From the Ground Up

In which Superintendent Weltz visits with Kaitlyn Hess, Director of state and federal programs, and Kirstan Roush, SACC director about the School Aged Child Care Program, extreme running and hiking, and more!

In which Rex visits with Cal Boyle (CHS) and Brian Kessler (HHS) about the challenges of building high schools.

In which Superintendent Weltz visits with Justine Alberts, Assistant Superintendent for PreK-5th and Erin Hunt, Data and Assessment Administrator, about teaching and learning in the Helena Public Schools.

In which Rex visits with Cara Snyder from Helena Food Share...an organization that provides in excess of 40,000 food packs a year to Helena-area students facing food uncertainty. For more information or to contribute to community efforts, please visit https://helenaschools.org/community-corner-hps-community-support-resources/

In which Rex visits with the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, Cassie Koch, and Paraeducator or the Year, Katie Meyer about what makes them tick.

In which Superintendent Rex Weltz and Educational Technology Director Gary Myers discuss various district summer projects and kick of season 2.

In which Rex interviews Marla and Sean Maharg, who are retiring after years of service to Helena's students as a SPED teacher and Speech-Language teacher.

In which Rex and the departing student board reps reminisce about grad walks, learning, and Helena.

In which Rex and Educational Technology Director Gary Myers continue their conversation about the proposed technology levies.

In which Rex travels to Warren elementary to interview Hillary Cecrle and two of her kindersprout students. What follows is a non-stop thrill ride of cheetahs, unicorns, watches, and oranges.

In which Rex, Taylor, and Director of Educational Technology Gary Myers talk about the importance of proposed new levies.

In which Rex introduces Cal Boyle as the soon-to-be next principal of Capital High School.

In which Rex and Taylor talk about the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for district buildings including Ray Bjork, May Butler, and Hawthorne.

In which Taylor and Rex discuss the challenges in hiring and retaining teachers and staff. Topics include costs of housing, student teachers, and the district's "grow your own" initiatives.

In which Taylor and Rex talk about school safety and security, including a discussion of a recent event and the school district's response.

Taylor Lassiter, the school district communications specialist, chats with superintendent Rex Weltz on a variety of topics, including the possibilities of a cell phone ban.