back to school message from the superintendent

🎉 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!