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Somerton High School has numerous rigorous academic and robust extracurricular offerings. Learn about just some of them below.
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Somerton High offers courses with a focus on academic rigor through the Cambridge Curriculum.
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Students can choose from 12 clubs to join at Somerton High School.
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Report urgent concerns anonymously to school officials.
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There are 21 varsity sports at Somerton High School for students to choose among other extracurricular activities.
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Students can choose from CTE courses at Somerton High.
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There are many ways to contact Somerton High School, including through our handy email form.
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Yuma Union High School District’s dropout rate continues to plummet. For the fourth consecutive year, the district reported a decline in its dropout rate, a number that has dropped below 2 percent for the first time in its modern history.
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Yuma Union High School District will be offering healthy meals to all students at NO COST every school day in School Year 2024-2025.
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Somerton High School’s spiritline team attended the National Cheerleading Association Camp in Las Vegas from July 15-18.
Participants honed their individual and team advanced skills and focused on how to perform stunts safely.
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Yuma Union High School District schools will be hosting open house events for families to meet their child's teachers and learn about the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
Families will have an opportunity to receive ParentVUE information, learn about campus activities, including clubs and athletics, and tour their school.
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YUHSD is hosting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Finish Line event at Somerton High School on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Yuma Union High School District is proud to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program at no cost for all children, ages 18 and younger.
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Somerton High School, 1093 Jefferson St, Somerton, AZ 85350, USA
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Somerton High School, 1093 Jefferson St, Somerton, AZ 85350, USA
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Somerton High School, 1093 Jefferson St, Somerton, AZ 85350, USA
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