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Beginning this school year, Townsend schools switched to a four day school week and introduced a 5th Day Program for kids who need a place to go on the off day.

Beginning this school year, Townsend schools switched to a four day school week and introduced a 5th Day Program for kids who need a place to go on the off day.

Beginning this school year, Townsend schools switched to a four day school week and introduced a 5th Day Program for kids who need a place to go on the off day.

East Helena Public Schools board of trustees has voted to have its calendar committee research switching to a four-day school week, reflecting a growing trend among Montana schools.

While one of Montana’s two new state charter school laws is currently facing a legal challenge, the other is moving forward unaffected.

Superintendent Dan Rispens talk about planning for the future in the East Helena schools.

Helena-area school superintendents discuss challenges, goals for new school year.

There are many qualities that make East Helena exceptional.

East Helena High School graduated its first class of seniors during its inaugural commencement ceremony held Friday evening in the gymnasium.

East Helena High School will graduate its first high school seniors this Friday, marking a big step for the relatively new high school and its students.