SISD Superintendent

Terafab renderings (Grimes County)

Samsung Semiconductor facility

Hello, Yeguas!

As construction continues throughout our district, I had a pretty exciting opportunity this past week to join several area superintendents and local city and county officials for a meeting with representatives from SpaceX and Tesla. Much of our conversation centered around the new Terafab facility planned for Grimes County. This massive project is expected to become one of the world's largest advanced-technology and manufacturing complexes, spanning approximately 100 million square feet and focused on semiconductor production, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other emerging technologies.

What makes this particularly exciting for Somerville is our location. We sit right between the Samsung Austin Semiconductor facility in Taylor and the proposed Terafab facility in Grimes County. Think about that for a minute! These two facilities have the potential to bring thousands of high-paying jobs in engineering, fabrication, infrastructure, construction, and other skilled trades to our region. Opportunities like these could have an incredible impact on our communities for generations to come.

As I sat in that meeting, I couldn't help but think back to the conversations we had several years ago when we were developing our district's strategic plan. We talked a great deal about the future of Somerville ISD and what we wanted that future to look like for our kids. Priority #2, Student Academic Experiences, focused on expanding opportunities for our students, particularly by adding Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways to prepare them for meaningful careers. We wanted our Yeguas to graduate with the skills and training necessary to compete for high-paying, high-demand jobs without necessarily having to leave the area they call home.

Fast forward a few years, and here we are! Both of these facilities will need skilled workers, particularly in areas such as Industrial Maintenance, which is one of the career pathways our new CTE Center is designed to support. That connection is certainly exciting, but I believe the possibilities extend even further.

Imagine a former Yegua who graduated five, ten, or even twenty years ago returning to Somerville ISD to receive additional training, develop new skills, and pursue a better-paying career. Imagine our new CTE Center becoming a resource not just for our current students, but for our entire community. Those are the kinds of opportunities that can truly make a difference in people's lives.

When I look at the construction happening throughout our district, I see a lot more than new buildings and facilities. I see the opportunities we're working to create for our kids, our graduates, and our community. It's exciting to think that some of the very things we envisioned several years ago are beginning to take shape right here in our own backyard.

We still have plenty of work ahead of us, but I couldn't be more excited about where we're headed. The future is bright for Somerville ISD and our entire Yegua community!

Go Yeguas!

The Yegua Band earned a Division II rating at last week's UIL Region Marching Contest on Saturday in Giddings. We're excited about the progress made by the band over the year, which improved its score over last year's competition.

The Yegua Band was also invited to perform at Citizens State Bank's Historical Marker dedication ceremony on Friday morning! 

Somerville FFA was excited to send three members to the 2026 National FFA Convention this week in Indianapolis!

Thank you to Deianca Nix, Stormy Hargrove-Kominczk, and Olivia Vega for being great representatives of our FFA program!

There's another local landmark recognized by the now recognized by the Texas Historical Commission!!

Congratulations to Citizens State Bank for its historical marker dedication ceremony on Friday morning. The Yegua Band was honored to perform at the official ceremony in Downtown Somerville.

We appreciate Citizens State Bank for its continuous support of Somerville ISD, the Somerville Education Foundation, and many other local organizations!

Free and Reduced Lunch: Families can still apply for free & reduced lunch for the 2025-26 school year. Per guidelines, families *MUST* apply for each school year to receive benefits.

If your child was eligible for assistance last school year and you have not applied for 2025-26, those benefits are NO LONGER being added to your student's account. To reinstate those benefits if you remain eligible, apply today.

Senior Tailgate Fundraiser: Support the Class of 2027 with a $15 pregame meal for before our football Senior Night game vs. Snook on Oct. 30th! Tickets can be purchased online before 3:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.

GT Referral Window: The GT referral window is now open through Nov. 20. If you know a student who may require GT services, please visit any SISD campus for referral information. Any parent, teacher, or
community member can refer a student for services.

The Somerville I.S.D. Education Foundation has received a preliminary donation of $8,660 from the Brazos Valley Gives campaign! Note: the final amount donated will be revealed at a later date, as SEF has the opportunity to be selected for various other prizes and gifts.

A special thanks to the Greater Texas Foundation, which awarded a $5,000 matching grant (included in the $8,660 amount) for the first $2,500 of donations. We thank everyone for their generosity who helped make that possible!

Click below for more information on supporting the foundation through donations or volunteering.

Our district is growing because families and staff believe in our schools and our community. If you’re considering the option of transferring your student, we’d love to visit with you and help you explore your options.

Student transfer and enrollment opportunities are offered year-round. If you’re an educator or support professional looking for a place to make an impact, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Great things are happening in Somerville ISD, and we want to invite you to come and be a part of our story!

Questions: (979)-596-2153 - SISD Administration Office