Broadwater Mission Statement:
Broadwater provides a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment so that ALL students can become responsible and productive members of their community.Ā
Attendance note: At Broadwater, we prioritize strong communication with our families, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to keep us updated about your childās attendance. To help streamline this process, we recommend emailing Ms. Holly at hvauter@helenaschools.org with any attendance updates, tardiness, appointments, or other student-related matters.
The mornings can be busy, and voicemails may not be reviewed until after our automated messages are sent. By sending an email, we can ensure your message is received and addressed first thing in the morning, giving you peace of mind that your concerns are being handled promptly.
We understand that remembering to call in can sometimes slip your mind, especially when your child is not feeling well. Additionally, the more notice we have for appointments, the easier it will be to have your student ready and waiting in the office when you arrive.
Rest assured, all voicemails and emails will be reviewed by the end of the school day. If you require a return call, please indicate that in your voicemail, and we will make sure to get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We appreciate your cooperation and support. Thank you parents!
Lottery now open for First Grade Montessori spots!
If you have a current kindergartner enrolled in Helena Public Schools, now is the time to join the lottery for a first-grade Montessori slot!
Itās simple to apply:
Print and complete the Montessori Lottery application form.
Submit your completed form by 3 pm, April 7, at any Helena Public Schools elementary. You may also email a completed application to Holly Vauter at hvauter@helenaschools.org
Make sure you get a āreceivedā receipt when you turn in your application!
Names will be drawn April 8, 2025. Selected applicants will be called that evening. All others will receive an email the next day.
Please note: Vacancies in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Montessori grades are filled from the waiting list for their lottery year. Placements may be made in the 4th or 5th grade, upon administrative approval.
Learn more about the districtās Montessori Charter School at https://helenaschools.org/departments/montessori/
Broadwater Temperature Guidelines
- Above 10 degreesāno restrictions
- 10 degrees to zeroāduration of recess may be limited and announced
- Zero or below zeroāindoor recess
- Wind chill factor is considered in determining outdoor recess.
Broadwater uses a weather station located at the school as the source of information used to determine temperature decisions at Broadwater School.
Keeping Kids Healthy
There are a number of things families can do to help keep their children healthy and in school:
- Remind your children to frequently wash their hands; before they eat, after they have recess and after they use the bathroom. Proper hand washing is the single most important behavior in preventing the transmission of many infectious diseases
- Avoid close contact with children and adults who are showing signs of illness
- Check with your health care practitioner about immunizations for those diseases that can be prevented with vaccination ie: Influenza, Chicken Pox, Pertussis, etc.
- Remind your student to cough into her/his elbow or shoulder
In addition, to help keep our school community healthy please keep your student home if:
- S/He has a fever of 100 degrees or over
- S/He appears ill and you suspect it may interfere with his ability to be an active learner ie: s/he is coughing repeatedly
- S/He has nausea and vomiting, cramping or diarrhea (wait 24 hours before sending back to school)
If you have questions or concerns about school health, please feel free to contact our school nurse. Kelsey Mitchell 406-324-1148