Hello parents and Somerton community! šš
Save the date! The Somerton Rotary Club is coming together for their āStuff the Backpackā Fair. Bring your Somerton student and their favorite backpack to receive school supplies and get ready for an amazing school year ahead!
Supplies will be distributed while supplies last, so come early! A limited number of backpacks may also be available for students.
We look forward to seeing our students and families there!
Ā”Hola padres y comunidad de Somerton! šš
Ā”Reserva la fecha! El Club Rotario de Somerton se estĆ” uniendo para su Feria āLlena la Mochilaā. Ā”Trae a tu estudiante de Somerton y su mochila favorita para recibir Ćŗtiles escolares y prepararse para un increĆble aƱo escolar!
Los útiles se distribuirÔn hasta agotar existencias, ”asà que llegue temprano! También puede haber una cantidad limitada de mochilas disponibles para los estudiantes.
Ā”Esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes y familias allĆ!
Save the date! The Somerton Rotary Club is coming together for their āStuff the Backpackā Fair. Bring your Somerton student and their favorite backpack to receive school supplies and get ready for an amazing school year ahead!
Supplies will be distributed while supplies last, so come early! A limited number of backpacks may also be available for students.
We look forward to seeing our students and families there!
Ā”Hola padres y comunidad de Somerton! šš
Ā”Reserva la fecha! El Club Rotario de Somerton se estĆ” uniendo para su Feria āLlena la Mochilaā. Ā”Trae a tu estudiante de Somerton y su mochila favorita para recibir Ćŗtiles escolares y prepararse para un increĆble aƱo escolar!
Los útiles se distribuirÔn hasta agotar existencias, ”asà que llegue temprano! También puede haber una cantidad limitada de mochilas disponibles para los estudiantes.
Ā”Esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes y familias allĆ!


School Calendar For Year 2026-2027

At Somerton School District, we are proud to announce that we are a CKH National Showcase District! š
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 Kidsā Hearts, every student is empowered to thrive.
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 Kidsā Hearts, every student is empowered to thrive.


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


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

Last Week Dismissal Schedule
Please note the dismissal times for the last week:
Monday ā Regular Dismissal
Tuesday āRegular Dismissal
Wednesday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00PM
Thursday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Friday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Thank you for a great school year, and we wish everyone a safe and fun summer! āļøš
Please note the dismissal times for the last week:
Monday ā Regular Dismissal
Tuesday āRegular Dismissal
Wednesday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00PM
Thursday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Friday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Thank you for a great school year, and we wish everyone a safe and fun summer! āļøš


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. šš„Ŗ
”Hola padres y familias!
Ā”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. šš„Ŗ
Start marking your calendars for our Summer Meal Program dates! We look forward to serving our community and supporting families throughout the summer. šš„Ŗ
”Hola padres y familias!
Ā”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. šš„Ŗ

Last Week Dismissal Schedule
Please note the dismissal times for the last week:
Monday ā Regular Dismissal
Tuesday āRegular Dismissal
Wednesday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00PM
Thursday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Friday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Thank you for a great school year, and we wish everyone a safe and fun summer! āļøš
Please note the dismissal times for the last week:
Monday ā Regular Dismissal
Tuesday āRegular Dismissal
Wednesday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00PM
Thursday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Friday ā Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
Thank you for a great school year, and we wish everyone a safe and fun summer! āļøš


Join us for Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent ā
š Encanto Learning Center
š Thursday, May 14
ā° 10:00 AM
We hope to see you there!
AcompƔƱenos a CafĆ© y Conversaciones con el Superintendente ā
šEncanto Learning Center
š Jueves, 14 de mayo
ā° 10:00 AM
Ā”Esperamos verlos allĆ!
š Encanto Learning Center
š Thursday, May 14
ā° 10:00 AM
We hope to see you there!
AcompƔƱenos a CafĆ© y Conversaciones con el Superintendente ā
šEncanto Learning Center
š Jueves, 14 de mayo
ā° 10:00 AM
Ā”Esperamos verlos allĆ!


