Dear TDS Families,
We would like to keep you informed of some changes that were made to our up coming lunch menu.
* Tomorrow, Friday 8/14/2026- Chicken Drumstick
* Wednesday 8/19/2026- Chicken Tenders
* Friday 8/21/2026- Chicken Wings
* Monday 8/24/2026- Boneless Chicken
Please note you may view the SSD Breakfast and Lunch menu by going to SSD11.org and clicking on
Departments, then Food Service, last Lunch Menu. We will keep you advised of any changes when they occur.
We would like to keep you informed of some changes that were made to our up coming lunch menu.
* Tomorrow, Friday 8/14/2026- Chicken Drumstick
* Wednesday 8/19/2026- Chicken Tenders
* Friday 8/21/2026- Chicken Wings
* Monday 8/24/2026- Boneless Chicken
Please note you may view the SSD Breakfast and Lunch menu by going to SSD11.org and clicking on
Departments, then Food Service, last Lunch Menu. We will keep you advised of any changes when they occur.
You're Invited!
The Somerton School District Governing Board welcomes our community to attend our Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, August 11 , 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
The Somerton School District Governing Board welcomes our community to attend our Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, August 11 , 2026
Time: 5:30 PM

⏰ Last Chance! Student Device Insurance Reminder🐉
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase the $25 Student Device Insurance for your child’s school iPad. If you were unable to purchase it during Open House or last Monday, please stop by the Front Office tomorrow. 💵 Cash only. This insurance helps protect your child’s iPad in case of accidental damage.


Somerton School District Statement Regarding August 3, 2026, Incident
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- August 5, 2026
Comunicado del Distrito Escolar de Somerton sobre el incidente del 3 de agosto de 2026
PARA DIFUSIÓN INMEDIATA – 5 de agosto de 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- August 5, 2026
Comunicado del Distrito Escolar de Somerton sobre el incidente del 3 de agosto de 2026
PARA DIFUSIÓN INMEDIATA – 5 de agosto de 2026


Student Device Insurance Reminder !
Parents who were unable to purchase the $25 Student Device Insurance during Open House may stop by the Front Office on Monday, August 3 or Monday, August 10. Cash only. This insurance helps protect your child’s school iPad from accidental damage.
Las familias que no pudieron comprar el Seguro para Dispositivos Estudiantiles de $25 durante la Casa Abierta pueden pasar a la oficina principal el lunes 3 de agosto o el lunes 10 de agosto. Solo se acepta efectivo. Este seguro ayuda a proteger el iPad escolar de su estudiante contra daños accidentales.


A reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, we will be operating on our student minimum day schedule. Please plan accordingly to arrange timely pickup for your child. Thank you!


Friendly reminder 📣
Recordatorio amistoso 📣
Recordatorio amistoso 📣

We’re excited to welcome our staff, students, and families back for another amazing school year!
📚 First Day of School: Monday, July 27, 2026
We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus and wish all of our students and families a fantastic school year!
📚 First Day of School: Monday, July 27, 2026
We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus and wish all of our students and families a fantastic school year!

Day 4 of NTI is complete!
A huge thank you to all of our new teachers for your dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment throughout these past four days.
As you head out to join your teams at your school sites, we wish you an incredible start to the school year.
Welcome to the team! 🍎📚
A huge thank you to all of our new teachers for your dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment throughout these past four days.
As you head out to join your teams at your school sites, we wish you an incredible start to the school year.
Welcome to the team! 🍎📚

TDS School Supply List for 2026/ 2027 (All Items Optional, but very Appreciated!)
Lista de útiles escolares de TDS para 2026/2027 (Todos los artículos son opcionales, ¡pero muy apreciados!)


We invite all TDS Families to our Open House
Friday, July 24, 2026
4:00- 6:00PM
Friday, July 24, 2026
4:00- 6:00PM

A big welcome to all of our new teachers! 🎉
It was wonderful having you join us for your first New Teacher Induction (NTI), and we're excited to officially welcome you to the Somerton family.
We are looking forward to an amazing first year together!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first NTI, including our Board members, principals, instructional strategists, directors, and coordinators.
Here's to a fantastic year ahead! 📚🍎
Together, With Rigor, We Thrive!
It was wonderful having you join us for your first New Teacher Induction (NTI), and we're excited to officially welcome you to the Somerton family.
We are looking forward to an amazing first year together!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first NTI, including our Board members, principals, instructional strategists, directors, and coordinators.
Here's to a fantastic year ahead! 📚🍎
Together, With Rigor, We Thrive!




