UPCOMING EVENTS
Check back frequently for an updated list!
Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!
Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser
Shop October 5 - November 2
Paper orders due Wednesday, October 28
Online orders due Monday, November 2 to be shipped to school
Orders placed online with shipping to home, due Friday, December 6
Makes great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers!
Go to Gertrude Hawk's website and use
Organization ID 122109
Somerville PreK-8 PTO
Annual
Trunk-Or-Treat!
Saturday, October 31, 3-5pm
3-3:30pm Sensory Friendly Time
Join us for Costumes, Candy, Games, Prizes!
VDV and SMS families decorate cars and enter to win prizes!
Candy can be donated in the Monster Boxes at the school offices!
SIGN UP HERE to attend, decorate & volunteer:
PTO General Meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 - 8:00pm
VDV Media Center
51 Union Ave, Somerville
*Virtual option:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://bit.ly/VillePS8PTOMtg
Or dial: (US) +1 615-787-8634 PIN: 192 110 066#
The meeting minutes and agenda can be found on our website (where you can also pay your dues!)
Please review the Minutes and bring questions to the meeting.
SEE YOU THERE!
*If joining the Google Meet, please see Ground Rules.
VDV & SMS Spirit Wear On Sale
Shop is open year round!
Refresh your VDV and SMS gear!
Spirit Wear is on sale year round and can be purchased through:
Comfort Closet
The school nurses and counselors are asking for help to stock the VDV & SMS Comfort Closets with new or gently used clothing and snack items.
The full donation list can be found at:
PTO General Meetings - 2026-2027
3rd Wednesday of every month, 7pm
September 16
October 21
November 18
January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 19
2025-2026 Plans
Help us plan our goals!
September
● First Day of School
● PreK Popsicles
● First Day Teacher Treats
● Ice Cream Social
● Back to School Night - VDV, YMCA PS
● Back to School Night - SMS
● Spiritwear
October
● Trunk-or-Treat
● SMS Diversity Night
November
● Gertude Hawk Fundraiser
December
● Holiday Shop
● Teacher Holiday Treat Bar
January
● Day of Service
February
● Valentine's Pencil Grams
March
● Book Fair
● Read Across America
● Literacy Night
● PS/K Registration Day
April
● Hershey Park Fundraiser
May
● Science Fair
● Week of the Young Child
● Teacher Appreciation
● Health Fair
● Field Day
● Graduations
● Executive Board Elections