Somerton Middle School

Hello Parents!

Hello Parents, please review our updated office hours now that we are back in session. We also would like your support with student pick-up to ensure we don’t cause any delays to any scheduled appointments you may have. Thank you for your understanding and support! Hola, padres, por favor revisen nuestro horario de oficina actualizado ahora que estamos de vuelta en sesión. También nos gustaría su apoyo si necesitan recoger a sus hijos siguiendo estas normas para asegurarnos de que no causamos ningún retraso en ninguna cita programada que pueda tener. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo!

Welcome Back!

Please help us review these precautions with our Cobras to keep them safe. Due to improper use of disposable water bottles, we will remind students this week that they will need to bring a refillable bottle.

School resumes tomorrow Monday, July 27, 2026
Please review the attached information to ensure our Cobras have a great back to school ready to learn, reunite and make new friends, and have a good time with the support of our school staff.
During the first week of school our focus will be to review and teach:
-SSD Student handbook
-Emergency procedures
-New dress code expectations
-PBIS school wide behavior expectations indoors and outdoors
-SMS school life events, rewards, programs, sports, clubs
-Classroom instructional routines and grading
Students will sign form acknowledging their understanding of school norms and procedures.
Primer dia de clases el dia lunes 27 de julio.
Por favor, revise la información adjunta para asegurarse de que nuestros Cobras tengan un gran regreso a la escuela listos para aprender, reunirse y hacer nuevos amigos, y pasar un buen rato con el apoyo de nuestro personal escolar.
Durante la primera semana de clases, nuestro enfoque será revisar y enseñar:
-SSD manual del estudiante
-Procedimientos de emergencia
-Nuevas expectativas del código de vestimenta
-Expectativas de comportamiento en toda la escuela de PBIS en interiores y exteriores
-SMS eventos de la vida escolar, recompensas, programas, deportes, clubs
- Rutinas de instrucción y calificaciónes
Los estudiantes firmarán un formulario reconociendo su comprensión de las normas y procedimientos escolares.

Hello Cobras, please review the safety drop-off and pick-up, bus stops, and school crosswalks. Heavy traffic is expected, please take your time and respect traffic signage posted, local law enforcement, cross-guards, school buses, and school staff.

Friendly reminder 📣
Recordatorio amistoso 📣

Day 4 of NTI is complete!
A huge thank you to all of our new teachers for your dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment throughout these past four days.
As you head out to join your teams at your school sites, we wish you an incredible start to the school year.

Welcome to the team! 🍎📚

NTI Day 3 📚

A big welcome to all of our new teachers! 🎉
It was wonderful having you join us for your first New Teacher Induction (NTI), and we're excited to officially welcome you to the Somerton family.
We are looking forward to an amazing first year together!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first NTI, including our Board members, principals, instructional strategists, directors, and coordinators.
Here's to a fantastic year ahead! 📚🍎

Together, With Rigor, We Thrive!

Please join us in welcoming Alejandra Duarte to the Somerton School District Governing Board!

We are excited to have Ms. Duarte join our Governing Board and look forward to the knowledge, perspective, and dedication she will bring in service to our students, staff, families, and community.

Thank you, Ms. Duarte, for your willingness to serve and support the continued success of Somerton School District. We are grateful for your commitment to public education and are excited to work together to create opportunities for all students to thrive.

Welcome to the Somerton School District family, Alejandra!

You're Invited!
The Somerton School District Governing Board welcomes our community to attend the next Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM

Can't attend in person? The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube for your convenience.
We encourage community members to stay informed and engaged as we continue working together for the success of our students and schools.

Hello Parents! As you prepare this summer for the upcoming school year, please take a few minutes to review some school updates regarding our school schedule, uniform, school supplies, and open house. Hola padres de familia! Favor de repasar los cambios para el proximo ciclo escolar (horario, uniforme, utiles, y open house) los cuales le ayudaran a planear este verano.

You're Invited!
The Somerton School District Governing Board welcomes our community to attend the next Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the L. Hollis Boardroom.
Can't attend in person? The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube for your convenience.
We encourage community members to stay informed and engaged as we continue working together for the success of our students and schools.

Hello Somerton community!
Our FREE Lunch Program is now available at our SSD #11 schools. 🍎🥪

¡Hola, comunidad de Somerton!
Nuestro programa de almuerzo GRATUITO ya está disponible en las escuelas del Distrito Escolar SSD #11. 🍎🥪

Hello SSD #11 Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share our school uniform guidelines for the 2026–2027 school year. Please review the uniform requirements and ensure that your child follows the school uniform policy throughout the year.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your child's school front office.
Remember, together, with rigor, we thrive!

Hola padres y tutores de SSD #11,
Nos complace compartir las pautas de uniforme escolar para el año escolar 2026–2027. Por favor, revisen los requisitos del uniforme y asegúrense de que su hijo(a) cumpla con la política de uniforme escolar durante todo el año.
Si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan información adicional, por favor contacten la oficina principal de la escuela de su hijo(a).
¡Recuerden, juntos, con rigor, prosperamos!

We are proud to share that Mrs. Valeria Orozco, Instructional Strategist at Sun Valley Elementary School, has been recognized as one of the 13 Teacher Leader Fellows for the NIET 2027 Teacher Leader Fellows Program.
This national program brings together selected teacher leaders to deepen their expertise in NIET’s systems of improvement and strengthen their ability to support teaching and learning at both the school and district levels.
What an amazing achievement! We are so excited for Mrs. Orozco as she embarks on this powerful journey of learning, leadership, and impact. We can’t wait to see all the incredible things she will accomplish through this outstanding opportunity. 👏