Somerton Middle School

We had a great first day back on campus! Today, Somerton High School visited to showcase their CTE programs for our 8th-grade students, providing a preview of future learning opportunities. All students also received their school ID as we implement this new safety expectation for students and staff. Please ensure your child wears their ID every day. This is the first step as we transition into new uniform expectations for the 2026–2027 school year. Reminder: Parent conferences will be held tomorrow and Thursday from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Thank you for your continued support.

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

✨ Friendly Reminder! 🔔
✨ ¡Recordatorio amistoso! 🔔

Hello Parents, please see the flyer attached for upcoming testing dates. Your support would be greatly appreciated to ensure our Cobras are present to avoid having them test outside of their regular testing environment.

No School on Monday, January 19, 2026

Somerton HS will be on campus on Tuesday, January 20th and Thursday January 22nd providing our 8th grade students with registration information and a showcase of the CTE programs they offer. Registration is scheduled for February 10th from 4-7pm at Somerton HS.

Hello 8th Grade Families, today the principal gathered all 8th graders for an assembly to review upcoming promotion information and expectations. Paper copies were sent with students, digital copies attached. Last day to order 8th grade shirt online is Friday, January 23, 2026.

Just a friendly reminder that a copy of quarter 2 report card is being sent home today in the yellow envelope that must be signed and returned to school. Don’t forget Parent Teacher conferences and early dismissal next week, see attachments.

Good morning, At Somerton Middle School, student safety and accountability are priorities. As part of our continued focus on maintaining a safe and organized campus, we are implementing clear Student ID expectations, which also serve as the first step toward our updated uniform expectations for the 2026 school year. These expectations will be reviewed with students and will be effective beginning January 20, 2026. Student ID Expectations Each student will receive one free Student ID and lanyard. Student IDs must be worn daily, visible at all times, and above all garments while on campus. IDs must be worn on the student, not kept in backpacks or pockets. Lost or damaged IDs must be replaced at the office for a $5 fee. Why Student IDs Are Important Student IDs allow staff to easily identify students and adults on campus, helping us maintain a safe learning environment. IDs are required for students to: Participate in school activities during the school day Use the PBIS Cobra Store Check in to afterschool activities Attend special events, including the Promotion Dance PBIS-Aligned Consequences We will use a progressive approach aligned with our PBIS expectations of being Respectful, Responsible, and Reflective: First occurrence: Verbal warning and reminder Second occurrence: Minga check-in and PBIS point deduction Third occurrence: Assigned detention Fourth occurrence: Loss of school enrichment activity privileges We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations with your student. Wearing a Student ID daily promotes responsibility, school pride, and campus safety for all. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

☕ 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

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.

Good afternoon Somerton Middle School Families, We hope you and your family had a restful and joyful winter break. We are excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow and begin the new week together. As we return, we kindly ask for your support with a few important reminders to help ensure a smooth and successful start: -Please ensure students arrive wearing the appropriate school uniform. -With the colder weather, we encourage students to bring warm clothing (such as jackets or sweaters) so they can stay warm and cozy throughout the day. -Take a moment to clean and check your child’s backpack to ensure only school-appropriate materials are brought to campus. -Please make sure essential instructional materials have been replenished so students are prepared and ready to learn. School resumes tomorrow, Monday, January 12th gates open at 7:40 a.m, and instruction begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to welcoming our students back and starting this second half of the school year strong.

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

Good morning Parents, we are getting ready for a busy day it being the last day before our break. Our teachers have communicated activities for today with students to ensure they planned accordingly. Our efforts to maximize active supervision today will require for all of our staff to be extra vigilant including our office. Please plan accordingly as we will not be taking any deliveries throughout the day, students who bring items that interfere or are unsafe to themselves or others will be removed and sent home pending disciplinary actions upon our return. We thank you for your understanding and support to ensure we all have a great day as we head out to our winter break.

🌟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.

Good morning Cobra Families!

1. Please take a moment to check your child’s backpack to ensure they are only bringing essential school materials to campus and that they are wearing appropriate clothing in accordance with our school uniform. Even during Spirit Week, our Dress Code policy till applies.

2. We will hold an informational meeting for all students and parents interested in learning about the girls’ soccer and boys’ basketball seasons today, Monday, Dec. 15th. The meeting will take place at 3:30 PM in the SMS Library.

3. Girls Soccer Tryouts will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 PM. Please bring athletic gear, shin guards, soccer cleats, & a water bottle.

4. Quarter 2 closes on Friday, December 19th. We hope students took advantage of taking their iPads home this past weekend to stay on top of work/assignments.

Here is the back design.

Hello Parents, please help us check to ensure your son/daughters name is included and spelled correctly on this 8th grade class shirt design. If you find any errors, please call our office tomorrow.

Hello Parents, as we prepare to close the grading period for quarter 2 students will have this week to take their iPads and work on any missing or incomplete assignments. You can review their grades through ParentVue and students also can monitor in their iPads using StudentVue. We had a successful week of testing and student as they were done if time was available they got to use that time to work on improving their grades and/or communicating with their teachers. This being the second quarter, students are responsible for monitoring and submitting grades when indicated by their teachers. Students who failed to be responsible throughout the quarter can't expect to achieve an A. We appreciate your ongoing partnership and we hope our Cobras use their time wisely over the weekend to ensure their grades reflect a positive outcome.