Somers Schools Tusker Talk

In today's Somers Superintendent's Update on June 10, 2021, Dr. Blanch shares the new plan to have all students graduate at the same time.

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses the updated guidance he is expecting to hear from New York State about mask wearing outside at school, as well as a positive change in how graduations will be held at the middle school and the high school.

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Blanch shares some hopeful news about graduations at the middle school and high school.

Are snow days a luxury of the past? Find out in today's Superintendent's Update with Dr. Ray Blanch. Dr. Blanch also discusses car parade changes and gives a shout out to Somers' fantastic school nurses for all the work they do every day.

In this May 6, 2021 Superintendent's Update, Dr. Ray Blanch talks about a school year like no other, and how Somers teachers rose to the occasion. During this Teacher Appreciation week, Dr. Blanch acknowledges teachers' hard work and what he saw in abundance.

In today's Superintendent's Update on the Tusker Talk podcast, Somers Superintendent Dr. Ray Blanch discusses some changes to the district's COVID protocol, along with an update to this year's school calendar in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.

In today's Superintendent's update, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses the expectation that more students than ever will need some extra support this fall when everyone returns to school. Whether it is social-emotional support, academic support, or advanced learning support, Dr. Blanch explains the changes that will take place in the student support structure at all four schools in Somers.

Somers High School is planning for the class of 2021's graduation! What will it look like? The answer to that as well as some updated guidelines from the NY State Department of Health in this week's Superintendent's Update with Dr. Ray Blanch.

In today's Superintendent's Update on April 8, 2021, Dr. Ray Blanch talks about the financial aid that the Somers Central School District will receive from the State of New York for next year's budget, as well as the amount the district will receive from the federal COVID Relief Bill.

In this week's Superintendent's update, Dr. Ray Blanch gives an update on the reentry plan for seventh through 12th graders, randomized COVID testing after spring break, and shares his picks in two different March Madness tournaments.

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Ray Blanch and Somers Middle School principal Jeff Getman discuss the 40 Developmental Assets survey that students in grades 6 through 12 have been taking. They also talk about the modified reentry plan for the middle and high schools.

On today's Superintendent's update, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses updates to the Somers Central School District's reentry plan for seventh through twelfth graders, as well as an energy savings plan that voters will consider at the budget vote in May.

On today's Superintendent's Update Dr. Raymond Blanch shares the exciting news that all Somers Central School District employees have access to COVID-19 vaccines today, Thursday March 4th through Saturday, March 6th.

In today's Superintendent Update, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses the Tusker University event for parents run by faculty and staff last night, and gives an update on when all Somers students might be able to return to school full time.

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Blanch discusses bringing all students back into schools full time. Somers students in kindergarten through sixth grade have been in person since the start of the school year, and with the advent of the COVID-19 vaccines, the district is forming a plan to bring older students back as well.

Somers High School seniors Peyton DiSiena and Kaitlyn DeRosa are the first two students in Westchester County to be named National Student Council Distinguished Leaders. This prestigious award is the culmination of a years-long process, community involvement, and a great deal of dedication. Not only do the two young women share the award - they'll be attending the same university next year. 

On today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Ray Blanch shares information about the start of the winter season for high-risk sports. Missing all those great band, orchestra and chorus concerts, too? Dr. Blanch has an update on those as well.

Somers Superintendent Dr. Raymond Blanch discusses district and Department of Health protocols to follow when waiting for COVID-19 test results.

Somers Superintendent Dr. Ray Blanch discusses what he thinks the rest of the school year will look like in terms of COVID-19 guidelines, what the classrooms will look like as we return to school this fall, and gives a status update on the transition to the Middle Years Program for the sixth through tenth grades. 

Somers Superintendent Dr. Ray Blanch shares updates on the school's plan to administer COVID-19 tests if required to do so by the State of New York, as well as new quarantine guidelines that are allowing more students to stay in school.

Somers High School offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Program Diploma. An internationally respected program, IB diploma candidates are inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed. The goal of this program of study is to develop students who will build a better world through intercultural understanding and respect. Want to learn more? Watch this vid...

The Somers Central School District is fortunate to partner with Dr. Jennifer Simon,  an accomplished meditation and mindfulness practitioner, researcher, author,  and instructor in numerous meditation, mindfulness, and mind-training disciplines. Dr. Simon created this guided stress release exercise just for the Somers community. Her unique, professional approach has helped thousands of p...

The eighth-graders at Somers Middle School collectively wrote millions of words in just one month as part of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). The project builds writing stamina, gives students confidence that they can undertake such an ambitious project and confidence that they can persevere through challenging writing tasks. In this episode of Tusker Talk, the new authors share with us t...

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