In today's Superintendent's Update, Somers Superintendent Dr. Ray Blanch shares the plan for snow days this year, as well as key new practices and programs that the district's Counseling Department is implementing.

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Superintendent's Update October 14, 2021

In the Superintendent's Update on Thursday, October 7, Dr. Ray Blanch shares highlights from the previous evening's tUSker University Family Edition workshop on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Special guest Karin Brill, the diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator for the district joins the conversation. Brill and Blanch share what they consider the biggest takeaway from the event.

Superintendent's Update October 7, 2021 tUSker University Family Edition

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Ray Blanch has news on when the county-sponsored random COVID-19 testing program will begin in the schools. Somers Middle School Principal Jeff Getman joins the conversation with an update on the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.

Superintendent's Update September 30, 2021

In today's Superintendent Update, Dr. Raymond Blanch shares an update on the busing situation and driver shortage, the random COVID testing program in our schools, and a fun new video series featuring our high school student-athletes.

Superintendent's Update Sept 23, 2021 Fun New Athlete Feature, Buses, COVID Testing

In today's Superintendent's Update on September 9, 2021, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses the start of the new school year, including a significant bus driver shortage that is impacting students, and a new COVID-19 testing program in the schools.

Superintendent's Update 9.9.21 New year, busing problems, new COVID testing program

In the final Superintendent's Update on the Tusker Talk podcast, Dr. Blanch shares the common theme he heard from student speakers at the middle and high school graduations, as well as how the district will share any updated guidelines the state sends regarding the new school year. Need to get in touch with a school principal over the summer? Dr. Blanch tells you how. Have a great summer, Somers!

June 24, 2021 Final Superintendent's Update for the Year

In today's Superintendent's Update on June 17, 2021, Dr. Blanch shares another update on graduation, as well as a reminder about the recognition of Juneteenth in the Somers schools.

Graduation update, Juneteenth - Superintendent's Update 6.17.21

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.

Superintendent's Update 6/10/21 New graduation plan

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.

Superintendent's Update 6/3/21

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

Superintendent's Update May 20, 2021

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.

Superintendent's Update May 13, 2021 - Are snow days a thing of the past?

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.

Superintendent's Update 5.6.21 Teacher Appreciation

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.

Superintendent's Update April 29, 2021 COVID Protocol Updates, 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.

Superintendent's Update April 22, 2021 Supporting Students in the New School Year

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.

April 15, 2021 Superintendent's Update - Graduation Update and DOH guidelines

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