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From the Ground Up

Helena Public Schools

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

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  • 13 episodes
  • Avg 17 min
  • English

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  • S2 · E3
    Friday · 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 · 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 · 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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