Helena Public Schools > Supt. Weltz Friday Flyer | February 27, 2026
Supt. Weltz Friday Flyer | February 27, 2026

Dear Families, Staff, and the Helena Community,

This week, we recognized Public Schools Week. In Helena, public education is more than just buildings or a service—it is a pillar of our community. It is where our students start to find their voices,  build toward their futures, and learn the value of respect and citizenship. We must keep showing up for them.

Our schools thrive because of the incredible people within them. To our educators, support staff, and administrators: thank you for your dedication and for the support you provide our students.

To help celebrate public education, we want to hear from you. Is there a district employee who has made a positive impact on your life or the life of your child? Email your message of thanks to tlassiter@helenaschools.org to be shared with those individuals.

Your stories of impact are the greatest testament to the power of our schools. Speaking of, there are quite a few stories being written as we speak. This last week or two has added many student accomplishments from what I mentioned a few weeks ago, from wrestling to orchestra, national merit finalists, science Olympiad, HEF distinguished students and much more. You’ll see these acknowledged in newsletters at the turn of the quarter

Have a good weekend!

Respectfully,


Rex M. Weltz, Superintendent
Helena Public Schools

BONDS PROJECTS UPDATES

02/22-02/28 Recap:

HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 18

  • A&E + SMA Design Updates:

    • Design Development Week 2
    • DD User Group Meetings
    • GCCM SD Pricing Complete
    • Blueprints & Brews (2/25)
    • SD Approval at Board of Trustees Work Session (02/26)
  • Dick Anderson Construction Updates:

    • Cost Analysis Meetings

CHS Project: Week 16

  • Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:

  • Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:

Kessler Project: Week 14

  • Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:

    • 2/24: Weekly OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meeting
    • Brews & Blueprints event at Brothers Tapworks
    • 2/26: Board of Trustees Work Session
    • Building massing concept approved by district and board
    • Building program of spaces being refined

  • Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:

    • Preliminary Meetings

Up Next: 03/01-03/07

HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 19

  • A&E + SMA Design Updates:

    • Design Development Week 3

  • Dick Anderson Construction Updates:

    • Cost Analysis Meetings

CHS Project: Week 17

  • Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:

  • Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:

Kessler Project: Week 15

  • Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:

    • 3/2: Weekly OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meeting
    • 3/5: District Update
    • 3/5: Trading Places Event
    • Schematic Floor Plans, Elevations & Building Form being tested and developed

  • Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:

    • Preliminary Meetings

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:

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

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUN Bucks

 

 

DID YOU KNOW?

Join us for spring fun and activities!

We’ll provide a mid-morning breakfast and an afternoon snack. Families are required to provide a ready-to-eat lunch with a beverage and a water bottle. Send your child with appropriate clothing for an active day of play inside or out in our ever-changing MT weather.

Interested families can contact Jamie at jmerrill@helenaschools.org for registration information. Registration will close once full or on March 25. No refunds due to illness, no-shows, or cancellations. No late registrations at the door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AND

Join SACC Summer Camp for a Summer full of fun activities! Registration for CURRENT SACC families will be open March 2 – 9. General registration for any HPS families will open on March 9

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/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAST CHANCE MUSIC CAMPS

For older students with previous musical experience:

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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 5th graders thanks to a Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation grant.

The 2026-27 DISTRICT CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

 

VIEW AND DOWNLOAD HERE

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:

LISTEN ON RSS

LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

Interested? Need more info? Go to: https://helenaschools.org/departments/human-resources/

WHAT’S COMING UP THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT?

February 28, 2026 – March 14, 2026

Saturday, February 28:

Sunday, March 1:

  • AA Band Festival – Helena

Monday, March 2:

** Warren Read-a-Thon March 2-13

  • AA Band Festival – Helena
  • PAL Info Night, 4:00 p.m. – PAL Commons (moved from Feb. 24)
  • Kessler Family Folk Dance Night, 5:30 p.m. – Kessler
  • Incoming Freshman Parent Night, 6:00 p.m. – HHS Gym

Tuesday, March 3:

  • AA Band Festival – Helena
  • Myrna Loy At Central Lower Montessori
  • Policy Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m. – LC

Wednesday, March 4:

  • Broadwater Knitting at Lunch – Broadwater Library
  • Broadwater Lower Montessori Field Trip
  • Kessler Community Night with Mosaic, 4:00 p.m. – Kessler

Thursday, March 5:

  • HEF Trading Places Event (Kick-off at Central
  • Premier Dance, 9:00 p.m. – Warren
  • Warren PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – Warren
  • Jefferson Reading with Dogs Literacy Night, 6:00 p.m. – Jefferson

Friday, March 6:

  • Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss’s BDay) at 4Gs

Saturday, March 7:

  • 2026 Helena Future Chefs Competition, 8:00 a.m. – District Kitchen (CHS)

Sunday, March 8:

Monday, March 9:

  • Facilities & Technology Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m. – LC
  • JD PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – JD Library

Tuesday, March 10:

  • BOT March Meeting, 5:30 p.m. – LC

Wednesday, March 11:

  • Broadwater Knitting at Lunch – Broadwater Library
  • Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m. – LC

Thursday, March 12:

  • Central 4th & 5th Grade Family Folk Dance Night, 4:30 p.m. – Central Gym

Friday, March 13:

**End of 2nd Trimester

  • Central 5th Grade Ski Trip

Saturday, March 14:

 

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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