Overview Are schools still sanctuaries? Will they take me and my family? Am I safe? These are the questions that have been circulating around SHS recently. There is a lot of confusion about what the...

Pioneers were on cloud nine this past week during SHS Drama Club’s musical production, All Shook Up. Performances were held in the auditorium for three nights, opening on Thursday, March 6th, and closing...

The Student versus Staff photography contest is back! Each year, students and teachers submit their favorite photos anonymously for the chance to win an exciting prize. Last year the award for overall...

It’s time to tuck away those hats and gloves as the freezing grip of winter finally gives way to the warmth and sunshine of spring. Say farewell to icy roads and early sunsets—soon, the crisp air of...

The Valkyrie staff is thrilled to share this platform with the Somerville High School community. We're excited to have you here and hope you'll visit us often. For those unfamiliar with our publication,...

On December 14th, the Somerville High School chorus opened the holiday season through song with their Sounds of the Season concert. It was truly a night to remember, with features from the Concert Choir,...

The little town of Somerville has some of the most Holiday Spirit seen in New Jersey! Going on their thirteenth consecutive year of the Holiday Lights Parade, this year was the best one yet. Including...

Somerville ushered in the Christmas season with its annual Holiday Jubilee downtown. The community-wide event was packed with people full of joy and excitement. Activities such as ornament-making, ugly...

On December 19th, the Somerville High School Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble led the students into break with their annual winter concert. The students dressed in their best holiday attire to ring in...

On December 20th, 2024, Somerville High School’s Student Council hosted its very own Peppermint Rally to ring in the start of winter break with some friendly competition! Held in the gym, all grades...

As our school district entered the 2024-25 school year, we have welcomed new faces to our staff. Mr. Gary Lubisco is one of our newest additions as the new superintendent! I had the opportunity to sit...

On October 4th, 2024, Somerville High School hosted one of the biggest games of the year. Our homecoming game was a huge success, ending with a 41-0 victory over Summit! Both the game and halftime...