🎉 Welcome Back, SCPS Students, Families & Staff! 🎉
In this video message, Superintendent Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell shares important reminders to help students start the 2025-2026 school year strong, highlighting ways families can support their students and prepare for a successful year ahead.
📌 Key Reminders:
Complete your annual PowerSchool forms here: https://somersetk12.powerschool.com/public/home.html
📅 Important Dates:
• Mon. 9/1 – Schools Closed (Labor Day)
• Tues. 9/2 – First Day for GES 2nd grade, SIS 6th grade, WHS & CHS 8th grade, PreK, and comprehensive classrooms
• Wed. 9/3 – All students report
• Wed. 10/1 – No school for students (Staff Professional Day)👕 Dress Code: Uniforms are no longer required. Details: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/2318416
📱 Cell Phones: “Off and away” during the instructional day.
🎒 Backpack to School Hub: One stop for all back-to-school information: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/o/scps/page/20252026-back-to-school-hub
🚌 Transportation: Arrive at your bus stop 10 minutes early and be patient during the first week while routes are adjusted.
🌙🍳 Student Success: Ensure a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast each day.
✨ We can’t wait to welcome all students back next week—let’s step into excellence together!