East Somerville Community School

The Arthur D. Healey School, home of the Hawks, is a Somerville Public Schools community serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Three pillars shape our school: the creative arts are integrated across the curriculum, students take on community service that builds civic responsibility, and parents and caregivers act as partners in learning and school leadership. Teaching is project-based, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community partnerships. Our student support team includes a counselor, a social worker, a dean of students, a special education coordinator and two school nurses. Healey also houses the district's multi-graded classrooms for grades 2 to 5, which provide significantly modified instruction for students who need substantial support to access the general curriculum, with time alongside general education peers when appropriate. Family liaisons work with families in Spanish and Portuguese. Free breakfast is served each morning, and our Pre-K day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. We have a community schools coordinator on staff, and middle grades students can play on district athletics teams.

The Michael E. Capuano Early Childhood Center is the Somerville Public Schools early learning school on Glen Street, serving Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students, including children in our Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP). We are home of the Cubs, with a schoolwide social-emotional curriculum, onsite gardens and play spaces, and after-school enrichment partnerships. ECIP is an inclusive, multisensory preschool for children ages 3 to 5 who need specially designed instruction because of a disability. It runs both integrated and substantially separate classrooms, and community peer partners join through a developmental screening and lottery. Our A.I.M. program (Adapt, Include, Motivate) serves Pre-K and kindergarten students whose needs involve communication, social interaction, sensory experiences or changes in routine, with a team that can include a BCBA, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist and counselor. Public Pre-K is free for four-year-olds and runs 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., with early release on Wednesdays. Free breakfast is served each morning in every program. Our staff includes a school counselor, an adjustment counselor, a school nurse, a special education coordinator and a Portuguese-speaking family liaison.

Somerville Arts for Youth (SAY) is dedicated to providing an inclusive and enriching environment for students with diverse talents, learning styles, and challenges. The school serves a wide age range of students, including those with language-based learning disabilities and other unique needs, fostering a community where each child can thrive. At SAY, the core mission revolves around harnessing the transformative power of the arts, which allows students to engage in learning that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Through specialized programs in performing arts education, students are encouraged to express themselves creatively while building confidence that positively impacts their overall academic performance. What sets Somerville Arts for Youth apart is its commitment to culturally relevant teaching practices and a strong emphasis on community engagement. With a focus on low student-teacher ratios and strong partnerships with families, SAY ensures that every student receives personalized attention and support in their artistic journey. This holistic approach not only nurtures aspiring artists but also empowers them to become active, engaged citizens in their communities.