Thank you to all our students, parents, and staff for making our basketball tournament such a fun and exciting event! š
It was great to see students from across the district come together, represent their schools, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Congratulations to OGS for taking 1st place! Go tigers! š
It was great to see students from across the district come together, represent their schools, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Congratulations to OGS for taking 1st place! Go tigers! š



šš¤ Calling All Incoming 7th and 8th Grade Students! š¤š
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at the SMS Cobra Innovation Summer STEM Program! š
Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting hands-on activities, creative challenges, robotics, coding, innovation, and so much more! š ļøš”š§
š June 1 ā June 12, 2026
ā° 8:00 AM ā 2:30 PM
š Somerton Middle School
Why join?
āļø Get to know the SMS campus
āļø Hands-on learning
āļø Fun and engaging activities
āļø Creativity and innovation
āļø STEM skills for life
Currently in 6th or 7th grade? This program is the perfect place to learn, create, and have fun with friends this summer! š
š£ Spots are limited ā donāt miss out on this exciting opportunity!
š Turn in the permission slip that went home with your student or Pick up a permission slip at SMS or your current schoolās front office today.
#SomertonMiddleSchool #CobrasSTEM #TheSomertonWay #21stCCLC
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at the SMS Cobra Innovation Summer STEM Program! š
Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting hands-on activities, creative challenges, robotics, coding, innovation, and so much more! š ļøš”š§
š June 1 ā June 12, 2026
ā° 8:00 AM ā 2:30 PM
š Somerton Middle School
Why join?
āļø Get to know the SMS campus
āļø Hands-on learning
āļø Fun and engaging activities
āļø Creativity and innovation
āļø STEM skills for life
Currently in 6th or 7th grade? This program is the perfect place to learn, create, and have fun with friends this summer! š
š£ Spots are limited ā donāt miss out on this exciting opportunity!
š Turn in the permission slip that went home with your student or Pick up a permission slip at SMS or your current schoolās front office today.
#SomertonMiddleSchool #CobrasSTEM #TheSomertonWay #21stCCLC

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.
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.

our Summer Dance Academy at Somerton Middle School

š¶ Attention Parents of 6th Grade Students! š¶
Drumline auditions will be held on May 13th from 1:00ā3:00 PM! š„
If your student is interested in participating, please review the attached flyer and obtain a permission slip from your school's front office.
We look forward to seeing our future drumline members! šµ
Drumline auditions will be held on May 13th from 1:00ā3:00 PM! š„
If your student is interested in participating, please review the attached flyer and obtain a permission slip from your school's front office.
We look forward to seeing our future drumline members! šµ

Sun Bucks For Summer


Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! š« š©ŗ
We appreciate your caring dedication to all of our students and staff. Whether itās 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. š©¹ā¤ļø
We appreciate your caring dedication to all of our students and staff. Whether itās 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. š©¹ā¤ļø

āļøš¶ Summer District Band Camp 2026 is HERE! š¶āļø
Calling all current and future musicians! Join us for an exciting two weeks of music, learning, and fun at Somerton Middle School! š„š·šŗš
š¤ 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.
š Whether your child is brand new or already has experience, this camp is the perfect place to grow, make friends, and have fun!
š£ New student & parent info meeting: May 12, 2026 at 6 PM (SMS) šļø
š Register now! Registration packets available for current 4th - 7th graders. (Incoming 5th-8th graders for the 26-27 academic year)
Donāt miss out! Come be part of the music this summer! š¶š #TheSomertonWay #SummerBandCamp2026 #SomosSoma
Calling all current and future musicians! Join us for an exciting two weeks of music, learning, and fun at Somerton Middle School! š„š·šŗš
š¤ 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.
š Whether your child is brand new or already has experience, this camp is the perfect place to grow, make friends, and have fun!
š£ New student & parent info meeting: May 12, 2026 at 6 PM (SMS) šļø
š Register now! Registration packets available for current 4th - 7th graders. (Incoming 5th-8th graders for the 26-27 academic year)
Donāt miss out! Come be part of the music this summer! š¶š #TheSomertonWay #SummerBandCamp2026 #SomosSoma

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





SVS NEWSLETTER MAY 4th , 2026




Happy Teacher Appreciation Week š
Today and every day, we appreciate everything you do. š
#TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #Gratitude
Today and every day, we appreciate everything you do. š
#TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #Gratitude

