Superintendent Updates

5.01.26

Dear EHPS Parents,

Here’s an update from Superintendent Rispens    

School Election May 5 - Ballots due

We are nearing “crunch time" for our levy election.  Ballots need to be in by May 5 or sooner.  To avoid postage you can drop ballots at Central Office which is located at 250 Academic Street across the parking lot from PPE.  We will be here until 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 5th to accept ballots. 

If you have questions about school funding or the levy, you can check out the presentation slides at this link.

There is also a Frequently Asked Questions document available at this link.

Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Staff Appreciation Week

Your East Helena Schools has marked the first week of May (4th - 8th)  as Staff Appreciation Week throughout our schools.  Principals and supervisors will be taking extra steps next week to show an extra dose of appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff who work hard and go above and beyond every day.

Parents and students can get involved too, and it is easier than you think.  A quick note or email to a staff member (teacher, bus driver, custodian, etc) who has made a difference for your child and would mean the world.

Please join me in letting our employees know how important their work is every day!!!!!

DON’T MISS APPLES VS. DONUTS

THE ULTIMATE FUNDRAISER SOFTBALL SHOWDOWN!

Watch the EHPS Educators (The Apples) take on our local Peace Officers (The Donuts) in a battle for community bragging rights! It’s a classic matchup for an even better cause.

EVENT DETAILS

• DATE: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
• TIME: 6:00 PM
• LOCATION: EHHS Softball Field

CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA

Since we’re playing on the 5th of May, let’s make it a party!

• DRESS CODE: Come dressed in your best Cinco De Mayo attire!
• FOOD: A local food truck will be on-site to keep the fans fed!

SABOTAGE THE COMPETITION

Want to help your favorite team win? You can purchase "Sabotages" to give the other team a hilarious handicap.

• Make a Peace Officer run the bases backward!
• Force an Educator to bat with a pool noodle!
• Buy a "Strike" or an "Extra Out" for your team!

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY

All proceeds from ticket sales, sabotages, and donations go directly to: THE LEWIS AND CLARK SHERIFF’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Come out, support our teachers and officers, and let’s see who really runs this town—the Apples or the Donuts!

LINKS

• Free/reduced Lunch Form
  • To submit an online application do the following:
  • 1. Click on the link:  Free & Reduced Lunch Online Application   
• 2. Click the RED Get started Button
• 3. Follow the prompts  - you will receive and emailed response after your application has been reviewed
• Bus Routes 

Mr Rispens