Our 5th grade students recently marked the successful completion of the D.A.R.E. Program with a special ceremony honoring their hard work and dedication šŸ’ŖšŸ“š

Throughout the program, Officer Nikki and Detective Cole, along with Police Dog Marco šŸ¾, helped guide our students in learning how to make safe, responsible choices as they prepare for the transition to middle schoo.l šŸšøāœØ

The engaging lessons and meaningful connections helped students build confidence in their decision making and recognize how different choices impact their lives.šŸŒŸ

We are so proud of our VDV students and all theyā€™ve accomplished! šŸŽ“šŸ’™ #DARE #allin4theville #somervillenjschools
about 7 hours ago, Somerville Public Schools
Our 5th grade students recently celebrated successfully completing the D.A.R.E. Program with a special ceremony recognizing their hard work and commitment. Throughout the program, Officer Nikki and Detective Cole, along with Police Dog Marco, guided students in understanding the importance of making safe, responsible choices as they prepare to transition to middle school.
Our 5th grade students recently celebrated successfully completing the D.A.R.E. Program with a special ceremony recognizing their hard work and commitment. Throughout the program, Officer Nikki and Detective Cole, along with Police Dog Marco, guided students in understanding the importance of making safe, responsible choices as they prepare to transition to middle school.
Our 5th grade students recently celebrated successfully completing the D.A.R.E. Program with a special ceremony recognizing their hard work and commitment. Throughout the program, Officer Nikki and Detective Cole, along with Police Dog Marco, guided students in understanding the importance of making safe, responsible choices as they prepare to transition to middle school.

šŸŽ­šŸŽ¶šŸ“š What a March itā€™s been here at The Ville! šŸ€āœØ

This month, Somerville High School wowed audiences with a spectacular production of Anything Goes, full of energy, humor, and classic Broadway charm aboard the S.S. American! šŸš¢šŸŒŸ From standout performances and dynamic choreography to vibrant costumes and a lively Pit Orchestra, our students and staff made this show an unforgettable success for the entire school community. šŸ‘šŸŽ¬šŸŽ¼

Somerville Middle School also shined on stage with their production of Seussical Jr. šŸŽ­āœØ Students brought beloved Dr. Seuss characters to life through colorful storytelling, creative performances, and impressive teamwork. It was a joyful show and a wonderful example of the talent and dedication of our SMS students and staff! šŸ’ššŸŽ¶

We also celebrated the incredible talents of our student musicians at Showcase of the Arts 2026 on March 19! šŸŽ»šŸŽ¤ The evening featured both instrumental and choral ensembles, with all five choirs taking the stage and performing everything from beloved classics like Big Yellow Taxi and Hallelujah to exciting contemporary works with body percussion. šŸŽ¶šŸ’™

At VDV, Read Across America Week brought so much joy to our classrooms as guest readers joined students to share some of their favorite stories. šŸ“–ā¤ļø Thank you to everyone who helped make the week so special!

And to top it all off, the VDV Variety Show highlighted the amazing talent of our VDV students and brought lots of smiles and excitement to everyone involved! šŸŒŸšŸŽ‰

Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making March such a memorable month at SPS! šŸ’™šŸ–¤ #SomervillePublicSchools #allin4theville #Somervilleschoolsnj

