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District Overview

Mission, Vision, and Values

The Somers Central School District is committed to educating the whole child and preparing students to thrive in a global society.

Our Mission

Somers Central School District ignites a passion for learning by engaging every student at a personal level to ensure success in an interconnected world.

Our Vision

Our vision is grounded in three essential components of the Whole Child:

  • 21st-Century Knowledge and Skills
  • Social, Emotional, and Physical Wellness
  • Global Citizenship

Our Values

We strive to be a district that:

  • Holds high expectations for academic achievement and character
  • Values wellness, the arts, and service to others
  • Encourages curiosity, integrity, and respect
  • Promotes collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement
  • Prepares students to be informed, ethical, and engaged citizens

These commitments align closely with the New York State Portrait of a Graduate, which emphasizes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and civic responsibility as essential outcomes for all students.

International Baccalaureate at Somers

Somers Central School District has a long-standing commitment to global education and deeper learning. After extensive study and alignment with our district mission, Somers High School became an authorized IB World School offering the Diploma Programme in 2017. Since then, hundreds of students have participated in IB courses and diploma pathways that emphasize inquiry, critical thinking, and global perspectives.

Building on the success of IB at the high school level, Somers Middle School expanded this work to support students earlier in their academic journey.

Somers Middle School has been an authorized IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) since November 2022.

The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

The IB Middle Years Programme serves students in grades 6–10 and is fully aligned with New York State standards. The MYP does not change what students learn, but strengthens how they learn by emphasizing:

  • Inquiry-based instruction
  • Conceptual understanding
  • Global contexts
  • Interdisciplinary learning

Through these approaches, students develop the skills and dispositions reflected in the New York State Portrait of a Graduate, including critical and creative thinking, effective communication, collaboration, and responsible citizenship.

At the heart of the MYP is the IB Learner Profile, which reflects the attributes we hope to develop in all Somers students. IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced, and Reflective.

Together, the IB Middle Years Programme and the New York State Portrait of a Graduate guide our work in developing well-rounded, confident, and globally minded learners prepared for success in high school, college, careers, and life.

IB Learner Profile → NYS Portrait of a Graduate

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