SPS District Newsletter
NOVEMBER 2026
NOVEMBER 2026
Collaborative effort brings students back to West Somerville
How does your child travel to school?
The City of Somerville is gathering information about how students get to and from school each year in its annual school Travel Survey. Your responses help the City understand how school travel patterns change over time and inform future safety improvements and infrastructure projects, including the new Sycamore Street school. Survey results will also be shared with the community. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete the survey.
Snapshot: MassBioEd training for science educators
Somerville High School received a $25,000 grant to expand biotechnology learning as a partner school of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd). The first professional development for educators was held earlier this week. Learn More
Order your holiday wreath from the annual NWFC Wreath Fundraiser!
It's time to order your wreath from the highly anticipated student and staff-run annual NWFC Wreath Sale. This fundraiser pays for field trips and athletics at Next Wave and Full Circle Schools (NWFC). NWFC provides a close-knit, therapeutic community for students who need extra supports to thrive. Wreaths cost $28.00 each and will be on sale until November 24. Pick up will be at NWFC in December. Click here to place your order! Read the story.
Snapshot: Creating at Kennedy
Highlander Athletics Earns Globe Scholastic Award 🥇
Congratulations to our Somerville High School Highlander teams, coaches, trainers, and Athletics staff! SHS won its first Globe Scholastic Award in Dalton Division 1. During the 2025-26 academic year, the Highlanders (215-116-7) won 64.64 percent of their regular-season games across 22 varsity programs, edging out runner-up Chelmsford by more than three points.
Athletics Director Stanley Vieira says, “this honor means everything. We see this as a massive thank you to the hard work that our students, coaches, and everyone in the community has put in over so many years.”
Read the full story Photo Credit: Barry Chin / Globe Staff
Ready to be part of a winning tradition? Sign up for Winter Sports!
It’s time to gear up for the 2026–2027 winter sports season! High school and middle grades students are invited to sign up and get in the game. Let’s make this winter another winning season, Highlanders!
👉 Explore Middle Grades Athletics
Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
Contact Athletic Director Stanley Vieira if you are an 8th grader interested in competing on the SHS CoEd Swim team or 7th / 8th grader interested in trying out for the SHS Boys Ice Hockey Team.
👉 Explore Somerville High School Teams
Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ Ice Hockey
Boys’ and Girls’ Indoor Track
Coed Swimming
Competitive Cheerleading
Highlander Football vs. CRLS at Fenway Park: November 24
Somerville High School takes on Cambridge Rindge & Latin in the Thanksgiving Rivalry Football Game with a twist — get ready for an unforgettable night of football at Fenway on Tuesday, November 24 at 5:00 pm. Tickets Now on Sale
Community Forum Scheduled for November 10
November 10, 6:00 pm in the Somerville High School Forum, 81 Highland Ave.
Mayor Wilson and Superintendent Carmona will share the City and District's vision for the new school building. Project designers Perkins Eastman will present on design work already undertaken, how the work supports the district's educational vision, and how it incorporates the feedback from the community.
Perkins Eastman will also present a look-ahead at the process through the schematic design phase to toward construction, paying particular attention to issues of high interest to the community, such as transportation, sustainability, outdoor space, etc. In addition to learning about the project, there will be opportunities to provide feedback. Visit the City's website for complete details.
Snapshot: Character Day at Winter Hill
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Donaldson and Ms. Melissa's class at the Winter Hill Community Innovation School proudly wore costumes representing their favorite characters on the Friday before Halloween.
No School on November 11, 26, and 27
Somerville Recreation Department Winter Programs
Registration starts Friday, November 6 on the Somerville Recreation website. Don't miss their Winter Catalog filled with activities for the whole family and programs for all ages and abilities.
Free Family Concert at Tufts
Tufts invites families to a free concert on Saturday, November 14 called Not-So-Small Jazz Ensemble. This event is free and tickets are not required. Visit the Tufts University Community Relations webpage to learn more.
Rules of the Road
The City of Somerville created a fun flier with information about the types of signs you might see as a pedestrian, cyclist, or driver in Somerville. For families who would like to learn more about traveling safely in Somerville or find the flier in different languages, visit the Safe Routes to School website.
Attend a School Committee meeting
Parents, guardians, and community members are invited to school committee meetings. You can find dates, times, and agendas for meetings at our website.