13 days ago, Somerville Public Schools
Photos from March at Somerville Public Schools highlight students performing in Anything Goes, singing in Showcase of the Arts 2026, welcoming guest readers during Read Across America Week at VDV, and participating in the VDV Variety Show.
Photos from March at Somerville Public Schools highlight students performing in Anything Goes, singing in Showcase of the Arts 2026, welcoming guest readers during Read Across America Week at VDV, and participating in the VDV Variety Show.
Photos from March at Somerville Public Schools highlight students performing in Anything Goes, singing in Showcase of the Arts 2026, welcoming guest readers during Read Across America Week at VDV, and participating in the VDV Variety Show.
Photos from March at Somerville Public Schools highlight students performing in Anything Goes, singing in Showcase of the Arts 2026, welcoming guest readers during Read Across America Week at VDV, and participating in the VDV Variety Show.
Photos from March at Somerville Public Schools highlight students performing in Anything Goes, singing in Showcase of the Arts 2026, welcoming guest readers during Read Across America Week at VDV, and participating in the VDV Variety Show.
Photos from March at Somerville Public Schools highlight students performing in Anything Goes, singing in Showcase of the Arts 2026, welcoming guest readers during Read Across America Week at VDV, and participating in the VDV Variety Show.
Photos from March at Somerville Public Schools highlight students performing in Anything Goes, singing in Showcase of the Arts 2026, welcoming guest readers during Read Across America Week at VDV, and participating in the VDV Variety Show.
Photos from March at Somerville Public Schools highlight students performing in Anything Goes, singing in Showcase of the Arts 2026, welcoming guest readers during Read Across America Week at VDV, and participating in the VDV Variety Show.
šŸŽ­šŸŽ¶šŸ“š What a March itā€™s been here at The Ville! šŸ€āœØ This month, Somerville High School wowed audiences with a spectacular production of Anything Goes ā€” full of energy, humor, and classic Broadway charm aboard the S.S. American! šŸš¢šŸŒŸ From standout performances and dynamic choreography to vibrant costumes and a lively Pit Orchestra, our students and staff made this show an unforgettable success for the entire school community. šŸ‘šŸŽ¬šŸŽ¼ We also celebrated the incredible talents of our student musicians at Showcase of the Arts 2026 on March 19! šŸŽ»šŸŽ¤ The evening featured both instrumental and choral ensembles, with all five choirs taking the stage and performing everything from beloved classics like Big Yellow Taxi and Hallelujah to exciting contemporary works with body percussion. šŸŽ¶šŸ’™ At VDV, Read Across America Week brought so much joy to our classrooms as guest readers joined students to share some of their favorite stories. šŸ“–ā¤ļø Thank you to everyone who helped make the week so special! And to top it all off, the VDV Variety Show highlighted the amazing talent of our VDV students and brought lots of smiles and excitement to everyone involved! šŸŒŸšŸŽ‰ Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making March such a memorable month at SPS! šŸ’™šŸ–¤ #SomervillePublicSchools #allin4theville #Somervilleschoolsnj
šŸŽ­šŸŽ¶šŸ“š What a March itā€™s been here at The Ville! šŸ€āœØ This month, Somerville High School wowed audiences with a spectacular production of Anything Goes ā€” full of energy, humor, and classic Broadway charm aboard the S.S. American! šŸš¢šŸŒŸ From standout performances and dynamic choreography to vibrant costumes and a lively Pit Orchestra, our students and staff made this show an unforgettable success for the entire school community. šŸ‘šŸŽ¬šŸŽ¼ We also celebrated the incredible talents of our student musicians at Showcase of the Arts 2026 on March 19! šŸŽ»šŸŽ¤ The evening featured both instrumental and choral ensembles, with all five choirs taking the stage and performing everything from beloved classics like Big Yellow Taxi and Hallelujah to exciting contemporary works with body percussion. šŸŽ¶šŸ’™ At VDV, Read Across America Week brought so much joy to our classrooms as guest readers joined students to share some of their favorite stories. šŸ“–ā¤ļø Thank you to everyone who helped make the week so special! And to top it all off, the VDV Variety Show highlighted the amazing talent of our VDV students and brought lots of smiles and excitement to everyone involved! šŸŒŸšŸŽ‰ Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making March such a memorable month at SPS! šŸ’™šŸ–¤ #SomervillePublicSchools #allin4theville #Somervilleschoolsnj
Down Syndrome Awareness Day is recognized each year on March 21 to represent the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome associated with Down syndrome. Since March 21 falls on a Saturday this year, the Ville is celebrating it tomorrow!šŸ’™šŸ’›

We invite everyone to wear their favorite COLORFUL or MISMATCHED SOCKS to show our schoolā€™s support for the rights, inclusion, and celebration of individuals with Down syndrome. šŸŒˆšŸ’™šŸ’›

