Welcome Back Somers Students

Students in Somers had to wait an extra day to start school, but now they’re back and everyone is looking forward to a great year.

Superintendent of Schools Maynard Suffredini said that everyone in the district is happy to be back.

He added that due to Hurricane Irene, it was very important to get the students back, especially since many did not have access to water, hot meals, and lavatories.

“Now they do,” he said. “We are also opening our middle school from 4-9 p.m. for citizens to come in and take if they desire.”

There were some rumors going around that the missed day would be made up on Friday – which is an off day – but that is not the case. The students will still have Friday off and will have a long Labor Day weekend.

As far as the new school year is concerned, Suffredini said that everyone in the district is excited about the new opportunities the year will bring.

“We are looking forward to a very productive year and, hopefully, one with few distractions,” he said.

New said that she and Assistant Principal Robert Kapner are thrilled to be the new administrative team at the school. 

She added that having the students return has re-energized the building and that everyone is looking forward to a great year. 

“We welcome all our new and returning students and parents,” Muirhead said. “We want them to know we are here to support them in any way we can.”