Please join us in welcoming Alejandra Duarte to the Somerton School District Governing Board!
We are excited to have Ms. Duarte join our Governing Board and look forward to the knowledge, perspective, and dedication she will bring in service to our students, staff, families, and community.
Thank you, Ms. Duarte, for your willingness to serve and support the continued success of Somerton School District. We are grateful for your commitment to public education and are excited to work together to create opportunities for all students to thrive.
Welcome to the Somerton School District family, Alejandra!
We are excited to have Ms. Duarte join our Governing Board and look forward to the knowledge, perspective, and dedication she will bring in service to our students, staff, families, and community.
Thank you, Ms. Duarte, for your willingness to serve and support the continued success of Somerton School District. We are grateful for your commitment to public education and are excited to work together to create opportunities for all students to thrive.
Welcome to the Somerton School District family, Alejandra!



You're Invited!
The Somerton School District Governing Board welcomes our community to attend the next Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Can't attend in person? The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube for your convenience.
We encourage community members to stay informed and engaged as we continue working together for the success of our students and schools.
The Somerton School District Governing Board welcomes our community to attend the next Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Can't attend in person? The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube for your convenience.
We encourage community members to stay informed and engaged as we continue working together for the success of our students and schools.

SAVE the DATE: Tierra del Sol Open House for SY 2026–2027!
📅 First Day of School: July 27, 2026 🐉
📅 First Day of School: July 27, 2026 🐉
📚✨ Hello Parents and Guardians! ✨📚
School supply lists for Tierra Del Sol are now available!
Please review the supply list for your child's grade level and begin gathering the necessary items. 📝🎒
📚✨ ¡Hola, padres y tutores! ✨📚
¡Las listas de útiles escolares para Tierra Del Sol ya están disponibles!
Por favor, revisen la lista de útiles correspondiente al grado escolar de su hijo(a) y comiencen a reunir los materiales necesarios. 📝🎒
School supply lists for Tierra Del Sol are now available!
Please review the supply list for your child's grade level and begin gathering the necessary items. 📝🎒
📚✨ ¡Hola, padres y tutores! ✨📚
¡Las listas de útiles escolares para Tierra Del Sol ya están disponibles!
Por favor, revisen la lista de útiles correspondiente al grado escolar de su hijo(a) y comiencen a reunir los materiales necesarios. 📝🎒


Congratulations to our Superintendent Omar Durón for being recognized by the Milken Center as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Education in the United States. This prestigious honor reflects his dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success and educational excellence. 🎉📚⭐
Nuestro Superintendente Omar Durón es reconocido entre los 100 personajes más influyentes de la educación en Estados Unidos, por el Milken Center
More Information: https://vocesinformativo.com/omar-duron-es-reconocido.../

You're Invited! 🎉
Join us in celebrating our 21st Century Showcase!
¡Están invitados! 🎉
¡Acompáñennos a celebrar nuestra Exhibición del Programa 21st Century!
Join us in celebrating our 21st Century Showcase!
¡Están invitados! 🎉
¡Acompáñennos a celebrar nuestra Exhibición del Programa 21st Century!

You're Invited!
The Somerton School District Governing Board welcomes our community to attend the next Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the L. Hollis Boardroom.
Can't attend in person? The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube for your convenience.
We encourage community members to stay informed and engaged as we continue working together for the success of our students and schools.
The Somerton School District Governing Board welcomes our community to attend the next Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the L. Hollis Boardroom.
Can't attend in person? The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube for your convenience.
We encourage community members to stay informed and engaged as we continue working together for the success of our students and schools.

Hello Somerton community!
Our FREE Lunch Program is now available at our SSD #11 schools. 🍎🥪
¡Hola, comunidad de Somerton!
Nuestro programa de almuerzo GRATUITO ya está disponible en las escuelas del Distrito Escolar SSD #11. 🍎🥪
Our FREE Lunch Program is now available at our SSD #11 schools. 🍎🥪
¡Hola, comunidad de Somerton!
Nuestro programa de almuerzo GRATUITO ya está disponible en las escuelas del Distrito Escolar SSD #11. 🍎🥪