Letā€™s come together to raise awareness, spread kindness, and celebrate inclusion for all! šŸ’«

#DownSyndromeAwarenessDay #SomervilleNJSchools #allin4theville
21 days ago, Somerville Public Schools
Down Syndrome Awareness Day is held on March 21st to symbolize the extra copy of the 21st chromosome that causes Down Syndrome. Since the 21st falls on a Saturday this year, we will celebrate on Friday, March 20th
šŸŽ‰ An SEL SUCCESS! šŸŽ‰ A big thank you to our incredible Somerville High School community for making our 4th Annual SEL Celebration one to remember!

This yearā€™s International SEL Day theme is Skills for Community >>> Skills for Career, and we couldnt think of a better theme for our Ville community. By taking a break from our routines, we help students build vital skills like self-awareness, empathy, and resilience so they can thrive in school and in life.

It truly takes a village, and we want to shout out the people who made this possible:
šŸ¾ Our Ville administration for approving all the wonderful therapy dogs!
šŸ§‘ā€šŸ”¬ Our amazing staff for creating fun, out-of-the-box activities: from classroom experiments and World Language yoga to the legendary human bicycle! šŸš²
šŸ›”ļø Our security crew for keeping us safe and scanning everyone in.
šŸ§  Our counselors for putting together an AMAZING Mental Health Fair!

Whether you joined us for a dance party šŸ’ƒ, played some games šŸ§©, took a mindfulness breathing break šŸ§˜, or tuned into a TED Talk, THANK YOU for celebrating the importance of mental health and overall well-being with us.
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#SELDay #allin4theville #SomervilleNJSchools #MentalHealthMatters #SocialEmotionalLearning
about 1 month ago, Somerville Public Schools
Students gathered around a teacher celebrating SEL DAY
3 Teachers celebrating SEL DAY
Activity for SEL DAY
Two teachers and a student celebrate SEL DAY
Therapy dogs visit for SEL DAY
Students gathered around celebrating SEL DAY
Activity celebrating SEL DAY
Therapy dog visiting for SEL DAY
Students dancing celebrating SEL DAY
Activity for SEL DAY
šŸ†āœØA well deserved congratulations to senior Emma Beckwith!

On March 2, 2026, the Somerset County School Boards Association selected Emma as this yearā€™s Student Unsung Hero during the County Association awards celebration. šŸŽ‰šŸŽ“

The Unsung Hero Award (in partnership with the New Jersey School Boards Association) recognizes students who make an incredible impact on their school and community. These students lead with kindness, empathy, resilience, and heart.šŸ’™

Somerville High School was proud to celebrate Emma at the event alongside:
šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Gerard Foley, Principal
šŸ§­ Ryan Ure, Supervisor of Guidance/Counseling
šŸ« Denise Van Horn, Board of Education Member

šŸ—£ļø ā€œOne of Emma's most admirable qualities is her resilience in the face of challenges,ā€ shared Mr. Ure.

From all of us here at The Ville, thank you Emma for inspiring your peers and staff every day. This award is well deserved, and we celebrate you!
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#allin4theville #UnsungHeroAward #Somervillenjschools #SomersetCounty #Leadership
about 1 month ago, Somerville Public Schools
Emma Beckwith! On March 2, 2026, the Somerset County School Boards Association selected Emma as this yearā€™s Student Unsung Hero
Please be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th.
about 1 month ago, Somerville Public Schools
Please be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th.
Please be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23rd, due to the impending storm. All after-school activities and events are canceled. Thank you.
about 2 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
Please be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23rd, due to the impending storm. All after-school activities and events are canceled. Thank you.

Please be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th.


Please follow your school's schedule. https://www.somervilleschools.org/

VDV
6th grade
7th/8th grade
SHS

2 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
Please be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th.
šŸšØPlease be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th. All after-school activities and events are canceled. Thank you.

