Our school was named for James F. Helms, who served as president of the Houston Heights Board of Education and later as chief clerk of the Harris County Court. The campus named for him was built in 1918, the year the Houston Heights became part of the city of Houston. It was renamed the Helms Community Learning Center in April 2001. We are now Helms Elementary School-A Dual Language Magnet School.

Helms PTA is the Parent/Teacher Association formed with community members, grandparents and neighbors. It exists to be a voice for every child.

Helms PTA was established in 2008 and is continuing to grow thanks to your support.