Don’t forget that the INAUGURAL Friendship Dance is today! ✨💃🕺
¡No olvides que el Baile Inaugural de la Amistad es hoy! ✨💃🕺
¡No olvides que el Baile Inaugural de la Amistad es hoy! ✨💃🕺


Today, we would like to take a moment to appreciate our SSD #11 school counselors. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to supporting our students. Your efforts have a meaningful and lasting impact. You are truly heroes within our school community. 💙
Happy school counselor appreciation week! 🌟
Hoy, nos gustaría tomar un momento para reconocer y agradecer a nuestros consejeros escolares de SSD #11. Gracias por su dedicación, profesionalismo y compromiso inquebrantable con el apoyo a nuestros estudiantes. Sus esfuerzos tienen un impacto significativo y duradero. Ustedes son verdaderos héroes dentro de nuestra comunidad escolar. 💙
¡Feliz Semana de Apreciación de los Consejeros Escolares! 🌟
Happy school counselor appreciation week! 🌟
Hoy, nos gustaría tomar un momento para reconocer y agradecer a nuestros consejeros escolares de SSD #11. Gracias por su dedicación, profesionalismo y compromiso inquebrantable con el apoyo a nuestros estudiantes. Sus esfuerzos tienen un impacto significativo y duradero. Ustedes son verdaderos héroes dentro de nuestra comunidad escolar. 💙
¡Feliz Semana de Apreciación de los Consejeros Escolares! 🌟

✨ Don't forget to purchase your tickets at your school's front office!
✨ ¡No olvides comprar tus boletos en la oficina principal de tu escuela!
✨ ¡No olvides comprar tus boletos en la oficina principal de tu escuela!


The Somerton School District would like to recognize our January Thriving Achievers. These students are being honored not only for their academic accomplishments, but also for their outstanding citizenship.
Thank you to the OGS staff and students for making us feel so welcomed.
Thank you to the OGS staff and students for making us feel so welcomed.









✨ Don't forget to purchase your tickets at your school's front office!
✨ ¡No olvides comprar tus boletos en la oficina principal de tu escuela!
✨ ¡No olvides comprar tus boletos en la oficina principal de tu escuela!


✨ Don't forget to purchase your tickets at your school's front office!
✨ ¡No olvides comprar tus boletos en la oficina principal de tu escuela!
✨ ¡No olvides comprar tus boletos en la oficina principal de tu escuela!


SSD Folkloric booster club is inviting all Somerton schools K-8th grade students to our Inaugural Friendship Dance with a cause. We hope to see you there!
El Club de Apoyo Folklórico SSD está invitando a todos los estudiantes de las escuelas de Somerton, desde kínder hasta octavo grado, a nuestro Baile Inaugural de la Amistad con una causa. ¡Esperamos verte allí!
El Club de Apoyo Folklórico SSD está invitando a todos los estudiantes de las escuelas de Somerton, desde kínder hasta octavo grado, a nuestro Baile Inaugural de la Amistad con una causa. ¡Esperamos verte allí!


ESS Booster Club

Reunification Practice Drill coming up, here’s what you need to know.
Parent Memo: Reunification Practice Drills
Próximo simulacro de reunificación, esto es lo que necesita saber.
Memorando para padres: Prácticas de Reunificación
Parent Memo: Reunification Practice Drills
Próximo simulacro de reunificación, esto es lo que necesita saber.
Memorando para padres: Prácticas de Reunificación



✨ Friendly Reminder! 🔔
✨ ¡Recordatorio amistoso! 🔔
✨ ¡Recordatorio amistoso! 🔔


Please read our January Newsletter to stay on top of our upcoming events at Desert Sonora!!!
https://app.smore.com/n/mgas4

☕ Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent
Join us on January 22, 2026 at Bravie T. Soto
📍 1201 W. Main St, Somerton, AZ
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☕ Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente
Acompáñenos el 22 de enero de 2026 en la Escuela Bravie T. Soto
📍1201 W. Main St, Somerton, AZ
Join us on January 22, 2026 at Bravie T. Soto
📍 1201 W. Main St, Somerton, AZ
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☕ Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente
Acompáñenos el 22 de enero de 2026 en la Escuela Bravie T. Soto
📍1201 W. Main St, Somerton, AZ


January is School Board Recognition Month.
This month provides us with a wonderful opportunity to honor the dedicated individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to lead our district.
Our school board members serve as crucial advocates for our students, staff, and community. They spend countless hours behind the scenes making complex decisions that shape the future of our schools.
Please join us in thanking the following board members for their commitment to our shared mission. Thank you for everything you do to make our district a place where students can thrive.
This month provides us with a wonderful opportunity to honor the dedicated individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to lead our district.
Our school board members serve as crucial advocates for our students, staff, and community. They spend countless hours behind the scenes making complex decisions that shape the future of our schools.
Please join us in thanking the following board members for their commitment to our shared mission. Thank you for everything you do to make our district a place where students can thrive.