For families who may need additional information or support, the Town of Somerville has shared the following resources related to the winter storm:

ā€¢ Power Outage and Winter Storm Safety Tips: https://www.somervillenj.org/power-outage-and-winter-storm-safety-tips/

ā€¢ Snow Removal Information: https://www.somervillenj.org/snow-removal

Please stay safe.
2 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
šŸšØPlease be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th. All after-school activities and events are canceled. Thank you.
It may have been a short week, but it was long on inspiration! šŸ•ŠļøšŸ“

Our students spent time reflecting on the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discussing what his dream means for the world today. We were moved watching them pick up their pencils and share their own visions for the future.

From dreams of kindness and equality to big goals for the planet and their communities, our students are proof that the future is in incredible hands. šŸ’”šŸ¤
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#allin4theville #SomervilleNJSchools#ShortWeekSuccess
3 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
Our students spent time reflecting on the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discussing what his dream means for the world today.
Our students spent time reflecting on the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discussing what his dream means for the world today.
vdv Our students spent time reflecting on the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discussing what his dream means for the world today.
Our students spent time reflecting on the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discussing what his dream means for the world today.
Our students spent time reflecting on the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discussing what his dream means for the world today.
Our students spent time reflecting on the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discussing what his dream means for the world today.
Our students spent time reflecting on the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discussing what his dream means for the world today.
Our brand-new preschool website is officially LIVE! We're thrilled to share our new digital home with all our families. Tap the link in bio to explore: šŸ—“ļø Future Families: Registration Info for the 2026-2027 school year is also available on the site for: Preschool Kindergarten See you next year! šŸ‘‹ . . #allin4theville #SchoolRegistration #Somervillenjschools
3 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
Our brand-new preschool website is officially LIVE! We're thrilled to share our new digital home with all our families.

Winter Break is almost here! ā„ļøšŸ§” Just a reminder

āœ… Today (12/23): Early Dismissal

šŸ—“ļø Winter Recess: Dec 24th ā€“ Jan 2nd

šŸ« Back to School: Jan 5, 2026

Weā€™ll see everyone when school resumes on January 5th, 2026. Stay warm and enjoy the holidays! ā›„ļøšŸ“š #allin4theville #somervillenjschools

4 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
Winter Recess: December 24th - January 2nd School Reopens: January 5, 2026
Huge shoutout to S.I.P.S Cafe ā˜• and the SMS Coffee Cart šŸ§ for being our special guests at this month's Somerville Board of Education meeting!

We just love seeing our students share their amazing homemade drinks and treats with the community. Their entrepreneurial spirit is so inspiring! šŸ‘
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#allin4theville #SMSCoffeeCart #SomervilleNJSchools
4 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
BOE Meeting with SIPS & SMS Coffee Cart
BOE Meeting with SIPS & SMS Coffee Cart
BOE Meeting with SIPS & SMS Coffee Cart
BOE Meeting with SIPS & SMS Coffee Cart
BOE Meeting with SIPS & SMS Coffee Cart
Please be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025.
Please follow your school's schedule. https://www.somervilleschools.org/

4 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
Please be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025. Please follow your school's schedule. https://www.somervilleschools.org/ VDV 6th grade 7th/8th grade SHS Thank you.
Please be advised that all Somerville and Branchburg Public Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025. Please follow your school's schedule. https://www.somervilleschools.org/ VDV 6th grade 7th/8th grade SHS Thank you.
šŸŽ‰ Big news for the Ville! šŸ† Somerville Public Schools have received a $25,000 grant from Bridgestone to support adaptive sports programming! šŸ’°šŸ€ This funding will help expand adaptive and our Unified Sports program for our Ville students, creating more opportunities for everyone to get in the game. šŸ¤šŸƒā€ā™€ļø "Somerville High School extends its deepest gratitude to Bridgestone Americas for their generous grant in support of our Unified Sports programs,ā€ said Tim Davis, Somerville High School Director of Athletics and Activities. ā€œYour commitment to inclusivity, teamwork, and opportunity empowers our student-athletes and strengthens our entire school community.ā€ Let's celebrate this win for our Ville Community! šŸŸļøā¤ļø . . #allin4theville #Inclusion #Somervillenjschools
4 months ago, Kevin Harris
Somerville Public Schools have received a $25,000 grant from Bridgestone to support adaptive sports programming! šŸ’°šŸ€
šŸ† Somerville District Educators of the Year (2025-2026)šŸŒŸ

