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Helena Public Schools

The official podcast of the Helena School District in Helena, Montana

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S2 · E4
Thursday · 27 min
Each Step of the Way
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.
S2 · E3
September 4 · 17 min
It Takes...Helena Food Share
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/
S2 · E2
August 23 · 13 min
Educators of the Year
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.
S2 · E1
July 24 · 25 min
Summer School
In which Superintendent Rex Weltz and Educational Technology Director Gary Myers discuss various district summer projects and kick of season 2.
S1 · E10
June 9 · 10 min
Season Finale: Retirement and Next Chapters
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.
S1 · E9
June 1 · 14 min
Farewell from the Student Board Reps
In which Rex and the departing student board reps reminisce about grad walks, learning, and Helena.
S1 · E8
April 29 · 17 min
Levies and Yacht Rock
In which Rex and Educational Technology Director Gary Myers continue their conversation about the proposed technology levies.
S1 · E7
April 12 · 24 min
Week of the Young Child with Kindersprouts at Warren Elementary
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.
S1 · E6
March 25 · 20 min
Operations, Infrastructure, and Licensing Levies
In which Rex, Taylor, and Director of Educational Technology Gary Myers talk about the importance of proposed new levies.
S1 · E5
March 11 · 9 min
Introducing...the new Capital High Principal!
In which Rex introduces Cal Boyle as the soon-to-be next principal of Capital High School.
S1 · E4
March 5 · 16 min
District Facilities and the RFP Process
In which Rex and Taylor talk about the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for district buildings including Ray Bjork, May Butler, and Hawthorne.
S1 · E3
February 20 · 21 min
Recruitment and Retention
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.
S1 · E2
February 7 · 22 min
Safety and Security
In which Taylor and Rex talk about school safety and security, including a discussion of a recent event and the school district's response.
S1 · E1
January 21 · 13 min
Welcome to the Podcast
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.

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