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Helena schools still planning close to normal opening, despite rise in COVID cases
By: Jonathon Ambarian
and last updated 2021-07-30 20:10:32-04
HELENA â Helena Public Schools leaders say theyâre watching the local COVID-19 situation closely, but for now, itâs not significantly changing their plans for the start of the school year.
Rex Weltz, the districtâs new superintendent, says their goal has always been for the 2021 school year to be close to normal for students, and thatâs still their plan. However, he says theyâre ready to make changes quickly if conditions call for it.
âI think we will be in that mode for a long time,â Weltz said. âWe just know that COVIDâs not going to go away, we will see spikes, weâll adjust and move forward.â
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