Somers Central School District

Our Mission
Somers Central School District will ignite a passion in each student by engaging students at a personal level to ensure success in a global society.

Our Vision
The vision for SCSD encompasses three fundamental areas, each an important component of the Whole Child —
• 21st Century Knowledge & Skills
• Social-Emotional-Physical Wellness
• Global Citizenship

Our Collective Commitments
We desire to be a school district that —
• Values diversity, equity, and inclusion across all schools.
• Promotes our schools as the center of our community – a safe place to be and grow.
• Leads by example and encourages students to follow their passions.
• Holds high expectations for student achievement and character.
• Develops a k-12 curriculum, instructional resources, and assessments intended to prepare students to thrive in a global community.
• Recognizes and celebrates the collective efforts and achievements of the Somers community and embraces a healthy balance of participation from all stakeholders.
• Supports social/emotional/physical wellness as much as academic achievement.
• Recognizes the arts are vital to the core curriculum.
• Gives back to the community through service to others.
• Understands the law, the constitution, and our civic, ethical and personal responsibilities to each other.
• Develops relationships that are characterized by honesty, respect and integrity.
• Learns from and works collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue.
• Supports and encourages professional collaboration, district-wide and with local organizations, to promote student learning.
• Is driven by a sense of continuous improvement.