School Picture Day is coming up on Thursday September 17th! Don’t forget to bring your best smile. 😊
Thursday, September 17th
📌 Band info session: 5:30 PM
📌 Program begins: 6:00 PM (doors open 5:50 PM)
📝 Check Parent Portal for your child’s schedule before arriving.
⏰ Reminder: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM this day just for SMS students
📢 SMS Reminder: Thursday, September 17th is a one-session day for SMS only. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM.
The countdown is on! We can't wait to welcome our Bulldogs back for an amazing school year.
📅 First Day of School: Wednesday, September 2
Get ready for new adventures, new friendships, and new opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. We hope you've had a wonderful summer—we'll see you bright and early on September 2!
Let's make it a great year... Go Bulldogs! 🐶❤️🖤
Parent Back to School Resource: Securly Home- Monitoring student online activity on school devices.
● view and adjust your child’s online activity at home,
● receive weekly email reports about Internet use,
● receive urgent alerts of flagged activity notifications, including signs of potential self-harm,
● and help balance their time online while at home.
More information below: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2995/Spsd/5ef21bd1-fd2a-4add-9628-b3a9c8a06ffb/22-23_Securly_Home_Parent_Portal.pdf?disposition=inline
Welcome Future Bulldogs! 🐾
CAMP SMS
Somerville Middle School Orientation
📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕙 Open House: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Explore the building
📍 Meet teachers & staff
📍 Practice lockers and schedules
📍 Get ready for middle school fun!
Meet the Principals
📚 Auditorium
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
We can’t wait to meet our newest Bulldogs! 💙
🗓️ Friday, June 12⏰ One-Session Day – 1:00 PM Dismissal
🗓️ Monday, June 15⏰ Regular School Day – 3:00 PM Dismissal
🗓️ Tuesday, June 16⏰ One-Session Day – 1:00 PM Dismissal
🗓️ Wednesday, June 17🎓 8th Grade Dismissal – 11:00 AM🎓 8th Grade Graduation – 2:00 PM
⏰ 6th & 7th Grade Dismissal – 1:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, June 18☀️ Last Day of School!⏰ Student Dismissal – 1:00 PM
🗓️ Friday, June 19🏫 School Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer, Bulldogs! 🐾☀️😎
There's still time to celebrate your graduate! Order your Graduation Lawn Sign by Friday, June 5th.
💲 Cost: $20 (cash or check payable to Somerville Middle School)
📍 Drop off payment at the SMS Main Office
Show your Bulldog pride and honor your graduate's accomplishment! 🎉🐾🎓
📚 Early Dismissal: Friday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM
🚫 School Closed: Monday, May 25th
☀️ Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday, April 30th, 7:00 PM SMS Auditorium
We look forward to seeing you there!
Just a friendly reminder! Order your SMS 8th Grade Graduation Lawn Sign by May 15th! 🎓
Please scan the code to fill out the Google Form
Cost is $20 (cash or check).
Checks should be made payable to Somerville Middle School.
Payments can be dropped off in the SMS main office.
There will be no school from Monday, March 30th through Friday, April 3rd for Spring Recess. Classes will resume on Monday, April 6th.
Have a safe and relaxing break! 🌞
Join us on Wednesday, March 25th as we show our support for Cerebral Palsy Awareness.
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by purchasing and wearing fun socks from Mrs. Stanek’s class.🌈 $5 per pair💛 50% of proceeds will be donated to the Down Syndrome Association of Central NJ🧦 50% of proceeds will be donated to the MD Program at SMS.
Socks can be purchased during lunch periods on 3/17, 3/18, and 3/19
✨ Wear your socks. Start a conversation. Spread kindness.
Join us as we celebrate kindness all week long!
❤️ Tuesday – Spread Kindness & Love
Wear RED to show your love and support for kindness!
✏️ Wednesday – Kind Words Wednesday
Write a kind note or message to a teacher or staff member to brighten their day!
🤠 Thursday – Round Up Kindness
Wear your western gear and help us “round up” acts of kindness around the school!
🧦 Friday – Crazy for Kindness
Wear your crazy socks to show you’re wild about kindness!
Let’s make our school shine with kindness all week long! ✨
🏫 Friday, February 13 – No school for students due to Staff Development 👩🏫👨🏫and Monday, February 16 – School closed in observance of Presidents’ Day✨ Enjoy the long weekend!
We’re excited for the upcoming baseball and softball season at Somerville Middle School!
To help your student participate:
🩺 Please submit Middle School physicals to our school nurse, Mrs. Duffy
🖥 A Parent or Legal Guardian should complete the Arbiter/FamilyID online form
Both steps help ensure students are ready for a safe and successful season!
📱 Scan the QR code to get started
📧 Important: The form must be completed using a STUDENT EMAIL ONLY.
🗓 Deadline: February 19
Please Note: Any student who does not complete the form by the deadline will have their elective courses selected for them.
📩 Questions? Please contact Mrs. Tauriello📧 ntauriello@somervilleschools.org
