East Somerville Community School
Home of the Eagles!
School Hours
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Grades K-8 |
8:10am to 2:35pm (1pm dismissal on Wednesdays) |
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Pre-Kindergarten and Sonrisa |
8:45am to 1:45pm (12pm dismissal on Wednesdays) |
East Somerville Community School Chalkboard
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 3:00 – 6:00PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents, guardians, and caregivers are invited to connect with their child’s teachers, ask questions, and learn more about how they’re doing in school.
We’ll post new and updated information right here on our Phoenix chalkboard!!
East Somerville Community School (ESCS) lives its motto, “Every Student Can Succeed,” by fostering an inclusive, high-achieving environment where all students feel valued and prepared for lifelong learning. Serving Pre-K to Grade 8, ESCS is home to the Unidos dual-language Spanish–English immersion program and offers a rich array of academic and enrichment opportunities, including a renowned afterschool music program and strong social-emotional supports. Rebuilt as a state-of-the-art facility, the school features modern technology, outdoor learning spaces, and community-centered design elements that enhance student learning and engagement, reflecting its commitment to innovation, equity, and student success.
Principal
Berenice Mace-Diaz, bmacediaz@k12.somerville.ma.us
Assistant Principal
Estephanie Lugo, elugo@k12.somerville.ma.us
Assistant Principal
Benjamin Parad, bparad@k12.somerville.ma.us
Dean of Students
Lucy Lyons (PK-4), llyons@k12.somerville.ma.us
Dean of Students
Anne Power (5-8), aboyd@k12.somerville.ma.us
Counselor Educator
Carlie Calorio (PK-4), ccalioro@k12.somerville.ma.us
Counselor Educator
Rebekah Prescott (5-8): rprescott@k12.somerville.ma.us Adjustment Counselor: Gabriela Scimemi gscimemi@k12.somerville.ma.us
Special Education Department Coordinator
Marianna Stewart, mstewart@k12.somerville.ma.us , 617-625-6600 x 3754
Social Worker
Nora Sheehan nsheehan@k12.somerville.ma.us
Community Schools Coordinator
Yolanda Andrade, yandrade@k12.somerville.ma.us
Family Liaisons
Gisela Hernandez, 617-625-6600 (x 3709), ghernandez@k12.somerville.ma.us (Spanish)
Marla Aguirre, 617-625-6600 (x 3707), maguirre@k12.somerville.ma.us (Spanish)
Contact the school nurses if your child has any medical conditions (diabetes, asthma, seizure disorder, etc), will need to take medication at school, is sick, has a life-threatening allergy or dietary restriction, or has any medical changes.
Nora Kyasa: 617-625-6600 (x3704)
nkyasa@k12.somerville.ma.us
Jennifer DeOliveira Souza: 617-625-6600 (x3756)
jdeoliveirasouza@k12.somerville.ma.us
Unidos Dual Language
Unidos at East is Somerville’s K–8 Dual Language Spanish/English Program open to students district-wide.
Engage with Our Community
East Somerville Community School is proud to be part of the Somerville Public Schools district. We believe in transparency, inclusion, and academic excellence for every student.