We are extremely excited to announce the 2025-2026 Somerville District Educators of the Year & Educational Services Professionals! šŸŽ‰

Every year, the Somerville School District, in collaboration with the NJ Department of Education, celebrates the incredible people who inspire our students and foster a thriving, respectful learning environment. These recipients truly exemplify excellence in education. šŸŽ


Van Derveer School
Educator of the Year: Christine Garot

Educational Services Professional of the Year: Nancy De Nero

Somerville High School
Educator of the Year: Colin Williamson

Educational Services Professional of the Year: Carrie Capozzi

Somerville Middle School
Educator of the Year: Tara Morash

Educational Services Professional of the Year: Nashwa Tauriello

Show them some love! šŸ‘‡ Drop a comment below to congratulate these amazing individuals and let them know the impact theyā€™ve had! ā¤ļø

#allin4theville #EducatorOfTheYear #SomervilleNJschools
4 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
šŸ† Somerville District Educators of the Year (2025-2026)šŸŒŸ
šŸ† Somerville District Educators of the Year (2025-2026)šŸŒŸ
šŸ† Somerville District Educators of the Year (2025-2026)šŸŒŸ
šŸ† Somerville District Educators of the Year (2025-2026)šŸŒŸ
šŸ† Somerville District Educators of the Year (2025-2026)šŸŒŸ
āœØThis week at the Ville, we were reminded of the spirit of Thanksgiving by expressing gratitude for our students and staff, being thankful for all that we have, and eagerly anticipating the future!

As a reminder, Somerville Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving break. Classes resume Monday, December 1st.

Happy Thanksgiving from Somerville Public Schools! šŸ¦ƒ
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#HappyThanksgiving #allin4theville #Somervillenjschools
4 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving from Somerville Public Schools! šŸ¦ƒ

šŸŒŸ SMSA Seniors at RWJ!šŸŒŸ

SHS Seniors in the Somerville Medical Sciences Academy get the opportunity to have real-world experience by shadowing professionals across multiple departments at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville! šŸ„

These students go all in with hands-on learning as they explore different medical specialties. They get to complete three unique rotations throughout the school year. šŸ‘©ā€āš•ļøšŸ‘Øā€āš•ļøšŸ”¬

Weā€™re so proud of their dedication, curiosity, and passion for the medical field and can't wait to see what their future holds! šŸ’™šŸ“š
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#FutureHealthcareHeroes #allin4theville #somervillenjschools

5 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
šŸŒŸ SMSA Seniors at RWJ!šŸŒŸ
āœØ When big ideas meet even bigger hearts. Our SHS ML students partnered with VDV ML learners to create digital stories using Canva and AI tools. From storytelling to leadership, every student had a voice, and they used it beautifully. So proud of the collaboration, creativity, and community on display! @mrsc_library @vdvschoolnj @somervillehighschoolnj
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#allin4theville #somervillenjschools
5 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
Our SHS ML students partnered with VDV ML learners to create digital stories using Canva and AI tools
Our SHS ML students partnered with VDV ML learners to create digital stories using Canva and AI tools
Our SHS ML students partnered with VDV ML learners to create digital stories using Canva and AI tools
Our SHS ML students partnered with VDV ML learners to create digital stories using Canva and AI tools
šŸ“ššŸ’™ Kindness starts with us here at the Ville!
Hold the door šŸšŖ
Tell someone thank you for all you došŸ™
Sit with someone new at lunchšŸ¤
Together on this World Kindness Day, we can make kindness the goal every single day!
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#WorldKindnessDay #allin4theville
5 months ago, Somerville Public Schools
World Kindness Day, we can make kindness the goal every single day!
World Kindness Day, we can make kindness the goal every single day!