Supt. Weltz Friday Flyer | February 20, 2026
Dear Families, Staff, and the Helena Community,
I’ll keep it short and sweet to match the short week. This time of year brings back-to-back state competitions, conferences, tournaments, etc. for our various activities and athletics. We have been receiving updates about the incredible accomplishments of HPS students over the last few weeks, and I expect the same to continue in these weeks to come. For the sake of time, I won’t list them all right now, but I must say that the energy has us buzzing at the district office as I am sure the same is happening in our schools’ hallways.
Students: keep up the great work – we see you and are proud of you!
Respectfully,
Rex M. Weltz, Superintendent
Helena Public Schools
BONDS PROJECTS UPDATES
02/15-02/21 Recap:
HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 17
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A&E + SMA Design Updates:
- Design Development Week 1
- DD User Group Meetings
- HHS Campus Community Meeting (02/19 at 5:30 pm)
- Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
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Cost Analysis Meetings
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The most recent HHS + PAL community meeting that took place on Thursday, February 19. Attendees got a look into what A&E + SMA has been cooking up as well as some great audience Q&A.
CHS Project: Week 15
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Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
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- RTA and Slate Internal Design Workshop
- Starting Schematic Design
- Department Head Meeting
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Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
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- Concept Cost Estimation Delivered
- Design Support
Kessler Project: Week 13
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Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
- Site planning and building layout planning ongoing
- Virtual Road Trip for Kessler teachers and staff (2/17 & 2/18)
- 2/17: Kickoff meeting with GCCM and Owner’s Rep
- 2/17: Interiors kickoff meeting with Cushing Terrell
- 2/19: District Update meeting presenting building massing direction
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Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
- Preliminary Meetings
Up Next: 02/22-02/28
HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 18
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A&E + SMA Design Updates:
- Design Development Week 2
- DD User Group Meetings
- GCCM SD Pricing Complete
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Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
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Cost Analysis Meetings
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CHS Project: Week 16
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Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
- Schematic Design
- Phasing Coordination
- Board of Trustees Work Session
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Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
- Phasing Coordination
- Design Support
- Board of Trustees Work Session
Kessler Project: Week 14
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Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
- 2/24: Weekly OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meeting
- 2/26: Board of Trustees Work Session
- Building massing concept will be further developed
- Building program of spaces will be refined
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Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
- Preliminary Meetings
Upcoming Community Events
- Brews & Blueprints (02/25)
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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COMMUNITY CORNER
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
Join us on Saturday, February 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Ping Pong Paddles Blazing with Love: A Community Ping Pong Party Fundraiser for Food for Helena’s 400 Homeless Students!
If you can’t be there in person, you can donate at: https://www.givelify.com/donate/first-christian-church-helena-mt-2j7wy5MjAzMTM=/donation/amount (Make a note on the donation: “Homeless Students Fund”).
OR send a check to First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ in Helena (311 Power Street, Helena, Montana 59601).
You can find more details at the Helena Table Tennis Club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064492822277
OR contact Frank Kromkowski at 406-422-6303 or fkromkowski@gmail.com.
DID YOU KNOW?
FROM THE GROUND UP WITH HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The third episode is now up! Tune in to hear our convo about teacher shortages, retention, and some of our initiatives to address these problems!
LISTEN OR WATCH WHEREVER YOU’RE AT IN YOUR DAY:
Interested? Need more info? Go to: https://helenaschools.org/departments/human-resources/
WHAT’S COMING UP THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT?
February 21, 2026 – March 7, 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.]
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