
8th graders & parents: Join us for 'Incoming Freshman Info Night' on Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM in the SHS auditorium! Learn about HS programs, timelines, & more for the 2025-26 school year. Details will be on the SHS website after.


🎉 The Latino Conference 2025 is a FREE event happening on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Somerville High School Cafeteria, featuring workshops and presentations! Don’t miss it! Questions? Contact Mrs. Wahba awahba@somervilleschools.org✨


8th Graders & Parents: Join the SHS Counseling Dept. for 'Incoming Freshman Info Night' on Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM in the SHS auditorium. Learn about HS programs, timelines, & more! Materials will be posted online after.


🎉 Spirit Days are here, SMS Bulldogs! 🐾
Thurs, 1/2: Pajama Day – Stay cozy and show off your favorite PJs!
Fri, 1/3: SMS Pride Day – Wear your Bulldog gear or school colors to show your pride!
Mon, 1/6: Flannel vs. Camo Day – Are you Team Flannel or Team Camo? Pick your side and dress up!
Tues, 1/7: New Year, Better Me Day – Dress as the best version of yourself for 2025!
Wed, 1/8: Jersey Day – Rep your favorite team by rocking their jersey! 🏀🏈⚽
Thurs, 1/9: Throwback Thursday – Take us back in time with your favorite retro style! 🕺🎶
Fri, 1/10: All in 4 the Ville Day – Show your Somerville pride in full force! 🧡🖤


📅 Just a Reminder:
Friday, December 20th: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM. 🕐
December 23rd - January 1st: School Closed for Winter Recess. ⛄❄️
Thursday, January 2nd: School Reopens. 🎉📚
Enjoy the break and see you in the new year!


🎶❄️ Join us for our SMS Winter Concert tonight, Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:00 PM in our Auditorium! 🎺🎻 Celebrate the season with beautiful performances by our talented musicians and chorus. See you there! 🎵✨


🎄🎉 Holiday Spirit Week is here! 🎉🎄
Get ready to show your festive cheer with these fun daily themes:
😴 Monday: Pajama Day – Stay comfy all day long.
👯 Tuesday: Twin Day – Match with your bestie or favorite buddy!
🧝♂️ Wednesday: Dress as Your Favorite Holiday Character – Be an elf, or even the Grinch!
🧦 Thursday: Fuzzy Sock Day – Keep those toes cozy!😴
🎁 Friday: Ugly Sweater/Holiday Attire Day – Rock your most outrageous sweater/outfit!
Let’s make this week full of fun and holiday spirit!


🎉 Congratulations to our SMS Teacher of the Year, Christina Eddleman, and SMS Educational Services Professional of the Year, Patrick Manna! 🌟 Your dedication and passion inspire our students and community every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙🐾



🦃📚 Attention Bulldogs! 📚🦃 Wednesday, November 27th is a 1:00 PM Early Dismissal day. School is closed for Thanksgiving recess, Thursday, November 28th, to Friday, November 29th. Enjoy the break and have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃


Parent Information Night
Somerville Medical Science Academy (SMSA) and the Somerville Liberal Arts Academy (SALA)
📅 Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 PM
📍Somerville High School Media Center
For questions, contact Mrs. Badawy at nbadawy@somervilleschools.org.


Just a friendly reminder: 📸 School Picture Retake Day is coming up on Friday, November 15th! Make sure to mark your calendar and bring your best smile! 😊 Students who would like a retake must bring original portrait packet and return it to the photographer.


🎉 It’s National School Psychologists Week! 🎉
We’re sending a big shoutout to Ms. Mahony, Dr. Sro, and Ms. Campbell for everything they do to support us here at SMS🐾. Let's give them some extra thanks this week, November 11-15!


📚 Attention Bulldogs!
School will be closed for the NJEA Convention on Thursday, November 7th, and Friday, November 8th.


Missed picture day or need a redo? 📸 School Picture Retake Day is coming up on Friday, November 15th! Make sure to mark your calendar and bring your best smile! 😊 Students who would like a retake must bring original portrait packet and return it to the photographer.


Hey Bulldogs! School will be closed today, Wednesday October 30th!


🍂 Let's show our gratitude this Thanksgiving by donating non-perishable food items to those in need. The grade that collects the most donations will win a special treat! Boxes will be place outside the main office.


Red Ribbon Week, Bulldogs! On Tuesday, show your spirit by wearing SHS Pioneer gear or your favorite college attire as a reminder that your choices are your future! On Wednesday wear RED to choose to be drug-free! Let's make it a memorable Red Ribbon Week! ❤️


🎃🍬 Trunk or Treat Alert! 🍬🎃
Help us make this year's PTO VDV Trunk or Treat extra sweet on October 26th from 4-6pm! We're accepting candy donations to "Feed the Candy Monster" 🧟♂️ in the SMS main office. Drop off your treats and be part of the spooky fun! 👻🍭


🎉 Let's Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week at SMS! 🎉
🚩Monday -Flag Day
⚽ Tuesday-Jersey Day
❤️ Wednesday-Wear Red
✨ Thursday-Neon Day
🎭 Friday- Carnival Day


🎓 SMS 8th Grade Graduation Gown Order Form 🎓https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5X_k0K_U9YbhkUXRf_Q0oF85fJdvTAy9_LM_Nnkc2gyOOOw/viewform
A gown MUST be ordered by ALL current 8th graders for graduation.
📅 Deadline: November 1st - Payment $29 Cash/Check payable to SMS
