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Somerville community, I urge you to read and share this short message. Tonight will be our last informational meeting about the bond. Whether you support this bond proposition or not, I encourage you to come and have your questions answered. Please take the time to understand what this bond is about and what it's not about. Tonight's meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Yegua Center. However, I will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Yegua Center for one-on-one conversations if anyone is interested. No matter what your position is, just come and get the facts, watch our bond project informational videos, or check out our bond webpage at https://bit.ly/SISDBond. Election Day will be this Saturday, May 3rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Somerville ISD Administration Building. We hope to see you tonight and at the polls on Saturday!

Somerville community, I urge you to read and share this short message. Tonight will be our last informational meeting about the bond. Whether you support this bond proposition or not, I encourage you to come and have your questions answered. Please take the time to understand what this bond is about and what it's not about. Tonight's meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Yegua Center. However, I will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Yegua Center for one-on-one conversations if anyone is interested. No matter what your position is, just come and get the facts, watch our bond project informational videos, or check out our bond webpage at https://bit.ly/SISDBond. Election Day will be this Saturday, May 3rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Somerville ISD Administration Building. We hope to see you tonight and at the polls on Saturday!

Reminder: Pancake Supper Tonight for STAAR Math Students (Grades 3–7) Please remember to join us for the pancake supper this evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, in support of our students in grades 3–7 who will be taking the STAAR Math assessment. This is a great opportunity for them to enjoy a hearty meal and then head home to rest and prepare for tomorrow's exam.

Hey Yeguas! Early voting ends tomorrow, April 29th. The polls will be open from 7:00 to 8:00 both today and tomorrow. Also, for all your bond information needs, please check out the following short video clips below! High School and Junior High Renovations https://youtu.be/Dj-7TbODy9c CTE Center and Ag Barn https://youtu.be/DEalvcxNZiI Yegua Stadium Renovations https://youtu.be/XdfopibFIqU High School Gym Renovations https://youtu.be/VV51V-9UynY Baseball and Softball Complex Renovations https://youtu.be/-unnHe9FeIA Bond Introduction and Overview https://youtu.be/r6cY_vAHOU4

Dear Yeguas Families, We are approaching our final round of STAAR testing, which will take place on Wednesday, May 30th. The students will be taking the Math assessment, and we are excited to see their hard work come to fruition. Our students have shown incredible dedication throughout this testing season, as well as throughout the entire school year. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the support you, as parents and families, have provided to our students this year. It truly takes a strong partnership between the school, parents, and the community to ensure the success of our students. Once again, thank you for your continued support. We couldn't do it without you! Sincerely, Mrs. Idlebird Somerville Elementary/Intermediate Principal

Join Us for a Pancake Supper! We invite all students in grades 3–7 who will be taking the STAAR Math Assessment on Wednesday, May 30th to attend a Pancake Supper on Tuesday, April 29th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All eligible students will receive a complimentary meal. Additional meals will be available with a donation of your choice. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our students' hard work!

Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup Join us for our Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, May 1st, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Please refer to the flyer for important details and enrollment requirements. We look forward to welcoming our newest learners!

‼️All signed cheer forms and signed uniform invoices need to be turned in by Wednesday, April 30th. If they are not turned in, your uniform will not be ordered/processed and you will not continue with the cheer squad. If you did not make the meeting on April 23rd, you can stop by Coach Schuenemann’s classroom(JH) or the Administration building(Varsity) after school to pick up or drop off forms. Coach Schuenemann is in room 105 in the red hallway of the Elementary Campus.‼️ If you have any questions please reach out to: cyoung@somervilleisd.org or mscheunemann@somervilleisd.org

Please join us for another informational meeting about the Somerville ISD May 2025 Bond at Birch Creek Park Estates (corrected from previously announced Birch Creek Forest) this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.! This will be a come-and-go meeting, so feel free to stop for as long or as little as you'd like. We look forward to seeing those who can join us tomorrow evening! If you can't make this one, we have two additional informational meetings scheduled for April 24th and April 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the Yegua Center.

