
🍂 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


🏀🤼♀️📣 Winter Sports Registration is OPEN! 🏀🤼♂️📣
Join the SMS Bulldogs this Winter season for Wrestling, Basketball, or Cheerleading! https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/somerville-school-district-athletics


🎉 Week of Respect at SMS! 🎉
Let’s show our spirit and stand up for respect with themed days all week October 7-11th!
Monday – Wear your Bulldog gear and stand up for our school community! 🐾
Tuesday – Sport your favorite team shirt and cheer for respect! 📣
Wednesday – Blackout bullying by wearing black.🐾
Thursday-Think it through by wearing our favorite hat! 🎩
Friday – Be a hero for respect and wear your favorite superhero shirt! 🦸


🚨Attention 8th Grade Families!🚨
Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School applications are now open!
https://www.scvths.org/admission/admission-to-scvths
Open house 10/19/24! 🎓https://www.scvths.org/community/open-house
📅Application Deadline 12/31/24


☕ Coffee with the SMS Principals ☕
Join Mr. Hade and Mr. Tauriello for coffee and conversation.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 15th
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: SMS Media Center


✨🏫 Somerset County Votech Open House! 🏫✨
Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus, view classrooms, and meet the teachers.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 19th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 14 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater


🍂 School Closed 🍂
📅 Thursday, 10/3 School will be closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
📅 Friday, 10/4 Staff Development Day – No students in attendance.
Enjoy the long weekend and the crisp fall air! 🍁🍂


📸 Say cheese, Bulldogs! 🧀
Picture Day is on Friday, September 20th. Make sure to bring your brightest smiles! 😁


Just a reminder SMS Parents/Guardians! 📚🎉 SMS Back to School Night is tomorrow Thursday, September 19th. 🎒 The evening kicks off with a Parent Band Meeting at 5:30 PM 🎶, followed by Period 1 starting at 6:00 PM 🕕. We look forward to seeing you there! 😊🏫


🐾 Attention Bulldogs! 🐾 Just a friendly reminder that on Thursday, September 19th, there will be a 1:00 PM early dismissal. 🕐 Mark your calendars! 📅


Please find below the Eligibility Criteria and Nomination Form for the 2024-2025 Governor's Educator of the Year and Educational Specialist of the Year. This program is designed to highlight and recognize the dedication and hard work of our teachers and educational service professionals. All teachers and educational service professionals are eligible to be nominated. However, please note that only the Teacher of the Year will compete in our county and state level programs. Please submit all nominations to Mrs. Teeling, SMS Main office, by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
https://www.nj.gov/education/recognition/educators/geoy/materials/eligibilitycriteria.shtml
https://www.nj.gov/education/recognition/educators/geoy/materials/NominationForm.pdf


🐾 Get ready, Bulldogs! 🐾
The wait is over, and it's time to hit the books again! 📚 Our first day of school is Wednesday, September 4th! 🎉 Let's make this year pawsome! 🐶🎒


🎉🐾 Future Bulldogs! 🐾🎉
Join us at Camp SMS this Tuesday, August 27th , from 10:00am-1:00pm with fun activities, new friendships, and a sneak peek into the awesome life at SMS. Parents/Guardians meet the Principals from 12:00-1:00pm in the SMS Media Center.


🎉🐾 Future Bulldogs! 🐾🎉
Join us at Camp SMS on Tuesday August 27th from 10:00am-1:00pm with fun activities, new friendships, and a sneak peek into the awesome life at SMS. Parents/Guardians meet the Principals from 12:00-1:00pm in the SMS Media Center.


Not An Easy Fix is having its 2nd "Night of Community, Honoring & Healing" on August 18th.


🎒📚 It is never to early to get ready for an awesome school year! 📚🎒 Check out our 2024-2025 SMS School Supplies https://5il.co/2pu9q and make sure you're prepared for success. From notebooks to backpacks! Let’s make this next year the best one yet! ✏️🖍️📓
