Hello. Welcome to the October 25, 2023 edition of the Highlander Times. You can access past editions on our website
As we near the end of first quarter (November 3), we want to express how proud we are of our students and how they have settled into the school year. Our attendance rates and club and sports participation rates continue to improve, further proof that we are recovering from the disruption of the pandemic. We continue to emphasize the importance of good attendance, and want to remind you all to call your student's community if they will be absent.
Updates/Reminders
- Winter Sports Registration is now open. Register your athlete by clicking here. Winter Sports are basketball, swimming, indoor track and field, ice hockey, and competitive cheerleading. Reminder: students must have had a physical within the last 13 months. Need help registering? Call the SFLC or Welcome Center for assistance (we can help in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole)
- Students received their school pictures last week. If they would like a retake, they can stop by C205 on November 13 during their lunch block or after getting a pass from their teachers. If you would still like to order prints/packages go to my.lifetouch.com and enter code EVTTKH7HQ.
- Information for Seniors. Yearbook pictures are due November 22. Please see more information here: Google Slide Show with information for seniors. You can also click the Seniors “button” in the “For More Information” section below.
- Reminder: Somerville High School will host its Homecoming Dance on Friday, October 27 from 6:00-9:00 pm. The theme is “Great Homecoming,” ie Great Gatsby/Roaring Twenties theme.
- Tickets are $13 and will be available until we reach our maximum of 550 tickets sold. No tickets will be sold at the door
- ONLY SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL students may attend. No exceptions
- All Somerville High School rules will be in effect, and all bags/pockets etc. will be searched before students can enter the dance
- Students needing financial assistance should reach out to their communities; students needing assistance with dresses/suits can reach out to the SFLC (see “button” below)
- This week is Spirit Week. The remaining Theme Days are: Thursday: Anything but a backpack (note - you cannot bring anything alive to school for this, ie pets or siblings); Friday: Year of Graduation Pride: Seniors-Blue, Juniors-Red, Sophomores-Purple, Freshmen-White.
- Senior Costume Day. Per our tradition, seniors at Somerville High School can dress up in costumes on October 31. Please read Senior Costume Day guidelines for more details. Seniors will be dismissed at 12 on this day.
- The City is hosting a dedication ceremony for Reavis Field this Thursday at 12:00. The construction in that area will be finished in the near future, allowing the high school to use the loading dock, the field, and the outdoor space in the area sometime soon!
- In the name of student and staff safety, Somerville High School will be conducting a Lockdown and a "Secure and Hold" drill on Thursday, November 16th around 1 pm. The entire drill should take 12-14 minutes and will be supported by the Somerville Police and Fire departments. We understand that this important safety initiative can be stressful for staff and students. Please reach out to your student’s community if you have any concerns.
From the PTSA
Thank you to Antoinette Delmonico, Aude Picard Wolff, and Matt Timmins for submitting your application to run for the School Improvement Council. Since only three applicants submitted forms before the deadline, no elections were held. Please note that while only elected/appointed members of the SIC can vote, the meetings are public and anyone can attend and participate. The first meeting will be Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 pm in room C205 at the high school. A virtual link will also be posted closer to the date of the meeting.
Thank you,
Principal Kersten
