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Each year approx 6,000 babies in the US are born with Down Syndrome. To help raise awareness, Down Syndrome International created the "Rock Your Socks" campaign. So, next Thurs, wear your brightest socks to celebrate the diversity & unique abilities of those with Down Syndrome.
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The Model UN Club is having a fundraiser at Chipotle on Tuesday, March 26th - see flyer for details!
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Support the Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation on March 16th at Trattoria Uno! See attached flyer for details.
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Please click the link for information regarding the upcoming Grade 11 NJ Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA).
https://bit.ly/NJGPA2024
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Get your tickets today for the 2024 SHS Drama Club Production of Mean Girls:
https://shsdrama.ticketleap.com/meangirls/
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Pioneers - Reminder for President's Day Weekend
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New Spirit Week!
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Support the Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation at "Ladies Night Out" on Feb 29th!
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Somerville Police Department's Street Survi-"Ville" Workshop will be held on March 7th at 5pm in the HS Gym - Sign up today!
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The Photography Club is holding it's 9th Annual Photography Contest. All entries should be emailed to Mrs. Conklin by February 23, 2024 at lconklin@somervilleschools.org Please see the flyer for more information.
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Congratulations to the 2024 NJ High School Consumer Bowl Champions for Somerset County - Jaylin Finger, Dylan Leonard, Ryan Leonard, Jacob Nash, and Tyler Schmeltz
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This is a reminder that tomorrow evening, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the High School Counseling Department will present Junior College Planning Night from 6:30-7:30 pm in the high school auditorium. More information is available on the school's website. Hope to see you there.
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Congratulations to the Academic Team for beating Bound Brook 147.5 to 72.5 this past Thursday. It was a tremendous performance by all.
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This is a friendly reminder that this Friday, January 26th, will be a one-session with early dismissal day for students.
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In recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Empower Somerset will be hosting a virtual discussion on healthy relationships. Join them on Tuesday, Feb 6th at 6pm. Scan the QR code to register today!
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Please be advised that SHS will operate on a delayed opening schedule, Tuesday, January 16th. If there are any further updates, we will post them here.
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Reminder: there is no school on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Please be advised that all Somerville Public Schools after-school activities and events are canceled for today, January 9, 2024.
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Attention Juniors & Parents: Save the Date for Parent Night for College Bound Juniors presented by the SHS Counseling Department. Learn about admission plans, testing, & college application process.
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Wishing all of our Pioneers a Happy Holiday Season!!!
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