Somerton Middle School

Hello Parents, Today we had our third promotion practice, and all students who were present received their two tickets and the program for tomorrow’s promotion ceremony. We invite you to carefully review the promotion information so you are aware of student drop-off procedures, expectations during the event, and pick-up procedures following the ceremony and dance. We are looking forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students and families tomorrow.

At Somerton School District, we are proud to announce that we are a CKH National Showcase District! 🎉

This achievement reflects our commitment to building strong relationships, creating safe and supportive learning environments, and ensuring every student feels connected and valued.

Through Capturing Kids’ Hearts, every student is empowered to thrive.

Parent Memo: End of the School Year
Memorando para padres: Fin del año escolar

Hello Parents, Today, we spoke with students about expectations and procedures for the last four days of school. - Student backpacks may stay at home for the remainder of the week, as they will no longer be needed. If students need to carry personal items, they may bring a small bag instead. - Student devices must continue to remain off and out of sight at all times. Devices should not be carried in students’ pockets. Students may either keep their device in their small bag or turn it in to their homeroom teacher, where it will be securely locked and returned at the end of the day. - Students may wear casual clothing for the remainder of the week, as long as it is school appropriate and they wear their school ID on a visible lanyard at all times. Please help us ensure students have a lanyard available if they choose not to wear their school uniform. - Student IDs will also be required for students to use their digital Minga points if they would like to exchange them for snacks during our end-of-year celebration. - Report cards will be sent home with students on Friday, May 22nd. Families may also access report cards through the ParentVUE app. - Students will be released early Wednesday through Friday at 12:45 PM due to preparation for the promotion event. Because our staff will be working additional hours during the event, the front office will close at 1:00 PM on those days. Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong!

📣 Reminder for Parents 📣
Wednesday through Friday will be student minimum days. Please plan accordingly for early student release times.
Thank you for your continued support!

📣 Recordatorio para los padres 📣
Miércoles a viernes serán días de salida temprana para los estudiantes. Por favor, planifiquen tomando esto en cuenta para los horarios de salida temprana.
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!

Today we celebrate our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists and assistants! 💙

Thank you for your patience, compassion, and dedication to helping our students strengthen their communication skills and overcome challenges with confidence. We appreciate all your hard work and the difference you make in the lives of our students and families!

Happy Speech-Language Pathologists Day! 🎉 👏

Hello Parents, I hope you all had a restful weekend. This past Friday, we had our first promotion practice, where we mainly focused on organizing students in alphabetical order for lineup purposes. Tomorrow, we will begin outdoor practice. If needed, please have students bring a light sweater for sun protection, wear sunscreen, bring a hat for practice only, and most importantly, bring a refillable water bottle. Promotion tickets and programs will be distributed to students during our final practice on Wednesday.

Hello parents!
Start marking your calendars for our Summer Meal Program dates! We look forward to serving our community and supporting families throughout the summer. 🍎🥪

¡Hola padres y familias!
¡Empiecen a marcar sus calendarios con las fechas de nuestro Programa de Comidas de Verano! Esperamos con gusto servir a nuestra comunidad y apoyar a las familias durante el verano. 🍎🥪

This week we begin with promotion practice, if you owe any chocolate money we kindly ask to turn it in by Friday. Students that owe any fees will be asked to contact parents during practice. Este viernes iniciamos con nuestras practicas de graduacion. De favor les pedimos si aun no entregan el dinero de las ventas de chocolates que lo entreguen a mas tardar este viernes. Si tienen algun saldo pendiente los estudiantes pasaran a la oficina para marcarles a sus papas.

Attention Somerton School District parents & students. We invite all 3rd -7th grade SSD#11 students to join our summer dance academy!

This program is a great opportunity for our students to stay engaged during the summer while learning and developing their dance skills in a positive and enriching environment. Our goal is to provide students with meaningful activities that promote culture, teamwork, discipline, and creativity.
For more details, please contact Ms. Lopez at (928) 341-6416.

Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! 🏫 🩺

We appreciate your caring dedication to all of our students and staff. Whether it’s providing a much needed breather break or treating a small cut, you are always there to care for us all with compassion and professionalism. Thank you for the incredible work you do each and every day. 🩹❤️

☀️🎶 Summer District Band Camp 2026 is HERE! 🎶☀️

Calling all current and future musicians! Join us for an exciting two weeks of music, learning, and fun at Somerton Middle School! 🥁🎷🎺🐍

🤔 Has your child ever thought about learning how to play an instrument or joining band, but not quite sure?
This is their chance to try it out! Explore instruments, learn the basics, and experience what band is all about, with no commitment required for the upcoming school year.


🎉 Whether your child is brand new or already has experience, this camp is the perfect place to grow, make friends, and have fun!

📣 New student & parent info meeting: May 12, 2026 at 6 PM (SMS) 🗓️

📝 Register now! Registration packets available for current 4th - 7th graders. (Incoming 5th-8th graders for the 26-27 academic year)

Don’t miss out! Come be part of the music this summer! 🎶💚 #TheSomertonWay #SummerBandCamp2026 #SomosSoma

Congratulations to our April Thriving Achievers, who we got to recognize last Friday! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us all—keep it up!
We also extend our appreciation to Sun Valley Elementary for hosting our April recognition event.

Hello Parents, As we approach the final three weeks of the school year, we ask for your support in reminding students that school is not over yet and expectations remain the same until the last day. Our teachers continue to provide important instruction as we work toward closing out the final report card for Quarter 4. As we approach the end of the year, it is typical to see an increase in discipline incidents. In order to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students and staff, any behavior that disrupts learning or puts others in danger will result in immediate consequences. Whenever multiple incidents occur at the same time students involved may be removed from campus and sent home pending a parent conference to review the incident and determine any disciplinary action. We kindly ask to please be patient with school administration and empathetic with our office staff. For our 8th grade students, please remember that participation in end-of-year activities, including the promotion ceremony and promotion dance, is a privilege. Students who do not meet behavior expectations may lose the opportunity to participate. Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we encourage students to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of their teachers. A simple positive gesture such as a thank you note, small gift, snacks, or just by showing their very best behavior in class can go a long way in letting teachers know they are appreciated these next few weeks. We appreciate your partnership in reminding students to finish the year strong by showing respect, responsibility, and being a reflective Cobra each day. Thank you for your continued support.

Happy Lunch Hero Day! 🍎🥪

Thank you to our amazing Somerton School District food service department for your care, dedication, and hard work each and every day. From preparing meals to greeting students with a smile, you make a difference in our schools.

Last night, we had the honor of celebrating our Somerton School District Teacher of the Year nominees at the Yuma County Teacher of the Year Banquet. 🎉

We are incredibly proud of our outstanding educators who were nominated for their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success. We are grateful for everything you do each day.

We would also like to extend our appreciation to all Somerton School District educators. Thank you for everything that you do for our students.

Congratulations again to our nominees on this recognition. What an exciting and memorable experience! 🍎📚✨

And a special thank you to the Education Foundation of Yuma County for honoring and celebrating educators across Yuma County.

Friendly reminder, cap & gown pictures tomorrow, if you are planning to order them don't forget to send money and package form with our Cobras.

Reminder for 8th grade families: Promotion Informational Meeting today at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria. We also appreciate your support with our promotion fundraising. You can help by making a donation, purchasing a $60 box of chocolates, or buying a few bars as we work to sell the last 100 boxes. Yearbook deadline is TODAY. No extra yearbooks will be ordered for in-person sales. If you need help purchasing online, please stop by the front office. Purchase here: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?fbclid=PAdGRleARMfZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeeBWddcvguzA0qjuEUF-9CgSwvbSJuyNw9DOAWmQ1nFbcyNXwtaYU7LQXU9w_aem_enHRWCePiow27q2fZiIrgA

Promotion informational meeting this Wednesday, April 15th starting at 5:30pm. Junta informativa sobre la graduación este miércoles 15 de abril a las 5:30pm.