YES! for Helena Schools is a group of Helena citizens coming together to pass two critical school bonds on September 9, 2025. Questions? Why These Bonds? Why Now?
Learn more at yesforhelenaschools.com. We are a diverse group of Helenans from all parts of our community, from the North Valley to the South Hills, the westside to the river, who are joining together to pass two critical bonds to rebuild and upgrade four Helena schools: rebuild Helena High and upgrade deteriorating infrastructure at Capital High, Kessler Elementary, Project for Alternative Learni
09/19/2025
We are just over a week since the bond election, and everyone wants to know, what's next? Here is the general 1, 2, 3 of what is to come, and HPS will communicate details as the projects progress.
Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!
09/10/2025
Thank you, Helena! 🥳
Late last night, we got the news that both the high school bond and elementary school bond passed. The time is now for Helena students to have safe, secure, modern schools!
This was truly a community-wide effort. Thanks to every person who voted YES, all of Helena has a brighter future! ✨
09/09/2025
It's ELECTION DAY! Be sure to return your ballot *in person* by 8pm tonight! Lewis & Clark County Elections (316 N Park Ave) will be open from 7am-8pm so you can return your ballot and vote YES for safe, secure, modern schools our entire community can be proud of! THANK YOU!
09/08/2025
🚨ALERT: IT IS TOO LATE TO MAIL YOUR BALLOT, but you still have time to vote YES for Helena Schools! If you have not returned your ballot, be sure to return it IN PERSON to Lewis & Clark County Elections (316 N Park Ave downtown) by 8pm Tuesday! The office will be open between 7am and 8pm Tuesday, so swing by before or after work to quickly drop off your ballot. Thank you for showing up for our kids!
09/08/2025
09/08/2025
Thanks to everyone who showed up across Helena and the Valley for honk 'n' waves this morning! Helena is choosing safe, secure, modern schools that provide adequate learning environments for our students!
09/08/2025
"As a Helena school nurse of 15 years, now retired, my experiences with parents, grandparents, teachers, and students have shown me that Helena cares deeply about its schools. Why? Because our schools provide an excellent foundation in education for our kids. Schools are a safe harbor for those who need a little extra attention, whether it be for physical, mental, or emotional issues as well as learning disabilities. ...We owe it to our Helena kids to keep them healthy, safe, in school, and ready to learn."
– Sue Buswell
09/07/2025
Join us MONDAY for Honk-n-Waves across Helena! Let's share our enthusiasm for safe, secure, modern schools and remind voters to get their ballots in by 8pm on Tuesday night by gathering together to wave signs and encourage all of Helena to vote YES for schools our entire community can be proud of!
When: Monday, September 8, 7am-9am
Where: Corner of Lyndale and Last Chance Gulch (park at Memorial Park) OR Malfunction Junction (corner of Boulder and Motana Ave)
Who: Anyone of any age who wants to see safe, secure, modern schools for our community!
Come by either location any time between 7am and 9am on Monday morning – we'll provide the signs, you bring your enthusiasm! Questions? Email [email protected]!
09/07/2025
A massive THANK YOU to every volunteer who showed up yesterday to hit the streets and make sure all of Helena knows to vote YES by 8pm this Tuesday! We love to see so much enthusiasm from all ages for these bonds that benefit our entire community! 💜🧡
BE SURE TO RETURN YOUR BALLOT *IN PERSON* TO LEWIS & CLARK COUNTY ELECTIONS BY 8PM TUESDAY! It is too late to mail your ballot, but you can drop it off at 316 N Park downtown between 8am-5pm Monday or 7am-8pm Tuesday!
09/04/2025
Thank you to SMA Architecture + Design for helping our community imagine what a rebuilt Kessler Elementary could look like! What is your favorite thing about a reimagined Kessler?
*This video is a conceptual rendering of what a new Kessler Elementary building could look like within the parameters of the September 9 Helena Schools elementary bond. Final design will be determined following a public process.
New Kessler Elementary Conceptual Flyover Learn more about the proposed New Kessler Elementary School at the existing Kessler School site. The new school will be a 21st century learning education env...
09/03/2025
Join us THIS SATURDAY to visit with voters across Helena and encourage them to vote YES for Helena Schools! We'll go door-to-door to remind voters to get their ballots in by 8pm on Tuesday, September 9 and share why it's critical to pass these two bonds. Sign up to join us on Saturday at 10am here: https://tinyurl.com/mtrpdcw7