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Helena and East Helena schools leaders say they had response protocols in place Tuesday morning after a report of a potential threat, but they did not believe there was any immediate danger to students.

Helena and East Helena schools leaders say they had response protocols in place Tuesday morning after a report of a potential threat, but they did not believe there was any immediate danger to students.

Helena police are investigating a report that Montanas Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen illegally drove by a school bus with its stop arm fully extended.

Scott Walter was sworn in this week. Marcia Ellermeyer is expected to swear in later this month.

East Helena Public Schools added about twice the number of students expected during the 2021-22 school year.