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From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up

by Helena Public Schools

Education Education for Kids

Season 1

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.

Farewell from the Student Board Reps

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

Levies and Yacht Rock

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

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.

Operations, Infrastructure, and Licensing Levies

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

Introducing...the new Capital High Principal!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.