Montana’s SOMT invites schools to participate in the UCS program to encourage inclusivity in school communities and beyond through youth leadership, whole-school engagement, and inclusive sports opportunities. Through this program, schools can benefit from funding opportunities, resources, and support. Interested schools can visit www.somt.org/ucs or contact unifiedschools@somt.org for more information. Additionally, Anne Carpenter and Michele Henson can also be contacted for more information.
Montana Youth Days Event to Develop Leadership Skills in Middle and High School Students
Montana’s middle and high school students are set to attend the 2023 Youth Days event in Missoula this April. The Office of Public Instruction has called on schools across Montana to enroll for the two-day event. This year’s theme, “The Leader Within,” aims to help youth develop leadership skills, promote school safety, and improve mental health skills.
The event will take place on April 16 and 17. Interested participants have until March 31 to apply. The Office of Public Instruction has partnered with Special Olympics Montana to host the opportunity for all middle and high school students, regardless of their abilities.
Superintendent Elsie Arntzen encourages Montana schools to register their students for the event. She believes that it is an excellent opportunity for all students to develop their voice and skills, which are essential to creating positive changes in their schools.
The 2023 Youth Days will feature several speakers, including the keynote speaker Oscar B. McBride. McBride is the founder of McBride Consulting and was a four-year football letter winner at the University of Notre Dame du lac. Other speakers include Kenny Bies, a former counselor from Bozeman, Snpaqsin (Paq) Morigeau, a student from Big Sky High School, Opal Besaw, a student from Flathead Valley Community College, and Levi Horn, a former UM Montana and NFL offensive tackle.
Youth Days is focused on youth voice and leadership development, community service and engagement, school safety, and mental health. The Office of Public Instruction has partnered with Special Olympics Montana (SOMT) to host this opportunity once again for middle school and high school students of all abilities to develop their leadership potential. The event aims to empower the youth and promote their leadership skills while also emphasizing the importance of mental health and school safety.
In conclusion, the 2023 Youth Days event in Missoula, Montana, is an excellent opportunity for middle and high school students to develop their leadership potential, mental health skills, and promote school safety. The event will feature several speakers who will share their insights and experiences. Interested schools have until March 31 to register their students for the event.
Montana’s SOMT Invites Schools to Become Unified Champion Schools
Montana’s Special Olympics Montana (SOMT) invites participating schools to become Unified Champion Schools (UCS) and benefit from funding opportunities, resources, and support through their programming. The UCS program fosters inclusion in school communities and beyond through youth leadership, whole-school engagement, and inclusive sports opportunities.
For more information on UCS, interested schools can visit www.somt.org/ucs or contact unifiedschools@somt.org. Schools can also get in touch with Anne Carpenter, Program Support Specialist at Anne.Carpenter2@mt.gov, or Michele Henson, School Safety Program Manager at Michele.Henson@mt.gov.
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