Parent Memo: Student Transportation & Safety Guidelines
Memorando para padres: Normas de Transporte y Seguridad para Estudiantes
Memorando para padres: Normas de Transporte y Seguridad para Estudiantes


🌟Check out the Somerton School District 21st CCLC Fall Highlights!🌟
Our before and after school clubs are buzzing with creativity, teamwork, and success! Congratulations to the Sun Valley Robodinals, who earned 1st place, and Tierra Del Sol, who took 2nd place at the Yuma County Robotics Competition, both teams are headed to the State Competition! A big shout out as well to our 1st Place Chess winner from Somerton Middle School. Join a 21st Century club to build skills, celebrate achievements, and shine bright! Clubs vary by school.
Contact your school's 21st Century Coordinator for club and registration details.
Our before and after school clubs are buzzing with creativity, teamwork, and success! Congratulations to the Sun Valley Robodinals, who earned 1st place, and Tierra Del Sol, who took 2nd place at the Yuma County Robotics Competition, both teams are headed to the State Competition! A big shout out as well to our 1st Place Chess winner from Somerton Middle School. Join a 21st Century club to build skills, celebrate achievements, and shine bright! Clubs vary by school.
Contact your school's 21st Century Coordinator for club and registration details.

📣 Mark your calendars!
Join us for our very first Somerton Marching Band Showcase on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Somerton Middle School Gym. 🎺🥁🎶
📣 ¡Marquen sus calendarios!
Únanse a nosotros para nuestro primer Showcase de Somerton Marching Band el jueves 11 de diciembre de 2025 a las 6:00 p.m. en el gimnasio de Somerton Middle School. 🎺🥁🎶
Join us for our very first Somerton Marching Band Showcase on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Somerton Middle School Gym. 🎺🥁🎶
📣 ¡Marquen sus calendarios!
Únanse a nosotros para nuestro primer Showcase de Somerton Marching Band el jueves 11 de diciembre de 2025 a las 6:00 p.m. en el gimnasio de Somerton Middle School. 🎺🥁🎶

☕ Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent
Join us on December 11, 2025 at Orange Grove School
📍 3525 W. County 16th 1/2 St, Somerton, AZ
Come meet, chat, and connect!
Everyone is welcome — feel free to bring a friend! 🎉
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☕ Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente
Acompáñenos el 11 de diciembre de 2025 en la Escuela Orange Grove
📍 3525 W. County 16th 1/2 St, Somerton, AZ
Venga a conocer, conversar y conectar.
¡Todos son bienvenidos — siéntase libre de traer a un amigo(a)! 🎉
Join us on December 11, 2025 at Orange Grove School
📍 3525 W. County 16th 1/2 St, Somerton, AZ
Come meet, chat, and connect!
Everyone is welcome — feel free to bring a friend! 🎉
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☕ Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente
Acompáñenos el 11 de diciembre de 2025 en la Escuela Orange Grove
📍 3525 W. County 16th 1/2 St, Somerton, AZ
Venga a conocer, conversar y conectar.
¡Todos son bienvenidos — siéntase libre de traer a un amigo(a)! 🎉


📣 Save the Date: December 6th, Offroad4Autism 💙 a family event for our community.
📣 Reserva la fecha: 6 de diciembre, Offroad4Autism 💙 un evento familiar para nuestra comunidad.
📣 Reserva la fecha: 6 de diciembre, Offroad4Autism 💙 un evento familiar para nuestra comunidad.

Hello SSD marching band parents!!
We will be selling Christmas lights and Santa hat that will be used for our Christmas performances.
Prices are the following:
$7 ($2.50 hat and $4.50 lights 20 count) for flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and trumpets
$10 ($2.50 hat and $7.50 lights 50 count) for trombones, tuba, and drumline
Payments will be received, and lights/hats given out on this Monday and Tuesday from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the SMS cafeteria. Parents may come pay/pickup lights/hat or send money with students.
Thank you!!
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¡Hola, padres de la banda de marcha de SSD!
Venderemos luces navideñas y gorros Santa para nuestras presentaciones navideñas.
Los precios son los siguientes:
$7 ($2.50 gorro y $4.50 luces 20 unidades) para flautas, clarinetes, saxofones y trompetas
$10 ($2.50 gorro y $7.50 luces 50 unidades) para trombones, tubas y drumline
Los pagos y la entrega de luces/gorros se realizaran este Lunes y Martes de 4:30pm-5:30pm en la cafeteria de SMS. Los padres pueden venir a pagar/recoger las luces/gorro, o enviar dinero con los estudiantes.
Gracias!
We will be selling Christmas lights and Santa hat that will be used for our Christmas performances.
Prices are the following:
$7 ($2.50 hat and $4.50 lights 20 count) for flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and trumpets
$10 ($2.50 hat and $7.50 lights 50 count) for trombones, tuba, and drumline
Payments will be received, and lights/hats given out on this Monday and Tuesday from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the SMS cafeteria. Parents may come pay/pickup lights/hat or send money with students.
Thank you!!
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¡Hola, padres de la banda de marcha de SSD!
Venderemos luces navideñas y gorros Santa para nuestras presentaciones navideñas.
Los precios son los siguientes:
$7 ($2.50 gorro y $4.50 luces 20 unidades) para flautas, clarinetes, saxofones y trompetas
$10 ($2.50 gorro y $7.50 luces 50 unidades) para trombones, tubas y drumline
Los pagos y la entrega de luces/gorros se realizaran este Lunes y Martes de 4:30pm-5:30pm en la cafeteria de SMS. Los padres pueden venir a pagar/recoger las luces/gorro, o enviar dinero con los estudiantes.
Gracias!



Join us this Thanksgiving week as we provide sack lunches to our community.
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Únete a nosotros esta semana de Acción de Gracias mientras ofrecemos almuerzos a nuestra comunidad.
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Únete a nosotros esta semana de Acción de Gracias mientras ofrecemos almuerzos a nuestra comunidad.
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM


