720 Cole Ave
Helena, MT 59601

I am a former student who attended Helena high with an IEP. Whenever I sought support I was helped quickly and effectively, handmade to feel a part of the community. There are some bad students and bad teachers of course, but by and large this school is professional and well-run. I think a lot of that was Steve Thennis as principal, we loved him, so I don't know if it will stay as good when he graduates. Hope so. The biggest problem with this school was the facilities, they are old and not fit to serve a modern educational system. however, the school is being demolished and rebuilt soon, so I hope the outward shell of the school can be brought to match its inward quality.

I moved to this district over 2 years ago from a very large one in Central Florida, my son was in 2nd grade and my other son was starting K. I have been very impressed with the quality of education my boys have had here at this school. My boys are now in 4th and 2nd grades, and I haven't had one complaint (other than parking issues). Maybe it's the small town vibe, but I love that my kids are known by their names by the office staff and even the principle. In Florida schools they are so many kids in one school unless your kids are the trouble makers none of the staff take the time to get to know the kids, it's all about the tests. Here it may be about the tests too, but I feel the kids get a better all-around quality education, with recess and field trips, things that our old district got rid of to be able to pass those FCAT's. Parents are very active and everyone takes pride in the fact that they are part of the Four Georgians Community!

I go here and I have two words: it sucks, last year I got bullied and the administration did nothing at all. Half of the stalls have no doors and no locks