Supt. Weltz Friday Flyer | March 27, 2026
Dear Families, Staff, and the Helena Community,
As we approach the end of a demanding week, I want to share some important clarifications and reflections before we head into spring break.
The District is fully cooperating with the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office and legal authorities regarding the recent charges against a HPS and SACC employee. Based on court documents and evidence currently available, we want to clarify that this situation involved only one victim. The employee, who worked at CRA and SACC locations, including Central Summer SACC in 2025 and Kessler SACC during the first semester of this year, is strictly prohibited from school premises, is to have no contact with students, and has been placed on unpaid administrative leave. While we understand the deep concern regarding the employee’s past presence at these various sites, we are working closely with law enforcement to maintain a secure environment and are providing direct support to staff and families who feel they may need it. We are incredibly grateful for your patience and support as we work through this process with transparency and care.
In times of difficulty, our greatest asset is our connection to one another. I want to empower every member of our HPS community to speak up for one another and never shy away from having the hard conversations that keep our children safe. Supporting each other means being brave enough to voice concerns and looking out for our neighbors.
We are heading into spring break after several jam-packed weeks and heavy emotions over the last few days. I encourage you all to get some rest and take a breath next week. We must continue moving forward; we will return in April for our final stretch stronger, together.
Respectfully,
Rex M. Weltz, Superintendent
Helena Public Schools
BONDS PROJECTS UPDATES
03/22-03/28 Recap:
HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 22
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A&E + SMA Design Updates:
- PAL Building Committee Meeting
- HHS Building Committee Meeting
- Board of Trustees Work Session
- HHS DD User Group Meetings
- Brews & Blueprints
- Hometown Helena
- HHS Drafting Student tour at A&E + SMA Design
- Week 22 of DD
- Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
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Weekly Meetings
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CHS Project: Week 20
- Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
- Schematic Design Completed!!!
- Brews and Blueprints
- Hometown Helena
- Phasing Coordination
- School Board Work Session
- Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
- Phasing Coordination
- Brews and Blueprints
- MEP – Subcontractor Addendum
- Hometown Helena
- Leadership Work Session
Kessler Project: Week 18
- Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
- 3/24: Weekly OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meeting
- 3/24: Meeting with city fire marshall
- 3/25: Brews & Blueprints event at Tapworks
- 3/26: Hometown Helena presentation
- 3/26: Board of Trustees Work Session
- 3/26: Meeting with kitchen consultant & plumbing engineer
- Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
- 3/24: Weekly OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meeting
Up Next: 03/29-04/04
HHS + Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) Project: Week 23
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A&E + SMA Design Updates:
- Week 23 of DD
- District on Spring Break
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Dick Anderson Construction Updates:
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Weekly Meetings
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CHS Project: Week 21
- Slate Architecture + RTA Updates:
- Schematic Design Review
- Leadership Meeting
- MEP Coordination
- Phasing Coordination
- Langlas & Associates Construction Updates:
- Schematic Design Review and Cost Estimating
- Leadership Meeting
- Phasing Coordination
Kessler Project: Week 19
- Mosaic Architecture + Cushing Terrell Updates:
- 3/31: Check-in meeting with acoustical consultant
- 3/31: Check-in meeting with civil engineer
- 3/31: Check-in meeting with structural engineer
- 3/31: Check-in meeting with MEP engineers
- 4/1: CT Safety-Security review meeting
- Golden Eagle/Swank Construction Updates:
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?
SPRING BREAK SACC WILL NOW BE LOCATED AT 4GS ELEMENTARY
FYI – Registration is now closed but for those attending make note:
- March 30 – April 3
- 7:50 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
AND
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
On Tuesday, March 24, the Helena Public Schools Board of Trustees held their monthly school-hosted work session at Jefferson Elementary, which proved to be a pivotal start for several key initiatives aimed at supporting our students and the broader community, as well as to ensure the continued stability and growth of our district’s resources. The Board approved the language in regard to the three levies that voters will see on upcoming ballots this spring – Elementary Ballot Language for General Fund Operations Levy AND Ballot Language for Technology Levy for both the High School District and the Elementary School District. Clear, transparent communication is our priority as we ask the community to continue to invest in our schools. To start- we invite you to listen in on the sixth episode of ‘From the Ground Up with Helena Public Schools’ where we discuss what the tech levies, or more specifically the Operations, Infrastructure, and Licensing levies DO NOT DO and what they actually do fund. We will have more information coming at you soon!!
LISTEN OR WATCH WHEREVER YOU’RE AT IN YOUR DAY:
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
WHAT’S COMING UP THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT?
March 28, 2026 – April 18, 2026
March 30 – April 3: NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
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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.]
