Somerton Middle School

Our March Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent was a success! We discussed Special Olympics, parent workshops, districtwide tournaments, our school letter grade, and a potential bond. We were also honored to have special guests from Campesinos Sin Fronteras speak about youth and substance abuse.

We invite everyone to join us for our next Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent on April 16th at Sun Valley School.

Thank you to TDS for hosting this event, and a special thank you to our guest speakers for their valuable contributions.

¡Nuestro evento de marzo “Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente” fue todo un éxito! Hablamos sobre las Olimpiadas Especiales, talleres para padres, torneos a nivel del distrito, la calificación escolar (letter grade) y elección de bonos.

También tuvimos el honor de contar con invitados especiales de Campesinos Sin Fronteras, quienes compartieron información sobre la juventud y el abuso de sustancias.

Los invitamos a acompañarnos en nuestro próximo “Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente” el 16 de abril en la Escuela Sun Valley.

Gracias a TDS por ser anfitriones de este evento, y un agradecimiento especial a nuestros invitados por sus valiosas contribuciones.

Join us for Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent ☕

📍 Tierra Del Sol
📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 10:00 AM
We hope to see you there!

Acompáñenos a Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente ☕

📍 Tierra Del Sol
📅 Jueves, 19 de marzo
⏰ 10:00 AM
¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Our state testing begins tomorrow for 8th graders with AZSCI, and we want to ensure that all of our students are well prepared to do their best. We ask for your support in helping your child be successful during this important time. This week we expect warmer temperatures, please ensure students bring their refillable water bottle for them to stay hydrated. Please help your child by, ensuring they continue to get a good night’s sleep before testing days. Making sure they eat a healthy breakfast at home or arrive at school on time to eat breakfast on campus. Encouraging them to be present on our main testing dates so they can test with their peers and avoid make-up testing. Throughout the year, students have been encouraged to bring wired headphones to use during testing. These headphones allow students to use the text-to-speech feature on portions of the assessment (with the exception of the Reading test). If your child has wired headphones, please have them bring them on testing days. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students feel confident and prepared. Together, we can help them show what they have learned this year. We kindly ask that you don't pick up students early on these dates, students only have one opportunity to complete the assessment once they open the session. Here are all of the dates for the upcoming assessments, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p-FOEKJ_FXbRNlE4zS7ihI7pDu2J1oHg/view?usp=sharing Driven by Commitment, the COBRA Way Every Day!

We are so proud of our Special Olympics Athletes! 🎉
Thank you to our Teachers, SSD11 Staff, ESS Team, ESS Booster Club and supportive parents for helping make this experience possible.
Your dedication creates a community of inclusion, encouragement and fun.

Congratulations to our amazing SSD11 students! 💙

During our recent Governing Board meeting, we had the honor of recognizing several outstanding students for their achievements.

Congratulations to the Future Career Art Contest winner from Tierra del Sol, the Sun Valley School Robotics Team, and our districtwide students who earned perfect scores on the AASA Math or ELA assessments.

We are proud of their hard work, talent, and dedication! 🎉

SMS conducted a shelter in place due to a false threat. Somerton Police Department supported the investigation and found there to be no threat. Classes have resumed and all are safe thank you for your support. Somerton families children SMS.

Hello Parents/Guardians, as we continue collecting data for our school Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA), please find the link below for the Parent Survey FY26 Title-I. This information helps plan and make adjustments for the upcoming school year. LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent_Survey_2026

Hello Parents/Guardians, If your son or daughter walks home after school, please be sure to check in with them if they have not arrived home at their usual time. We were informed of a reported disturbance at Council Avenue Park, specifically in the restroom area, and we have contacted the Somerton Police Department to make them aware of the situation. We ask that you please speak with your child about the importance of avoiding situations like this and going directly home after school. Our priority is always the safety and well-being of our students, and we appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations. Thank you for your support.

Strategies to Support Your Child with Learning Differences : FREE Somerton School District Parent Workshop
Join us for an informative parent workshop designed to build a deeper understanding of autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. Participate in interactive activities, learn practical at-home strategies to support your child's success, and connect with other families. All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Pre Registration available: https://forms.gle/2v5KnDJRSfX6Nkpi7

Estrategias para apoyar a su hijo/hija con diferencias de aprendizaje : Taller gratuito para padres del Distrito Escolar de Somerton
Acompáñenos en un taller informativo para padres, diseñado para profundizar en la comprensión del autismo, la dislexia, el TDAH y otras dificultades de aprendizaje. Participe en actividades interactivas, aprenda estrategias prácticas en casa para apoyar el éxito de su hijo/hija y conéctese con otras familias. Todos los participantes recibirán un Certificado de Finalización.
Preinscripción disponible: https://forms.gle/2xGfs9pbWwocBgwE8

Dear Somerton Middle School Families, This is a friendly reminder that Tuesdays are our designated iPad take-home days. Students may bring their devices home to complete missing or incomplete assignments and stay current with their coursework. Recently, we have addressed a few instances of device misuse at home. We have reviewed our technology expectations with all students to reinforce responsible digital citizenship and appropriate use. Please remember: -All content, searches, and activity completed outside of our school network are recorded and will be reviewed once the device reconnects to our school system. -Inappropriate use may result in disciplinary consequences and/or temporary loss of take-home privileges. We kindly ask for your partnership in monitoring your child’s device use at home. Simple steps such as checking screens periodically, setting clear expectations, and ensuring the device is used in a shared family space can help prevent disruptions to learning. In addition, please speak with your Cobra about the importance of proper physical care of their iPad. If the $25 insurance plan was not purchased, repair or replacement fees may apply in the event of damage. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and focused learning environment for all students. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

Join us for our first ESS Booster Club Meeting!
¡Te invitamos a nuestra primera reunión del ESS Booster Club!

📢 Reunification Drill Success at Bravie T. Soto!
The Somerton School District is proud to share that our first reunification drill of Bravie T. Soto Elementary School was a success! We extend our sincere appreciation to our parents, students, and staff for their cooperation and support. Your partnership is essential in helping us maintain a safe and prepared school community.
We would also like to thank the Somerton Fire Department, Somerton Police Department, our dedicated School Resource Officers (SROs), and Somerton Parks and Recreation for their collaboration and commitment to student safety.
Today’s success reflects the strength of our teamwork and our shared commitment to keeping our students safe. 💙
📢 ¡Simulacro de Reunificación Exitoso en Bravie T. Soto!
El Distrito Escolar de Somerton se enorgullece en compartir que nuestro primer simulacro de reunificación de la escuela primaria Bravie T. Soto fue un éxito. Extendemos nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a nuestros padres de familia, estudiantes y personal por su cooperación y apoyo. Su colaboración es fundamental para mantener una comunidad escolar segura y preparada.
También queremos agradecer a Somerton Fire Department, Somerton Police Department, a nuestros dedicados Oficiales de Recursos Escolares (SROs) y a Somerton Parks and Recreation por su colaboración y compromiso con la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes.
El éxito de hoy refleja la fortaleza de nuestro trabajo en equipo y nuestro compromiso compartido de mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes. 💙

Hello Parents!
The Parent Educator Academy invites you to participate in their upcoming Spring Session!
This exciting session gives you the opportunity to learn how to best support your children’s academic success and overall growth.
¡Hola, padres!
La Academia de Educación para Padres les invita cordialmente a participar en su próxima sesión de primavera.
Esta emocionante sesión les brinda la oportunidad de aprender cómo apoyar de la mejor manera el éxito académico y el desarrollo integral de sus hijos.

Attention Somerton Community and Parents:
We will be conducting our first Reunification Drill on February 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Somerton Community Center. This drill will be practiced with Bravie T. Soto Elementary.
Please plan ahead and consider alternative routes, as there may be traffic delays during this time.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Atención Comunidad y Padres de Somerton:
Realizaremos nuestro primer simulacro de reunificación el 27 de febrero de 2026, de 9:00 AM a 1:00 PM en el Centro Comunitario de Somerton. Este simulacro se realizará en coordinación con Bravie T. Soto Elementary.
Por favor, planifique con anticipación y considere rutas alternas, ya que podría haber demoras en el tráfico durante este horario.
Gracias por su comprensión y colaboración. Lamentamos cualquier inconveniente que esto pueda causar.

Parents and guardians, this is a friendly reminder to please update your contact information as needed. Keeping your details current helps us stay connected and ensures you receive important updates in a timely manner.
Thank you for your support!

Hola padres y tutores, solo queremos recordarles que actualicen su información de contacto si ha habido algún cambio. Mantener sus datos al día nos ayuda a mantenernos en comunicación y a que reciban información importante a tiempo.
¡Muchas gracias por su apoyo!

Hope you can join us for our March PTO where we will be recognizing all students who achieved a proficient and/or highly proficient score on 2025 state assessments.

We have successfully concluded our monthly evacuation drill. All students and staff followed procedures, and the drill was completed safely and efficiently. Our front office will reopen shortly, and regular school operations have resumed. Thank you for your continued support as we practice these important safety procedures.

We are excited to announce that Sun Valley Elementary continues to grow and expand. Thank you to Riedel Construction for their continued to support.
We invite you all to join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 5pm at Sun Valley Elementary.

Estamos emocionados de anunciar que Sun Valley Elementary continúa creciendo y expandiéndose. Gracias a Riedel Construction por su continuo apoyo.
Los invitamos a todos a acompañarnos hoy a las 5 p. m. en Sun Valley Elementary para la ceremonia de corte de cinta.

Hello parents and guardians,
This is a friendly reminder to please ensure that your contact information is up to date. Keeping your phone number and email address current helps our schools stay connected with you. We encourage you to review and update your information as needed.
Thank you for helping us maintain clear and effective communication.

Hola padres y tutores:
Este es un recordatorio para asegurarse de que su información de contacto esté actualizada. Mantener su número de teléfono y dirección de correo electrónico al día ayuda a nuestras escuelas a mantenerse en comunicación con usted. Le animamos a revisar y actualizar su información según sea necesario.
Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener una comunicación clara y efectiva.