Superintendent Communications
January 26, 2022: Updated COVID-19 testing program, at-home testing kits: English (please select language from the Google Translate drop down menu to translate into other preferred languages)
January 12, 2022: Isolation protocol update: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, English (please select language from the Google Translate drop down menu to translate into other preferred languages)
January 1, 2022: Two-hour delayed start for students on Monday, January 3, 2022: English (please select a language from the Google Translate drop down menu to translate into your preferred language)
September 11, 2021: Important close contact and other COVID reminders, Math Acceleration and BAM Program Updates: English (please select a language from the Google Translate drop down menu to translate into your preferred language)
August 28, 2021: 2021-22 School Year Opening Timeline, and reminders about COVID safety protocols in place in our schools: English (please select a language from the Google Translate drop down menu to translate into your preferred language)
August 20, 2021: First day of school, universal free breakfast and lunch, and COVID safety protocol reminders: English (please select a language from the Google Translate drop down menu to translate into your preferred language)
August 12, 2021: Safeguards and protocols for return to school: English (please select a language from the Google Translate drop down menu to translate into your preferred language.)
June 4, 2021: Graduation and End-of-Year Ceremonies, Update on Last Day of School: English, Spanish
May 21, 2021: Updated Mask Guidelines, Last Day for SHS Seniors: English, Spanish
May 14, 2021: SHS students in grades 9-11 return to in-person, FY22 Proposed District budget: English, Spanish
May 7, 2021: Plan for high school students return to in-person, SKIP and Life Skills K-8 returning to Kennedy, Class of 2021 graduation plans: English, Spanish
April 30, 2021: DESE issues guidance on high school students, Brown School students and staff returning to Brown School classrooms: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
April 25, 2021: Return from April break, all PK-8 return to in-person learning: English, Spanish
April 21, 2021: Update from Asst. Superintendent Mazza for K-8 families whose students will continue learning remotely: English, Spanish
April 16, 2021: April Break Covid assurance testing and Grab-and-Go Meals, transition to full in-person for PK-8 starting Monday, April 26 with 2-hour delayed start to allow for Covid testing of staff: English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 9, 2021: Grades 7-8 transition to hybrid in-person model week of 4/12/21, transition to full in-person for PK-8 on Monday, April 26 with 2-hour delayed start to allow for Covid testing of staff: English, Spanish
April 2, 2021: Grades 3-6 transition to hybrid in-person model week of 4/5/21, transition to full in-person 5 days a week for PK-8 on Monday, April 26 with 2-hour delayed start to allow for Covid testing of staff: English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 26, 2021: DESE approves waiver request, will continue phased transition until full return for PK-8 students week of April 26: English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 17, 2021: School Committee approves recommendation to submit waiver request to DESE: English, Spanish
March 13, 2021: Phase 2B returning next week, Phase 3A (pre-K/K, NWFC, CTE seniors + 50 juniors, other high needs programs) transition week of March 22, School Committee meeting to discuss new DESE requirements scheduled for 6pm March 16: English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 6, 2021: Phase 2A students successfully transition to in-person instruction, Phase 2B scheduled to transition week of March 15, MA Board of Elementary and Secondary Education gives Commissioner authority to require elementary students return to in-person starting early April: English, Spanish
February 26, 2021: Phase 2A (students in highest needs special education programs) transitions to in-person learning week of March 1st: English, Spanish, Portuguese
February 19, 2021: School Committee approves MOA with Somerville Educators Union. Preparing for return to in-person learning based on established Phase-in schedule and building readiness: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
February 12, 2021: SEU overwhelmingly approves MOA with School Committee to begin phased in-person learning, anticipated start date of March 4, 2021, SHS Certificate of Occupancy expected by end of February: English, Spanish, Portuguese
January 29, 2021: Information presented at January 26 Schools Reopening Town Hall: English, Spanish, Portuguese
January 22, 2021: Upcoming Schools Reopening Town Hall, limited voluntary indoor programming for students in highest need special ed programs, limited indoor/outdoor afterschool: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
January 15, 2021: Brief update on building work progress, information about MLK, Jr. Day virtual celebration: English, Spanish
December 23, 2020: Latest preliminary building reopening schedule, clarification on flu vaccine-related questions in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
December 16, 2020: Remote learning during inclement weather, latest building mitigation update in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
November 24, 2020: Preparatory documents about logistics for return to in-person learning in English.
November 16, 2020: Joint Update from Mayor, Superintendent, Chair of School Committee in English, Spanish, Portuguese. Return to in-person learning moved from December 3, 2020 to no earlier than January, 2021 due to materials and equipment shortages necessary to make school facilities safe. Slide Presentation created for the School Committee Meeting on November 16, 2020.
