Letter to the editor: Learning spaces that match our kids’ potential
As a former principal of Jim Darcy School and a parent myself, I know how much it matters where our kids go to school.
They deserve learning spaces that match their potential — safe, bright, and built for the future. That’s what we got when voters passed the 2017 bond that gave us new buildings for Jim Darcy, Bryant, and Central.
Now it’s time to look ahead. The proposed Helena schools bonds will create a new Helena High, a remodeled Capital High, a new Kessler Elementary, and a dedicated space for PAL students. These are real, urgent needs, and they affect every family in our school district.
I especially want to highlight the upgrades to career and technical education spaces. Whether your child wants to enter the trades, health care, or tech, they’ll get hands-on training in modern classrooms right here in Helena. That’s a future you can feel good about sending your child or grandchild toward.
In 2017, we voted as one community, not divided by city lines or ZIP codes. I believe we can do that again.
Please join me in supporting this bond. Learn more at YESForHelenaSchools.com. Ballots must be returned by Sept. 9.
Brian Cummings, retired teacher, administrator and assistant superintendent,
Helena