In the News: Capital High School Renovations Break Ground
An exciting new chapter is underway at Capital High School in Helena.
Students, staff, community members, and project partners recently gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the school’s major renovation project, marking an important milestone as plans move into construction.
Investing in Capital High’s Future
The approximately $59 million project is part of Helena Public Schools’ voter-approved high school bond and represents a significant investment in the future of Capital High School.
The renovation will address aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance while transforming the school to better support students, educators, and evolving educational programs. Planned improvements include extensive structural and building-system upgrades, modernized HVAC and electrical systems, enhanced building security, renovated learning environments, and a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility.
Slate Architecture, in partnership with RTA Architects, is proud to be part of the architectural team helping bring this transformation to life alongside Helena Public Schools and general contractor Langlas.
Building for the Next Generation
Renovations are being carefully phased so Capital High can remain operational throughout construction. Work is currently underway in the lower level and will progress through the building, with completion anticipated in fall 2028.
For Slate, the groundbreaking represents more than the beginning of construction. It is the next step in creating an educational environment that will serve generations of Helena students and strengthen an important community institution for years to come.
Read the Full Story on KTVH / MTN News: Helena community breaks ground on Capital High renovations
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Working with Slate Architecture on our new facility was like a breath of fresh air. Their ability to blend a personalized approach with professional expertise is increasingly rare in today's world which for us - being a non-profit - aligns with our values. We found them to be reliable, responsive, timely and accurate. Highly recommend.
Ron Smith
Executive Director, ARCH Inc.
Jeremy and the team at Slate Architecture provided us with a great experience on our Capital Project. As a nonprofit we need a team that understands our mission and our impact in the community. Slate Architecture brings professionalism, ingenuity and passion to the table. We would recommend the team for any project!
Heather Kirk
Executive Director,
Dwayne and his team were always careful to work with us to ensure that we planned what we could afford with the most appealing design possible. Dwayne personally is easy to work with and committed to ensuring that nonprofits get the best value for their investment.