November 11, 2020: Schools Reopening Summary about students and staff returning to in-person learning
October 29, 2020: Schools Reopening Community Town Hall Slide Presentation and Video
September 21, 2020: Schools Reopening Town Hall Slides
September 11, 2020: Attendance, Grading, Schedules, Technology, Materials, Enrichment Programming: English, Spanish, Portuguese
August 28, 2020: LMS Orientation, Class Lists / Remote Schedules / Cohorts: English, Spanish, Portuguese
August 21, 2020: Community Schools/Parks & Recreation enrichment programming, LMS Full Remote Learning Model:
August 14, 2020: English, Spanish, Portuguese
August 4, 2020: Notice to Families about Remote Start in Fall - English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Nepali
July 31, 2020 Update: English, Spanish, Portuguese
July 29, 2020: School Planning Town Hall recording
July 27, 2020: School Committee Meeting - video
July 24, 2020: Joint Statement / Update from Mayor Curtatone, School Committee Chair Normand, and Superintendent Skipper - English, Spanish, Portuguese
July 17, 2020: Update - English, Spanish, Portuguese
July 10, 2020: Update - English, Spanish, Portuguese
July 2, 2020: Update - English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 25, 2020: Update - English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 19, 2020: District Update - Last day of school English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 17, 2020: District Update - Talking about Racism web resource, Student work permits English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 15, 2020: District Update - Budget Hearing, Retirements English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 12, 2020: District Update - Scholarship Award Winners, Remote Learning Experience Survey English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 10, 2020: District Update - Summer, Youth Virtual Town Hall English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 8, 2020: District Update - Graduation English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 5, 2020: District Update - End of Year celebrations, upcoming survey English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 3, 2020: District Update - Virtual Field Day 2020 English, Spanish, Portuguese
June 1, 2020: District Update - Equity and anti-racism work, P-EBT tips and info English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 29, 2020: District Update - Summer Programming English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 27, 2020: District Update - SC Virtual Office Hours, look for Survey English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 22, 2020: District Update - Full Circle Graduation English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 20, 2020: District Update - Somerville High School Graduation English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 18, 2020: District Update - Summer planning, Upcoming Virtual Town Halls English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 15, 2020: District Update - Transitions, Quarter 4 Assessments English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 13, 2020: District Update - Celebrating the Class of 2020, Virtual Town Hall Meetings English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 11, 2020: District Update - Financial Impact of COVID-19 and Free/Reduced Lunch Application English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 8, 2020: District Update - Celebrating Class of 2020 English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 6, 2020: District Update - New webpage with list of basic resources during COVID-19, Shout-out to graduating seniors English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 4, 2020: District Update - Instrument Distribution Schedule, Financial Impact of COVID-19 English, Spanish, Portuguese
May 1, 2020: District Update - First batch of PK/K assignments coming out, Ways to Support English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 29, 2020: District Update - Somerville Cares Fund Accepting Applications, Healey Shout-out English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 27, 2020: District Update - Final 8 weeks of school English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 22, 2020: District Update - P-EBT, Schools closed through end of school year English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 17, 2020: District Update - April vacation virtual fairs and activities English, Spanish, Portuguese; April Break Flier English, Spanish
April 15, 2020: District Update - April break, Remote Learning Plan goals and expectations English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 13, 2020: District Update - Online platform use guidelines English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 13, 2020: Remote Learning Information and Expectations English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 13, 2020: Special Education Information on Use of Virtual Platforms English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
April 8, 2020: District Update - Somerville events canceled through June 30 English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 6, 2020: District Update - District Remote Learning Plan English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 3, 2020: District Update - Additional resources English, Spanish, Portuguese
April 2, 2020: Letter from Special Education Department English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
April 2, 2020: Special Education FAQ from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitain Creole
April 1, 2020: District Update - SPS Remote Learning Plan, Q3 grading English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 30, 2020: District Update - DESE Guidance, AP Exams, Instrument Rentals English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 30, 2020: Letter to Families about Remote Learning, from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) English, Spanish
March 27, 2020: District Update - What to expect next week, and highlights of efforts in our district and community English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 25, 2020: District Update - Gov. Baker Extends School Closure Period through early May English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
March 23, 2020: District Update - Additional Home Learning Resources and Reminders English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 22, 2020: District Update - Reminder about Resources and Services as we enter 2nd week of extended school closure English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 20, 2020: District Update - Reminder about Resources for Families and Staff English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 19, 2020: District Update - Chromebook and Meal Distribution Continues English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 18, 2020: District Update - Additional Resources and Information English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 17, 2020: District Update - Resources for Families during extended closure English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 15, 2020: Governor Baker announces schools to be closed for 3 weeks effective March 17, 2020 English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 15, 2020: District Update - Resources for Families during extended closure English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 13, 2020: Coronavirus Notice - District Updates and Resources for Families English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 12, 2020: Coronavirus Notice - All schools and district offices closed for minimum of an additional 2 weeks starting Monday, 3/16/20 English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 11, 2020: Coronavirus Notice - All Schools and District Buildings Closed Thursday and Friday, March 12 and 13. English, Spanish, Portuguese
March 11, 2020: Coronavirus Notice - West Somerville Neighborhood School
March 11, 2020. Joint City, Schools Social Distancing Measures
March 9, 2020. Somerville Public Schools (SPS) Notice to Families. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
March 2, 2020. SPS Notice to Families. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole