Helena High School

Helena High School is a public high school for grades 9 through 12 located in Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Helena Public School District. Founded in September 1876, it is the oldest high school in the state of Montana. A new building was completed in August 1935 and it was almost destroyed a few months later in the 1935 Helena earthquake. In 1955, the building became Helena Junior High School (now Helena Middle School) and Helena High School moved into its present location at 1300 Billings Avenue, just off Montana Avenue. Curriculum Four foreign languages are taught at Helena High: French, German, Latin, and Spanish. The English Department, with 22 faculty, offers instruction in English literature and composition, as well as elective studies. Students are encouraged to take honors and Advanced Placement (AP) in English, math, science, and history. There are also many elective options. Extracurricular activities There are many extra-curricular clubs and activities for students to get involved at Helena High School. School teams and clubs include: Basketball – Boys and Girls Cross Country – Boys and Girls Fast Pitch Softball Football Soccer – – Boys and Girls Swimming Tennis – Boys and Girls Track and Field – Boys and Girls Volleyball Wrestling Speech and Debate Mock Trial