HELENA — It’s just over a month until Helena voters will decide whether they’re willing to support raising their property taxes to fund major improvement to three local schools.

On Monday morning, about 100 people gathered outside Helena High School, as Yes! for Helena Schools – the committee backing two proposed bond measures – held a rally.

WATCH THE VIDEO: School bond supporters rally outside Helena High School

“The time is now, vote yes!” those in attendance chanted.

In June, the Helena Public Schools board of trustees voted to put more than $280 million in bond issues before voters in a Sept. 9 election. They would pay for fully rebuilding Helena High and Kessler Elementary School and significantly renovating Capital High School.

Supporters said these current buildings are outd

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