The Montana School Boards Association (MTSBA), on behalf of Somers Lakeside School District, is administering this survey to assist the Board of Trustees in selecting a new Superintendent. MTSBA will compile the survey results to help the Board identify the experience, qualifications, and qualities that staff and community members prioritize for the next Superintendent of Somers Lakeside School District. Please complete the survey by Friday, January 17.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Somers2025Community
Please share: Paraprofessionals needed at Lakeside Elementary and Somers Middle School.
Do you enjoy working with children? Somers District #29 is seeking several Paraprofessional Educators to support students at Lakeside Elementary School. Paraprofessionals contribute to providing a safe environment with high quality instruction in many ways: • Reinforcing learning tasks that have been taught by the regular or special education teachers with individuals or in small groups, such as practice on math facts, oral reading, counting, letter identification, etc. • Monitoring and assisting students through drill, practice, and study activities following presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel. • Assisting the teacher in observing, recording and reporting classroom behavior and progress toward goals. • Assisting students with physical tasks such as eating, toileting, putting on clothing, writing, using computers and adaptive equipment. • Assisting in supervision of students in the classroom, on study trip activities, on the playground, and in bus duty, as directed. • Listening to students reading, reading to students, explaining words and meanings, rephrasing materials, and providing similar learning examples. • Assisting the teacher with student behavior management, monitoring, and/or refocusing student’s attention in the classroom. Pay ranges from $16.24 to $17.74 per hour depending on experience. District health insurance and other benefits are included.
Please contact joe.price@somersdist29.org, or at 406-857-1022
Middle School Ceramics.
Third graders working on being dependable.
Safety first.
Kinder Snowman.
A winter scene from fourth grade.
A winter scene from fourth grade.
Friday Teacher Feature - Dayle Gage, second grade.
Hometown: Stanwood - Camano Island, Washington
College: Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa
Family: My son works for on X as a software engineer and I have 2 daughters in college. (I love being an empty nester!)
Hobbies: All things creative (knitting, crocheting, painting, etc), gardening, watching the sunrise and sunset, camping, hiking, playing piano, reading, playing pickleball and spending time with my three kids.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Teacher
What are your top three favorite films of all time? Oceans 8, Age of Adeline, Princess Bride
What is one of your favorite quotes? "We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature- trees, flowers, grass-grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence...We need silence to be able to touch souls." Mother Teresa
What is your favorite book/movie/song? The Bible
Cats or Griz? Cats
5th grade field trip to Big Mountain.
Somers School District #29 has a vacancy on its Board of Trustees. If you are qualified to vote in Somers District 29 and would like to serve your community in this capacity, please contact Superintendent Joe Price at 406-857-1022 or joe.price@somersdist29.org by January 15.
Support Our Schools and Get a Dollar-for-Dollar Tax Credit!
Dear Community,
We are excited to share a unique opportunity for Montana taxpayers to directly benefit
their local public schools while receiving a 100% tax credit in return. Through the
Innovative Educational Program Tax Credit, you can make a meaningful donation to
support the growth and success of our students — and that donation will count as a
dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes!
How Does It Work?
If you're a Montana taxpayer, you can donate to our school district to help fund
innovative educational programs, and the donation will directly reduce your state tax bill.
Donations made in January 2025 will be credited on your state taxes when you file in
2026.
What Will the Donations Fund?
Your generous contribution will support a variety of initiatives that enhance our
educational environment, including:
• Transformational Learning: Supporting flexible, student-centered learning
models designed to fully develop each student's potential, as mandated by the
Montana Constitution.
• Inclusive Education: Funding programs, services, and adaptive equipment that
provide expanded opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Technology Enhancements: Upgrading our schools with cutting-edge
technology to foster a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
• Capital Improvements: Funding for necessary building improvements and
equipment to support these innovative programs.
Donation Details
• Tax Credit: Donations will result in a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your 2026
state tax return.
• Donation Limits: Individuals can donate up to $200,000 per year, or $400,000
for married couples filing jointly.
• Deadline: All donations must be received by January 14, 2025.
How to Donate
To make a contribution, please send your check (payable to Somers District #29)
along with the following information:
• Donation amount
• Your full name
• Last four digits of your Social Security Number, or your full Federal Employer
Identification Number (FEIN)
• Mailing address
• Physical address
• Email address
Please send donations to:
Somers District #29
315 School Addition Road
Somers, MT 59932
Have Questions?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact me directly. I'm
happy to help you navigate this wonderful opportunity to support our schools.
Superintendent Joe Price
Phone: 406-857-1022
Email: joe.price@somersdist29.org
Thank you for your continued support of our schools and students!
Sincerely,
Joe Price
Superintendent
Somers School District #29
Middle School Art - Ceramics.
Middle School Art - Ceramics.
Middle School Art - Ceramics.
Middle School Art - Ceramics.
Middle School Art - Ceramics.
Run, run, run as fast as you can....
Run, run, run as fast as you can....
Kinder Art.
