809 Tower St
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 have a daughter in 5th grade at Smith. She moved to Smith School from another elementary in Helena and has LOVED her two years with the staff and students. She has excelled in her academics and made long lasting friendships. The teachers and staff do their best to meet the needs of each student where they are at and encourage growth academically, socially, and behaviorally.In response to another review: - my daughter gets hot lunch every day and loves it. There are always meals that are not her favorite but she has never been given moldy or expired food. - the school is located next to the hospital, so ambulance sirens are frequent, but police car sirens are rarely heard. In fact, the police do their best not to have sirens on and are discreet so as not to alarm students at school.

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