KTVH Invites Helena Students Grades 2-8 to Weather Rookie Studio

Helena students got a hands-on introduction to meteorology when KTVH Chief Meteorologist Curtis Grevenitz welcomed weather rookie Easton into the station studio on Wednesday, January 21. The Weather Rookie segment, aimed at children in second through eighth grade, brings local youth into the newsroom to learn about weather science and to record an in-studio weathercast.

The visit gave Easton practical exposure to forecasting basics and broadcast skills. The Weather Rookie program asks parents who want their child considered to submit parent or guardian name, contact phone number, child’s name, age and grade, and school by emailing weatherrookie@ktvh.com. KTVH frames the segment as both an educational opportunity and a community engagement tool that demystifies how forecasts are produced.

For Lewis and Clark County, the initiative connects classroom learning to everyday decisions. Meteorological literacy matters in a region where seasonal temperature swings, winter storms, and summer outdoor activity influence household plans, road safety, and local events. Early exposure to weather science can help students develop analytical skills used in STEM fields, and it can improve community resilience by fostering better understanding of weather-related risks.

Curtis Grevenitz and the KTVH team provide a visible local pathway from curiosity to competency. Recording a weathercast lets students practice public speaking, data interpretation, and use of visual tools that broadcasters rely on. Those are transferable skills for careers in science, communications, and emergency management. For parents and educators, the Weather Rookie segment offers a ready-made experiential learning complement to school-based lessons on earth science and geography.

The segment also strengthens ties between a local newsroom and Helena schools. By opening studio doors to children in second through eighth grade, KTVH creates opportunities for classroom visits, school partnerships, and parent involvement in informal STEM education. That community engagement can have ripple effects across local institutions that depend on timely weather information, including transportation, outdoor recreation operators, and small businesses.

Parents who want their child considered for future Weather Rookie segments should email weatherrookie@ktvh.com with parent or guardian name, contact phone number, child’s name, age and grade, and school. The program offers a practical, memorable way for young residents of Lewis and Clark County to build weather awareness and confidence on camera, and it keeps local forecasting rooted in the community it serves.