meeting
    • Continuous Constructibility/Budget Support

Upcoming Community Events:

  • Wednesday, April 15: Brews and Blueprints, 5:30 p.m. – Brothers Tapworks

  • RESCHEDULED – Thursday, May 7: HHS + PAL Community Meeting, 5:30 p.m. – HHS Little Theatre

 

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:

DID YOU KNOW?

FROM THE GROUND UP WITH HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

In lieu of Week of the Young Child next week, we took our 7th episode to Warren Elementary to chat with KinderSprout teacher Hillary Cecrle and a few of her students! We can’t wait for all the energy next week as we welcome little learners and their families into classrooms like hers!

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VIEW PDF INFORMATION HERE

2026 SUMMER DRIVERS ED REGISTRATION

 

MORE ELECTION AND LEVIES INFORMATION

 

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

 

 

WHAT’S COMING UP THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT?

April 11, 2026 – April 25, 2026

Saturday, April 11:

  • District Music Festival – HMS/HHS
  • Symphony Kids, 10:00 a.m. – St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Sunday, April 12:

Monday, April 13:

**WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

  • Smith (WYC) Pancakes with Parents, 8:00 a.m. and fun event to follow, 8:15 a.m. – Smith Gym
  • Facilities and Technology Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m. – LC
  • Kessler Mural Reveal, 2:00 p.m. – Kessler
  • JD PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – JD
  • HHS Booster Club Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – HHS Cafeteria

Tuesday, April 14:

**4Gs Gov Cup training begins

**Jefferson Gov Cup training begins

  • MT Supreme Court Recognition of HHS Mock Trial Teams, 11:00 a.m. – MT Supreme Court
  • Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m. – LC
  • Central (WYC) Storytime with the Principal, 3:30 p.m. – Central
  • PAL Info Night, 4:00 p.m. – PAL Commons
  • BOT Meeting, 5:30 p.m. – LC
  • Central Parent Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – The Sidecar

Wednesday, April 15:

  • Central PURPLE UP! DAY/ Flag Retirement Ceremony – Central
  • CRA PTO Meeting, 12:00 p.m. – CRA
  • CRA Music Presentations for Broadwater 5th grade, 1:00 p.m. – Broadwater
  • Jefferson (WYC) Storytime with the Principal, 2:45 p.m. – Jefferson
  • Kessler (WYC) Storytime with the Principal, 2:45 p.m. – Kessler Library
  • Brews and Blueprints, 5:30 p.m. – Brothers Tapworks
  • Bryant 5th Grade Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – HMS Auditorium
  • Broadwater Bingo for Books, 6:00 p.m. – Broadwater

Thursday, April 16:

**Broadwater Gov Cup training begins

  • League of Women Voters at PAL, 9:00 a.m.
  • Carroll College: Frog and Toad Play, 9:00 a.m. – Carroll College
  • 4Gs (WYC) Storytime with the Principal, 1:00 p.m. – 4Gs
  • Bryant (WYC) Storytime with the Principal, 2:30 p.m. – Bryant
  • Broadwater (WYC) Storytime with the Principal, 2:45 p.m. – Broadwater
  • Warren (WYC) Storytime with the Principal, 2:45 p.m. – Warren
  • JD (WYC) Family Fun Mixer, 4:00 p.m. – Jim Darcy
  • Rossiter (WYC) Games and Family Fun, 5:30 p.m. – Rossiter
  • Broadwater PTC Meeting, 4:00 p.m. – Broadwater
  • Jefferson Earth Day Book Exchange Literacy Night – Jefferson
  • CHS Spring Theater Show – CHS Auditorium
  • Rossiter Parent Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – Rossiter Library
  • Central 90s Bash, 6:00 p.m. – Central Gym

Friday, April 17:

  • Rossiter Adopt-a-Species Assembly: Joined by Oliver: The Osprey author Erin Madison and NorthWestern’s mascot Louie the Lightning Bug, 2:30 p.m. – Rossiter
  • Central 5th Grade Popsicle Fundraiser, 3:15 p.m. – Central
  • Rossiter Grades 3rd-5th Movie Night – Rossiter
  • CHS Spring Theater Show – CHS Auditorium

Saturday, April 18:

  • Central Earth Day “Clean Up Meet Up,” 10:30 a.m. – Central Playground
  • CHS Spring Theater Show – CHS Auditorium

Sunday, April 19:

Monday, April 20:

**WEEK OF THE TIPI

** Public School Volunteer Week

Tuesday, April 21:

  • Smith PSS Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – Smith Library

Wednesday, April 22:

  • Youth Symphony Field Trip 4th and 5th grades – Civic Center
  • Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m. – LC
  • Warren Family Night – Warren

Thursday, April 23:

  • CHS Spring Theater Show – CHS Auditorium
  • Broadwater PTC Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – Broadwater
  • HHS National Honor Society Induction, 6:00 p.m. – HMS
  • PEAK Community Bingo Night, 8:00 p.m. – The Confluence

Friday, April 24:

  • CHS Spring Theater Show – CHS Auditorium
  • CRA 6th & 7th Orchestra Solo and Ensemble – Our Redeemers Lutheran Church
  • Central 5th Grade Popsicle Fundraiser, 3:15 p.m. – Central

Saturday, April 25:

  • CHS Spring Theater Show – CHS Auditorium

 

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.]