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Superintendent Arntzen Reminds Montana Schools to Register for the 2023 Youth Days
HELENA – Superintendent Elsie Arntzen is encouraging Montana schools to register for the 2023 Youth Days in Great Falls on October 8 and 9, 2023. The Office of Public Instruction (OPI) has partnered with Special Olympics Montana (SOMT) to host this opportunity for Middle School and High School students of all abilities to develop their leadership potential. This fall’s conference theme, selected by Great Falls students, is “Things Get Solved if You Get Involved.” Youth Days focuses on youth voice and leadership development, community service and engagement, school safety, and mental health. Registration will close on September 29, 2023.
“Montana students’ voices impact positive changes in their schools,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “A big thank you to our partner, Special Olympics of Montana, for cohosting Youth Days. This is a great opportunity for students of all abilities to focus on meaningful solutions.”
The main keynote speaker is:
- Alex Hurley: Alex is a CMR High School and University of Providence graduate located in Great Falls.
Other speakers include:
- Student Leaders from Belt High School, CMR High School, and Great Falls High School
The SOMT invites all participating schools to become Unified Champion Schools and take advantage of funding opportunities, resources, and support. Through youth leadership, whole-school engagement, and inclusive sports opportunities, students can be the drivers in creating an environment of inclusion in their school communities and beyond. For more information visit www.somt.org/ucs or contact unifiedschools@somt.org.
For more information please contact put 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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