Supt. Weltz Friday Flyer | April 3, 2026
Dear Families, Staff, and the Helena Community,
I hope it was a refreshing spring break. We are excited to welcome staff and students back to our buildings on Monday!
We are entering the final stretch of the 2025-26 school year, and our calendars are FULL. Please note that ACT testing is approaching this upcoming Wednesday, April 8, and our Week of the Young Child is just around the corner, running from April 13-17. I encourage you to scroll down for more detailed information on both important events.
As we begin this last leg of the year, I want to remind our families of the vital role they play in student success – whether that be helping them prepare for tests or as they begin their schooling journey. The partnership between home and school is foundational to our students reaching their full potential. Research consistently shows that when this connection is strong, students thrive.
Showing up matters. Having hard, but necessary conversations matter. A seamless flow between home and school provides the support system our students need to finish the year with confidence.
Let’s start the finish of this school year strong, together.
Respectfully,
Rex M. Weltz, Superintendent
Helena Public Schools
BONDS PROJECTS UPDATES
03/29-04/04 Recap:
HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 23
- A&E + SMA Design Updates:
- Week 7 of Design Development
- Week 6 of Design Development (District Kitchen)
- District on Spring Break
- Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
- Weekly Meetings
CHS Project: Week 21
- Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
- Schematic Design Review
- Existing Conditions Site Visits
- MEP Subcontractor Solicitation Review
- Phasing Coordination
- Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
- Schematic Design Review and Cost Estimating
- Leadership Meeting
- Phasing Coordination
- MEP Subcontractor Submissions and Review
Kessler Project: Week 19
- Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
- 3/31: Coordination meeting with acoustical consultant
- 3/31: Coordination meeting with civil engineer
- 3/31: Coordination meeting with structural engineer
- 4/1: Coordination meeting with MEP engineers
- 4/1: CT Safety-Security review meeting
- 4/3: Fire Suppression Coordination meeting
- Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
- Weekly OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meeting
Up Next: 04/05-04/11
HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 24
- A&E + SMA Design Updates:
- Week 8 of Design Development
- Week 7 of Design Development (District Kitchen)
- City of Helena Site Plan Review Meeting #2
- City of Helena HHS/PAL Addressing Conversation
- City of Helena Fire Marshall HHS Site Walk
- PAL DD User Group Meetings
- PAL Building Committee Meeting
- HHS Building Committee Meeting
- District Weekly Progress Meeting
- Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
- Weekly Meetings
CHS Project: Week 22
- Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
- Schematic Design Review
- Leadership Meeting
- All Staff Meeting
- MEP Coordination
- Phasing Coordination
- Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
- Schematic Design Review and Cost Estimating
- Leadership Meeting
- All Staff Meeting
- Phasing Coordination
- MEP Subcontractor Submissions and Review
Kessler Project: Week 20
- Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
- 4/7: OAC Meeting
- 4/9: District Weekly Project Progress Meeting
- 4/9: Review project progress with Kessler Building Committee
- Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
- Weekly OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meeting
Upcoming Community Events:
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Wednesday, April 15: Brews and Blueprints, 5:30 p.m. – Brothers Tapworks
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Thursday, April 30: 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!
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DID YOU KNOW?
MORE INFORMATION
Join SACC Summer Camp for a Summer full of fun activities! General registration for all HPS families is now open!
Children must be a Helena Public School student entering 1st-6th grades. Find more info and the registration link at https://helenaschools.org/departments/school-age-child-care/.
FROM THE GROUND UP WITH HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
7th episode COMING SOON!
LISTEN OR WATCH WHEREVER YOU’RE AT IN YOUR DAY:
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Resources for students, families, and the HPS community.
- HPS THREE WAYS TO DONATE
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RUNNING RESOURCE LIST ON OUR WEBPAGE
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HPS SCHOOLS’ FOOD DRIVES AND OTHER RELATED EVENT LISTINGS
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CONTACT CENTER FOR QUESTIONS AND TO GET CONNECTED (WEBPAGE)
VIEW WEBPAGE
WHAT’S COMING UP THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT?
April 4, 2026 – April 18, 2026
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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.]
Come one, come all
Join us to cheer on our students from Helena Middle School and C.R. Anderson Middle School who qualified for the Helena Regional Civics Bee (of the National Civics Bee) hosted by the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce. They will compete on April 11 at Carroll College’s Campus Center starting at 2:30 p.m.
CR Anderson Middle School:
-James Richards
Helena Middle School:
-Audrey Towery
-Madeline Bender
-Nava Rivas
-Jackson Reed
We encourage community members, families, and educators to attend and support the students – plus, it’s free! There will also be a fun, interactive part – “Are You Smarter Than A Middle Schooler” – with finalists answering civic questions and the audience can join by answering live on a device. See you there!
