A big welcome to all of our new teachers! š
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! šš
Together, With Rigor, We Thrive!
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! šš
Together, With Rigor, We Thrive!




Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please check the bulletin board outside the school office to find your child's classroom assignment, school supply list, and Open House information.
If you have any questions, the school office will be reopen until July 6 to assist you.
Thank You
Estimados padres y tutores,
Favor revisen el tablero de anuncios ubicado afuera de la oficina de la escuela para conocer el salón asignado a su hijo(a), la lista de útiles escolares y la información sobre la Noche de (Open House).
Si tienen alguna pregunta, la oficina de la escuela estarĆ” abierta hasta el 6 de julio para atenderles.
Gracias !
Please check the bulletin board outside the school office to find your child's classroom assignment, school supply list, and Open House information.
If you have any questions, the school office will be reopen until July 6 to assist you.
Thank You
Estimados padres y tutores,
Favor revisen el tablero de anuncios ubicado afuera de la oficina de la escuela para conocer el salón asignado a su hijo(a), la lista de útiles escolares y la información sobre la Noche de (Open House).
Si tienen alguna pregunta, la oficina de la escuela estarĆ” abierta hasta el 6 de julio para atenderles.
Gracias !
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!
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.
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.

šāØ Hello Parents and Guardians! āØš
School supply lists for Sun Valley are now available!
Please review the supply list for your child's grade level and begin gathering the necessary items. šš
šāØ Ā”Hola, padres y tutores! āØš
”Las listas de útiles escolares para Sun Valley ya estÔn disponibles!
Por favor, revisen la lista de Ćŗtiles correspondiente al grado escolar de su hijo(a) y comiencen a reunir los materiales necesarios. šš
School supply lists for Sun Valley are now available!
Please review the supply list for your child's grade level and begin gathering the necessary items. šš
šāØ Ā”Hola, padres y tutores! āØš
”Las listas de útiles escolares para Sun Valley ya estÔn disponibles!
Por favor, revisen la lista de Ćŗtiles correspondiente al grado escolar de su hijo(a) y comiencen a reunir los materiales necesarios. šš










Congratulations to our Superintendent Omar Durón for being recognized by the Milken Center as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Education in the United States. This prestigious honor reflects his dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success and educational excellence. ššā
Nuestro Superintendente Omar Durón es reconocido entre los 100 personajes mÔs influyentes de la educación en Estados Unidos, por el Milken Center
More Information: https://vocesinformativo.com/omar-duron-es-reconocido.../

You're Invited! š
Join us in celebrating our 21st Century Showcase!
Ā”EstĆ”n invitados! š
”AcompÔñennos a celebrar nuestra Exhibición del Programa 21st Century!
Join us in celebrating our 21st Century Showcase!
Ā”EstĆ”n invitados! š
”AcompÔñennos a celebrar nuestra Exhibición del Programa 21st Century!

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.
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. šš„Ŗ
”Hola, comunidad de Somerton!
Nuestro programa de almuerzo GRATUITO ya estĆ” disponible en las escuelas del Distrito Escolar SSD #11. šš„Ŗ
Our FREE Lunch Program is now available at our SSD #11 schools. šš„Ŗ
”Hola, comunidad de Somerton!
Nuestro programa de almuerzo GRATUITO ya estĆ” disponible en las escuelas del Distrito Escolar SSD #11. šš„Ŗ

Hello SSD #11 Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share our school uniform guidelines for the 2026ā2027 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 aƱo escolar 2026ā2027. Por favor, revisen los requisitos del uniforme y asegĆŗrense de que su hijo(a) cumpla con la polĆtica de uniforme escolar durante todo el aƱo.
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 excited to share our school uniform guidelines for the 2026ā2027 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 aƱo escolar 2026ā2027. Por favor, revisen los requisitos del uniforme y asegĆŗrense de que su hijo(a) cumpla con la polĆtica de uniforme escolar durante todo el aƱo.
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 NIETās 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 canāt wait to see all the incredible things she will accomplish through this outstanding opportunity. š
This national program brings together selected teacher leaders to deepen their expertise in NIETās 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 canāt wait to see all the incredible things she will accomplish through this outstanding opportunity. š


Hello Somerton community!
Our FREE Lunch Program is now available at our SSD #11 schools. šš„Ŗ
”Hola, comunidad de Somerton!
Nuestro programa de almuerzo GRATUITO ya estĆ” disponible en las escuelas del Distrito Escolar SSD #11. šš„Ŗ
Our FREE Lunch Program is now available at our SSD #11 schools. šš„Ŗ
”Hola, comunidad de Somerton!
Nuestro programa de almuerzo GRATUITO ya estĆ” disponible en las escuelas del Distrito Escolar SSD #11. šš„Ŗ

Friendly reminder to mark your calendars! šļø
Un recordatorio amistoso: Ā”marquen sus calendarios! šļø
Un recordatorio amistoso: Ā”marquen sus calendarios! šļø


š£ We are hiring ! Join the Somerton School District, where we thrive together!
š£ Ā”Estamos contratando!
Ćnete al Distrito Escolar de Somerton, donde crecemos y prosperamos juntos.
š£ Ā”Estamos contratando!
Ćnete al Distrito Escolar de Somerton, donde crecemos y prosperamos juntos.

Hello parents and Somerton community! šš
Location has been changed to Tierra Del Sol. š£
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
La ubicación ha sido cambiada a Tierra Del Sol. š£
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!
Location has been changed to Tierra Del Sol. š£
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
La ubicación ha sido cambiada a Tierra Del Sol. š£
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!


Hello Somerton community!
Our FREE Lunch Program starts today at Desert Sonora & Encanto Learning Center! šš„Ŗ
”Hola comunidad de Somerton!
Ā”Nuestro programa de almuerzos GRATIS comienza hoy en Desert Sonora y Encanto Learning Center! šš„Ŗ
Our FREE Lunch Program starts today at Desert Sonora & Encanto Learning Center! šš„Ŗ
”Hola comunidad de Somerton!
Ā”Nuestro programa de almuerzos GRATIS comienza hoy en Desert Sonora y Encanto Learning Center! šš„Ŗ

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

