From the Ground Up

In which Rex meets with Becca Leaphart and Brenda Carney of the Helena Education Foundation about their current projects, the importance of supporting Helena Schools, and all manner of cool topics.

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.