Hey Yeguas! Early voting this week begins on April 22 at 7:00 a.m. Elementary and Intermediate campus parents who want to drop their students off early to vote can do so at 7:00 while early voting is taking place through April 29th. All voting will take place at the Somerville ISD Administration Building.

2025 Somerville ISD Bond Update! This is just a quick reminder that we will be at the Somerville Place Pavilion this evening to discuss the upcoming bond election! Come by for 1 minute or 10 minutes; this is your chance to get your questions answered, see renderings of proposed projects, or learn specifics about the proposed projects. If you are not able to attend the meeting this evening, our next informational meeting will be at the Birch Creek Forest Community Center on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Dear Families, Tomorrow is an important day as students in Grades 3–7 will take the STAAR Reading Assessment. We are proud of the hard work our students have put in and are excited to see their continued growth and success. This evening, we encourage you to speak with your child about the assessment and offer words of encouragement. Your support makes a significant difference. Please ensure they enjoy a nutritious dinner and get a good night's rest so they are focused and ready for testing. Thank you for being such an important part of your child’s academic journey. We’re cheering them on—and we know you are too! Wishing you a pleasant evening, Amber S. Idlebird , Campus Principal

It’s OUR Time to Shine! 🌟 This week, students in grades 3–7 will be taking the STAAR Reading Assessment, and we couldn’t be prouder of all the hard work our students and teachers have put in throughout the year. Now it’s time to show just how much we’ve grown! 🗓 Testing will take place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, on the Somerville Elementary/Intermediate Campus. To help ensure a smooth and successful testing day: ✅ Please make sure your child gets a good night’s rest. ✅ Arrive on time so they have the opportunity to eat breakfast and start the day feeling confident and refreshed. Creating a calm, focused, and positive testing environment is a top priority—and your support makes all the difference. We are so excited to see our students shine and show what they know! Let’s make this week a celebration of growth, effort, and success. We believe in every single one of our students—let’s do this! 💪📚

The 8th-grade promotion Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 6 PM in the Yegua Center. All 8th-grade students are expected to attend. Please make plans to join us for the celebratory event!

Hello Yeguas! We will be at the Somerville Place Pavilion this Wednesday, April 16th, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the upcoming bond election! Come by for 1 minute or 10 minutes; this is your chance to get your questions answered, see renderings or proposed projects, or learn specifics about the proposed projects. Remember, a good voter is an informed voter! We hope to see you on Wednesday!

Congratulations to our April Chieftains!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1st: Layla Hamilton 5th: Aden Vela Teacher: Josh Vela Paraprofessional: Kyleigh Gonzales 12th: Jayden Leang 8th: Mason Novosad Teacher: Jayce Morgan Paraprofessional: Rose Vaiz (not pictured)

Congratulations to our Somerville Education Foundation Teacher Scholarship Award Recipients!!! Doree Holton, Renee Daly, Clover Cochran, Tabatha Toliver, Joe Wofford, Sheldon Bell (not pictured), Nikki Kaldis, Mayson Kornegay, and Madison Tafolla!!! Way to Go! Thank you to the Somerville Education Foundation for donating over $10,000.00 in Scholarships!!

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 SISD Employees of the Year!! Auxiliary Support: Princess Fisher EL/INT Paraprofessional - Kristin Sowders EL/INT Teacher - Melissa Stratton HS Paraprofessional - Monica Munoz HS Teacher - Georgia Thormer

Somerville ISD Years of Service Awards: 35 Years: Alice Lewis 25 Years: Rebecca Coronado 20 Years: Amber Idlebird 15 Years: Delores George (not pictured) 5 Years: Renee Daly, Carmen Davis, Jerred Eschete (not pictured), and Yessica Trejo!

Good morning, Yeguas! The end of the year is near, which means the science fair is right around the corner! All students in grades 8th to 12th grade will be required to participate in the science fair on Monday, May 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Yegua Center. Students will be given instructions and rubrics from their teachers on project requirements but can start brainstorming ideas now. If you have any questions, contact Coach Klingler, Coach Balboa, or Mrs. Reese!