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)! 🎉

📣 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.

Hello Parents, Next week, from Monday, December 8th through Friday, December 12th, our students will be taking the Mid-Year Galileo Benchmark Assessments. These assessments are an essential tool that help us measure mid-year academic progress, monitor student goals, and adjust instruction to meet the needs of every learner. Our school has shown significant growth this year, and collecting accurate data is key to continuing that momentum as we prepare for the 2026 state assessments. Please note that once a student begins a benchmark test, they must finish it during that same session. For this reason, we kindly ask families to reschedule any appointments that may interrupt testing. If rescheduling is not possible, please contact the school so we can work with you to create a plan that supports your student. Your child’s attendance and punctuality during this testing window are vital. Ensuring they arrive well-rested and ready to do their best will help us gather the most accurate information to guide their learning. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

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!

Hello Parents, Welcome back! We hope you all had a restful Thanksgiving break. As we return to school, please take a moment to check your child’s backpack to ensure they are only bringing essential school materials to campus and that they wear appropriate clothing for their school uniform. Progress report card envelopes should be signed and returned this week. Afterschool activities will also resume as scheduled. Thank you for your continued support, and we’re excited to finish this second quarter strong!

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

Hello Parents, Regular attendance is essential for your child’s academic success. We will be sending truancy letters in the mail to families of students who have accumulated more than 5 absences. Excessive absenteeism may result in school referrals for truancy court. You can view a sample of the letter we will be sending by clicking https://drive.google.com/file/d/19e8Sfkp2j13Kd71i02VuuIGUbHg0r3mY/view?usp=sharing Thank you for helping us ensure your child attends school consistently.

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

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

Join us today from 9 AM to 1 PM! Don’t miss out!

¡Acompáñanos hoy de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m.! ¡No te lo pierdas!

Hello Parents,
We want to wish all our families a restful and enjoyable break! We hope you take this time to relax and enjoy time together. School will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025. Progress report cards were sent home today in a yellow envelope. Please note that this is not an official grade it is simply a progress update midway through Quarter 2. We kindly ask that the yellow envelope be signed and returned when students come back from break.
Thank you for your continued support, have a wonderful break!

✨ Friendly Reminder! 🔔
✨ ¡Recordatorio amistoso! 🔔

Phones and internet is down at our school we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Morning Parents, As we continue to experience rainy weather, we kindly ask for your support in reminding your son or daughter to be extra careful around our outdoor campus and courtyard areas, as they may be wet and slippery. Following staff directions during these conditions helps us keep everyone safe and prevent any possible accidents. If your child needs to bring an umbrella for dismissal, we highly recommend choosing one that can fit inside their backpack. If the umbrella is too large to fit, please make sure it has your child's name on it. These umbrellas will be kept safely in their homeroom class during the school day. During breakfast and lunch time students will be kept indoors, we advise you to call our office ahead of time if you plan to pickup your son/daughter.

Parent Notice:
Our school will be conducting a reunification practice drill today (11/20/25), during which students will board buses. Please not that students will not leave campus.
Thank you for your support as we prioritize safety!

Aviso para Padres:
Nuestra escuela llevará a cabo un simulacro de reunificación el día de hoy, 20 de noviembre, el cual incluirá que los estudiantes aborden autobuses.
Los estudiantes permanecerán en la escuela en todo momento.
¡Gracias por su apoyo mientras priorizamos la seguridad de sus hijos!

The Somerton School District would like to congratulate our Transportation Director, Maria Villarreal, for receiving the Special Achievement Award from the Education Foundation of Yuma County Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor is awarded to a non-certified employee in Yuma County schools who stands out among colleagues and demonstrates a long-term commitment to education.

Criteria for this award include a strong and positive work ethic, exceptional dedication, and an influential presence that makes a meaningful difference within the school system.

Maria has proudly served the district for over 30 years and continues to do so with unwavering dedication, professionalism, and a big smile. We are incredibly proud of her and deeply grateful for her many years of service! We are looking forward to honoring her at the Legacy Gala on January 22, 2026.

✨ Friendly Reminder! 🔔
✨ ¡Recordatorio amistoso! 🔔

You’re invited to join First Things First for a one-hour virtual conversation on November 21 at 3:00 p.m.
First Things First is dedicated to ensuring that every child—from birth to age 5—has the support, care, and opportunities they need to grow, learn, and thrive.